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The Current

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

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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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Family Trails: What’s My Line?

Valerie LaRobardier by Valerie LaRobardier July 2, 2019December 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

‘Heritage’ societies remember and honor ancestors

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Letter: Where’s the Post Office?

by Contributor July 2, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Better signage needed

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The Cartoon

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

Worth one laugh …

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Small, Good Things: The Royale Treatment

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 26, 2019January 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The humble asparagus custard

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 21, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Congratulations, graduates …

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Kid Friendly: Quantum-Leaping

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth June 19, 2019September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

How (family) time flies …

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Letters: Green Beacon

by Contributor June 17, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Don’t let write-in take party line

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Letters: Ward 4 Endorsements

by Contributor June 17, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Candidates’ supporters make their case

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 17, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Letters: Conservation Subdivision

by Contributor June 15, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers oppose Philipstown development plan

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Out There: Trail Magic

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 12, 2019September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It takes a village to protect the places you love

Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly June 10, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: STAR Benefits

by Contributor June 7, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Important changes to property-tax program

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Healthy Soil, Better Drainage

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 5, 2019September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The more you know about soil and plants, the better chance you have against climate change

Posted inColumnists

Handshakes: The Good, the Bad and the Clammy

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 2, 2019May 31, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It seems simple, but so much can go wrong

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The Cartoon

by Staff June 1, 2019May 31, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh (maybe) …

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Small, Good Things: Easy as Pie

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney May 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Making the magical formula look preternaturally easy

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A Long, Thin Line of Personal Anguish

by Contributor May 27, 2019October 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A classic account of the aftermath of D-Day

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Kid Friendly: Getting Out of My (Own) Way

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth May 22, 2019September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Looking for that balanced feeling

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Letter: Thank You to Businesses

by Contributor May 21, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Beacon High PTSO grateful for support

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Reporter’s Notebook: Hossing Around

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 19, 2019May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Impertinent parrot gets by on a (partial) wing and prayer

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Letter: Idling Cars

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

Writer: Why don’t officers turn off vehicles?

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Letters: Desmond-Fish Vote

by Contributor May 17, 2019January 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Support increase in funds for library

school board vote
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Letters: Haldane Endorsements

by Contributor May 17, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers make case for school board candidates

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Out There: School of Hard Knocks

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 15, 2019August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Fall down seven times, get up eight

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