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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.

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: A Happy Place for a Granddaughter

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

Appreciative of Community Nursery School

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Firearm Storage Law Needed in Philipstown

by Contributor June 13, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer asks for signatures to present Town Board

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: You Say Apple, I Say Crabapple

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 8, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Help with identifying a fruit tree

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Mothers and Daughters

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 1, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Vinaigrettes: Far more than salad dressing or cold sauce

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Roots and Shoots: Start With a Box (Not Too Big), Add a Grid

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 25, 2016May 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Square foot gardening

Posted inFood

Cook On: Pickle Relishing

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner May 18, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Pickling goes well beyond cucumbers

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Reader Q and A

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 11, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Busy people gardening; the best berry bushes

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Letters: Tseng for School Board

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

Writers say candidate is concerned and dedicated

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Adventures Close to Home

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney May 4, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Persian Herb & Bean Stew

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Letter: Heuer for School Board

by Contributor April 26, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: “One of most qualified people to run”

Posted inFood

Cook On: Storied Cooking

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner April 20, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Shady Spot?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 13, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

There’s a native plant for that

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: What’s a Good Plant?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 7, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The ones pollinators love, but deer hate

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: The Heart of the Matter

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney April 5, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

An old Molly O’Neill recipe reinvented

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: A Garden with a View

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 27, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring community garden grows fast

Posted inFood

Cook On: Big on Beans

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner March 23, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Another Haldane Drama Triumph

by Contributor March 20, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Magnificent thing to watch students dance, act and sing

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Spring Fever

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 16, 2016July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Gardeners are oh-so-ready

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Candidate Endorsements

by Contributor March 11, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers urge votes for Miller and Voloto

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Brighten the Corners

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 9, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Thinking light in late winter, I settled on a sunny stew

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Agreed — Move the Election

by Contributor March 7, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

After considering both sides of argument, I’m convinced

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Cold Spring Village Election

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

Candidate endorsements before March 15 contest

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Roots and Shoots: Go Find Your Shears

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 2, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Pruning now will bring spring and summer results

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Vote for Molloy

by Contributor February 29, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Bowman: We need independent voice

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: On Schools

by Contributor February 29, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Schools face tough choices with lack of funding

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