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Mase buyer expected to soon sign contract

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NewYork-Presbyterian to Cut Staff

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Nurses group says hospital affected

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The latest lacrosse, track, softball and baseball results

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Varsity Roundup: Beacon

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The latest track, baseball, softball, tennis and golf results

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Tony Moore mounts show of works by friends and neighbors

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Roots and Shoots: Tallest Corn in Brooklyn

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Gardening without a garden

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Woodworking 101

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Beacon artist opens studio to beginners

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5 Questions: Christa Buccola Henriquez

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A New Cornerstone at Dia

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Roni Horn exhibit elevates her work at Beacon museum

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Trolley Service Begins Monday

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Will make weekend stops in Cold Spring, Garrison

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from May 24 to June 1

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Nelsonville Village Board

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Board shifts meetings to Wednesdays, approves contracts

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Audit Criticizes Philipstown Budgeting

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Report cites Garrison’s Landing spending

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Is luck real or is it just math playing out?

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Soundscapes, bike and roll, garden helpers, park grant

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How They Voted (Congress)

Avatar photo by Myron Struck May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Select votes by our House and Senate members through May 23

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Former Fishkill Official Disputes Defamation Claim

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Lawsuit filed by owner of Continental Commons  

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Looking Back in Beacon

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 23, 2025June 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report (April)

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest data on home sales, listings and prices in the Highlands

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Around Town (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Annual memorial, painters on the prowl, tea please, Italian trio, spell check, officer honored

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff May 23, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

New aquatic center in Newburgh, immigration lessons in Peekskill

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly May 23, 2025May 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Eddie McElduff, Mike Sylvester, Mary Jane Yanarella

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Price at the Pump (May)

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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Week of May 23

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

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