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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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Letters: More on Sanctuary

by Contributor April 12, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: What does it mean to give sanctuary?

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Letters: Garrison Drug Forum

by Contributor April 11, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

School board members respond

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Letter: Small-Town Politics

by Contributor April 9, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: What advantage from duping the village?

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Granlund April 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Roots and Shoots: Deer Resistant? Well, Maybe

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“All bets are off when they’re starving”

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Nate Beeler April 4, 2017March 31, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Putnam Tourism

by Contributor April 2, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Legislature needs to show leadership

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Nate Beeler April 1, 2017March 31, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letters: Seeking Sanctuary

by Contributor April 1, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: We must decide if our hearts are open or shuttered

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Letter: Filmmaker Says Thanks

by Contributor April 1, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Making documentary about local elections

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Family Trails: Do You Have an “Indian Princess”?

Valerie LaRobardier by Valerie LaRobardier March 29, 2017January 9, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Steps for researching local Native American ancestry

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Letter: Parking Solution?

by Contributor March 27, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Plenty of weekend spots at Haldane

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Letter: Banner Day

by Contributor March 26, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: “No Hate! No Fear!” banner should be applauded

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The Cartoon

by Staff March 25, 2017March 23, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Nelsonville Village Hall
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Letter: O’Neill Responds

by Contributor March 24, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville mayor-elect answers Philipstown supervisor

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman March 20, 2017March 16, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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The Cartoon

Rick McKee by Rick McKee March 18, 2017March 16, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Letters: Village Candidate Endorsements

by Contributor March 18, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers make their case for trustee and mayoral picks

Nelsonville Village Hall
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Letters: Nelsonville Redux

by Contributor March 18, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Let’s expand reach

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Small, Good Things: The Wearing of the Green

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 17, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The feast of choice for St. Patrick’s: Shepherd’s pie

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Cook On: World Market

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner March 15, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

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Letter: Vote Anthoine and Schatzle

by Contributor March 14, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Village in “unenviable and dangerous position”

Nelsonville Village Hall
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Letter: An Independent Nelsonville

by Contributor March 14, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Independence, tradition and self-rule are not vices

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Letters: Indian Point Energy

by Contributor March 14, 2017September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Plenty to spare, or not enough?

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Granlund March 12, 2017March 10, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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