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Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the author/producer’s interpretation of facts and data.

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Roots and Shoots: Zone in on Planning

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Working with a master plan can save a lot of effort, time and money

Earth
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Letter: Climate Action

by Contributor January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Not even close to where we need to be

The Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly January 21, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Crispy Baked Cauliflower With 
Mediterranean Relish and Tahini-Lemon Dressing
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Small, Good Things: This Is Not That

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The new hero vegetable of the brassica family

Masked
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Letter: Mandates

by Contributor January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We need unified voice to defeat virus

green dollar bill plants
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Living Green: What Gives Me Hope for the New Year

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Introducing the Philipstown Climate Fund

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

Roast Broccoli and Za’atar Chickpeas with Tahini-Yogurt sauce
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Mouths To Feed: Far Flung

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The humble voyage of the sesame seed

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Roots and Shoots: New Year’s Resolutions

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Dandelions in December

500 issues
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Editor’s Notebook: Looks Like We Made It

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe January 1, 2022June 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The Current publishes its 500th issue

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly January 1, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

A foggy December on the Hudson
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Out There: Season of Mists

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 31, 2021January 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Transitions in an era of climate change

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 24, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Runner with light
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: See and Be Seen

by Contributor December 23, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Get a reflector or light to walk after dark

Pozole Verde con Hongos (Green Pozole with Mushrooms)
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Small, Good Things: A Kernel of Comfort

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Pozole Verde con Hongos (Green Pozole with Mushrooms)

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Living Green: Batten Down the Hatches

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford December 18, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Introducing a new column on lowering your carbon footprint

Frank Bugg
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Reporter’s Notebook: Appreciating Frank Bugg

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 18, 2021January 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A 1961 Beacon grad who pushed for teacher diversity at schools

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 18, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Letter: Public Discussion

by Contributor December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Protestors should have engaged

The Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 11, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Job Well Done

by Contributor December 5, 2021December 4, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Officer was professional, calm, competent

Merandy Early Murphy
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Reporter’s Notebook: A Changing of the Guard in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

What it takes to serve a village

The Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 4, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Butternut and Romesco Mash
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Mouths to Feed: If Wishes Were Dishes

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 30, 2021November 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A mash with “more-ish-ness”

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