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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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Looking Back in Beacon

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

Mothball Fleet on the Hudson, June 18
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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 17, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from June 18 to 26

Chris Marrison
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5 Questions: Chris Marrison

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 17, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident owns seven Land Rovers

Pete Seeger had hoped that Little Stony Point would someday be an official swimming spot on the river.
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Swimming in the Hudson

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Where you can — and can’t

Girls on the run
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Piano partners, girls on the run, summer camp grant, March for Our Lives, Pride month

Studio manager Rachel Miller and owner Dani Rzepnicki
Posted inArts & Leisure

Public Pottery

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 17, 2022December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon studio offers intro to ceramics

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No Arrests in Beacon Killings

by Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Police continue to investigate deaths

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 17, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What did you do for summer fun as a kid that was a bit dangerous?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Gun Safety

by Contributor June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislator: Who is on new “school task force”?

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 17, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Chamber Names Award Winners

by Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Businesses, designer, Galef recognized

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Posted inAround Town

Judge Upholds Denial of Power Plant Permit

by Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Says state lawfully stopped Danskammer 

Posted inBeacon News

Legislators Propose Warning Sign

by Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Democrats want gun-safety message

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Week of June 17

by Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Barbara Scarola
Posted inObituaries

Barbara Scarola (1966-2022)

by Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Taught history and coached volleyball for 20+ years

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff June 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from May

Serino, Jacobson and Galef
Posted inElections & Politics

How They Voted

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 13, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Governor signs round of bills passed by state legislators

slave quarters
Posted inSpecial Reports

Always Present, Never Seen

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 10, 2022May 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The third part of our Black history of the Highlands

Hatt home
Posted inSpecial Reports

Testimony: Sophia Burthen Pooley

by Staff June 10, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A local woman’s account of being kidnapped into slavery

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Black History: Letters Home

by Staff June 10, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Praise for Black troops from a local commander

Election Commissioners Catherine Croft and Anthony Scannapieco Jr. are shown at a 2014 Cold Spring Village Board meeting.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Election Commissioner Resigns

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 10, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Republican in Putnam will step down

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Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Back in the Saddle

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 10, 2022June 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our Beacon Editor checks back in

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Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman June 10, 2022June 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Wrapping up the season, and a visit from Elijah Hughes

Student Exhibition, June 11
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 10, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from June 11 to 19

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