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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: Des-Fish Has My Vote on May 20

by Contributor May 12, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Library deserves more support than what it’s requesting

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Vote Peter Henderson in Haldane Board Race

by Contributor May 11, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Former BOE president endorses candidate

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Two Library Taxes? An Alternative!

by Contributor May 10, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Vote should take place in a general election

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Feeding the Food

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 8, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Good soil prep before planting means less work later

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Waffle Iron Man

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 7, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

My son has learned what it means to master something

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Indian Point and the Hudson River

by Contributor May 4, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Plant’s thermal plume kills fish and river life

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Act Now and Approve Butterfield Zoning Changes

by Contributor May 3, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

We have been waiting far too long to see this project underway

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Things That Go Bzzz in the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 1, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The news about bees has been grim, but gardeners can help

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Fine and Dandy

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 30, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The flavor of the dandelion dish is so assertive it almost hurts

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Why Did Price of My Electricity Double?

by Contributor April 25, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Reader asks Central Hudson for explanation

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Making Sense of the Fertilizer Aisle

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 24, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s important to know the pH and type of soil

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Traveling Light

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 23, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Surviving on car food and free breakfast buffets

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Become an Organ and Tissue Donor

by Contributor April 20, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New York ranked 50th nationally in the number of eligible people enrolled

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Technology and Terroir

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney April 16, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

We must admit to a large amount of “operator error”

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Plans Underway for 2015 Winter Carnival

by Contributor April 12, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Thanks to everyone who helped with 2014 event

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Garrison Resident’s Series on Climate Change Launches

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

David Gelber is co-creator and executive producer of nine shows

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Native Plants for Beauty and Balance

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 10, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Better suited to the climate, and less fussy

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Culinary Quidnunc

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney April 9, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The crunchy “It Girl” of the brassica family

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Breakfast of Champions

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney April 4, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Adding lentils to the morning meal

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Where’s My Crocus?!

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 3, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s time to get some spring projects started

Posted inLetters to Editor

Opinion: Safety Comes First at Metro-North

by Contributor March 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Railroad embarks on 100-day plan

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: The Case Against Lawns

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 27, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Sustainable landscapes needs to address deer population

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Mindful Awakening

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 26, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The perfect way to pay an early welcome to spring

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Bowman and Fadde Thank Supporters

by Contributor March 23, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring is too small of a village to be so divided

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: EPF Boosts Vitality of Communities

by Contributor March 23, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Ask legislators to boost Environmental Protection Fund

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