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Beacon News

A rider departs the Beacon Free Loop bus on Main Street. Photo by Valerie Shively
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Loop Bus Seeks Riders

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 10, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

In fifth year, free transit underperforms

A rendering from 2020 shows the developer’s vision for the former Craig House.
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Spa Agrees to ‘Community Fund’

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

School board requests payment as part of PILOT

Former state Sen. Sue Serino and Stephanie Perri recently hosted an orientation session for volunteers in the Friendly Calls program.
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess County Seeks Volunteer Callers

by Staff February 10, 2023February 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Program targets isolation among seniors

Mayor Lee Kyriacou delivered his State of the City address on Monday (Jan. 30). Photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Mayor: City in ‘Excellent’ Shape

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Kyriacou delivers State of the City address

Posted inBeacon News

Early Candidate for Dutchess Executive

by Staff February 3, 2023February 2, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former state Sen. Sue Serino plans to run

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Ryan: Central Hudson Chief Should Go

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Congressman calls for resignation

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Free Tax Help

by Staff February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

VFW will host volunteer aides

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Tompkins Terrace Tax Plans Shift

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City of Beacon could approve new pact

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A Life in Service

Jonathan Perry by Jonathan Perry January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former Beacon council member becomes a pastor

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Identify Body

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Man died after an apparent fall

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Looking for Graduates

by Staff January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Class of 1973 plans reunion

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Veterans Court Opens in Beacon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 20, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Program aims to help vets charged with crimes

Columbus
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Schools Undecided on Columbus Day

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Board forms committee for further discussion

Tompkins Terrace
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Tompkins Terrace to Get Facelift

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon housing complex will request PILOT agreement

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Extends Sales Tax Hike

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Democratic proposal for cut defeated

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Man Accused of Dealing Crack

by Staff January 20, 2023January 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Arrested by Dutchess task force

Rachel Kashimer
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Executive Names Deputy

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will also serve as chief of staff

Posted inBeacon News

Mirbeau’s Next Move Unclear

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 13, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon school board, spa fail to reach agreement

Female hand turning on electric water heater (boiler). Household enegry saving equipment
Posted inBeacon News

Electric Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 13, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

City aims to beat state fossil-fuel timeline

Beacon fire
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Arson Suspect Appears in Court

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Property owner had filed eviction papers

Howland Public Library Director Kristen Salierno and Assistant Director Kristin Charles-Scaringi stand outside the library with a sign announcing the end of overdue fines. Photo provided
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No More Fines

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Howland votes to end late fees

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Dutchess Veterans Office Moves

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New location in Pleasant Valley

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I Am Beacon Offers Memberships

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local group launches new program

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Beacon Man Arrested on Weapons Charges

by Staff January 13, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Suspect allegedly had homemade ‘ghost gun’

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