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

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Considers Trailer and Other Parking Rules

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 21, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Meeting protocol debated

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Barber Chair Preserves Community Memories

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 21, 2012September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Residents recall haircuts, scents and tales

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Middle and High School Honor Rolls

by Staff July 20, 2012May 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

Posted inArts & Leisure

Science-Fiction Pioneer Is a Habitue of Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner July 20, 2012July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

At 93, David Kyle says he’s “one of the last of the old-timers”

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Hello, Potatoes​

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 20, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Potatoes are back! Did you notice they were gone?

Posted inAround Town

Take Caution During Wildfire Season

by Staff July 20, 2012May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Many communities at risk

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Honor Roll

by Staff July 20, 2012May 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

Posted inArts & Leisure

Double O Shows Enliven the Depot Theatre’s Summer

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 18, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Youth Theatre presents Oliver, followed by Oklahoma

Posted inArts & Leisure

Kid’s Night at West Point’s Music Under the Stars

by Staff July 17, 2012July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Parade, petting zoo and music from Quintette 7

Posted inPhilipstown News

Ethics Allegations Again Roil Village Board Meeting

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 17, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Mayoral salary, shed, and ethics board at issue

Posted inArts & Leisure

Peekskill’s Jazz & Blues Fest is Both Concert and Fair

by Staff July 17, 2012July 24, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

Jazz brunch, crafts, farmers’ market, music shows part of the mix

Posted inAround Town

Mystery Yacht Anchored off Cold Spring Pier

Avatar photo by Christine Simek July 17, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Battered Bull is one of largest in the U.S.

Kale Caesar Salad
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Mouths to Feed: A Control Freak’s Guide to CSAs

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 17, 2012August 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Some things are easy to love: others, not quite so easy

Posted inPhilipstown News

Zoning Code Amendments Draw Caution

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley July 15, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Board: Trustees should consider tax effects of any Butterfield plan

Posted inPhilipstown News

Galef Hosts Attorney General at Senior Forum

by Staff July 15, 2012July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Schneiderman to debut new ‘Smart Seniors’ program

Posted inArts & Leisure

Gospel, Spirituals, Jazz with Brown Family Singers

by Staff July 15, 2012May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Seventeen family members to appear in concert at Chapel Restoration

Posted inPhilipstown News

Traffic Main Concern at Dunkin’ Donuts Workshop

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley July 15, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board focus is on the flow of cars on and off the site

Posted inPhilipstown News

Historic Board Dunkin’ Donuts Hearing to Continue on Aug. 8

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 13, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Questions linger on lighting, building’s rear

Posted inAround Town

Beacon’s Second Saturday Offers Openings, Music

by Staff July 13, 2012January 16, 2015 Why you can trust The Current

Galleries and stores to stay open late

Philip Glass
Posted inArts & Leisure

Composer Philip Glass Performs at Garrison Institute

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 13, 2012March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Rare concert highlights his philosophical ties with local center

Jim Cannon, Gloria Colucci, Carol McCullough, Ray O' Rouke, Diana Swinburne, Anita Prentice, Theresa Olandi
Posted inPhilipstown News

O’Rourke Named President of Garrison School Board

Avatar photo by Michael Mell July 13, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Board registers opposition to special education bill

Butterfly Garden
Posted inArts & Leisure

Volunteers Sought for Cleanup at Butterfly Garden

by Staff July 13, 2012July 24, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

Friends of Fahnestock have organized a second work day

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Gets Updates on Pipe Relining, Butterfield, NY-Alert

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 13, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Support for Fjord Trail, doubt about county hotel tax

Posted inAround Town

Tiki Daddy to Open Summer Concert Series

by Staff July 12, 2012May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown Hawaiian/twenties jazz combo performs outdoors

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Ponders Waterfront Strategy

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 11, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Plan seeks ban on drive-through sales windows

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