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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

February 04, 2023


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Jeff Simms

Jeff Simms

Beacon Editor

Simms has covered Beacon for The Current since 2015. He studied journalism at Appalachian State University and has reported for newspapers in North Carolina and Maryland. Location: Beacon. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Beacon politics

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Are the Kids Alright? (Part 2)

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 14, 2022

Pandemic, isolation exacerbate struggles

Special Reports
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Are the Kids Alright?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 7, 2022

School is back to normal, but students may not be

Beacon News
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Beacon Hopes to Move Rail Trail Forward

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 30, 2022

Could connect Fjord and Empire State systems

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Beacon News

Driver Found Guilty in Pedestrian Death

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 23, 2022

Hit Beacon woman in crosswalk last year

Beacon News
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Accessory Dwelling Changes OK’d in Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 23, 2022

In close vote, City Council streamlines process 

Booming Beacon
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Booming Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 16, 2022

Updates on pending development

5 Questions
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5 Questions: Dennis Lahey Sr.

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 16, 2022

Volunteer with Beacon Fire Department for 62 years

Beacon News
A rendering of the firehouse shows a brick exterior that would add $72,000 to the cost.

Beacon Fire Station Rehab On Track

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 9, 2022

Tompkins Hose will be rebuilt, modernized

Beacon News
A developer would like to convert this driveway on Highland Place into a private road leading to five residential lots. Photo by J. Simm

Beacon Developer Wants to Divide One Into Five

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 2, 2022

Subdivision one of seven hearings on Planning Board agenda

Beacon News
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Beacon Institutes Water Restrictions

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 31, 2022

Mayor declares Stage 1 emergency

Beacon News

Beacon Housing: Crunching the Numbers

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 26, 2022

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

A Lost Officer Remembered

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 19, 2022

Beacon patrolman slain a century ago

Around Town
Real Estate "sold" sign with red brick building and trees blurry in the background

Housing Market Soars

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 5, 2022

Great for sellers, but low-income, renters squeezed

Beacon News
About two-thirds of the 39-acre former women’s prison sits within Beacon city limits.

Progress Slow at Camp Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 5, 2022

Plans in place to develop former prison, but when? 

Beacon News
When Hudson first met Penn, he asked: “Is this my new brother?” Photos by Valerie Shively

A Boy and His Dog

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 29, 2022

Nonprofit pairs families with service animals

Beacon News
Toll Brothers project

New Housing on Way to Area

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 29, 2022

93 homes in Beacon school district; 246 apartments on river

Beacon News
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

Who Rules Mount Beacon?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 22, 2022

Drowning draws attention to confusing boundaries

Around Town
Power lines on background of sky close-up. Electric hub on pole in monochrome. Electricity equipment with copy space. Wires of high voltage in sky. Electricity industry. Sepia tone.

Customers Sent Back to Central Hudson

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 22, 2022

Electricity supplier defaults on CCA agreement

Beacon News
close-up photo of men using and inspecting gun in store. salesman explain how to use it, customer hold it in hands

Gun Signage Law Blocked in Dutchess

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 15, 2022

Democrats sought warning signs at firearm shops

Beacon News

Spirit of Beacon ‘Alive and Well’

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 8, 2022

City also adopts $37 million capital plan

Beacon News

Is Beacon’s Eviction Law in Jeopardy?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 8, 2022

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

Beacon Man Drowns In City Reservoir

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 6, 2022

Administrator says swimming was barred at Mount Beacon

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

‘A Voice For The Voiceless’

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 1, 2022

Remembering Beacon community leader Yvonne McNair

Beacon News

Accessory Dwellings to Move Ahead in Beacon?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 1, 2022

Hip Lofts expansion, new water meters also on council agenda

5 Questions
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5 Questions: Etha Grogan

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 24, 2022

Retires after 30 years working for City of Beacon

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