Arts & Leisure
The Pete Seeger Tapes
For years, David Bernz taped the folk-music legend. In a new book, he shares his friend’s musings and memories.
AROUND TOWN
State Budget Boosts Housing, Clean Water
Education spending, eviction limits also approved
Beacon Mayor Endorses Fjord Trail
Joins Fishkill supervisor to ask for more involvement
Central Hudson to Resume Collections
Utility says 25 percent of customers behind on payments
Baby and Dog
Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…
Holtec Sues Over River Ban
Says feds should have final say on discharge
New Limits for ‘Forever Chemicals’
First national standards for local drinking water
Racking Up Support
Annual clothing sale benefits church, pantry
Around Town (Photos)
Noteworthy, Mike & Ruthy, Happy 100!, play patrol
special reports
The Good Death
Many residents of the Highlands have embraced the “death-positive” movement, which hopes to shape the endings of our stories.
Talking Trash
What are we going to do with all our garbage?
Opioid Update: Overdose Deaths Worsen
Dutchess on pace to double 2019 total
5 QUESTIONS
5 Questions: Beck Bicks
Influencer behind the Instagram account @eatingbeacon
5 Questions: George Whipple
Author of new postcard history of Garrison
5 Questions: Amanda Jane
Beacon resident is aerialist, “target girl” for The Great Throwdini
5 Questions: Jamie Mulligan
Director of “The Beacon Monologues”
On the spot
On The Spot
In spring, did you catch turtles as a kid?
On The Spot
With summer approaching, what is “hot” for you?
On The Spot
How do you feel about flying?
On The Spot
If you could be a bird for a day, what would you be?
On The Spot
What’s your favorite New York City destination?
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Elections & politics
How They Voted (Congress)
Select votes by local members of Congress through April 19
How They Voted (Congress)
Select votes by local members of Congress through April 12
How They Voted (Congress)
Select votes by local members of Congress through March 29
Local Officials
How to contact local, county and national officials serving the Highlands
OBITUARIES
Doug MacCrae (1956-2024)
Former Putnam deputy was SPCA captain
Beacon Obituaries
Libby Briggs, Morris Gallo, Julie Loste, Jose Ramirez
Linda Brucato (1945-2024)
Cold Spring resident was high school teacher
Beacon Obituaries
Jacob Bernardo, Carol Carey, Peter Donnelly, Concetta Petroccitto
Looking back
Looking Back in Beacon
What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago
Looking Back in Philipstown
What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago
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