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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

July 06, 2022


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Jeff Simms

Jeff Simms

Beacon Editor

Simms has covered Beacon for The Current since 2015. He studied journalism at Appalachian State University and has reported for newspapers in North Carolina and Maryland. Location: Beacon. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Beacon politics

Beacon News
Yvonne McNair's children — LaVonne, Ed Jr. and LaKeshia — share memories of their mother.

‘A Voice For The Voiceless’

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 1, 2022

Remembering Beacon community leader Yvonne McNair

Beacon News

Accessory Dwellings to Move Ahead in Beacon?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 1, 2022

Hip Lofts expansion, new water meters also on council agenda

5 Questions
Etha Grogan

5 Questions: Etha Grogan

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 24, 2022

Retires after 30 years working for City of Beacon

A developer plans to transform the abandoned southern end of the Dutchess Mall in Fishkill into a warehouse facility.
Around Town

New Life for Dutchess Mall?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 17, 2022

Developer proposes warehouse at Route 9 property

Columnists
Back pain

Reporter’s Notebook: Back in the Saddle

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 10, 2022

Our Beacon Editor checks back in

Beacon News
The most recent, unfettered Spirit of Beacon Day parade was held in 2019.

Spirit of Beacon Needs Help

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 10, 2022

Also, city hires firm for STR compliance

Beacon News
Beacon candidates

Questions for Candidates: Beacon School Board

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | May 13, 2022

Four candidates for four seats

Campaign signs on the corner of Route 9D and Little Schoolhouse Road in Wappingers Falls

Calls for ‘Parents’ Rights’ in Nearby School Election

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | May 13, 2022

Beacon business owner organizes opposition

Beacon News
Booming Beacon

Booming Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | May 6, 2022

Updates on development (and recreation) in the city

Beacon News
Beacon Map

Main Street Beacon, Re-Envisioned

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 29, 2022

Committee proposes more green space while reclaiming parking

5 Questions
Jason Schetelick

5 Questions: Jason Schetelick

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 29, 2022

Superintendent of the Dutchess County BOCES

Beacon News
Some of Beacon’s fire engines cannot fully fit into the bays at the Tompkins Hose station.

Beacon Plans to Rehab Fire Station

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 22, 2022

Tompkins Hose would become central facility

Beacon News
honey bee and pollinator garden

Earth Day Q&A: Holly O’Grady

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 22, 2022

Creating pollinator pathways for the Beacon City School District.

Beacon News
Real Estate Market Report

Housing Report Reveals Critical Gaps

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 15, 2022

Decades before Dutchess could ‘catch up’

Beacon News
After surviving COVID-19, Pocahontas Jackson of Beacon turned 100 on April 8.

‘I’ll Be Darned’

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 15, 2022

After surviving COVID, Beacon woman turns 100

Beacon News
Carla Giuffrida

Family of Pedestrian Killed May Sue Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 8, 2022

Claims ‘defective design’ contributed to death

Beacon News
Jasmine Johnson

Beacon School Board Down a Member, Again

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 8, 2022

May 17 ballot to include board seats, district budget

Beacon News

Beacon Plans Community Forums

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 8, 2022

Will address police reform, budget, climate

Beacon News
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Beacon Wants More Compost, Less Trash

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 1, 2022

Municipal drop-off sites to open this month

Beacon News
A photo taken from security camera footage at Key Food on March 2, 2020, shows Alvin Medina Jr. on the floor, along with store employee Willie Cole (top), manager Moufaq Dabashi (center) and Emad Dabashi, who was charged with assault.

Key Food Confrontation Proves Costly

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 25, 2022

Beacon grocery settles suit two years after assault 

Around Town

Landlords Sue Over ‘Good-Cause’ Law

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 25, 2022

Joins Albany case in asking for repeal

Beacon News
Natalia Garcia, 10, of Beacon,

Letters of Hope

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 18, 2022

Beacon family organizes messages to Ukrainian refugee children

5 Questions
Taylor Palmer

5 Questions: Taylor Palmer

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 18, 2022

Lawyer of choice for many Beacon development projects

Beacon News
Cross Street

2 Cross St. Proposal Returns in Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 11, 2022

Would develop popular corner on west end of Main

Beacon News
Photo by Scott Snell

‘Good Cause’ Passes in Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 11, 2022

Council adopts measure after months of discussion

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