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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Balancing Act

by Staff May 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Statistical profiles of each of the new districts

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Jessica Allison, John Hetling, Julio Osuba, Jane Raymond

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Week of May 27

by Staff May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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Always Present, Never Seen

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 27, 2022May 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A Black history of the Highlands

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Managers Refresh Country Club

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‘A steady stream of things needing to be fixed’

Garrison School Budget
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Garrison School Will Try Again

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6.6% tax increase on ballot for second budget vote

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5 Questions: Andrew Metz

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 27, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Managing Editor of PBS series “Frontline”

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Energy Firm Twice Drew Ire of Attorney General

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Ordered to pay fine, provide refunds over marketing

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The Joy of Baking

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Couple opens cafe in Cold Spring

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Questions About Fireworks

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 27, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislature discusses funding to support private show 

Treat your yard to a nicely behaved and lovely vine this season with native honeysuckle.
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Roots and Shoots: Dual Nature

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Don’t let vines get out of control

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Storm King Adds New Sculptures

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 27, 2022May 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Works by two artists, plus a screening of films

An artist's rendering of the trail along the river south of Breakneck
Posted inAround Town

Fjord Trail Update

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 27, 2022April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Reduced parking at Breakneck, concern for pedestrian safety

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Philipstown Adopts Moratorium on Flag-Flying

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Wants to set policy after approving Pride flag for June

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

1,014 officers, great cakes, fun with Miss Gabi, lunch on us, service dog walk

State Assembly Member Mike Lawler, a Republican who lives in Pearl River, announced on Monday (May 23) that he plans to campaign for the District 17 seat. (Campaign photo)
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Congressional Race Update

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 27, 2022November 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Two potential challengers emerge for Maloney

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Posted inCurrent Conversations

Podcast: Early Black History in the Highlands

by Staff May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Author of Slavery and Freedom in the Mid-Hudson Valley

Beacon catcher Liam Murphy
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Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Baseball, lacrosse, track and field, golf

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 27, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Have you Googled your name to see how many of you there are?

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Mouths to Feed: Sprigs of Joy

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Ode to (the herb of) joy

Small American flags and headstones at National cemetary- Memorial Day display
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 27, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from May 28 to June 5

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Voter Sample

by Staff May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Sandy Galef surveys her constituents

Posted inAround Town

Local Groups Receive Grants

by Staff May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

State funding distributed to nonprofits

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Groups Offer ‘Summer Pass’

by Staff May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Includes tickets to HVSF show

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