Appointment must be confirmed by council
Jeff Simms
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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5 Questions: Jevon Hunter
Professor discusses “culturally relevant curriculum” with Beacon school board
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Beacon Mayor to Name Police Chief Next Week
Also, Dutchess releases report on police reform
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Q&A: Beacon Mayor Lee Kyriacou
Discusses challenges that faced Beacon in 2020 and those that will follow in 2021
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Beacon Adopts Budget, With Add-Ons
Also holds hearing on 4-story Main Street proposal
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Current Conversation: Lee Kyriacou
Beacon mayor on challenges of 2020 and 2021
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Beacon Council Could Add Community Programs
Spending plan inches closer to cap following requests
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Dutchess Stadium Audit Slams County
Lots of loose ends as Renegades join Yankees
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Reporter’s Notebook: Does Beacon Need a Community Center?
City’s last communtiy center closed in 2011
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COVID 2021: What Lies Ahead?
A look at health, education and the economy
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Two Beacon Schools Flagged for Improvement
State says test scores show insufficient growth
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State’s Financial Woes Trickle Down to Schools
Lack of aid could bust budgets for 2021-22
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What Have We Learned About Schools?
Students and teachers adjust to pandemic education
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Beacon Officials Cite ‘Flat’ Police Spending
But critics note 10 percent increase since 2018
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Beacon School Board Fills Second Empty Seat
Appoints John Galloway Jr. to address vacancy
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Questions for Candidates: State Assembly, District 104
Andrew Gauzza and Jonathan Jacobson
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Protestors Gather Outside Beacon Mayor’s Home
But city says police funding increase not what it seems
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Three Beacon School Board Candidates Withdraw
Two remain, but panel could wait for election
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Despite Shortfall, Mayor Proposes More Money for Police
Beacon expects revenues could drop $2 million or more
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Beacon School Board Adds One, But Not Two
Some audience members critical of decision
