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

March 31, 2023


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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

A portion of the abandoned Beacon line snakes through the city. (File photo by J. Simms)
Beacon News

Is Lawsuit Next Stop for Rail Trail?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | 8 hours ago

Landowners on former Beacon line seek payment

Beacon News

Beacon Rental Project 
Gets $1.6M Grant

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | 9 hours ago

Among projects funded by Dutchess Housing Trust

Beacon News
Tompkins Terrace

Beacon PILOT Updates

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | 9 hours ago

City approves Tompkins Terrace; Mirbeau hearing set

Beacon News
Members of Beacon Climate Action Now and Food & Water Watch rallied at Polhill Park on Monday (March 20) before the City Council vote. Photo by Valerie Shively.

Beacon Makes Electric History

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 24, 2023

Council passes fossil-fuel ban on new construction 

Beacon News

Energy Collective to Relaunch, Without Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 17, 2023

Lawsuit ongoing with previous electric supplier

Beacon News
Antony Tseng

Beacon School Board Member Resigns

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 17, 2023

Seat will be added to May ballot with budget

Beacon News
Renderings submitted last year to the Beacon Planning Board show aspects of Mirbeau’s vision for the site.

Craig House Estate Nominated as Historic Place

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 17, 2023

If approved, site would qualify for rehab tax credits

Beacon News
YunTae “John” Oh

A Stitch at a Time

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 10, 2023

Beacon shoe repair shop hopes to bounce back

Beacon News

Electrification, Tax Agreement Up for Votes

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 10, 2023

Both issues on Beacon council agenda for Monday

Rombout Middle School
Beacon News

Rombout Threat Creates Chaos

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 3, 2023

Call to Beacon police believed to be ‘swatting’

Arts & Leisure
The marquee of the Beacon Theater in March 2020, when the pandemic shutdown began File photo

Beacon Theater, Story Screen Split

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 3, 2023

Reopened venue brought cinema back to the city

Beacon News
Beacon High School

Beacon Schools In ‘Lockout’ After Rombout Threat

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 24, 2023

Threat likely false but police remain at schools all day

Tompkins Terrace
Beacon News

Beacon Council Seeks Feedback

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 24, 2023

Will address electrification, Tompkins Terrace tax breaks at hearings

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Beacon News

Beacon Installs License-Plate Readers

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 17, 2023

Cameras to record vehicle data at entries to city

Beacon News
This vacant lot in Beacon could become a showroom for designer rugs. Photo by J. Simms

One of the Last to Go?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 17, 2023

Developer submits plans for vacant Main Street lot in Beacon

A rider departs the Beacon Free Loop bus on Main Street. Photo by Valerie Shively
Beacon News

Beacon Loop Bus Seeks Riders

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 10, 2023

In fifth year, free transit underperforms

Beacon News
A rendering from 2020 shows the developer’s vision for the former Craig House.

Beacon Spa Agrees to ‘Community Fund’

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 10, 2023

School board requests payment as part of PILOT

Columnists
Police cars

Reporter’s Notebook: Is Crime Up in Beacon?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 3, 2023

How perception stacks up against the stats

Beacon News
Mayor Lee Kyriacou delivered his State of the City address on Monday (Jan. 30). Photo by J. Simms

Beacon Mayor: City in ‘Excellent’ Shape

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 3, 2023

Kyriacou delivers State of the City address

Tompkins Terrace
Beacon News

Tompkins Terrace Tax Plans Shift

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 27, 2023

City of Beacon could approve new pact

Beacon News
Walter Miranda.

Beacon Police Identify Body

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 27, 2023

Man died after an apparent fall

Around Town

Central Hudson Woes Continue

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 20, 2023

Lawsuit alleges ‘deceptive and improper practices’

Beacon News
Columbus

Beacon Schools Undecided on Columbus Day

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 20, 2023

Board forms committee for further discussion

Beacon News
Tompkins Terrace

Tompkins Terrace to Get Facelift

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 20, 2023

Beacon housing complex will request PILOT agreement

Beacon News

Mirbeau’s Next Move Unclear

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 13, 2023

Beacon school board, spa fail to reach agreement

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