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Marijuana Shop Opens in Beacon

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‘Showcase’ allows customers to meet growers

A portion of the abandoned Beacon line snakes through the city. (File photo by J. Simms)
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Feds Deny Request to Abandon Beacon Rail Line

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Metro-North must resubmit application

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Coat Drive Begins Oct. 1

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

29th annual collection includes Beacon drop

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Eleanor’s Legacy Names Director

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident will lead pro-choice group

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Howland Center Launches Coin Drive

by Staff September 24, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Raising ‘pennies for a portico’

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Cornell Cooperative Dutchess Names Director

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New leader comes from Newburgh library

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Spirit of Beacon Postponed

by Staff September 23, 2023September 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Rescheduled for Oct. 1

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Members of Beacon Class of 1973 reflect on then and now

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Beacon Church Seeks Home in Fishkill

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 22, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Star of Bethlehem formed in city in 1900

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Beacon School Board Will Wait for Voters

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Also changes name of Columbus Day on calendar

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A Look Back at Urban Renewal

by Staff September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon groups plan exhibits, lectures, conversations

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Dutchess Hires Firm to Study Rail Trail

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Reuse aligns with Beacon plan for Fishkill Avenue

Army National Guard logo
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Beacon Residents Receive Army Promotions

by Staff September 17, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Given new ranks in New York Guard

Columbus
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Columbus Day Still Undecided

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 15, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon schools wrestle with recognizing Italians, Indigenous people

Beacon City Hall
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No End in Sight

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 15, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon, church likely headed to trial next year

Healey Brothers has moved its dealerships, but some signs and vehicles remain at its former location on Route 52. (Photo by J. Simms)
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Could Rezone Fishkill Avenue Corridor

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 8, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Healey dealerships depart, and changes expected

Flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida damaged tracks on Metro-North's Hudson Line in 2021.
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess County Documents Climate Threats

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will identify risks to bridges, railways, roads 

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff September 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from July

One of the buildings on the Glenham Mills campus; Chevron is still searching for a buyer for the site.
Posted inBeacon News

Former Texaco Site Still on Market

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 1, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cleanup continues at 153-acre property near Beacon 

Beacon volunteer ambulance
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Ambulance, Fire Get Grants

by Staff September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County awards funds

dutchess stadium
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Comptroller Details ARP Spending

by Staff September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess has $34 million remaining

hazardous waste paint
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Dutchess to Collect Household Hazardous Waste

by Staff August 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Electronics also accepted for recycling

Beacon Police Badge
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Police Arrest Beacon Man After Foot Pursuit

by Staff August 30, 2023August 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Suspect wanted following domestic incident

Posted inBeacon News

Hochul OKs Beacon Hotel Room Tax

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 25, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Levy of up to 5% includes short-term rentals  

Posted inBeacon News

School Board Weighs Appointment

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Vote expected on filling Beacon vacancy

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