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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: Not-So-Rara Avis

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 12, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A young, sweet bird such as this warrants special treatment

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Support Francisco and MacDonald for Trustee Seats

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

Urges votes for two candidates

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Heroin Biggest Drug Issue in Cold Spring

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

It costs a hell of a lot less than pot

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: We Need Federal and State Primary Consolidation

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

Elections should be held in June

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Trustees Asking Wrong Question on Boat Club

by Contributor February 8, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

What use should the village make of that prime waterfront site?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Protecting Natural Resources by Conserving Land

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 6, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

HHLT has helped to preserve 1,300 acres

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: A Gingerbread Woman

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour February 5, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s one of those foods you don’t realize you want until you taste it

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco Asks Right Questions on Butterfield

by Contributor February 2, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Let’s answer them so development can finally go forward

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco Keeps an Open Mind

by Contributor February 2, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

He keeps doing his job, despite the nasty attacks

Posted inColumnists

Opinion: Remembering Pete

by Contributor January 31, 2014January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Seeger graced our stage many times, always in the name of music and its power

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Approaching Food As Our Connection to Nature

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

Sustainable food improves health of our bodies and our land

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Winter Whites

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

Cauliflower is a great winter staple — filling, comforting, and naturally creamy

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Enhanced Tax Incentives Will Keep Hudson Valley Beautiful

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

Donation of conservation easements on private land has been efficient way to protect open space

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Friends of McConville Park Thanks Community

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

Appreciates support for maintaining and preserving park

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: So Much for “View-Shed” Issue Being Moot Point

by Contributor January 27, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New structure “blight upon the Hudson Highlands”

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Democracy Subverted

by Contributor January 26, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

PCNR removes line from letter

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: HDRB Chair Expresses Concern on PCNR Inaccuracies

by Contributor January 26, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Explains that HDRB cannot add properties to the Historic District

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Sustainable Landscapes Combat Environmental Issues

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

It’s not a question of whether an invasive species will arrive, it’s a question of when…

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Having a “MAD” Cow

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 22, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Meat is complicated. Everyone has an ideology about it.

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: More State Funding Needed to Treat Addiction

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

Many people seeking recovery are hindered by a lack of available programs

Posted inLetters to Editor

Opinion: Concern on Butterfield Rezoning

by Contributor January 17, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Village trustee holding office hours Jan. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: One Potato, Two Potato

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 15, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Contemplating cozy little lumps of starchiness

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: It’s January … What To Do with the Christmas Tree?

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

Have you thought of dumping it in a fish pond?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Resolutions for the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 9, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What we do in the garden reflects the way we think about the world

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Lucky Fish

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 8, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Where herring is as common as potato chips

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