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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].

Beacon has gone to court to compel the owner of this destroyed home to clean up the Wolcott Avenue parcel. Photo by Valerie Shively
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Beacon Wants Burned Home Cleared Out

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Multi-family structure destroyed in January

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Beacon Council to Vote on New Fire Chief

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Committee recommends successor for Van Voorhis

A portion of the abandoned Beacon line snakes through the city. (File photo by J. Simms)
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Is Lawsuit Next Stop for Rail Trail?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 31, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Landowners on former Beacon line seek payment

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Beacon Rental Project Gets $1.6M Grant

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 31, 2023April 7, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Among projects funded by Dutchess Housing Trust

Tompkins Terrace
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Beacon PILOT Updates

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 31, 2023April 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

City approves Tompkins Terrace; Mirbeau hearing set

Members of Beacon Climate Action Now and Food & Water Watch rallied at Polhill Park on Monday (March 20) before the City Council vote. Photo by Valerie Shively.
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Beacon Makes Electric History

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 24, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Council passes fossil-fuel ban on new construction 

Posted inBeacon News

Energy Collective to Relaunch, Without Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 17, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Lawsuit ongoing with previous electric supplier

Antony Tseng
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Beacon School Board Member Resigns

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Seat will be added to May ballot with budget

Renderings submitted last year to the Beacon Planning Board show aspects of Mirbeau’s vision for the site.
Posted inBeacon News

Craig House Estate Nominated as Historic Place

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

If approved, site would qualify for rehab tax credits

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A Stitch at a Time

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 10, 2023May 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon shoe repair shop hopes to bounce back

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Electrification, Tax Agreement Up for Votes

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Both issues on Beacon council agenda for Monday

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Rombout Threat Creates Chaos

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 3, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Call to Beacon police believed to be ‘swatting’

The marquee of the Beacon Theater in March 2020, when the pandemic shutdown began File photo
Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Theater, Story Screen Split

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Reopened venue brought cinema back to the city

Beacon High School
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Beacon Schools In ‘Lockout’ After Rombout Threat

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 24, 2023February 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Threat likely false but police remain at schools all day

Tompkins Terrace
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Beacon Council Seeks Feedback

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 24, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will address electrification, Tompkins Terrace tax breaks at hearings

license-plate reader
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Beacon Installs License-Plate Readers

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 17, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cameras to record vehicle data at entries to city

This vacant lot in Beacon could become a showroom for designer rugs. Photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News

One of the Last to Go?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 17, 2023February 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Developer submits plans for vacant Main Street lot in Beacon

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

Beacon Loop Bus Seeks Riders

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 10, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

In fifth year, free transit underperforms

A rendering from 2020 shows the developer’s vision for the former Craig House.
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Spa Agrees to ‘Community Fund’

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

School board requests payment as part of PILOT

Police cars
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Reporter’s Notebook: Is Crime Up in Beacon?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 3, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

How perception stacks up against the stats

Mayor Lee Kyriacou delivered his State of the City address on Monday (Jan. 30). Photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Mayor: City in ‘Excellent’ Shape

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Kyriacou delivers State of the City address

Tompkins Terrace
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Tompkins Terrace Tax Plans Shift

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 27, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

City of Beacon could approve new pact

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Beacon Police Identify Body

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Man died after an apparent fall

Posted inAround Town

Central Hudson Woes Continue

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 20, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Lawsuit alleges ‘deceptive and improper practices’

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Beacon Schools Undecided on Columbus Day

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Board forms committee for further discussion

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