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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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

Pear and Eggplant Caponata
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Mouths to Feed: Pear Apparent

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 21, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A long-ago visit to Philipstown bears fruit

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

Haldane High School
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Reporter’s Notebook: New Year, Old Concerns

Avatar photo by Ezra Beato September 18, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Mask neglect, unvaccinated students risk another shutdown

marijuana leaf
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Marijuana Tax

by Contributor September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Philipstown Town Board should reconsider

The Beacon Fire Tower, illuminated
Posted inColumnists

Out There: The Glow Up

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 14, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Honoring the legacy of New York’s fire towers

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh …

Main Street Beacon
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Beacon Downtown

by Contributor September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: On paper, it looks workable; in reality, it needs work

A spotted lanternfly
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Back to Garden School

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 7, 2021December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Learning to keep an eye out for colorful pests

Ice Cream Sammy
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Mouths to Feed: A Cool Welcome

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 7, 2021November 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

And a sweet goodbye to summer

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh…

The 11-year-old, committed at the moment to going to cosmetology school, colors her hair using tin foil and Manic Panic.
Posted inColumnists

Kid Friendly: College Expectations

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth August 31, 2021August 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

What it really means to go – or not go – to college

Okra with Shallots and Cherry Tomatoes
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: The Thing About Okra …

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 31, 2021September 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A summer stir-fry that’s not at all sticky

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 28, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

Main Street Cold Spring
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Ignore the Rules

by Contributor August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: I intend to resume the peaceful and lawful operation of my short-term rental

Pasta with Corn, Goat Cheese, Lemon and Fresh Herbs
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: A Cream of the Crop

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 24, 2021August 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Turn a few ears of corn into an easy sauce for pasta

parasitic wasp
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Adapting to Summer

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 24, 2021August 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

It’s been a great summer, if you’re an aphid

Cartoon by Dave Coverly
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 21, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Officer Silverio Santiago drives through Beacon on patrol.
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: A Day with the Beacon Police

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 20, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A reporter brings questions from readers – and one of his own

Earth
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: We’re Driving Toward a Cliff

by Contributor August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Fed up with delay and illusion of action

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 14, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Catching up
Posted inColumnists

Out There: The Only Runner You Have to Beat

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Hint: It’s not the one in front of you (or behind you)

Blueberry Pudding
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: You Must Remember This

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 10, 2021August 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A childhood favorite, reimagined

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly August 7, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

senior center
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Outreach Worker Needed

by Contributor August 6, 2021August 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Position open at Friendship Center in Philipstown

Green Shakshuka
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: You Don’t Know Shakshuka…

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 3, 2021August 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A dish that’s more of a state of mind than a formula

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