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Egitto, Rogers vie for 10-year term 

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Volunteers chat with older residents

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Parent company files for bankruptcy

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Beacon Council Member Seeks Raises for Colleagues

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Two new eateries open in Beacon

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Condos Proposed for Brockway Site

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Fishkill project requires bridge over MTA tracks

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New York State would have to approve policy

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Beacon Budget Proposes $100 Tax Bump, Employee Raises

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As in recent years, new construction reduces tax impact

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Council weighs its options on development of corridor

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