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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 inFood

Small, Good Things: Home Ecosophy

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

What we eat has an impact and meaning

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Reflections on Reaching 150 Issues

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley April 11, 2015July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Feels like it might work after all

Posted inFood

Cook On: Wild About Maple

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner April 8, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

One season of tapping at home may help to realize its worth

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: To a Sunflower on a Summer Day

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

They come in 67 varieties, and they deserve their due

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Become an Organ Donor

by Contributor April 7, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

More than 10,000 people are waiting for transplants in New York

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Fruits and Nuts in the Farmden

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

“A little more than a garden, not quite a farm”

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Getting Jiggly

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney April 1, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A very simple but infinitely flexible recipe

Posted inColumnists

Reflecting on Candidate Forum and Fairness

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley March 29, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Elections can change more than who is in office

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: The Importance of Voting on March 31

by Contributor March 28, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Absentee ballots available until election day

Posted inFood

Cook On: Humbled and Crumbled

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner March 25, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A dish made with eggplant and crumbled bread

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: We Need Property-Tax Relief for Middle Income

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

On average, proposed credit would return $781 to $1,500

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Happy First Day of Spring

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

How to learn more about gardening and where to buy plants

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Organizing Principles

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 19, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

If we are going to eat meat, we must do it mindfully

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: State Needs Ethical Reform

by Contributor March 17, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

We should question the ethics of using “ethics reform” to negotiate budget

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: To George Washington From His Wife

by Contributor March 16, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Can you look into some “blacktop” for safe travelin’?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: New Regulations on Exotic Species Take Effect Now

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

State now oversees sale and transport

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Campaign Endorsements

by Contributor March 14, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Former mayor and others back Merandy and Early

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Spring Is Nearly Here

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 12, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

When will we see blooms?

Posted inFood

Cook On: Icing on the Crab Cake

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner March 11, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

SpongeBob SquarePants got our kids hooked

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Candidate Endorsements

by Contributor March 7, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Supporters make their case for mayor and trustee picks

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Forsythia – Friend or Foe?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 5, 2015April 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Regardless, it’s probably here to stay

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Decisively Vague

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 4, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Are you a fennel lover or a fennel hater?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Rec Commission Thanks All for Great Winter Carnival

by Contributor March 3, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Area businesses stepped up once again

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Congress Passes Legislation Supporting Land Conservation

by Contributor March 3, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Congress votes in favor of the America Gives More Act

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: A Horoscope for Your Garden, So to Speak

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 26, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A trip inside the Farmers’ Almanac

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