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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: Galef for State Assembly

by Contributor October 27, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: A legislator who is example to others

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Lessons From a Community Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 26, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Hits and misses, and endless weeds

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Gipson for State Senate

by Contributor October 25, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: He will be a strong advocate in Albany

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Affordable Housing in Beacon

by Contributor October 24, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: “Developer” and “affordable housing” an oxymoron

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman October 22, 2016October 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Thorpe for Philipstown Town Justice

by Contributor October 21, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Candidate fair-minded and prudent

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Linson for Philipstown Town Justice

by Contributor October 21, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Candidate is thoughtful, effective and fair

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Topsy-Turvy

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 19, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

An upside-down tart of apples — perfect for the Empire State

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Serino Campaign

by Contributor October 17, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Is state senator avoiding voters?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Selling City Land

by Contributor October 16, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Beacon residents should have more say

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Start the Fjord at Dockside

by Contributor October 15, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Set up there better for handicapped

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Senior Center Costs

by Contributor October 15, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Have legislators re-scoped the project?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Put Your Leaf Blower Away

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 12, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Leave the leaves for a healthier yard

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Green Party Line

by Contributor October 9, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Holding primary a waste of money

Posted inFood

Cook On: Chocolate Reserve

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner October 5, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Alps Sweet Shop, and a cake that always pleases

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Stop the Spectra Pipeline

by Contributor October 5, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Route past Indian Point too dangerous

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman October 1, 2016September 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: The Butterfield Vote

by Contributor October 1, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: What exactly is legislature agreeing to?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: It’s Not Winter Yet — Keep Weeding

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 28, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Vigilance now will make your spring easier

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman September 25, 2016September 23, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Don’t Start the Fjord on Fair

by Contributor September 25, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Bad idea to bring more hikers and bikers to street

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Turn, Turn, Turn

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney September 21, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A tart that celebrates the cherry tomato

Posted inAround Town

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman September 18, 2016September 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: The Local “Machine”

by Contributor September 17, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Must be willing to do hard work for petitions

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