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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].

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
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Beacon School District Proposes $49 Million Plan

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 1, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Capital project would mean tax increase

Posted inBeacon News

Second Firm Files Rail-Trail Lawsuit

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 1, 2024February 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Like others, alleges ‘taking’ of private property

The Beacon line
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Landowners Along Beacon Line Want Payments

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 23, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Feds permit Metro-North to abandon former railway

A rider departs the Beacon Free Loop bus on Main Street. Photo by Valerie Shively
Posted inBeacon News

County to Explain Beacon Bus Changes

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Free Loop will become Main Street shuttle

A Beacon High School student interviews Doug Jackson for the film. At left is Mary Lou Williamson, who was also interviewed. Foundation for Beacon Schools
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Tracing the Lines

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Student film charts Black experience in Beacon

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council: No Cease-Fire Resolution

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 16, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Some residents wanted statement on Gaza conflict

Posted inBeacon News

A Close Call

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 16, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon man finds housing after eviction, but barely

Protesters interrupted remarks by Rep. Pat Ryan at a swearing-in ceremony at the Memorial Building in Beacon on Jan. 6. (Photo by Una Hoppe)
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Residents Ask Council To Support Gaza Cease-Fire

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 9, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Urge members to adopt resolution about conflict

Aymar-Blair (File photo)
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Member to Run for Comptroller

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Aymar-Blair would forgo seat if elected

Posted inBeacon News

Two Open Seats on Beacon School Board

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

First-term member will not run again

Spodek said one of the things he will miss most about the job is spending time at the synagogue's preschool.
Posted inBeacon News

‘Rabbi Brent’ to Take On New Role

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 2, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon synagogue begins search for successor

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Debates Parking Standards

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 26, 2024January 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Also, city administrator criticized over reaction to Gaza protest

Tara English observes as a pre-K student identifies and circles a Q in a classroom exercise.
Posted inBeacon News

A First Step

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 19, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon schools launch pre-K special education program

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: George Mansfield

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

Served seven, 2-year terms on the Beacon City Council

beacon city council collage
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Member Shuffle

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 12, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Resignation, seat changes among moves

Bonnie Champion
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5 Questions: Bonnie Champion

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

Longtime organizer of Beacon’s MLK Jr. Day Parade

Tallix displayed the horse in Beacon in 1999 before shipping it to Italy. Beacon Historical Society
Posted inBeacon News

Former Tallix Foundry for Sale

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 5, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Factory cast da Vinci’s horse, Statue of Liberty torch

Judge gavel
Posted inBeacon News

Court Dismisses Conviction in Pedestrian Death

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Civil suit over 2021 Beacon accident pending

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Notes from the Beacon City Council

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 22, 2023December 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Repairs to skateboard park recommended

This building will be demolished if the 45 Beekman St. project is approved. Photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News

Two More Big Buildings for Beacon?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 15, 2023February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Mixed-use project proposed for congested intersection

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

New York City Man Arrested in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 15, 2023December 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Charged with burglary at Looper’s Plaza

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Budget Ideas, Round Two

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon students return with participatory pitches

Judge gavel
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon’s ‘Good-Cause’ Law Struck Down

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

City judge rules measure is unconstitutional

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council to Vote on Budget, Consider Raises

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Also, moratorium proposed, but not likely yet, along Fishkill Avenue

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Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Tom Lucchesi

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 8, 2023December 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New Beacon fire chief began in October

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