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

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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 Fire Station Rehab On Track

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Tompkins Hose will be rebuilt, modernized

A developer would like to convert this driveway on Highland Place into a private road leading to five residential lots. Photo by J. Simm
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Beacon Developer Wants to Divide One Into Five

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Subdivision one of seven hearings on Planning Board agenda

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Beacon Institutes Water Restrictions

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 31, 2022September 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor declares Stage 1 emergency

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Beacon Housing: Crunching the Numbers

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon housing market hot; city has more affordable apartments than most

Descendants of Officer Charles Lucy gathered this week for a photo outside the Beacon Police Department. Two of his grandchildren (center) hold a plaque with his photo and badge created by the police union in 1991. Photo by Valerie Shively
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A Lost Officer Remembered

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 19, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon patrolman slain a century ago

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Housing Market Soars

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 5, 2022August 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Great for sellers, but low-income, renters squeezed

About two-thirds of the 39-acre former women’s prison sits within Beacon city limits.
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Progress Slow at Camp Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 5, 2022August 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Plans in place to develop former prison, but when? 

When Hudson first met Penn, he asked: “Is this my new brother?” Photos by Valerie Shively
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A Boy and His Dog

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 29, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Nonprofit pairs families with service animals

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New Housing on Way to Area

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 29, 2022August 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

93 homes in Beacon school district; 246 apartments on river

Jeff Battersby, who lives near the private Mount Beacon Monument Road, displays a mapping app that identifies it as a public route to the reservoir. Photo by J. Simms
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Who Rules Mount Beacon?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 22, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Drowning draws attention to confusing boundaries

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Customers Sent Back to Central Hudson

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 22, 2022August 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Electricity supplier defaults on CCA agreement

close-up photo of men using and inspecting gun in store. salesman explain how to use it, customer hold it in hands
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Gun Signage Law Blocked in Dutchess

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Democrats sought warning signs at firearm shops

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Spirit of Beacon ‘Alive and Well’

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 8, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

City also adopts $37 million capital plan

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Is Beacon’s Eviction Law in Jeopardy?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

State judge tosses Albany’s ‘good-cause’ measure 

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Beacon Man Drowns In City Reservoir

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 6, 2022September 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Administrator says swimming was barred at Mount Beacon

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

‘A Voice For The Voiceless’

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 1, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Remembering Beacon community leader Yvonne McNair

Posted inBeacon News

Accessory Dwellings to Move Ahead in Beacon?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Hip Lofts expansion, new water meters also on council agenda

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Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 24, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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.
Posted inAround Town

New Life for Dutchess Mall?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 17, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Developer proposes warehouse at Route 9 property

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Reporter’s Notebook: Back in the Saddle

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 10, 2022June 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Our Beacon Editor checks back in

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

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 10, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also, city hires firm for STR compliance

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Questions for Candidates: Beacon School Board

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Four candidates for four seats

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Calls for ‘Parents’ Rights’ in Nearby School Election

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 13, 2022May 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon business owner organizes opposition

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