6+ hour, 32+ min ago  (170+ words) highlandscurrent. org Strategy to split vote among opponents Rep Mike Lawler, the Republican incumbent for the U. S House seat that represents Philipstown, went to court on April 16 to challenge nominating petitions filed by one of the five Democrats who hope…...

8+ hour, 34+ min ago  (152+ words) Student reporter also recognized The Highlands Current'won 10 editorial and advertising awards at the annual New York Press Association conference on April 23 and 24 in Saratoga Springs. The weekly newspaper has won 166 NYPA awards since 2013. Winners were selected in 67 categories by members…...

8+ hour, 23+ min ago  (128+ words) highlandscurrent. org Recommends promoting senior analyst The Dutchess County executive has appointed a senior research analyst in the Department of Finance to succeed Heidi Seelbach, who will retire on Friday (May 1) The selection of Shannon Decker for the position must…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (382+ words) Village Board also adopts 2026-27 budget The Cold Spring Village Board is considering joining a state pilot program to install a new type of electric-vehicle charging station in the village-owned parking lot on New Street. James Everley, a representative of Voltpost,…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (674+ words) Voters in the Beacon City School District will be asked to approve a proposed $1. 56 million budget for 2026-27 and to fill three open seats on the nine-member board. The polls will be open from noon to 8 p. m. in the Community Room at…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (130+ words) highlandscurrent. org You have infinite page views remaining. The work on Fishkill Avenue should continue through at least Wednesday, city officials said. Repaving will begin between May 4 and 7. Drivers are asked to avoid Fishkill Avenue on those days if possible....

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (115+ words) Michael Lawler (R-17, including Philipstown) voted yes Pat Ryan (D-18, including Beacon) voted yes The House also passed: Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N. Y.) voted yes Chuck Schumer (D-N. Y.) voted yes Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N. Y.) voted no Chuck Schumer (D-N. Y.) voted no Along with roll call…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (463+ words) Nicholas Milohnic, 62, died April 18 in a dirt bike accident in Fort Ann, New York. Known to friends and family as "Jippy," he was born Sept. 4, 1963, the son of Anton and Theresa Milohnic and grew up in the Bronx. He married…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (82+ words) highlandscurrent. org You have infinite page views remaining. Cutting the Green Tape News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Current welcomes comments on its coverage and local…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (363+ words) Trustee seats contested in both districts The Haldane and Garrison school districts will both have contested elections on May 19 for board seats. The other members of the board are Maggie Valentine (2027), Michelle Kupper (2027), Sean Mc Nall (2028) and Ezra Clementson (2028). Garrison…...