The Highlands Current
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The Current is a nonprofit weekly newspaper and website that covers Beacon and Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison, North Highlands and Continental Village) in New York's Hudson Highlands.
Three new exhibits at BAU remix the natural world in surprising ways. buff.ly/rriSlVq
Full Circle at BAU
Three new exhibits on view in Beacon until Dec. 7
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November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Three new exhibits at BAU remix the natural world in surprising ways. buff.ly/rriSlVq
You never know who’s watching. Or listening. Seven months ago, a chance encounter in Beacon boosted the career of Hudson Valley-based acoustic duo Route One. buff.ly/eOrIF7O
All Roads Lead to Beacon
Route One turned heads at open mic
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November 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
You never know who’s watching. Or listening. Seven months ago, a chance encounter in Beacon boosted the career of Hudson Valley-based acoustic duo Route One. buff.ly/eOrIF7O
A member of the Garrison School board has donated $85,000 for a science and math lab that is expected to be ready by the fall. buff.ly/wQ8HRUS
Garrison Trustee Donates $85K for Lab
Tech hub should be ready by fall
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November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A member of the Garrison School board has donated $85,000 for a science and math lab that is expected to be ready by the fall. buff.ly/wQ8HRUS
Philipstown is moving to ban commercial-scale gas and oil facilities and to limit gas stations and companies that use petroleum products to Route 9 south of Route 301 to protect the groundwater supplying homes and businesses. buff.ly/1Rm0Ni3
Philipstown Eyes Limits on Gas Stations
Would only allow new facilities south of Route 301
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November 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Philipstown is moving to ban commercial-scale gas and oil facilities and to limit gas stations and companies that use petroleum products to Route 9 south of Route 301 to protect the groundwater supplying homes and businesses. buff.ly/1Rm0Ni3
Mental-Health Resources. Places to get help and support buff.ly/qeBH8A2
Mental-Health Resources
Places to get help and support
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November 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Mental-Health Resources. Places to get help and support buff.ly/qeBH8A2
The founder of a Westchester County nonprofit announced on Wednesday (Nov. 12) that she is dropping her bid to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler for his seat in 2026. buff.ly/TwlNlAc
Lawler Challenger Drops Out
Departure leaves seven Democratic hopefuls
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November 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The founder of a Westchester County nonprofit announced on Wednesday (Nov. 12) that she is dropping her bid to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler for his seat in 2026. buff.ly/TwlNlAc
The developer who proposed building a self-storage facility just outside of Beacon has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Fishkill and its Planning Board, which denied the project last month. buff.ly/BHEz1tK
Fishkill Developer Sues Over Denial
Town rejected proposal for self-storage facility
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November 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The developer who proposed building a self-storage facility just outside of Beacon has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Fishkill and its Planning Board, which denied the project last month. buff.ly/BHEz1tK
Start your week off with a laugh... buff.ly/qc8EKvT
The Cartoon
Worth one laugh...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Start your week off with a laugh... buff.ly/qc8EKvT
At most, the average person might witness two or three traumatic events in a lifetime. First responders can see 500 or more automobile deaths, suicides, shootings, homicides and other horrors. And they often fail to safely process what they’ve seen. buff.ly/tb0w4yA
High Anxiety: First Responders
Part 2 of a series about mental health in the digital age
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November 17, 2025 at 2:10 AM
At most, the average person might witness two or three traumatic events in a lifetime. First responders can see 500 or more automobile deaths, suicides, shootings, homicides and other horrors. And they often fail to safely process what they’ve seen. buff.ly/tb0w4yA
Cold Spring officials continued their review on Wednesday (Nov. 12) of proposed changes to parking restrictions in the village during a second public hearing on the issue. buff.ly/KeE5Fa6
Cold Spring Nears Parking Changes
Plans revised before second public hearing
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November 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Cold Spring officials continued their review on Wednesday (Nov. 12) of proposed changes to parking restrictions in the village during a second public hearing on the issue. buff.ly/KeE5Fa6
Here is how our House members and New York’s two senators voted on select issues during the legislative weeks ending Nov. 14. buff.ly/fdPuvFI
How They Voted (Congress)
Select votes by our House and Senate members through Nov. 14
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November 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Here is how our House members and New York’s two senators voted on select issues during the legislative weeks ending Nov. 14. buff.ly/fdPuvFI
What was a strong season for the Haldane varsity football team ended in disappointment, as it was dominated by Tuckahoe in the Section I, Class D title game, 42-0, on Friday (Nov. 14) at Mahopac High School. buff.ly/uvFLlzx
Tuckahoe Dominates Haldane in Title Game
Blue Devils end season with 6-3 record
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November 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
What was a strong season for the Haldane varsity football team ended in disappointment, as it was dominated by Tuckahoe in the Section I, Class D title game, 42-0, on Friday (Nov. 14) at Mahopac High School. buff.ly/uvFLlzx
Marion Thomas (1928-2025). Glenham resident loved numbers, sewing buff.ly/3bHjZxd
Marion Thomas (1928-2025)
Glenham resident loved numbers, sewing
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November 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Marion Thomas (1928-2025). Glenham resident loved numbers, sewing buff.ly/3bHjZxd
Originally launched in 1994 at Veterans Place, the Beacon Farmers' Market's move in 2021 to the parking lot of the Dutchess County Department of Motor Vehicles building at 223 Main St. made it the destination it has become. buff.ly/WKgQsqS
From Farm to Beacon
Sunday market thrives on Main Street
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November 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Originally launched in 1994 at Veterans Place, the Beacon Farmers' Market's move in 2021 to the parking lot of the Dutchess County Department of Motor Vehicles building at 223 Main St. made it the destination it has become. buff.ly/WKgQsqS
Were you happy to see snowflakes this week? buff.ly/uHUkZ3C
On The Spot
Were you happy to see snowflakes this week?
