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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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Letters: Endorsements for Nov. 7 Election

by Contributor November 2, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Voters make the case for their candidates

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Letters: Endorsements for Putnam County Sheriff

by Contributor November 2, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Election is Tuesday, Nov. 7

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Letters: Endorsements for Beacon City Council

by Contributor November 2, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Election is Tuesday, Nov. 7

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Letters: Endorsements for Philipstown Town Board

by Contributor November 2, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Election is Tuesday, Nov. 7

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Letters: Endorsements for Dutchess Legislature

by Contributor November 2, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Election is Tuesday, Nov. 7

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Letter: Constitutional Convention

by Contributor November 2, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Vote yes on referendum

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Letters: Endorsements for State Supreme Court

by Contributor November 2, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Election is Tuesday, Nov. 7

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Roots and Shoots: Learning from Experiencing

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 1, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Lessons from a walk in the park

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Letter: Thank You for Assistance

by Contributor November 1, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Appreciate concern and empathy

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The Cartoon

by Staff October 31, 2017October 26, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letters: Planned Parenthood, Redux

by Contributor October 30, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

PP responds, as does critic

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman October 28, 2017October 26, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letters: Community Congress

by Contributor October 28, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Voting on Philipstown proposals ends Oct. 31

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Letter: Cell Tower Proposal

by Contributor October 28, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Concerns about proposed landfill location

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Family Trails: Genealogy Day Trips in Putnam

Valerie LaRobardier by Valerie LaRobardier October 25, 2017July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Wealth of family history available offline

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Letter: Garrison Fire Budget

by Contributor October 23, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Commissioner explains his “no” vote

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Nate Beeler October 22, 2017May 7, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Clean Power

by Contributor October 22, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We do not have to feel powerless

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Letter: Say Thanks to a Friend

by Contributor October 20, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Thank you to all our volunteers

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Small, Good Things: Seafood with a Spanish Accent

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 18, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s getting cold. Let’s go to warmer climes for inspiration

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Letter: Stop ‘Pay-to-Play’

by Contributor October 18, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Some candidates pledge transparency

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Letter: Defund Planned Parenthood

by Contributor October 16, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: A step toward a less violent nation

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Letter: Unpleasant Welcome

by Contributor October 14, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Cold Spring landlord says “no gays”

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Steve Sack October 14, 2017October 13, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: The Power of Voting

by Contributor October 12, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Meet the Candidates event on Oct. 23

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