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Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Champlain CHPE route
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Hudson River Power Line Install to Begin

by Staff August 2, 2024August 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Project will carry electricity from Canada to NYC

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Mystery writers, pollinating, Poppins Jr., on the bubble, new garden

cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Posted inObituaries

Arthur Zeitler (1938-2024)

by Staff August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident worked at airports

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of Aug. 2

by Staff August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Police cars
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Beacon Police Investigate Multiple Stabbing 

by Staff July 31, 2024August 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Teens involved in altercation near South Avenue Park

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff July 27, 2024September 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from May

Work ahead
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State Announces 9D Lane Closure

by Staff July 26, 2024July 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

One lane at Breakneck Tunnel through Nov. 14

A Cold Spring Fire Co. volunteer fights the floodwaters on July 9, 2023. (File photo)
Posted inPhilipstown News

Stormwater Challenges

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 26, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A year after record rainfall, Cold Spring still recovering

Posted inPhilipstown News

Storm Repairs Ongoing

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 26, 2024July 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Federal, state funds pay for fixes

A rendering shows the outdoor theater that HVSF expects to open in 2026 at the former Garrison Golf Course property.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Shakespeare Fest Plan Approved

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 26, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New theater scheduled to open in 2026

Hacker in data security concept. Hacker using laptop. Hacking the Internet. Cyber attack.
Posted inAround Town

Internet Insecurity

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 26, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cyberattacks pose growing threat

The former landfill at Dennings Point is now a solar array. (Photo by B. Cronin)
Posted inAround Town

Landfill Filters Coming to Beacon, Philipstown

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 26, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Federal grant pays for devices that cut emissions

Pat Ryan
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Pat Ryan Endorses Harris

by Staff July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State delegation also backs vice president

Posted inArts & Leisure

Bomba y Plena

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Dancer and band team up to celebrate the islands

Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from July 27 to Aug. 4

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

by Staff July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Seastreak, parking tickets and “Knives Out”

Mo Morgen
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5 Questions: Mo Morgen

Lucy Baldino by Lucy Baldino July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Jazz musician performs at Carters in Beacon

Posted inArts & Leisure

Burkelman is Back

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

After closing in Cold Spring, couple reopens store in Beacon

Posted inArts & Leisure

Fragile Beauty

Lucy Baldino by Lucy Baldino July 26, 2024August 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon-based artist plans glass carpet

Elvis Soto and Derek Fox weed lettuce at San Damiano Farm. Photos by L. Sparks
Posted inAround Town

Harvesting Lives

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 26, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Graymoor farm grows produce, sobriety

Barnaby! is drummer Mike Rasimas, singer and guitarist Mimi Sun Longo and bassist Harrison Cannon.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Quieting the Angst

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Barnaby! frontwoman brings the noise

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: All-Season DIY

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

How to bring butterflies and bees to your yard

Posted inPhilipstown News

Glynwood Receives $811,460 Grant

by Staff July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State program promotes farmers

Congress
Posted inElections & Politics

How They Voted (Congress)

Avatar photo by Myron Struck July 26, 2024September 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Select votes by local members of Congress through July 26

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