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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

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by Staff May 4, 2024May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from February

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

Posted inBeacon News

Happy 90th to Barber Alvin Bell

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair May 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Celebrates with Baptist service in Poughkeepsie

Howland Cultural Center
Posted inBeacon News

Howland Restoration Wins State Grant

by Staff May 3, 2024May 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cultural center receives $50K for portico project

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D.A. Dismisses Bureau Chiefs

by Staff May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess lawyers had 30 years of service

Kathy McQuade
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Serino Nominates Probation Director

by Staff May 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess Legislature will consider selection

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Beacon Man Arrested on Drug Charges

by Staff May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Had avoided prison through diversion program

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20-Year-Old Shot in Beacon

by Staff May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Man treated and released for wound

Howland Library
Posted inBeacon News

Four Elected to Beacon Library Board

by Staff May 3, 2024May 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Budget also passes for 2024-25

hydrant
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Announces Hydrant Flushing Schedule

by Staff April 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Work will continue through week of May 20

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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Company Adds Spice to Beacon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 26, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Indian food business opens new facility

Judge gavel
Posted inBeacon News

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

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Sales Tax Revenue Drops Slightly

by Staff April 26, 2024April 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

County collects $816K less than in 2022

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Arrest Man Who Threatened Violence

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

Allegedly told passersby he would shoot them

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Arrest Man After Armed Assault

by Staff April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Suspect is alleged to have attacked his brother

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

ree-play sale
Posted inBeacon News

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

This screen shot of a segment of Beacon from the interactive map shows roads, in purple, that have a high risk of flooding. The light green areas would be at risk in a flood expected to occur once per century.
Posted inBeacon News

The Future in Flooding

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

Dutchess identifies areas made vulnerable by climate change

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Man Allegedly Steals, Crashes Car

by Staff April 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Wild episode ends near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

Richie Kaplan of Max's on Main posed this week with a photo of his brother, Harvey, who died last year. They opened the bar and restaurant in 2006. Photo by Ross Corsair
Posted inBeacon News

Max’s on Main to Close

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris April 12, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon building sold; last day is April 21

Project Director Theresa Dobrash, owners Kamel and Lena Jamal and Creative Director Mallory Lemieux pose outside at The Station in Beacon this past fall, when the building was the site of marijuana “showcases.” File photo by Michael Turton
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Gets Second Cannabis License

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 12, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Restaurateur approved to open dispensary

Vote results
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Dutchess Will Challenge Election Law

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 12, 2024April 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Republicans say date change usurps sovereignty

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