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Beacon Police Investigate Multiple Stabbing 

by Staff July 31, 2024August 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Teens involved in altercation near South Avenue Park

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff July 27, 2024September 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from May

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Pat Ryan Endorses Harris

by Staff July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State delegation also backs vice president

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Around Town (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Movement, interlude, dance

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Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff July 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

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Beacon Unveils New Climate Plan

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 19, 2024July 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Hopes to reduce emissions by 31% by 2030

Beacon City Hall
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Good Cause, Take Two

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

Beacon plans to opt into state legislation

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Tioronda Project Could Change Again

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Beacon development would drop office space for housing

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Dutchess Goes for Silver

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 19, 2024July 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

County restarts Climate Smart Task Force

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More Vet Banners on the Way

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

Beacon plans to hang additional in the spring

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Beacon Pool Opens Admissions

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Swim sessions can be booked in advance

The Beacon Welcome Center will be open Saturday and Sunday.
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Welcome Center Needs Help

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers assist visitors to Beacon

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Beacon Elks Celebrate 100

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 12, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Legacy defined by service, socializing

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Ryan Asks Biden to Bow Out

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 10, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

House member becomes latest Democrat to break with nominee

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Booming Beacon: Delayed Edition

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 5, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Update on development projects, and their requests for extensions

Downstate closed in 2022.
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Beacon Schools Protest Downstate Plan

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 5, 2024July 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Board also elects officers in annual reorganization

The bronze bust of George Washington was temporarily removed on Thursday (June 27) for construction. Photo by J. Simms
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Fishkill / Teller Avenues Project Kicks Off in Beacon

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

Road reconstruction has been planned for decades

A rendering of a courtyard in the proposed complex
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Plan Announced for Downstate Prison

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

Fishkill officials pan housing proposal

Last Day at Beacon High
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Last Days at Beacon High

by Staff June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Student photographer on the scene

Bella Migliore
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Beacon Valedictorian: Bella Migliore

Avatar photo by Joey Asher June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Top student has drive, in and outside classroom

Beacon graduation
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Beacon Graduates 2024

by Staff June 21, 2024October 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Local students receive high school and college diplomas

The St. Andrew & St. Luke church on South Avenue in Beacon (Photo by J. Simms)
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St. Andrew Floats Church Closure

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 21, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Says lawsuit over parking could force building sale

Galloway is shown with Kelly and Jared and their son, Eamon.
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Lifesaver in Beacon

by Staff June 21, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Pedestrian commended for helping after accident

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Beacon Schools Respond to Lawsuit

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

District says ex-principal’s claims lack evidence

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Juneteenth in Beacon

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair June 21, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Celebrating freedom at Seeger Park

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