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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Jeff Simms

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 school board, spa fail to reach agreement

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City aims to beat state fossil-fuel timeline

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Beacon Businesses in Jeopardy

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Three owners say rent hikes too much to absorb 

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Two Council Members Unhappy with Planning Chair

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Unanimous votes for routine Beacon appointments, except one

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Arrest Made in Beacon Fire

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 6, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former tenant charged with arson

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Beacon Schools Unsure About Craig House Tax Break

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 23, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Agreement would take property off rolls for 15 years

BHS students
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Having Their Say

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon students present proposals to City Council

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Dutchess Budget Approved — With $25M for Stadium

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 16, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

DCC tuition plan proposed by Beacon legislator fails

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Update: Booming Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 9, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

One public hearing next week, another postponed

A rendering from 2020 shows the developer’s vision for the former Craig House.
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Beacon Developer Asks for Tax Break

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Craig House owners want reduction for 15 years

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Got An Idea? Beacon Has $10,000

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City Council, students launch ‘participatory budgeting’

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Beacon Adopts 2023 Budget

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 25, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Plan includes tax bump for homeowners

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DCC Plans to Charge Fees at High Schools

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Community college had offered free ‘dual enrollment’

Schmitt (R), Ryan (D)
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The Race for Congress: District 18 (Beacon)

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Schmitt and Ryan on inflation, affordable housing, abortion, gun control

Climate activists gathered at the Beacon waterfront on Oct. 29 to encourage a transition away from fossil fuel-derived energy. The Beacon City Council could consider such a proposal this month. Photo by Valerie Shively
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Members to Propose Gas Ban

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 4, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Climate activists push for shift from fossil fuels

Columbus
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Should Schools Change Columbus Day?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 28, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon district seeks input from residents

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Budget Hearing Set

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 28, 2022October 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Proposal balances inflation with modest tax increase

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Could movement bring anxiety under control?

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Are the Kids Alright? (Part 2)

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 14, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Pandemic, isolation exacerbate struggles

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Are the Kids Alright?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 7, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

School is back to normal, but students may not be

The Beacon line
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Beacon Hopes to Move Rail Trail Forward

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 30, 2022February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Could connect Fjord and Empire State systems

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Driver Found Guilty in Pedestrian Death

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 23, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Hit Beacon woman in crosswalk last year

tiny house cottage ADU
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Accessory Dwelling Changes OK’d in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 23, 2022September 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

In close vote, City Council streamlines process 

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Booming Beacon

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