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Train complex to include housing, retail, parking

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Program designed for businesses, officials, residents

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Retired volunteers claimed ‘potential ownership interest’

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Issues stop-work order for Eliza Street condos

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Fishkill/Teller Update

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Beacon street renovation project nearly complete

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Police say he was intoxicated, crossed line

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Beacon High School Honor Roll

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Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

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Dutchess Awards Federal Grants

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Beacon, Fareground receive funds

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Retired Beacon Police Officer Charged in Killing

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 22, 2025July 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Investigation turned over to state police

Amanda Caputo, Beacon's city clerk, is one of dozens of residents who pay below-market-rate rents through a city program.
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Beacon School Board to Adopt Phone Policy

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District responds to new state law

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Firehouse Under Contract

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Westchester buyer to pay $1.8 million for Mase station

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Local Chef Dies Unexpectedly at Age 51

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Rep. Ryan Launches Reading Challenge

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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