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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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Threats and demands for passwords

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Ukraine: How to Help

by Staff March 11, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Local charities and collection points

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Albano Drops Out of County Executive Race

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Two Republican candidates want his legislative seat

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Dutchess Seeks Applications

by Staff March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Human rights panel has openings

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Looking Back in Philipstown

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe March 11, 2022August 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

Hudson River Housing
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Rent Relief Program Comes off Pause

by Staff March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

$624K available in Dutchess County

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Dutchess Reappoints Poet Laureate

by Staff March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Lucia Cherciu will continue in role 

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Philipstown Groups Launch Diversity and Inclusion Survey

by Staff March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Addresses racial equity, social justice

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Two-Minute Tales

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Foundation hosting film fest for Beacon students

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A Tribute to Sondheim

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Haldane Drama tackles ‘A Little Night Music’

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Putnam Hospital Suspends Labor & Delivery

by Staff March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Hoping to recruit new team of doctors

Philipstown highway department
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Philipstown, HVSF in Funding Bill

by Staff March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Earmarks would pay for highway garage

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess to Host Household Waste Disposal

by Staff March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Scheduled for April 9; registration required

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City of Beacon Opens Community Funding

by Staff March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Application deadline is April 1

Posted inAround Town

State Buys Four Parcels to Expand Parks

by Staff March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Land preserved at Fahnestock, Scofield Ridge

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Galef Endorses Former Chief of Staff

by Staff March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Says Levenberg best person for her Assembly job

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Small, Good Things: Upping the Ante

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Oozy cheese meets tangy funk

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Living Green: Climate Anxiety

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

It’s rational to be worried

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 11, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

You order a rare steak. It’s medium. What do you do?

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from March 12 to March 20

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Podcast: The Perfect Cup of Coffee

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The owner of Big Mouth in Beacon discusses the art of the roast

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5 Questions: Danielle Pack McCarthy

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 11, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Executive director of Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub

Philipstown Town Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Foresees County Aid for Garrison Water

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also considering whether to elect or appoint highway job

The Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly March 11, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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