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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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

Albano
Posted inPhilipstown News

Albano Files to Run for County Executive

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 31, 2021January 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Will face state legislator for Republican line

covid-19 kid with medical mask and backpack going to school
Posted inAround Town

Test-to-Stay is Here to Stay, For Now

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 31, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Protocol allows students to avoid quarantine

COVID testing
Posted inAround Town

Being Tested

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 31, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Residents scramble for appointments, home kits

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Dec. 31

by Staff December 31, 2021December 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Rachel Caprari
Posted inBeacon News

Police Searching for Missing Fishkill Woman (Updated)

by Staff December 30, 2021January 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Last seen by family on Sunday

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Report of Killing in Beacon

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe December 30, 2021January 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Few details about alleged homicide

Honor Roll
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff December 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for first-quarter achievement

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Hall By Appointment Only

by Staff December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Call or email in Cold Spring to visit

Camp Nooteeming
Posted inAround Town

Boy Scouts to Sell Dutchess Camp

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe December 27, 2021December 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Valley council must pay into victim trust fund

Metro North train
Posted inAround Town

Metro-North Extends Lower Fares

by Staff December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Will also add discounts in March

Fishman store
Posted inLooking Back

Looking Back in Beacon

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe December 26, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, and 150 years ago

Posted inVideos

A Child Is Born

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair December 26, 2021December 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

St. Philip’s in Garrison stages its annual Christmas pageant

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff December 26, 2021January 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from October and November

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

by Staff December 26, 2021December 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The latest data on home listings, sales, prices in Highlands

Sprout Brook Road bridge
Posted inAround Town

The State of Highlands Bridges

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 26, 2021December 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Inspections give generally solid marks to local spans

little king cafe
Posted inArts & Leisure

Food + Design

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 26, 2021December 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New Beacon shop combines cafe and style

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown to Handle Village Snow Removal

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 26, 2021December 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also, board pushes for employees to be vaccinated against COVID

Snake Hill Road culvert
Posted inPhilipstown News

Snake Hill Road Culvert to Be Replaced

by Staff December 26, 2021December 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

State awards $1 million in funding

zade matthews
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Student Wins Vaccination Scholarship

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 26, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Award covers tuition, room, board at SUNY or CUNY schools

candles
Posted inObituaries

Kathy Reydel (1943-2021)

by Staff December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane grad met husband on daily commute

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff December 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Catalina Claudio, Rose Robinson

Tina Brown
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Tina Brown

Avatar photo by Zach Rodgers December 24, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon foster mom to more than 100 children

onthespot.12.24.21
Posted inOn the Spot

On the Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 24, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What’s one of the best Christmas gifts you’ve received?

Camilla McDaniel
Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman December 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Boys’ and girls’ basketball, indoor track and bowling

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Opts Out of Allowing Marijuana Retail

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also, Mayor Bowman says he won’t run again

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