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Fjord Trail to Delay Cold Spring Link

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Says it will assess after first projects open

Indian Point before the shutdown (File photo)
Posted inAround Town

Restart Indian Point?

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Six state lawmakers propose study

Technicians install a wall unit in our living room. Photo by J. Simms
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Reporter’s Notebook: Change in the Air

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The advantages of installing heat pumps

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Beacon Police Make Second Arrest in Killing

by Staff September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Suspect brought to city for arraignment

Daniel Kelly will perform tonight (Sept. 6) at St. Mary’s Church in Cold Spring (Photo by Flynn Larsen)
Posted inArts & Leisure

Playing the Nave

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

St. Mary’s Church hosts music for all folds

Jackie Murphy-Kahn with one of her framed flower arrangements (Photo by Ethan Kahn)
Posted inArts & Leisure

Flowers Forever

Avatar photo by Mackenzie Boric September 6, 2024September 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown artist preserves keepsakes

The Putnam Board of Elections building in Carmel received a facelift. Photo provided
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Renovates Board of Elections

by Staff September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Upgrades include new roof, siding, drainage and security

Reilly Landisi (1), a senior who scored 30 goals for Beacon last season, is one of the Brandt Robbins (8) returns for Haldane after missing the final games of his junior season due to injury. File photo by Skip Pearlman captains of the girls’ soccer team.
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Varsity Roundup: Beacon

Avatar photo by Nick Robbins September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest in volleyball, cross-country and soccer

Brandt Robbins (8) returns for Haldane after missing the final games of his junior season due to injury. File photo by Skip Pearlman
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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

Avatar photo by Jacob Aframian September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest in soccer and volleyball

Meghan Spiro in her studio
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The Artist Next Door: Meghan Spiro

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Transmuting suffering into wisdom

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Garrison School Approves Cellphone Policy

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Also, district receives $125K grant

Beacon Cards
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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 6, 2024September 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Sept. 7 to 15

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Gets $300K for Fire Training Center

by Staff September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State senator secures funding for new facility in Carmel

Putnam County courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Legislators Seek More Power Over Attorney

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam executive says voters should decide

Tamalyn Miller Photo by Stephen Spera
Posted inArts & Leisure

Making Music with ‘Wounded’ Instruments

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris September 6, 2024September 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon artist releases two albums in two weeks

Police siren
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Authorizes Rescue Team

by Staff September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will aid police with evacuations

Posted inArts & Leisure

Labor Day Making Tomato Sauce

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

“Whatever God sends us, we take it.”

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Bowl of Confusion

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

An Indian salsa for the end of summer

Around the Region
Posted inAround Town

Around the Region

by Staff September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

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Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Eric Tipler

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident is expert on college admission essays

Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

As a kid, did you like going back to school?

Posted inArts & Leisure

Back in the Day

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The 47th Renaissance Faire is underway in Tuxedo

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Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Posted inPuzzles

Week of Sept. 6

by Staff September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Free Pipe Organ*

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 30, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Touring the vanishing instruments of Beacon

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