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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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Educators say it’s time for ‘off-ramp’ plan

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Schools Expect More Aid

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

Could receive additional $650K from state

Posted inBeacon News

The Slowdown Everyone Wants

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Beacon hopes to reduce speed limit

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Tenant Protection Could Begin Soon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 14, 2022January 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Good-cause eviction law may follow

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Planning Board Pushes Back

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Members say two development plans must improve

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5 Questions: Collin Milone

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 8, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Assistant to Beacon’s mayor since 2018

The Reformed Church of Beacon
Posted inBeacon News

Two Beacon Projects on Agenda

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

Planning Board to review development plans

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‘Scout’ Killed in Christmas Day Stabbing

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 7, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Man of few words was well-known around Beacon 

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Posted inAround Town

Test-to-Stay is Here to Stay, For Now

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 31, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Protocol allows students to avoid quarantine

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Beacon Council to Hand Off Eviction Debate

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Four new members will join panel on Jan. 1

Frank Bugg
Posted inColumnists

Reporter’s Notebook: Appreciating Frank Bugg

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 18, 2021January 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A 1961 Beacon grad who pushed for teacher diversity at schools

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Posted inAround Town

Bills Would Require Vaccine for Students

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 18, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Legislation would add COVID-19 to list

Beacon volunteer ambulance
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council to Finalize Ambulance Coverage

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Deal would hire private firm while keeping volunteers

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Craig House Project Heads to Planning Board

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also, Beacon council approves 2022 budget

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Makes Spending Adjustments

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Council expected to vote on budget next week

Jevon Hunter
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A Shift in Thinking

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 3, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon schools embrace plan for ‘culturally responsive education’

Beacon proposal
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Beacon Misses Out on State Award

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

$10 million grants go to Haverstraw, Ossining

New York marijuana legalization
Posted inBeacon News

Pot: What Will Happen in Beacon?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

City Council poised to “opt in” to sales and lounges

Beacon, Police Approve Contract
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon, Police Approve Contract

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Incoming council members say deal limits city

Main Street Beacon
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Reporter’s Notebook: How High is Too Damn High?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 19, 2021December 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A look at Beacon’s affordability crisis

Anna Sullivan
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Anna Sullivan

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 13, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Board chair of the Foundation for Beacon Schools

Posted inBeacon News

State to Close Downstate Correctional

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 12, 2021November 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Fishkill prison one of six to shutter next year

Beacon High School
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Beacon Schools Capital Timeline Projected

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Voters approved $26 million construction package

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Planning Board Preview

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 5, 2021November 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Public hearings and greenway discussion on the agenda

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon, Police Appear Close to Deal

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 5, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Council wants feedback from citizen committee

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