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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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Cook On: Playing Favorites

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner February 24, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

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Letter: Lynn Miller for Village Board

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

She’s an ideal candidate, says writer

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Letter: Serino Leading Way on Overpass

by Contributor February 23, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Time for state to fix Pudding Street intersection

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Have Albany Politics Come to Putnam?

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

Writer: County legislature too busy playing politics or incompetent

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Can You Name That Tree?

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

Here are some tips on winter identification

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Small, Good Things: Needs Must

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 10, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Since eating is so necessary to body, mind, soul and society, make the most out of it

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Why Has Overpass Project Stalled?

by Contributor February 8, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Project no longer seems a priority

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Seeing the Trees in the Forest

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 3, 2016May 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Tools available to manage wooded properties

Posted inFood

Cook On: Shredded Bliss

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner January 27, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Sweet and sour, not too heavy and boldly beautiful

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Surviving a Warm Winter

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 20, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Plants, animals resilient but vulnerable

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Come Together

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney January 13, 2016July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Eating with other people is a healthy choice

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Editor’s Note: The Town of Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley January 9, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Perhaps one government would be better

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: A Growth Industry

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 6, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Predictions and inspiration for 2016

Posted inColumnists

Garrison Man Joins Peace Corps in Senegal

Avatar photo by William Benjamin January 3, 2016July 5, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Where the “cold” days are 90 degrees

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To Our Readers

by Staff January 1, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A few improvements and more on the way

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Letter: Thanks to Beacon Volunteers

by Contributor December 31, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

It takes a village of Santa’s helpers to host a tree lighting

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Cook On: Local Scramble

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner December 22, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The freshest eggs are close to home

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Roots and Shoots: Gifts for Gardeners

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 16, 2015July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

These books will get them through the off-season

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Small, Good Things: Here’s to Everyone!

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 9, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cranberries provide the base note for the Holiday Shrub

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Letters: Maloney’s Vote

by Contributor December 5, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Unhappy with congressman’s support of refugee bill

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Letter: Please, No Parking Meters

by Contributor December 2, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

This idea has been shot down in the past, for good reason

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Letter: Two Beacon Bookstores

by Contributor December 2, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Reads benefits Howland Public Library

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Roots and Shoots: Giving Thanks for the Harvest

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 27, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Gratitude for the vegetables, the soil, the worms and the spring

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Letter: Land Conservation Measure Needs Support

by Contributor November 23, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Open space sustains the region’s quality of life

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Remembering Gordon with Gratitude

by Staff November 22, 2015September 15, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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