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Letters: Scary Politics

by Contributor November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: What’s more hair-raising? Goblins or local elections?

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Jackie Catalano, Marilyn Formichelli, Jean Guarneri

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Week of Nov. 5

by Staff November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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Penelope Smith (1945-2021)

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

Garrison resident was designer, dressmaker

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Board Approves Medical Home Grown

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 3, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Allows up to 12 marijuana plants per residence

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Anne Champlin (1938-2021)

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

Cold Spring resident was longtime nurse, professor

Main Street Beacon
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Letter: Visitor Feedback

by Contributor November 3, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Beacon “loitering” is eyesore

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Elks Scholarships Open

by Staff November 2, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Applicants must file with Beacon lodge

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Who Will Win?

Avatar photo by Teresa Lagerman November 2, 2021November 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Here are the entries in our annual Halloween costume contest

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Letters: Transport Issues

by Contributor November 2, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writers on public transit and Fjord Trail

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 2, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

If you could add a day to the week, what would it be?

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A Family That Commutes Together…

Avatar photo by Lily Zuckerman November 2, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison mom, daughter travel together on Metro-North

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Mouths to Feed: Pass the Buckeye

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

What’s better than a Reese’s cup? A homemade Reese’s cup.

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Roots and Shoots: Garden Plans and Tweaks

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

Now is the time to observe and imagine

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Time to See the World!

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 1, 2021October 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Howland exhibit reflects pent-up desire to travel

Halloween Parade 2021
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Halloween

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 31, 2021November 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Scenes from the Oct. 30 parade

Covid Update
Posted inAround Town

Coronavirus Update (July to October)

by Staff October 31, 2021March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Vaccine available for children between 5 and 11 years old

Baby and Dog
Posted inAround Town

Baby and Dog

by Staff October 31, 2021February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 31, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Orange crush, century of progress, lost and found, newborn calf

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Walkway Entrance Upgraded

by Staff October 31, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

$2 million project in Poughkeepsie

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 30, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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HVSF Continues to Make Adjustments

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 30, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Expects to use temporary tent in 2022, 2023

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 30, 2021November 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Battle of books, ready for snow, making strides, spooky entrance

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Rain, Rain, Go Away Already

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

Ida produced second-wettest day in 13 years

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 30, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Marathon zoning produces marathon discussions

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