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Select votes by local members of Congress through July 12

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Looking Back in Philipstown

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What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from July 10 meeting

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Around Town (Photos)

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New historic marker, Green Teen honor, food drives

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Two Men Accused of Stealing Mail in Philipstown

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Arrested after complaint in Continental Village

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Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

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Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

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Week of July 12

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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Philipstown Obituaries

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Frances Gagne, Violet Terio

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House member becomes latest Democrat to break with nominee

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Select votes by local members of Congress through July 5

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Mondaire Jones Loses Working Families Primary

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Surge of new voters in Rockland County boosts mystery opponent

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Nelson Ocasio Sr. (1934-2024)

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Longtime Beacon resident owned Newburgh butchery

A Constitution Island fortification Photo by Robyn Field
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Constitution Island to Reopen

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First tours in 12 years set for August

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Booming Beacon: Delayed Edition

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Update on development projects, and their requests for extensions

Putnam County's office building in Carmel is one of five of its properties with solar panels.
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Putnam Now Climate Smart

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 5, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring also certified by state program

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Resurrecting the Cornish Estate

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Ruins are backdrop for ‘musical history’

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Deep Sounds

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Oscar winner brings atmosphere to Dia

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Beacon Schools Protest Downstate Plan

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Board also elects officers in annual reorganization

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Small, Good Things: A Great Deception

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“Painted chicken,” minus the chicken

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Voices of Climate Change

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Beacon resident compiles local stories

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Classic Wheels: 1951 Chevrolet

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