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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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Judge expected to rule on legal challenge

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Beacon Engine Firefighters Want to Keep Station

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 21, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Judge rejects request to delay eviction

A rendering of the Dunkin' approved for Fishkill Avenue in Beacon
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Approves Dunkin’

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 14, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

But planned drive-thru may not be allowed

A science teacher at Rombout Middle School in Beacon has been reassigned following complaints about comments she made in the classroom. Photo by Valerie Shivel
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Schools Eyeing Max Cap

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 14, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State allows 5.15 percent tax-levy increase

dummy light beacon line rail trail
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Line Trail: ‘No Major Roadblocks’

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 7, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

No commitments yet as feasibility study continues

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Fishkill Avenue Committee to Hear Feedback

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Session scheduled for Sunday (March 9)

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Mayor: Beacon Again in Excellent Shape

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Kyriacou presents annual State of the City address

Beacon officials said they would investigate whether Hudson River Housing can create free, code-compliant ADU designs, as Kingston did last year.
Posted inBeacon News, Real Estate

Beacon Awarded Housing Funds

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Applicants could receive up to $125K for dwelling units

In the section of the trail closest to Beacon, HHFT plans to create elevated paths through the marshlands of Fishkill Creek, with connections to Dennings Point, the Klara Sauer Trail and Long Dock Park.
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon to Fjord Trail: ‘Enthusiastic’ Support

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 21, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Many, but not all, in city favor proposal

The Mews at Beacon Photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News, Real Estate

Lender Sues Over Beacon Development

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 21, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Eliza Street condominiums incomplete

As seen in this rendering, a property owner has proposed a building on Fishkill Avenue with a Dunkin’, additional retail space and three apartments.
Posted inBeacon News

Healeys Ask City to Let Dunkin’ Proceed

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 14, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Zoning amendments could nix Beacon drive-thru

As seen in this rendering, a property owner has proposed a building on Fishkill Avenue with a Dunkin’, additional retail space and three apartments.
Posted inBeacon News

Fishkill Avenue ‘Quick Fixes’ on Table

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon committee’s plan would prohibit self-storage, drive-thrus

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Adopts Expanded Tax Exemption

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also, acting building inspector named

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Posted inAround Town

Preparing for ICE: Schools

Avatar photoJeff Simms by Joey Asher and Jeff Simms January 31, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local schools vow to protect undocumented students

Hochul
Posted inAround Town

Governor Proposes 2% Increase in School Aid

Avatar photoJeff Simms by Joey Asher and Jeff Simms January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also says state should ban student cellphone use

Ryan Cross
Posted inBeacon News

Police Officers Needed in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 24, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Two hires sworn in but shortage remains

Patrick Halvey
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Patrick Halvey

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Director of Riverview Funeral Home in Beacon

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon May Boost Exemptions for Seniors, Disabled

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 17, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Income levels last updated 20+ years ago

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Former Member Rejoins Beacon City Council

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 10, 2025January 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

George Mansfield returns but process faces pushback

Gov. Kathy Hochul Governor’s Office
Posted inAround Town

Gov. Hochul to Reveal School Funding in Address

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Educators await governor’s budget proposal

Posted inBeacon News

Student Proposals to Become Reality in 2025

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon continues partnership with high school class

The City Council recognized Aymar-Blair at his last meeting on Dec. 16. From left: Paloma Wake, Pam Wetherbee, Molly Rhodes, Mayor Lee Kyriacou, Aymar-Blair, his son Henry (in blue), Jeff Domanski, Aymar-Blair’s wife Monika, Amber Grant and his son Leo (in red). Photo provided
Posted inBeacon News

Exit Interview: Dan Aymar-Blair

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 27, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon council member to become comptroller

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Seeks Broker for Firehouse Sales

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 20, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

City begins process of selling two historic stations

The city will allow the developer of 248 Tioronda Ave. to rent 64 apartments before completing a commercial building. File photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Grants Developer’s Request

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

City gains two affordable units in process

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Prophecy Hall Switches Gears

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 13, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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