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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Beacon Institutes Water Restrictions

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 31, 2022September 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor declares Stage 1 emergency

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Man Dies in Fall from Beacon Bridge

by Staff August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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Hannah Langer
Posted inObituaries

Hannah Langer (1998-2022)

by Staff August 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident was 2017 Haldane grad

Joe Daily joined WBNR in 1979 and a year later began a long run hosting the morning show. Photo provided
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When Beacon Was on the Air

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 26, 2022September 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

For decades, WBNR informed, entertained city

Serino, Jacobson and Galef
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How They Voted

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe August 26, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Governor signs round of bills passed by state legislators

Legislator Neal Sullivan
Posted inPhilipstown News

Judge OKs Sullivan on Ballot in County Race

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Defers to Board of Elections, state law

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Former Sheriff’s Son Accused of Having Child Porn

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New sheriff changes policy day before naming him

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Housing: Crunching the Numbers

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon housing market hot; city has more affordable apartments than most

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Filling the Days with Music

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 26, 2022September 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Boscobel to host its first chamber festival

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Calls for Water Conservation

by Staff August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Drought-like conditions persist

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Clothing That Lasts

Kat Merry by Kat Merry August 26, 2022August 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Local boutiques promote sustainability

Time to Remember, Aug. 31
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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Butterflies and Blooms (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Hayrides, henna, music and fun at Stony Kill Farm

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Posted inAround Town

State Releases Green Corridor Plan

by Staff August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Report identifies connecting habitats

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Land Trust Adds to Board

by Staff August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident among new members

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Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Navigating the Maize

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

An optimal dish for a suboptimal corn season

Posted inBeacon News

Lofts at Beacon Expansion Going to Planning Board

by Staff August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Mixed-use project is in Fishkill Creek zone

Earth day diversity and cultural celebration as diverse global cultures and multi-cultural unity.
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: Climate Justice

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford August 26, 2022August 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The impacts of climate change will not be borne equally

Amanda Gross
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5 Questions: Amanda Gross

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 26, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Creator of sculpture outside Beacon Music Factory

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 26, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Who was your first crush?

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Proposal Sent Back to Workshop

by Staff August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Accessory dwelling law gets little support at hearing

The Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 26, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Coach Mike Lentini (top left) and his Beacon High School girls' soccer team will open the season on Wednesday (Aug. 31) at New Paltz.
Posted inSports

Preview: Girls’ Soccer

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Season begins for Haldane and Beacon on Aug. 31

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Week of Aug. 26

by Staff August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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