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Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Philipstown Town Hall
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Garrison Water and Behavioral Hub Seen as Relief Priorities

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

Residents also suggest transportation network

Into the woods
Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Players to Present Free Show

by Staff February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Tickets available for April performance

Dockside Park
Posted inPhilipstown News

Shoring Up Dockside Park

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 18, 2022February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Concern raised over possible impacts

pumpkinhole
Posted inArts & Leisure

Hollywood in the Highlands

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Film and TV directors shoot scenes in Beacon and Philipstown

beacon modified boys basketball
Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Basketball, track & field, bowling and wrestling results

Central Hudson Square Logo
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Central Hudson Warns of Higher Bills

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 18, 2022March 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Projects average increase of 29 percent for gas, electric

Making valentines
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Around Town

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Celebrity sighting, homemade cards, lesson from a pro

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 18, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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Roots and Shoots: Countdown to Seed Sowing

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 18, 2022December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Preparing early season crops

Adam Kendis
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5 Questions: Adam Kendis

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 18, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

College admissions counselor will lead free workshop

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Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff February 18, 2022April 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Catherine Isler, Lars Kulleseid, Danka Lambova, Alberta Nelson

Creatives Rebuild New York
Posted inArts & Leisure

Artists Can Apply for Guaranteed Income

by Staff February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Initiative to award $1K a month to 2,400 people

Der-Ron Holmes
Posted inObituaries

Der-Ron Holmes (1972-2022)

by Staff February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident was athlete, faithful Christian

Connie Hogarth
Posted inObituaries

Connie Hogarth (1926-2022)

by Staff February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime peace and justice activist was 95

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 18, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

20 mph limit
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: 20 is Plenty

by Contributor February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We need a lower speed limit in Beacon

Elijah Hughes
Posted inSports

Elijah Hughes Traded to Trailblazers

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 18, 2022March 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon native leaves Utah Jazz for Portland

Riverside Crafts Fair, Aug. 21-22
Posted inArts & Leisure

Crafts Fair Registration Open

by Staff February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Art center also hiring organizer

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Feb. 18

by Staff February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff February 16, 2022February 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for second-quarter grades

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

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

Select incidents from January

Posted inArts & Leisure

Love is in the Air

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

Valentines messages from readers!

Garrison robbery suspect
Posted inPhilipstown News

Armed Robber Hits Garrison Gas Station

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 13, 2022February 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Shows revolver and demands cash at Gulf

Connie Hogarth
Posted inBeacon News

Connie Hogarth, Activist, Dies at 95

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 12, 2022February 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident was devoted to peace, justice and the environment

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff February 11, 2022February 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Fran Henry, Dali Quintana, Lonnie Wilkins

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