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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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Progressive Preschool to Open in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 21, 2016February 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Brooklyn educator joins others promising holistic learning

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Beacon Schools Face Test Finding Superintendent

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 19, 2016February 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Turnover, turmoil may discourage candidates

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Beacon Theater Redevelopment Moving Along

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Additional housing headed to city as well

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Beacon’s Sargent Elementary Undergoing Environmental Tests

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 12, 2016February 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Concern after several cancer diagnoses among staff

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“Missing” Beacon Girl Safe

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Police still investigating

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Parents and Teachers Want Voices Heard

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 29, 2016January 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

In charged meeting, parents and teachers ask for “seat at the table”

Posted inBeacon News

Superintendent Resigns Amidst Rising Criticism

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 22, 2016February 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Trend of short-term tenures continues

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon School Leaders Under Fire

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Critics see dysfunction and unethical conduct

Posted inBeacon News

Parents: “Beacon Kids Deserve Better”

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 15, 2016January 22, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Almost 400 in attendance at canceled school board meeting

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Beacon Agenda: Balancing Growth with Quality of Life

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 10, 2016January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Developing affordable housing another big challenge

Posted inArts & Leisure, Beacon News

Concert to Benefit Proposed Folk Music Center

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 8, 2016July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Organizers will spend 2016 getting feedback

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Will See More Hotel Rooms

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 18, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Opportunity seen as city grows

Posted inBeacon News

Housing Boom in Beacon in 2016

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 12, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Hundreds of new units planned

Posted inBeacon News

Housing Study: Affordability a Major Concern

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 4, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Regional market sales show modest growth

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Shop Main Street This Holiday Season: Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 28, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Keeping it local is basic building block for community

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Incumbents Win a Near-Clean Sweep in Beacon Elections

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 6, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Lone exception in Ward 2

Posted inBeacon News, Philipstown News

Beacon Group Seeks Prison Dialogue

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 30, 2015June 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Inmate’s death prompts calls for prosecution, reform

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Voters to Decide on Six City Council Seats

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 23, 2015October 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Entire council along with mayor on ballot

Posted inBeacon News

Spirit of Beacon Draws a Hometown Crowd

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 2, 2015June 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Plans announced to open Center for Folk Music

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Open Studios Hopes to Cast New Light on Newburgh

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 25, 2015June 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Artists will open doors to public this weekend

Posted inBeacon News

Audioccult: A New Beacon Record Store

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 20, 2015June 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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