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Coulter Young poses with reproductions of his portraits of musicians and other famous faces. Photo by M. Ferris
Posted inArts & Leisure

From Musicians to Make-Believe

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Beacon artist, known for portraits, changes direction

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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

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Lacrosse, softball, football and track updates

Indian Point
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Feds Cite Holtec for Violations

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Indian Point returns funds and revises contract

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What’s the last thing you grilled?

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Looking Back in Beacon

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

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5 Questions: Joe Daily

Lucy Baldino by Lucy Baldino June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Former morning host on Beacon’s WBNR

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Pedestrian commended for helping after accident

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from June 22 to 30

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Philipstown Resident Finds Mortar Shell

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Bomb squad determines it was inert

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Putnam Recognizes History Champs

by Staff June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Awards given as part of Putnam County Day

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Beacon Schools Respond to Lawsuit

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

District says ex-principal’s claims lack evidence

Congress
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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by local members of Congress through June 21

Lucy Baldino
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Current Hires Reporter for Summer

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Marist student will write features

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Juneteenth in Beacon

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Celebrating freedom at Seeger Park

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Nancy Ann Musacchio (1936-2024)

by Staff June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime Elks member first woman to run for city office

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Grey Wolves Win Little League Title

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Defeat rival Fanta Orange, 4-0

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Baby and Dog

by Staff June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of June 21

by Staff June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Putnam Sheriff Reports Series of Thefts

by Staff June 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Items stolen from unlocked cars

New York City traffic
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Congestion Toll ‘Pause’ Upends Climate Bills

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 18, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Superfund law approved, but others don’t get to floor

Posted inAround Town

Heat Advisory in Effect

by Staff June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Continues through Thursday as temperatures soar

Chief Frost
Posted inBeacon News

Chief Frost Takes His Leave

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Retires after nearly 41 years with Beacon police force

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Gigantic Turnip

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair June 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Foundry Montessori school presents parable

Carl Albano
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Haldane Hires Interim Leader

Avatar photo by Joey Asher June 15, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Taps former Garrison leader for 2024-25

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