SIGN OF SPRING? — Brian Zickafoose, the owner of Splash Art Mural and Window Painting, recently removed his winter creation from the windows at Cold Spring Pizza. (Photo by Michael Turton)
COLD DUTY — Beacon firefighters earlier this month simulated rescues on the Hudson River using the department’s ice sled. Mayor Lee Kyriacou (left) joined them on Feb. 5. (Photos provided)
STATION VISIT — Sue Serino, the Dutchess County executive, visited the new Beacon firehouse on Feb. 7 for a tour. She is shown with the mayor (center) and retired volunteer firefighter Dennis Lahey Sr. (Photo provided)
OFFICER HONORED — The Beacon Police Department on Feb. 1 named Officer Michael Connor as its First Responder of the Year in a ceremony at the Elks Club. Connor assisted an officer from another agency who was suffering from possible fentanyl exposure. Connor, second from left, is shown with Chief Tom Figlia, Michael Zanzarella of the Elks and state Assembly Member Jonathan Jacobson. (Photo provided)
