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Bob Emerick
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Robert Emerick (1934-2022)

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

Worked 20 years for Philipstown Building Department

Portobellos with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Ciao Bello

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The shoulder pads of the mushroom world

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 4, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Church of the Nazarene
Posted inBeacon News

Fishkill Senior Project to Try Again

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Proposal would bring 82 units to Main Street

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff February 4, 2022February 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Louis Amoroso Sr., Josephine Chevere, Peggy Inness, Doris Irwin, Rich Johnson, Hanna Moritz

Don Hall
Posted inObituaries

Don Hall (1930-2022)

by Staff February 2, 2022February 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime publisher of The Putnam County Times

Play Airline
Posted inAround Town

New Airline at Stewart

by Staff February 1, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Low-cost Icelandic carrier will give it a go

Public hearing
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Philipstown Residents Divided Over HVSF Plans 

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 1, 2022October 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Some see environmental stewardship, others a threat

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Posted inAround Town

Coronavirus Update (November 2021 to January 2022)

by Staff January 31, 2022December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County will distribute free at-home test kits

Posted inAround Town

Blizzard, or Blip?

by Staff January 30, 2022February 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Forecasters unsure about direction of storm

children masked at school
Posted inAround Town

Masks Stay On in School — For Now

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 28, 2022April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Educators say it’s time for ‘off-ramp’ plan

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Game Changers

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 28, 2022January 31, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Entrepreneurs improve on ‘quarters’

facial or surgical mask on top of the eviction note
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Are Evictions Coming?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 28, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Uncertainty returns as moratorium expires 

The Putnam County Golf Course
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Proposes $400,000 for Golf Course

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 28, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Money would come from federal COVID relief  

Rae Baresel, Mike Diblasi, Steven Diblasi, Ryan Thorpe and Jay Lemos
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Summiting Everest (in Beacon)

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

24 hours of “fun” on the mountain

Russel and Mary Wright
Posted inArts & Leisure

Behind the Genius(es) of Manitoga

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

New book examines the lives and work of Russel and Mary Wright

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Reporter’s Notebook: Drifting Away

Avatar photo by Lily Zuckerman January 28, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lost in social media’s addictive pull 

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Again Snubs Montgomery

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Sole Democrat assigned to one committee

Eamon Wall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Eamon Wall Wants Your Computer

Avatar photo by Violeta Edwards Salas January 28, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Sixth grader repairs donations for needy students

covid-mask
Posted inAround Town

Omicron Waning

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 28, 2022December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cases plummet; hospitalizations, deaths expected to follow

Colin Smith
Posted inPhilipstown News

Third Candidate Announces for Assembly

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

Westchester legislator joins field

healthcare protest
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Asked to Endorse NY Health Act

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Advocate says it would save village $280,000 annually

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Has Two More Candidates

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Residents announce for mayor, trustee seats

An Evening of Balkan Folk Music, Feb. 5
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 28, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Jan. 29 to Feb. 6

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 28, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What eating habit drives you crazy? 

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