THE BIG SWIM — River Pool at Beacon held its 18th Annual Great Newburgh to Beacon Hudson River Swim on July 30. The mile-long fundraiser included 144 swimmers accompanied by 80 escorts on kayaks, boats and Jet Skis. (Photo by Ross Corsair)

River swim

BEACON SAYS THANKS — The City of Beacon hosted a picnic on July 30 for its staff. Shown are Recreation Department employees Matt Welsh and Carter DeToro, and Larry Clark. (Photos provided)

Beacon picnic

Beacon picnic

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