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

Ben Cheah
Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Candidate Withdraws

by Staff July 4, 2025July 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Had been slated as independent candidate

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Posted inAround Town

STAR Rebates Coming in August

by Staff July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State will send checks or issue credits

Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 4, 2025July 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

First graduations, magic acts, vaudeville, local connection, amazing colors

Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 4, 2025July 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

What’s the best beach you’ve been to?

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of July 4

by Staff July 4, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

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Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 4, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff June 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Martha Mallory, Mary Ann Weitz

Posted inObituaries

Stella Rossi (1925-2025)

by Staff June 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime Cold Spring resident was 100

Steven Loria
Posted inObituaries

Steven Loria (1963-2025)

by Staff June 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown resident had green thumb, golden touch

Posted inObituaries

Michael Slinskey (1969-2025)

by Staff June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon grad was pillar of local running scene

Posted inPhilipstown News

Prentice, Rauch Win Democratic Lines

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 28, 2025July 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Maasik out; Cheah withdraws as independent candidate

Beyond the Grid
Posted inSpecial Reports

Beyond the Grid

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 27, 2025July 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

What can be done about skyrocketing electricity bills?

Posted inBeacon News

ICE Conducts Raid in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 27, 2025July 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

City says it was not notified or involved

The Putnam County Golf Course
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Weighs Golf Course Payoff

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Finance chief says loan hobbles contractor

Haldane High School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Free Meals Coming to Haldane

Avatar photo by Joey Asher June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State will provide funds for breakfast, lunch

Posted inArts & Leisure

Fourth of July Events

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Fireworks, music, readings

Mickey Dwyer puts the finishing touches on a vegan pie.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Pizza Around Back

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

New Beacon vegan joint already has a following

The HSV company in a scene from The Comedy of Errors Photos by Daniel Albanese/HSV
Posted inArts & Leisure

A Madcap Comedy of Errors

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Valley Shakespeare rolls with the punchlines

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Closes 14 Beaches Due to Bacteria, Algae

by Staff June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Blooms resemble paint spilled in water

Reservoir's popular mugs
Posted inAround Town

Two Main Street Stores Will Close

by Staff June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Reservoir and Stella’s announce final days

Chuk Obasi and Vieve Radha Price, the directors of TÉA Artistry Photo by John Keon
Posted inArts & Leisure

Insights for Actors

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Workshop will explore ‘spiritually grounded theater’

Posted inBeacon News

Young EMTs

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Student ambulance corps relaunches in Beacon

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Posted inArts & Leisure

A Tartan of Its Own

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 27, 2025June 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Pipe Band registers Highlands ‘sett’

Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from June 28 to July 7

Posted inAround Town

The Current Hires Summer Reporter

by Staff June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Marist student joins staff

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