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Jeff SimmsBeacon Editor

Jeff Simms has covered Beacon for The Current since 2015. He studied journalism at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. From there he worked as a reporter for the tri-weekly Watauga Democrat in Boone and the daily Carroll County Times in Westminster, Maryland, before transitioning into nonprofit communications in Washington, D.C., and New York City. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Beacon to Newburgh Ferry Scuttled

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Low ridership, cost drive MTA decision

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ICE Conducts Raid in Beacon

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City says it was not notified or involved

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Student ambulance corps relaunches in Beacon

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Posted inAround Town

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Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 20, 2025July 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Wet weather spoils plans, but heat is on the way

New York State would like to see the former prison north of Beacon developed as a residential campus. File photo by J. Simms
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Downstate Prison Plan Shifts

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 13, 2025July 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Fishkill wants water, sewer and smaller units

The southwest corner of Memorial Park, including this tennis court, is scheduled for upgrades in 2026. Photo by J. Simms
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Beacon’s Big Plans

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 6, 2025July 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Council considers next five years of capital projects

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Booming Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 30, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Updates on development projects in city

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Beacon Firehouse Sale Pending

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 23, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Mase buyer expected to soon sign contract

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Director of ARF’s 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs

A rendering of the Dunkin' approved for Fishkill Avenue in Beacon
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Beacon Bans Drive-Thrus

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 9, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Fishkill Avenue Dunkin’ in limbo after 6-1 vote

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Can We Solve the Housing Crisis?

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Checking in with CEO of Pattern for Progress

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School Votes Set for May 20

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Budget and trustee elections in Philipstown, Beacon

John Gilvey, Wendy Gilvey, Michael Benzer and Jennifer Smith founded Hudson Beach Glass in 1987 and later opened their Main Street gallery. Photo by Ross Corsair
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Hudson Beach Glass for Sale

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 2, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Main Street anchor in Beacon opened in 2003

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Beacon Schools Settle Lawsuit With Former Principal

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also, public hearing on budget scheduled for Tuesday

Haldane High School
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Haldane Suspends DEI Policy

Avatar photoJeff Simms by Joey Asher and Jeff Simms April 25, 2025April 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

District cites legal advice, fear of losing funds

The school district in Oakland, California, uses only electric buses. Photo by Jeff Chiu/AP
Posted inAround Town

Feds Target Electric School Buses

Avatar photoJeff Simms by Joey Asher and Jeff Simms April 25, 2025May 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane has applied for EPA grants

The former landfill at Dennings Point is now a solar array. (Photo by B. Cronin)
Posted inBeacon News

Grants Fund Beacon’s Clean-Energy Transition

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 18, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Benchmarks and awards increase as city renews certification

Naomi Hersson-Ringskog and Thomas Wright celebrate their grant.
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Bike Share Idea Gets $100K Grant

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 18, 2025April 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Program would connect 
city with Newburgh

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council to Vote on Drive-Thrus, Self-Storage

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 18, 2025April 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Straw poll shows no grandfather exemption for Dunkin’

A rendering shared with the Planning Board shows two buildings proposed for Beekman Street at Route 9D.
Posted inBeacon News

Gateway Project Faces Pushback

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 11, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Apartments, retail proposed for Beekman Street in Beacon

Beacon High School
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Schools to Ask for 5.09% Levy Increase

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 11, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Administration promotes benefits for students, teachers

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Beacon Engine Case Dismissed

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 4, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Firefighters say they will continue fight for station

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By the Numbers: Beacon Police

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 4, 2025April 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Chief releases 2024 crime and arrest figures

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