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Beacon musician makes a movie

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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

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The latest in lacrosse, track and field, softball and baseball

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from May 11 to 19

Students at the Garrison School participated in a Youth Climate Summit in May 2022. Photo by Erin Wik
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Garrison Named ‘Green Ribbon’ School

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Award recognizes environmental initiatives

John Towers
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Stonecrop Issues Statement

by Staff May 10, 2024May 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Says cooperating with law enforcement

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Small, Good Things: A Backhanded Homage

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An invasive weed inspires this tasty feed

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On The Spot

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Would you enjoy exploring the U.S. in an RV?

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Around the Region

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News from beyond the Highlands

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Varsity Roundup: Beacon

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The latest in baseball, softball, track and field, golf and tennis

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5 Questions: Sofia Kelly

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Founder of Haldane High School’s environmental club

A camera installed on a Wappingers school district bus is used by the same company partnering with Beacon and Haldane.
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School Districts Embrace Bus Cameras

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Drivers caught illegally passing face $250 fine 

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New Restaurant in Cold Spring

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Couple takes over former Hudson Hil’s spot

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Week of May 10

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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Larry Burke and Matt Jackson
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Cold Spring Names New Officer-in-Charge

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 5, 2024May 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Succeeds Larry Burke, who will remain on force

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Cold Spring Residents Talk Fjord Trail

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Support, opposition, questions and concerns

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff May 4, 2024May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from February

The exterior was designed to present the firehouse as a gateway to the city. Photo by Una Hoppe
Posted inBeacon News

Reporter’s Notebook: A Highly Functional Firehouse

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 3, 2024November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New station designed to “last indefinitely”

John Towers
Posted inPhilipstown News

Ex-Stonecrop Employee Accused of Filming Girls

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 3, 2024May 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Charged with installing cameras in a restroom

Clockwise from top left: McNair, Phillips, Stadler, Lewine
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Schools: 4 Candidates for 3 Seats

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 3, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Voters will also weigh budget, capital project

spongy moths
Posted inAround Town

Spongy Moth Caterpillars Hatch En Masse

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 3, 2024December 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Local outbreak continues, little threat to humans

Marc Manzoeillo, a Philipstown landscaper, was seriously injured in 2021 when he collided with a speeding sheriff's deputy. PCSO
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam to Settle with Crash Victim

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 3, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown landscaper, speeding deputy collided

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
Posted inAround Town

New Options at Indian Point?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 3, 2024December 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Decommissioning board examines wastewater solutions

cars parked on main street in cold spring
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Merchants: Change the Parking Rules

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 3, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Call for lower rates, longer maximums

Champlain CHPE route
Posted inAround Town

Hudson Power Cable Install to Begin in August

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will deliver Canadian hydropower to NYC

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