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Philipstown Obituaries

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

George Baltich, Steve Boston

Wolves
Posted inArts & Leisure

Wild Things

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 4, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon photographer’s work on display at Current starting Dec. 10

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Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Red hat lunch, shiny and bright, early start, field trip, cafe closes

The Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 4, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Horton Road Project Faces Continued Scrutiny

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Concerns aired about environmental impacts

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Dockside Shoreline to Get Major Rehab

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 4, 2021December 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

State to spend $1.86 million in Cold Spring

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Makes Spending Adjustments

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Council expected to vote on budget next week

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Lease — and Land — Divides Beacon Developers

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Lawsuit centers on 99-year agreement

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5 Questions: Phil Geoffrey Bond

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 4, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident is host of “Sondheim Unplugged”

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Hunger in the Highlands

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 3, 2021April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Second in a series

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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 3, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Dec. 4 to 12

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Posted inBeacon News

Longtime Beacon Scout House May Be Sold

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Built as Civilian Conservation Corps barracks

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Posted inAround Town

Slower Trains, More Frustration

Avatar photo by Lily Zuckerman December 3, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Metro-North still recovering from pandemic, Ida

Matteo Cervone
Posted inSports

Preview: Boys’ Basketball

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman December 3, 2021December 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Bulldogs lose season opener in OT

Aaron Pegues
Posted inSports

Preview: Beacon Wrestling

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Bulldogs drop opener to Valley Central

Village Hall Cold Spring
Posted inPhilipstown News

Last Meeting Before Cold Spring Change

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 3, 2021December 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board appointment causes a squabble

Jevon Hunter
Posted inBeacon News

A Shift in Thinking

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 3, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon schools embrace plan for ‘culturally responsive education’

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Varsity Scoreboard

by Staff December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane and Beacon results through Dec. 1

Butternut and Romesco Mash
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: If Wishes Were Dishes

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 30, 2021November 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A mash with “more-ish-ness”

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Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Gardener Gift Guide

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 30, 2021December 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Unexpected gifts they’ll actually use

Audrey Lewis and Jonah Mensch
Posted inArts & Leisure

It’s Showtime at Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 29, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Holiday Inn opens Dec. 3

Maya Gelber and Jaclyn Landolfi
Posted inArts & Leisure

It’s Showtime at Haldane

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Sense and Sensibility opens Dec. 3

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 28, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Are the leftovers better than the Thanksgiving dinner?

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

by Staff November 27, 2021December 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 27, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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