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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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Review addressed violence, health care, conditions

HHFT says the riverside trail north of Little Stony Point, shown here in an architect’s rendering, would include a boulder edge and planted buffer. (SCAPE)
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Mayor Appoints Two to Fjord Trail Committee

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Panel will also have two new members from Fishkill

The center is located in Polhill Park at the foot of Main Street.
Posted inBeacon News

Back in Business

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Beacon visitor center reopens after lapse

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New Beacon Police Chief Confirmed

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Suceeds Sands Frost, who will retire

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Beacon Police Chief to Retire

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 17, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Council will vote Monday to promote lieutenant

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Posted inBeacon News

Questions for Candidates: Beacon School Board

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Four candidates for three seats in May 21 vote

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Main Street Project Loses Affordable Units

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 10, 2024May 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon developer cites delay in state funding

The exterior was designed to present the firehouse as a gateway to the city. Photo by Una Hoppe
Posted inBeacon News

Reporter’s Notebook: A Highly Functional Firehouse

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 3, 2024November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New station designed to “last indefinitely”

Clockwise from top left: McNair, Phillips, Stadler, Lewine
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Schools: 4 Candidates for 3 Seats

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 3, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Voters will also weigh budget, capital project

New York State needs a developer for the former Beacon Correctional Facility.
Posted inBeacon News

Camp Beacon Again Up for Grabs

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 26, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

‘Bike farm’ loses development rights

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Former Beacon Principal Sues School District

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 26, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Alleges racial discrimination led to dismissal

Beacon High School
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon School Budget Nearly Set

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 19, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Spending plan, capital project could mean dual tax increases

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Ree-Play Sale Returns for 20th Year

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 19, 2024April 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Proceeds benefit renovations at Beacon Tot Park

City Administrator Chris White (center) grips a protest banner so that it cannot be unfurled during a swearing-in ceremony at Memorial Building on Jan. 6. (File photo by Una Hoppe)
Posted inBeacon News

NYCLU Weighs In On Beacon Protest

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Administrator criticized over response during swearing-in

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Parking Hearing Likely to Continue

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Proposal includes reduced minimum requirements

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Backs Arts-Based Rehab

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 5, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

City will submit application for state funding

Beacon Mayor Lee Kyriacou (File photo by Valerie Shively)
Posted inBeacon News

Kyriacou: Beacon Again in ‘Excellent’ Condition

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 5, 2024April 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor delivers second State of the City address

A NAMI ribbon on a lamppost outside Fishkill Town Hall in 2021 NAMI/Facebook
Posted inBeacon News

Mental Health Ribbons Meet Resistance

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 29, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon council to consider alternatives, plus meeting decorum

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Vet Theater Coming to Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Group will occupy former bank building

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Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Beth George

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Owner of bagel shop coming to Beacon

The Beacon fire station will be completed this fall. The disputed parking lot is to the right of the station. Photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Church Asks Judge to End Dispute With City

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 22, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Fire station sparked conflict over parking lot

Carvana hopes to establish a facility at 410 Fishkill Ave.
Posted inBeacon News

Carvana Eyes Fishkill Avenue

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 15, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Auto dealer would lease former Healey lot

During the public comment, audience members held signs indicating their positions on the resolution. Photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Passes Cease-fire Resolution

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 8, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Vote caps five weeks of heated meetings

A map created by the Regional Connector coalition shows anticipated and existing trails.
Posted inBeacon News

Is Trail Connector the Key?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 8, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Group wants path from Beacon station to bridge

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Pivots on Cease-fire

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 1, 2024March 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Members likely to vote on resolution Monday

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