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Christmas Decor, To the Max

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 24, 2021December 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Pralatowski displays some of his Santas at his home in Cold Spring.

Ambulnz operates in 26 states and the U.K.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Plans to Change Ambulance Service

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 24, 2021January 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Outcry over last-minute move from EMStar to Ambulnz

outgoing Beacon council
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council to Hand Off Eviction Debate

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Four new members will join panel on Jan. 1

Lewis & Pine
Posted inAround Town

No Vax, No Mask, No Service

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 24, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local businesses enforce new mandate 

301 shirt
Posted inArts & Leisure

Biker Style

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 24, 2021December 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New Cold Spring store offers motorcycle fashion

Pantry wedding
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff December 24, 2021January 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Pantry vows, seeing Santa, gifts for vets, holiday surprise, winning lights

Travis Fyfe
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Firefighters Honored

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 24, 2021December 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Travis Fyfe named Firefighter of the Year

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Dec. 24

by Staff December 24, 2021December 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 24, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Time Money Clock
Posted inAround Town

Last-Minute Giving Guide 2021

by Staff December 23, 2021December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A directory of nonprofits in Philipstown and Beacon

Posted inPhilipstown News

Brewster Officer Accused of Protecting Sex Traffickers

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 23, 2021December 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Prosecutors allege he was bribed with sex

Posted inPhilipstown News

North Highlands Fire Results

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

Josephine Rupp and Christopher Lyons elected

Runner with light
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: See and Be Seen

by Contributor December 23, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Get a reflector or light to walk after dark

Pozole Verde con Hongos (Green Pozole with Mushrooms)
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: A Kernel of Comfort

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Pozole Verde con Hongos (Green Pozole with Mushrooms)

Philipstown video
Posted inVideos

Holiday Cheer over a Philipstown Weekend

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair December 20, 2021December 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Ross Corsair captures some warm moments

Conducting CSIE
Posted inArts & Leisure

Winter Strings (and Drums)

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 20, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Gwen Laster launches music programs

This Too Shall Pass
Posted inArts & Leisure

Trained in the Comics

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 20, 2021December 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Retired printer inspired by childhood reading

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff December 18, 2021December 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Anne Bellissimo, Bill Decker, Martha Jolly

Army National Guard logo
Posted inAround Town

Soldiers Promoted in National Guard

by Staff December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Seven Highlands residents receive new ranks

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for first-quarter grades

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Students honored for first-quarter grades

Shortnose sturgeon
Posted inAround Town

Researchers Recatch Fish 26 Years Later

by Staff December 18, 2021December 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Sturgeon in Hudson was tagged in 1995

Internet speed
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Conducting Speed Tests

by Staff December 18, 2021December 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Hopes to identify gaps in internet service

On the Spot
Posted inOn the Spot

On the Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 18, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Are you excited about the NFL playoffs?

Living Green logo
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: Batten Down the Hatches

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Introducing a new column on lowering your carbon footprint

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