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Beacon Council Pivots on Cease-fire

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 1, 2024March 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Members likely to vote on resolution Monday

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
Posted inBeacon News

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

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

Like others, alleges ‘taking’ of private property

Beacon volunteer ambulance
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Beacon Ambulance Upgrades

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

Agency certified for advanced EMT

The former owners of 21 Huyler Drive in Hyde Park are among the plaintiffs suing Dutchess County over the proceeds from its foreclosure auctions. (Absolute Auctions & Realty)
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Dutchess Sued Over Foreclosure Sales

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Plaintiffs seek proceeds after back taxes paid

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Beacon welcomes the Year of the Dragon

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

State grant designed to close gaps

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by Staff February 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Police had been searching since early February

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by Staff February 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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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

Aaron Sanders and Skyla Schreter of LotusWorks have become the first Beacon business to receive a cannabis license.
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Beacon Receives First Cannabis License

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Main Street yoga hub to grow, sell products

A rider departs the Beacon Free Loop bus on Main Street. Photo by Valerie Shively
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County to Explain Beacon Bus Changes

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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
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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

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Natural Boost

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Elixxr opens a storefront in Beacon

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

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Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff February 9, 2024May 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for second-quarter grades

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Looking for Missing Adult

by Staff February 6, 2024February 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

May need medical attention, police say

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

Posted inBeacon News

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Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Couple, charged in killing ex-husband, loses motion

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by Staff January 31, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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