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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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Kid Friendly: Power of Self-Love

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

“If the impulse is to get angry at the thought of doing something satisfying for yourself, it’s time for a pause.”

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 11, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Greenhouse
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Roots and Shoots: Gardening in the Snow

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

If you’ve got a milk jug, you’ve got a greenhouse

Portobellos with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
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Mouths to Feed: Ciao Bello

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The shoulder pads of the mushroom world

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly February 4, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Are Evictions Coming?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 28, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Uncertainty returns as moratorium expires 

Rae Baresel, Mike Diblasi, Steven Diblasi, Ryan Thorpe and Jay Lemos
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Out There: Summiting Everest (in Beacon)

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

24 hours of “fun” on the mountain

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Reporter’s Notebook: Drifting Away

Avatar photo by Lily Zuckerman January 28, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lost in social media’s addictive pull 

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Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Short-Term Rentals

by Contributor January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Where are the complaints?

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly January 28, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Sour Cream Cornbread with Honey Butter
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Corn in the USA

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cornbread is the most American food that exists

Vegetable garden
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Zone in on Planning

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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
Posted inFood

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

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Posted inColumnists

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

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly January 14, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly January 8, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Roast Broccoli and Za’atar Chickpeas with Tahini-Yogurt sauce
Posted inFood

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

Dandelions blooming in December
Posted inGardening

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
Posted inColumnists

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
Posted inComics & Cartoons

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
Posted inColumnists

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…

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