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Worth one laugh…

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Road reconstruction has been planned for decades

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Fireworks, concerts and parades

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Fishkill officials pan housing proposal

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Beacon to vote Monday on $1.5 million settlement

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Breakneck Tunnel Will Be One Lane

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State plans to close for construction

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Out There: Spot the Pest

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Researching the spotted lanternfly

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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by local members of Congress through June 28

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Abandons plan to convert electric plant

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Finding that Manitoga Vibe

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Artists visit retreat and return with pieces to fit the space

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Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

“Miz Hattie” sells her barbecue stand at the Hudson Valley Food Hall

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World Showcase

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Cold Spring shop stocks global imports

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On The Spot

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Have you ever had a camping trip from hell?

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from June 29 to July 7

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Parking fee changes approved

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New York State Buys Philipstown Properties

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Purchases to be folded into Fahnestock

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Project commissioned survey of residents

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Does the Man Owe You Money?

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 28, 2024June 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

$6.3 million in unclaimed funds due Highlands residents

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Around the Region

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Reporter’s Notebook: Beyond Parking

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Looking at parking from all sides

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