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Garrison School
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Garrison School Seeks DEI Volunteers

by Staff July 25, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

District needs committee members

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Baby and Dog

by Staff July 25, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 25, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

EV wheels, first scholarship, new ambulance

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of July 25

by Staff July 25, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

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Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 25, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

Larry Grella
Posted inObituaries

Larry Grella (1964-2025)

by Staff July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Lifelong Beacon resident was father, coach, yogi

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Beacon Man Charged After Route 9 Crash

by Staff July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Police say he was intoxicated, crossed line

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Nelsonville Village Board

Avatar photo by Ben Leeds July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Trustees discuss Pearl Street, Gatehouse Road

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Measles Spread Appears to Slow

Avatar photo by Devi Shastri July 23, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Only 10 cases nationally last week

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Beacon Obituaries

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

Brian Bartosh, Yvonne Herring, Gary Lail

Honor Roll
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Honor Roll

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

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

Laura Steinberger
Posted inPhilipstown News

Shakespeare Hires Finance Director

by Staff July 23, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Most recently at ArtsRock

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Awards Federal Grants

by Staff July 23, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon, Fareground receive funds

Mike Lawler
Posted inPhilipstown News

Lawler Not Running for Governor

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe July 23, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

House member says he will seek re-election

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Retired Beacon Police Officer Charged in Killing

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 22, 2025July 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Investigation turned over to state police

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Clerk-Treasurer Resigns in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also, new trustee to be appointed

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Beyond the Grid: Public Power

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

What would happen if the state bought Central Hudson?

Amanda Caputo, Beacon's city clerk, is one of dozens of residents who pay below-market-rate rents through a city program.
Posted inBeacon News

Living Affordably in Beacon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Dozens benefit from workforce program

Cleo Reed as Betty and Aviva Jaye as Phebe in September. Jaye will portray Phebe again in the Beacon performance.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Whole Lotta Shakers Going On

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

‘Folk opera’ in Beacon examines early conflict

Eliza Starbuck
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Trustee Resigns

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 18, 2025July 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Starbuck’s term would have ended Dec. 1

A developer plans to transform the abandoned southern end of the Dutchess Mall in Fishkill into a warehouse facility.
Posted inAround Town

Dutchess Mall Plan Delayed Again

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 18, 2025July 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Owner seeks more time for approvals

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Put a Grass in It

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

What’s not to love about no-pressure plants?

Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from July 19 to 27

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Next Generation of Gaming

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon-based group wants more control for creators

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