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Looking Back in Philipstown

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

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

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Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 23, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What are you looking forward to most this Thanksgiving?

Roast Chicken & Butternut Squash with Turkish Spices, Feta & Pistachios
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Come Together

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 23, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Turning a few recent themes – cider, squash, Turkish spices – into something new

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Posted inSports

Haldane Season Ends in Loss to Moriah

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman November 22, 2021November 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

10 Blue Devils earn postseason honors

Cold Spring Aglow in 2019
Posted inArts & Leisure

Coming Attractions

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 22, 2021November 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Shopping local for the holidays

Ulrich Reichel
Posted inObituaries

Ulrich Reichel (1945-2021)

by Staff November 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident was classical music lover

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Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff November 20, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Fall peak, caught with The Current, donation for Marines

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 20, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Ken Dawson
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Basketball Comeback

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 20, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon coach overcomes medical challenges

Posted inAround Town

State Approves New Central Hudson Rate Plan

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Electric, gas bills to increase under three-year agreement

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Philipstown Adopts $11.5 Million Budget

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 20, 2021November 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Ambulance spending up 23 percent, highway down 3

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Posted inAround Town

T.Webber to Give Away Home System

by Staff November 20, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Annual ‘Heat for the Holidays’ program

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Haldane Students, Staff Return as Changed People

Avatar photo by Violeta Edwards Salas November 20, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Pandemic affected social growth while altering perspectives

James Mcinerney
Posted inPhilipstown News

Man Sentenced to Prison

by Staff November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Convicted of grand larceny in Cold Spring case

DEC and partners tour the newly restored accessible trail at Stony Kill Farm
Posted inAround Town

Accessible Trail Repaired at Stony Kill Farm

by Staff November 20, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Signs and benches will be added in 2022

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Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Abdullah Wajid

Avatar photo by Zach Rodgers November 20, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Imam with the Masjid Ar Rashid Islamic Teaching Center in Beacon

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Dancing in the Deep End

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

Newburgh performance addresses the politics of the pool

Bridge work
Posted inBeacon News

Decking Half Complete for Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Crews finish left lane of westbound span

New York marijuana legalization
Posted inBeacon News

Pot: What Will Happen in Beacon?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

City Council poised to “opt in” to sales and lounges

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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 19, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Nov. 20 to 28

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Project Eyes Village Lot for Parking

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Former gallery may become retail, office space

Ryan Irwin
Posted inSports

Haldane Falls Short in Epic Title Game

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman November 19, 2021November 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Will fight another day with at-large bid in tournament

Kevin Byrne
Posted inPhilipstown News

State Legislator to Run for Putnam Executive

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 19, 2021March 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Byrne supports Constitutional County resolution

Beacon, Police Approve Contract
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon, Police Approve Contract

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Incoming council members say deal limits city

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Residents Back Ban on Cannabis Retail

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Village Board expected to ‘opt out’ with December vote

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