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Opinion

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

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The Cartoon

by Staff December 14, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Out There: Mr. Bright Side

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 10, 2019December 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s hard to outrun a rain cloud

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Letter: Note of Thanks

by Contributor December 10, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Grateful for first responders in Philipstown

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 7, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Letter: Ban Leaf Blowers

by Contributor December 6, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Anyone with me on this?

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Roots and Shoots: The Gardener’s Gift Guide

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 3, 2019June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Skip the “something in a box” growing kits

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 30, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Small, Good Things: A Little Joy, A Little Thanks

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 25, 2019July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A holiday twofer: cream scones and pumpkin jam

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 23, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Kid Friendly: Dinner.

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth November 19, 2019November 15, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A meal that can be what you want it to be

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 16, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Out There: How Safe is Too Safe?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 12, 2019November 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Should you use a ladder to climb a mountain?

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 9, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Letter: Short-Term Rentals

by Contributor November 8, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Keep an open mind about Airbnb

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Roots and Shoots: What’s Your Zone?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 6, 2019June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Knowing if a plant will survive winter temperatures is essential

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The Cartoon

by Clay Jones November 1, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh (maybe) …

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Reader Endorsements: Beacon Council

by Contributor October 29, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for council candidates

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 29, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Small, Good Things: Hudson Valley Tandoori

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 29, 2019July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The secret? Yogurt-based marinade

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Reader Endorsements: Putnam County Judge

by Contributor October 25, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for judicial candidates

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Reader Endorsements: Philipstown Election

by Contributor October 25, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for council, clerk candidates

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Reader Endorsements: Cold Spring Election

by Contributor October 25, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for mayoral, trustee candidates

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Reader Endorsements: Beacon Mayor

by Contributor October 25, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for candidates

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Kid Friendly: Playground Politics

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth October 22, 2019October 18, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What to do when the kids challenge “truths”?

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 19, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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