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November 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Were you happy to see snowflakes this week? buff.ly/uHUkZ3C
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed a $229 million spending plan for next year that cuts taxes, distributes sales-tax revenue to towns and villages and sets aside $6.5 million for an unspecified tax-relief program. buff.ly/h2ofXHV
Byrne Signs $229M Putnam Budget
Plan cuts property taxes
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November 16, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed a $229 million spending plan for next year that cuts taxes, distributes sales-tax revenue to towns and villages and sets aside $6.5 million for an unspecified tax-relief program. buff.ly/h2ofXHV
It’s a big step to go from the Howland Cultural Center to Carnegie Hall, but two musicians active in the local scene are making the leap this week. buff.ly/uVeNYqk
Deep Cuts for Flute and Oboe
Local musicians headed to Howland, and Carnegie Hall
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November 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It’s a big step to go from the Howland Cultural Center to Carnegie Hall, but two musicians active in the local scene are making the leap this week. buff.ly/uVeNYqk
After a yearlong hiatus, the Beacon Bonfire Music + Art Festival returned on Nov. 8 and 9 with 100 music, comedy and theater performances at 20 venues. buff.ly/23ulaxp
The Fire Returns
Beacon Bonfire is back after hiatus
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November 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
After a yearlong hiatus, the Beacon Bonfire Music + Art Festival returned on Nov. 8 and 9 with 100 music, comedy and theater performances at 20 venues. buff.ly/23ulaxp
The Haldane boys cross-country team easily claimed the Section I, Class D title on Nov. 8 at Wappingers Falls behind senior Owen Powers, who won the 5,000-meter race in 17:18. buff.ly/kI7uIYi
Varsity Roundup: Haldane
Wrapping up the cross-country, volleyball, and football seasons
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November 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Haldane boys cross-country team easily claimed the Section I, Class D title on Nov. 8 at Wappingers Falls behind senior Owen Powers, who won the 5,000-meter race in 17:18. buff.ly/kI7uIYi
The Highlands Current won 10 awards in the annual editorial contest organized by the Journalists Association of New York, including newspaper of the year. buff.ly/sYEZVvm
Current Wins 10 State Awards
Honors include top newspaper prize
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November 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The Highlands Current won 10 awards in the annual editorial contest organized by the Journalists Association of New York, including newspaper of the year. buff.ly/sYEZVvm
A security guard at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in the City of Newburgh on Thursday (Nov. 13) shot and killed a man wielding a knife in the lobby of the emergency room, according to police. buff.ly/J03KiJH
Guard Kills Man at St. Luke’s Hospital
Police say Newburgh resident brandished knife
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November 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A security guard at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in the City of Newburgh on Thursday (Nov. 13) shot and killed a man wielding a knife in the lobby of the emergency room, according to police. buff.ly/J03KiJH
This week's "5 Questions" is with Laura Bellizzi, a co-owner of Binnacle Books in Beacon. The bookstore will be celebrating its 10th anniversary tonight with a special event. buff.ly/ACtPFDh
5 Questions: Laura Bellizzi
Co-owner of Binnacle Books
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November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This week's "5 Questions" is with Laura Bellizzi, a co-owner of Binnacle Books in Beacon. The bookstore will be celebrating its 10th anniversary tonight with a special event. buff.ly/ACtPFDh
Reptiles, martinis, a pie run and more in The Week Ahead: buff.ly/C5MqFP6
The Week Ahead
Calendar highlights from November 15 to 23
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November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Reptiles, martinis, a pie run and more in The Week Ahead: buff.ly/C5MqFP6
Things are picking up for the Beacon writer, composer, lyricist and performer Melvin Tunstall III. TheaterWorksUSA produced his hour-long musical adaptation of "Stuntboy," based on a graphic novel for children, which is now on a national tour. buff.ly/9Ou3ot4
Young at Heart
Beacon lyricist specializes in musicals for kids
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November 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Things are picking up for the Beacon writer, composer, lyricist and performer Melvin Tunstall III. TheaterWorksUSA produced his hour-long musical adaptation of "Stuntboy," based on a graphic novel for children, which is now on a national tour. buff.ly/9Ou3ot4
“There are so many great old buildings in the Hudson Valley,” architect Jamie Copeland says, when asked why he didn’t design a new structure for his firm. “Most parts of the country don’t have what we have or the skilled trades that honor old traditions.” buff.ly/MwTArKM
Local Architect Moves Up the Road
‘So many great old buildings in the Hudson Valley’
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November 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“There are so many great old buildings in the Hudson Valley,” architect Jamie Copeland says, when asked why he didn’t design a new structure for his firm. “Most parts of the country don’t have what we have or the skilled trades that honor old traditions.” buff.ly/MwTArKM