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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Opinion

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

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Legislators, Please Share

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

Writer: If legislators proud of Butterfield work, they should be happy to provide details

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Lawn Makeovers

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 14, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Do you really need all that grass?

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman September 10, 2016September 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh

Posted inFood

Cook On: Hearty Flowers

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner September 7, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Camille Linson for Town Justice

by Contributor September 2, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: She’s fair, well-prepared and impartial

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Planners Should Be Trained as Planners

by Contributor September 2, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: “Built-out” county makes good planning more important, not less

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: ’Tis the Season for … Root Vegetables

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 31, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Still time for one more planting

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Another Successful Police Academy

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

18 teens take part in second annual event

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Better than Butter

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 24, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Shortcake made with a a golden, fragrant and nutty alternative

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Parole Board Process Needs Reform

by Contributor August 22, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Beacon prisoner deserved fair hearing

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Pests in Native Trees

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 17, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Early detection is key to survival

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Senior Center Deal

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

Writers: A “terrible” deal but hope the Ailes will reconsider

Posted inFood

Cook On: Salty Twist

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner August 10, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: It’s High Summer. How Are Your Plants?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 3, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Wilting, covered in blooms, dying, being eaten by bugs?

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Just a Little Green

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 27, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Sicily’s mint and pistachio pesto

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Build a Rain Garden, Save a Lake

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 19, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

County closes some beaches for swimming due to algal blooms

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Where’s My Crosswalk?

by Contributor July 14, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer hoped it would be part of Main Street Project

Posted inFood

Cook On: Fish Taco Fill-up

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner July 13, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Call to Arms — Fight the Invaders!

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 2, 2016July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Citizen science a key tool in species control

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Taste and Texture

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

Crunch and flavor make dukkah a great snack and condiment

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Dirt Roads Should be Honored, Preserved

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

Thankfully we can have both paved and unpaved

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Adopt a Ladybug

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 22, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cornell project reestablishing dwindling natives

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Local Government Did its Job

by Contributor June 18, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Board secured improvements for Butterfield project

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: “Our Town” Wonderful for Our Town

by Contributor June 18, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Production is about community

Posted inFood

Cook On: Fresh from Bulgaria

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner June 15, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Houseguests who cook are always welcome to return

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