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Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Melting ice
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Eight Days in Greenland

by Contributor September 16, 2022September 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The effects of global warming, up close

domestic partners holding hands
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Clerk Seeks Rights for Partners

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 16, 2022September 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess proposal has faced resistance in past

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Posted inAround Town

Electricity, Gas Rates Spike

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 16, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Utilities forecast an expensive winter 

Posted inAround Town

Update: Jan. 6 Arrests

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 16, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Nine local men charged so far

Catskill house
Posted inLooking Back

Looking Back in Philipstown

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 16, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

Stories Behind Plots
Posted inComics & Cartoons

Stories Behind the Plots

deb lucke by Deb Lucke September 16, 2022November 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

At the Stony Kill Foundation Community Garden

The Bulldogs had a solid second half in a 34-21 loss. Photos by S. Pearlman
Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman September 16, 2022September 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Football, volleyball, soccer and cross-country results

Village Hall Cold Spring
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The rain helped, but water restrictions still a must

Booming Beacon
Posted inBeacon News

Booming Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 16, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Updates on pending development

20th Century Indigenous Artists, Sept. 20
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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 16, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Sept. 17 to 25

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 16, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

How do you rate diners as a place to eat?

During the drought, this Joe pye weed withered and died in one section while another section bloomed. (Photo by P. Doan)
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Plant Breeding for Beginners

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 16, 2022September 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Save seeds from your drought-hardy plants

Liz Zito, Eric Magnus and Andrew Brehm perform “The Oysters,” by Miranda Rose Hall, at Soon is Now in 2021.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Arts Festival Will Focus on Climate

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Soon is Now returns to Beacon

Korean-flavored Pork Bowl with Kale and Carrots
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Constant Cravings

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A dinner that’s in heavy rotation

Earth
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Hires Climate Smart Coordinator

by Staff September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident is environmental advocate 

The documentary Baato highlights the impact of development in Nepal. Photo provided
Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Film Society Returns

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 16, 2022September 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Documentaries scheduled through November

Alexandra McGill has opened Mundane in the space formerly occupied by The Country Goose. Photo provided
Posted inArts & Leisure

A Sense for Scents

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring store offers custom fragrances

A crew dredges the Upper Hudson in 2016 to remove sediment polluted with PCBs.
Posted inAround Town

General Electric Will Study Lower Hudson

by Staff September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Reaches agreement with EPA

Dennis Lahey Sr.
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Dennis Lahey Sr.

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 16, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteer with Beacon Fire Department for 62 years

Haldane high school
Posted inPhilipstown News

Catching Up with Philipstown School Boards

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The latest from Haldane and Garrison

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Gives History Grants

by Staff September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon society receives $5K

butterflies
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Purple power, miles to go, 9/11 flags, book champs

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

by Staff September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Fred Dysard, Wayne Maher, Mary Lou Pavelock, Sonny Way

candles
Posted inObituaries

Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Tina Gilsenan, Sam Lee

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