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Looking Back in Philipstown – The Current
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (1682+ words) The Continental Congress voted unanimously in Philadelphia on July 2 to adopt a resolution dissolving ties with Great Britain — except for New York, whose four delegates (William Floyd, Francis Lewis, Philip Livingston and Lewis Morris) abstained because they had not received…...
George Gallagher (1955-2026)
13+ hour, 47+ min ago (253+ words) George W. Gallagher, 70, died July 23 of cancer, surrounded by family members. He was born July 28, 1955, the son of Charles and Roberta Gallagher. He was a lifelong Peekskill resident until recently, when he relocated to Brookside Senior Co-Op in Philipstown. George was…...
Beacon Obituaries – The Current
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (854+ words) Christine Moffitt, 81, a 52-year resident of Beacon, died July 17. She was born Nov. 15, 1944, in College Point, Queens, the daughter of John and Harriet (Smith) Reinhart. It was in College Point that she met her future husband, George Moffitt. After moving…...
On The Spot – The Current
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (181+ words) On The Spot highlandscurrent.org Weekly Update Weekend Arts What’s the world’s coolest insect? You have infinite page views remaining. News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Michael…...
Cardboard Dreams – The Current
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (136+ words) Cardboard Dreams highlandscurrent.org Weekly Update Weekend Arts You have infinite page views remaining. A group of middle school students, led by Chiara Di Lello of Compass Arts, created a layout with their vision of a better Beacon at the…...
The Week Ahead – The Current
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1842+ words) SAT 25 Community Cookout BEACON 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. South Avenue Park facebook.com/beaconannualcookout The annual picnic includes family activities, barbecue and other food, games and live music. Donations welcome. Free SAT 25 Putnam County Fair CARMEL 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Memorial Park 201 Gipsy Trail Road…...
Fresh Jazz – The Current
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (609+ words) Duo and drummer share catchy riffs The goal of most bar bands is to deliver faithful versions of “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Sweet Home Alabama,” yet many jazz combos also rely on chestnuts, such as “Autumn Leaves” and “All of…...
Summer Ball – The Current
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (127+ words) Summer Ball highlandscurrent.org Weekly Update Weekend Arts You have infinite page views remaining. The Philipstown Little League baseball teams concluded their spring seasons last month. Among the older players, the No. 1 seed Navy Majors was upset by No. 4 Wappingers…...
Rail Line Payouts Continue
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (189+ words) highlandscurrent.org Latest group of owners receive $390K Four more landowners in Dutchess and Putnam counties have received payouts from the federal government for land taken in conjunction with the abandonment of an inactive rail line Kathleen Behney of Fishkill, Laurie…...
Short and Sweeter – The Current
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (659+ words) Chris O’Leary streamlines his sound The long song “19 Cents a Day” by the Chris O’Leary Band remains captivating and hits hard. Beyond solid solos and tight musicianship, the social commentary evokes comedian George Carlin’s cantankerous later years. “One day I…...