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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.

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Letter: At the Border

by Contributor November 13, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We should not be afraid of immigrants

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Letter: School Consolidation

by Contributor November 12, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Garrison should adopt non-resident tuition policy

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Letter: Philipstown Comp Plan

by Contributor November 10, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Feedback welcome on Nov. 18 and 29

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Letter: Slippery Slope

by Contributor November 9, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Supervisor: Calling Democrats “communists” ill-conceived

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Jeff Koterba November 9, 2018September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Out There: The Endless List

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 7, 2018November 1, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

An initiation into the Catskills 3500 Club

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The Cartoon

by Staff November 6, 2018November 1, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Small, Good Things: Scary Good

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 31, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The pumpkin as a savory comfort food

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Letters: Endorsements for Nov. 6 Election (Updated)

by Contributor October 30, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Voters make their case for candidates

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The Cartoon

by Staff October 29, 2018October 26, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

By Arcadio Esquivel (La Prensa, Panama)

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Letter: ‘Seniors Manipulated’

by Contributor October 26, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor: Center used as leverage for larger project

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7 Little Words: The Answers

by Staff October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

The correct responses for the Oct. 26 print puzzle

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Roots & Shoots: Gardening for a Rainy Day

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 24, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

How to prepare for more, but less frequent, rainfall

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by R.J. Matson October 23, 2018October 19, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

By R.J. Matson

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Kid Friendly: Design Theory for the Destructible Home

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth October 17, 2018September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cheap upgrades with a “wow” factor

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Jeff Koterba October 15, 2018October 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Out There: Nice Guys Finish Last

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 10, 2018December 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

How to win by losing

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Fitzsimmons October 6, 2018October 5, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh … or cry …

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Family Trails: The Gift of Family

Valerie LaRobardier by Valerie LaRobardier October 3, 2018January 9, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident submitted her DNA … and found her father

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Chris Slane September 29, 2018September 28, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Small, Good Things: Tuna, Hold the Mayo

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney September 26, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A healthier version of a universal deli staple

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Roots and Shoots: Designing a New Garden, Part 2

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 19, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Ecological value … but also lovely

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman September 15, 2018September 14, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Kid Friendly: Going Back to School, and Work

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth September 12, 2018September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

September can be a tricky business

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Letter: Development for the People

by Contributor September 11, 2018September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: State should give former prison to Beacon

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