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

Joey Asher's winning hand
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Reporter’s Notebook: Winning My First Round

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A rookie in the mahjong trenches

An image from the film Les Materialistes
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Out There: The Fire This Time

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The climate crisis is also a narrative crisis

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Classic Wheels: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A car you don’t often see

Beacon Main Street
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Letter: Beacon Changes

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Comprehensive plan and linkage district need updates

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Roots and Shoots: Sedges Have Edges

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The glory of Carex species

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Sugo Scappato
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Small, Good Things: The Great Escape

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A meaty red sauce without the meat

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 1, 2024October 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Reader Endorsements: District 18

by Contributor October 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Letters on the race for the House district that includes Beacon

The meadows at Long Dock Park in Beacon have evolved and show the succession of plantings over the years. Photo by P. Doan
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Roots and Shoots: Is Roundup OK?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Discussing the controversial herbicide

Vote results
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Reader Endorsements: Proposition 1

by Contributor October 25, 2024October 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Comments on the proposed Equal Rights Amendment

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 25, 2024October 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Senate District 39
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Reader Endorsements: State Senate 39

by Contributor October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Letters on the race for the district that includes the Highlands

House District 17
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Reader Endorsements: House District 17

by Contributor October 25, 2024October 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Letters on the race for the House district that includes Philipstown

Assembly District 95
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Reader Endorsements: State Assembly 95

by Contributor October 19, 2024October 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Letters on the race for the district that includes Philipstown

Japanese knotweed in bloom at Fern Tor
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Out There: Invasive Language

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Changing the narrative about invasive species

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

National Newspaper Week
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Joe Heller October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

It’s National Newspaper Week!

Joey Asher (right) jogs with former President Jimmy Carter in Atlanta in 1984. (UPI)
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Reporter’s Notebook: Jogging with Jimmy

Avatar photo by Joey Asher October 4, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A reporter remembers a fateful jog with the former president

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Small, Good Things: Season’s Eatings

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A comfort dish with the seasonal MVP

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

The meadow at Erin Muir's home in Philipstown is beautiful and functional. Photo provided
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Meadows for
 the Masses

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 27, 2024September 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

How to create a meaningful meadow

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Out There: Rest Stop

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

To feed or not to feed?

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