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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 inFood

Mouths to Feed: Pesto Presto

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour October 16, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

To meet the ideal of a quick and easy meal, recipe developers cut important steps

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Michael Leonard Best Choice for Town Board

by Contributor October 13, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Residents urge support for Philipstown candidate

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: A Festival of Garlic

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 10, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Planting garlic is easy and rewarding

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Seeing Stars

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour October 9, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Children are capable of much good work in the kitchen

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Gipson Thanks Veterans, Families

by Contributor October 7, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Hundreds of people attend first Veterans and Families Fair

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Something Broken

by Contributor October 5, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Why have we let these shootings become our reality?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Ash Trees Threatened by Beetle, Quarantine in Place

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 3, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Emerald ash borer not confirmed in Putnam but has been found in Dutchess

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Classical Roots

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour October 2, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What is the noblest approach to cooking?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Lady B Will Be Missed

by Contributor September 30, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

She had exceptional talent, and was an exceptional teacher

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Low-Voltage String Lights

by Contributor September 30, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Are they the solution to holiday light challenge?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Who is Lee Erickson?

by Contributor September 29, 2013September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: He’s an honest, down-to-earth family man

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Lee Erickson Has Earned My Vote

by Contributor September 29, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Asks for support of town board candidate

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Thorough Study Urged on Wind Turbine Application

by Contributor September 28, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Project threatens to open door to indiscriminate development

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Wind Turbine Makes No Sense

by Contributor September 28, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Fears turbine would cause environmental and scenic harm

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: What is Right is Not Always Easy

by Contributor September 28, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Commends Zoning Board for its review of application

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: More on Invasive Plant Issues

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 26, 2013July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Readers ask about how to battle other stubborn invaders

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Hospitality with a Twist

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 25, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Baked French toast is the type of breakfast to impress guests

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Congrats for Gracious Story

by Contributor September 22, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Reporting on Ailes’ offer to finance senior center

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Michael Leonard Should Be Elected to Town Board

by Contributor September 22, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

He’s shown his dedication with service on boards

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Plant a Tree for Science

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 19, 2013December 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

National Phenology Network looking for volunteers to plant a cloned lilac

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Rata-Phooey

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 18, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s difficult to resist the impulse to make ratatouille

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Japanese Barberry: Know Before You Grow

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 12, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

When it comes to Berberis thunbergii, it’s personal

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Green Resolution

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 11, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Turning part of a Glynwood CSA share into a green smoothie

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Stay Out of Syria

by Contributor September 6, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Urges Maloney not to support president

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Labor-Saving Tips for the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 5, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Don’t set up a schedule that doesn’t help your lawn

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