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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: Berried in Pumpkin

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

Combining pumpkin with cranberries brightens any dish

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Letter: Perfect Time to Step up for Haldane Board

by Contributor November 20, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Enjoy the advantages of incumbency in May

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Roots and Shoots: What’s Lurking in Your Garden?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 16, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Early detection, rapid response

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Letter: Enough with the Blowers

by Contributor November 15, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Why do so many hate leaves so much?

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Small, Good Things: Cracking the Code

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 11, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Puzzling out a favorite Kitchen Sink dish

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Roots and Shoots: How Local Farmers Coped With Drought

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 4, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Organic growing makes it easier

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Letter: Haldane Board Begins Search

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

Deadline Nov. 13 for candidates to replace Peter Henderson

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Letter: Give Credit Where Credit is Due

by Contributor October 30, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Scuccimarra overlooked in coverage of forum

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Cook On: A Toast to France

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner October 28, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cool weather calls for hearty dishes and red wine

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Letters: Candidate Endorsements

by Contributor October 26, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Voters make their case for county and Philipstown candidates

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To Our Readers

by Staff October 23, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

IRS has confirmed status of Philipstown.Info, Inc., as tax-exempt organization

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Letters: Candidate Endorsements

by Contributor October 22, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3

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Roots and Shoots: October Gardening = Spring Results

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 21, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Grow veggies with row covers, a hoop house or a cold frame

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Small, Good Things: Hoodoo You Love

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 14, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Grillades involve a bit of alchemy — or is it voodoo?

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Letters: Candidate Endorsements

by Contributor October 13, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers express support for Flaherty and Gallagher

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Letter: Superintendent Bowers on Community Leaders’ Group

by Contributor October 12, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Seeking volunteers to provide input

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Letter: Planned Parenthood Needs Local Support

by Contributor October 12, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer says Sen. Serino has unfairly demonized organization

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Roots and Shoots: Weather Extremes

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 7, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Rain, rain, don’t go away

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Cook On: Preserving Flavors

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner October 7, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Lynne Goldman of Coyote Kitchen loves to jam

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Letters: Vote Flaherty for Town Board

by Contributor October 4, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Candidate is dedicated and involved

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Roots and Shoots: Turning Away Invasive Plants

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 1, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Native plants are an alternative

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Letter: Electoral Confusion

by Contributor September 30, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

You may not be registered with the party you thought

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Letter: Boat Club Commodore Responds

by Contributor September 30, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Says Club provides many benefits to Cold Spring

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Small, Good Things: Anything Goes

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney September 30, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

“Japanese pizza” topped with exactly what you like

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Letter: Cold Spring Needs Its Boat Club

by Contributor September 25, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Provides many substantial positive contributions

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