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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

Sal Migliore
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Three Beacon Athletes Qualify for States

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Finals scheduled for Saturday (March 5)

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of March 4

by Staff March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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Report from Ukraine

by Contributor March 3, 2022August 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Former Philipstown resident provides update from Lviv

thank you teacher
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Thank a Teacher

by Contributor March 1, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: They carry the weight of our lives

Honor Roll
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Honor Roll

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

Students recognized for second-quarter grades

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Police Investigating Fishkill Shooting

by Staff February 28, 2022March 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Suspect taken to hospital in critical condition

Honor Roll
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Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

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

Students recognized for second-quarter grades

Challenge for Churches Part 1
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The Challenge for Churches

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 25, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Is a church a building or the people inside?

Nelsonville woods
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Out There: Tree’s a Crowd

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The past and the future of the Nelsonville Woods

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Rival Accuses Maloney of Promoting Illegal Drug Use

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

At issue: Statement on MSNBC talk show

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Defense in Murder Case Wants DA Removed

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Accuses Putnam office of misconduct and bias

Robert Calderisi
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Robert Calderisi

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 25, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring author wrote biography of Cecil Rhodes

Posted inBeacon News

Packed House for Good-Cause Eviction

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon council to discuss law once more Feb. 28

cell tower trees
Posted inPhilipstown News

No Way to Right of Way Changes, Says Judge

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 25, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Stops cell-tower work based on access question

David Poses
Posted inPhilipstown News

‘My Heart Was Broken’

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 25, 2022March 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Friends remember Philipstown author David Poses

Garrison robbery suspect
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Arrest Made in Garrison Robbery (Updated)

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 25, 2022March 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Suspect is Newburgh man on parole

News from around the world
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Reporter’s Notebook: What is ‘Local’ News?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

“All politics may be local, but I wonder if that’s true of all news as well.”

Ring Doorbell
Posted inAround Town

Police Turn to Home Surveillance

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 25, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam sheriff says devices helped solve Garrison robbery

kevin byrne
Posted inPhilipstown News

Byrne Wins Putnam GOP Endorsement

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Republican chair objects, accusing him of ‘dishonor and disloyalty’

Cayla Simpson in performance
Posted inArts & Leisure

Depot Theatre Returns Indoors

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 25, 2022March 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Weather Women among first performances

Reilly Landisi
Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Basketball, bowling, swimming

Haldane 100
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

100 days, ice on the Hudson, Breakneck rescue, Chamber meeting, news break

cozy mysteries
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Writing Life

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring novelist crafts video games and ‘cozy’ mysteries

onthespot 2.25.22
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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 25, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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