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

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Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

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

Patrick Bocchino, Joanne Smith

water
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Declares Water Emergency (Updated)

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

Village emergency order extended; fireworks canceled

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Posted inAround Town

Maloney, Lawler Win in 17; Ryan vs. Schmitt in 18

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe August 23, 2022September 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

November ballots set for Congress in Highlands

Rock St Wall
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Rock Street Wall

by Contributor August 22, 2022August 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Stone wall creates dangerous situation

Indian Point
Posted inPhilipstown News

Indian Point to Conduct Siren Test

by Staff August 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Will sound at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 24

Guardian Revival will soon move its headquarters to the Memorial Building in Beacon.
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon VFW Gets Kitchen Grant

by Staff August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

County awards $14K for renovations

Hazardous Waste
Posted inBeacon News

Registration Open for Hazardous Waste Disposal

by Staff August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Paint no longer accepted

Deer
Posted inBeacon News

Deer in Dutchess Confirmed Dead from EHD

by Staff August 19, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Discovered in Dover Plains, DEC says

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Mary Ann Bopp, James Dotter, Billy Faiella, Jason Pynnonen

Descendants of Officer Charles Lucy gathered this week for a photo outside the Beacon Police Department. Two of his grandchildren (center) hold a plaque with his photo and badge created by the police union in 1991. Photo by Valerie Shively
Posted inBeacon News

A Lost Officer Remembered

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 19, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon patrolman slain a century ago

Alex Keenan and Ryan McGrath in the field
Posted inAround Town

Ready for Harvest

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 19, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess farm prepares its first marijuana crop 

trail
Posted inAround Town

Cold Spring: Can We Influence Fjord Trail?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 19, 2022April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lingering concern over impact on village

Putnam County Courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislators Curious About Job Changes

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Criticize county executive for lack of transparency

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Man Charged in Beacon Gun Incident

by Staff August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Allegedly displayed weapon to officer

Guy Felixbrodt competing barefoot in the bike portion of the Ironman (Photo provided)
Posted inSports

Feet of Iron

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 19, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon athlete sets barefoot record

talented mr ripley
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 19, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Aug. 19 to 28

octagon house
Posted inLooking Back

Looking Back in Beacon

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe August 19, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney spoke at the Glynwood Center on Wednesday about the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inAround Town

Maloney Celebrates Climate Victory

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Opponent counters that he supported power plant

Maloney
Posted inAround Town

Former Chair Files Ethics Complaint

by Staff August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Alleges Maloney misused staff

No-Cook Tomato Soup with Dilled Goat Cheese
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: A Dill Detour

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Basil’s not the only herb that goes with tomatoes

This tenacious cactus has survived in a box with no soil or care for more than a year. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Last Plant Standing

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Prickly Pear Cactus, it’s your time to shine

“A-eye Rose,” a photograph
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Holland Tunnel Reaches Newburgh

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A gallery born in Brooklyn embraces its new home

Madeline Sayet
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Madeline Sayet

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 19, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Performing her one-woman play at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

Posted inAround Town

Law Allows Lower Speed Limits

by Staff August 19, 2022August 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Officials can drop to 25 mph

Sprout Brook Road bridge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown to Convey Land for Bridge

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Needed for replacement of span in 2023

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