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Founder of The Lafayette Trail

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Putnam Moves Closer to Body Cams

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also pushes ahead with license-plate readers

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Old Jail to Get New Life

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Beacon restaurateur ponders possibilities

Posted inAround Town

Current Wins Five State Awards

by Staff June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Recognized for reporting, design

Nance Williamson
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Shakespeare Fest Prepares for New Season, and Home

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Romeo and Juliet returns, starring Kurt and Nance

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from June 4 to 11

Julie Shiroishi
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New Candidates for 39th

by Staff June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident announces campaign

Students at the Garrison School participated in a Youth Climate Summit on May 20.
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Living Green: Youth in Action

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Preparing kids to tackle the climate crisis

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Small, Good Things: Tofu Twofer

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A recipe for tofu skeptics

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Cold Spring Halts Flag Displays

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also, village creates short-term rental committee

Breakneck Ridge train station sign
Posted inAround Town

Metro-North Opens Breakneck Station

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Stewards in place on weekends

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Forest training, art in the open, future gigs, honoring those lost, teacher honored

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Posted inAround Town

Maloney Proposes $34 Million in Projects

by Staff June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Submits 15 proposals for federal funding

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 3, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What’s your summer grilling strategy?

Indian Point
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Holtec Seeking Exemptions at Indian Point

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 3, 2022December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Decommissioning firm: ‘We’re taking all the risk’

Memorial Day
Posted inPhilipstown News

Memorial Day (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Annual parade and ceremony in Philipstown

Greg Johnston
Posted inBeacon News

Veterans Court Approved for Beacon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 3, 2022June 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Program prioritizes treatment over jail

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane’s Paper: The Blue Print

by Contributor June 3, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Excerpts from the 2021-22 high school newspaper

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 3, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Ree Play Sale
Posted inBeacon News

Treasure Hunt (Photos)

Avatar photo by Valerie Shively June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Annual Ree Play sale nets more than $20,000

Book clubs
Posted inArts & Leisure

Start Reading Now

by Staff June 3, 2022June 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

June book club selections

Pride flag
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Pride Month

by Contributor June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Four businesses generously donated flags

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

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

Students recognized for third-quarter grades

Garrison School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Accepting Pre-K Applications

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

Deadline is June 10

Triple vax
Posted inAround Town

Coronavirus Update (February to December 2022)

by Staff May 31, 2022March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

FDA authorizes booster for children ages 5 to 11

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