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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: Cold Spring Sidewalk Tour

by Contributor July 27, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A big bowl of bureaucratic spaghetti

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Get to Know Your Leafy Neighbors

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 23, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Trees can affect your health, well-being and even income

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Hello and Goodbye

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 22, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Celebrate the passing of time — and preserve a bit of its essence

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: One Hundred Years of Roses

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

Richard Szypula tends to Rosa Dorothy Perkins

Posted inFood

Cook On: Keep Calm and Add Coconut

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner July 15, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Whether liquid or sweetened shreds, it’s back on the menu

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Sowing Seeds for Fall Harvest

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 9, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Also, be smart about watering

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Relish the Experience

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 8, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Smooth or chunky, assertive condiments define world cuisine

Posted inColumnists

July 4, 2010: A Hot, Momentous Day in Local News

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 4, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown dot info launched during community celebration

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Things to Do in the Garden Now

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 2, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Seek out inspiration

Posted inFood

Cook On: The Classic Cuban Chip

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner July 1, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The unassuming plantain could emerge as a cultural symbol

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: More Transparency from Town Board

by Contributor June 27, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

How did a $5,000 project morph into $250,000?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Phragmites Are Moving Up the Mountain

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 24, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Nasty invader in areas drier than typical wetland habitat

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Up on the Farm

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 24, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A “secret weapon” to get the most from your CSA share

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Foliage and So Much More

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 18, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Zshawn Sullivan’s work produces gardener envy

Posted inFood

Cook On: Bread Winner

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner June 17, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Customize your loaf from the garden

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Code Update Disappointment

by Contributor June 13, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Disappointed with mayor’s decision

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Gardening in the Dark, Damp Crevices

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 11, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What kind of room has no windows or doors? A mushroom.

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Salad Days (Are Here Again)

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 10, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Chasing the perfect gyin thohk

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: On Paving South Mountain Pass

by Contributor June 8, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Residents weigh in on town’s June 10 vote

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Thanks for Remembering Hiroko Merante

by Contributor June 8, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Family grateful for support

Posted inFood

Cook On: Please Pass the Pork Butt

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner June 6, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Living high off the hog for summer grilling

Posted inColumnists

Good News From the Board

by Staff June 5, 2015August 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown.Info, Inc., joins national Institute for Nonprofit News

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Poison Ivy

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 5, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beware of easy fixes

Posted inFood

Cook On: Custom-made Caramel

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner May 31, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Kristin Nelson pursues dunkable perfection

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: The Artist’s Way

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney May 27, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

“The art of dining well is no slight art, the pleasure no slight pleasure.”

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