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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: Shake Up Brunch With Shakshouka

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner December 15, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: D.A. Disputes Coverage of Gun Event Remarks

by Contributor December 13, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Charges he was misquoted on enforcement of SAFE Act

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Climate Change in Philipstown

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 11, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Forum addresses its impact on the Hudson River

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: An American Native

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 10, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Short on visual appeal, but long on comfort

Posted inFood

Cook On: The Pan in the Pantry

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner December 2, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Turning the Feast Back Into a Harvest

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 30, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What to do with all those leftovers

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: New York’s Outdoor Heritage at Risk

by Contributor November 22, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Congress must act in ‘lame duck’ session

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: The Pilgrims Planted Daffodils on Thanksgiving, Right?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 22, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Think spring and pop a few bulbs in the yard!

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Stop Backpedaling on Butterfield

by Contributor November 21, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Many hours of detailed information was sifted through

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: The Remains of the Day

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 21, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Laissez les bon temps roulez!

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Roots and Shoots: Winterizing the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 19, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Help plants survive the cold

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Into the Woods

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 17, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The upside of winter’s approach: wild mushrooms

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Questions on Butterfield

by Contributor November 15, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

To have town lose its character would be a letdown

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: How to Feed Birds Without Making Them Into Bait

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 12, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cats are a huge threat to bird population

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: A Tale of Birds and Bears

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 5, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Most local bear-human encounters involve bird feeders

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Trick, or Treat?

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 31, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

You can’t beat this dish for shock value

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: My Yard From a Bird’s Eye View

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 30, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

How inviting is your property to our feathered friends?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: “Open Government” Only an Election Slogan?

by Contributor October 29, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Should be an active principle rather than a banner

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Democrats, Vote Nov. 4!

by Contributor October 28, 2014September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Urges support for federal, state and county candidates

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Feathered Friends Need Our Help

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 23, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Newly released report details challenges facing birds

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Eureka for Treasured Leaves

by Contributor October 19, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Consider alternatives to the “thundering whine”

Posted inColumnists

Roots and Shoots: Leaves — Nuisance or Treasure?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 16, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A lot of organic gardening material is being wasted

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Roots and Shoots: It’s All in the Name

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 9, 2014August 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

How to recognize a good plant

Posted inColumnists

The Baker’s Bench: Scottish Apple Pie

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 8, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Like so many inventions, my recipe was born of necessity

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Put Down the Barberry

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 2, 2014August 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New statewide regulations restrict planting invasive species

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