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Dutchess County Reports 911 Outage

by Staff July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Line down from 3 to 9 p.m. but calls rerouted

Destiny
Posted inAround Town

Wag of the Week: Destiny

by Staff July 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Friendly husky mix loves to play

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Pauses Food Truck Requests

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 12, 2025July 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Moratorium intended to clarify regulations

Beyond Grid 3
Posted inSpecial Reports

Beyond the Grid: Home Energy

Avatar photo by Joey Asher July 11, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Ultra-efficient homes allow owners to unplug

Posted inBeacon News

Firehouse Under Contract

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 11, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Westchester buyer to pay $1.8 million for Mase station

A falling object destroyed Christine Ortiz’s windshield. Photo by Michelle Kupper
Posted inPhilipstown News

Surprise from the Sky

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 11, 2025August 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Lost meal demolishes windshield

Algernon Miller
Posted inArts & Leisure

Preview: Upstate Art Weekend

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local galleries and studios schedule openings, events

he site now hosts a Speedway gas station.
 Photo by L. Sparks
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Continental Commons Faces New Lawsuit

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Seeks to annul approval for Route 9 project

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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from July 12 to 20

Eli Dueker, Quincy Ross and Desiree Lyle installed a PurpleAir sensor outside the Red Hook Public Library. Photo by Julia Beeman
Posted inAround Town

How Clean is Our Air?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Scientists install first public monitors

Performance of The Matchmaker, directed by Davis McCallum at Hudson Valley Shakespeare
Posted inArts & Leisure

Dolly is Back in Town

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

HVS goes to source of hit film shot in Garrison

Mike Lawler
Posted inPhilipstown News

Did Lawler Rep Join Anti-Lawler Chat?

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Journal News reports on suspicious participant

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Flavor Bombs Away!

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A taste explosion

Work ahead
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fair Street Update

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Work will continue through summer

Crystal Timmons worked with Matt Jackson, the officer-in-charge of the Cold Spring Police Department, during her Haldane internship. Photo by M. Turton
Posted inPhilipstown News

Searching for Clues

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane seniors must complete internships. One decided to shadow a police officer.

Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Ever had a vacation from hell?

Metro North train
Posted inAround Town

$1 Fares Return to Metro-North

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Monthly ticketholders can bring guests

Money making idea. Light bulb with Dollar symbol.
Posted inPhilipstown News

CCA Comes to End

by Staff July 11, 2025July 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Residents by default returned to Central Hudson

Maloney
Posted inPhilipstown News

Report: Maloney Eyes Return

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Former congressman would run for old seat

Maya Beck
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Maya Beck

Avatar photo by Joey Asher July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

College senior is lieutenant with Philipstown ambulance corps

Posted inAround Town

Celebrating Freedom

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra performs at Boscobel

Congress
Posted inElections & Politics

How They Voted (Congress)

Avatar photo by Myron Struck July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Select votes by our House and Senate members through July 11

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Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Sound salon, new regent, patriotic service, library visit, July 4 protest

Pumping gas
Posted inAround Town

Price at the Pump (July)

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

Matt Hutchins
Posted inBeacon News

Local Chef Dies Unexpectedly at Age 51

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 11, 2025July 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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