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Beacon News

Miguel and Ana Tapia own the Roma Nova restaurant in Beacon. Photo by Valerie Shively
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Beacon Businesses in Jeopardy

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 6, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Three owners say rent hikes too much to absorb 

Posted inBeacon News

Two Council Members Unhappy with Planning Chair

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Unanimous votes for routine Beacon appointments, except one

Beacon fire
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Arrest Made in Beacon Fire

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 6, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former tenant charged with arson

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Body Found in Woods

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

Beacon police investigating

Honor Roll
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Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for first-quarter grades

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Beacon Schools Unsure About Craig House Tax Break

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 23, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Agreement would take property off rolls for 15 years

BHS students
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Having Their Say

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon students present proposals to City Council

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Dutchess Budget Approved — With $25M for Stadium

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 16, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

DCC tuition plan proposed by Beacon legislator fails

Honor Roll
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Rombout Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff December 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for first-quarter grades

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Update: Booming Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 9, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

One public hearing next week, another postponed

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Bookkeeper Charged with $715K Theft

by Staff December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

DA says she ripped off auto body shop on Route 52  

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Dutchess Comptroller Audits Relief Funds

by Staff December 9, 2022December 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

About 40 percent of ARP money spent

A rendering from 2020 shows the developer’s vision for the former Craig House.
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Beacon Developer Asks for Tax Break

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 2, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Craig House owners want reduction for 15 years

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Got An Idea? Beacon Has $10,000

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

City Council, students launch ‘participatory budgeting’

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Beacon Tree Lighting (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Residents gather for hot chocolate, cookies, gifts and carols

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Beacon Adopts 2023 Budget

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 25, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Plan includes tax bump for homeowners

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Bridge Pathway Open 24/7

by Staff November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Bikes, pedestrians can cross Beacon bridge anytime

A woman operating a heavy duty leaf blower. Leaves being swirled up
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Gas-Free Beacon?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 18, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Council discusses code update, leaf blower restrictions

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from October

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from September

Molinaro
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Dutchess: Molinaro Proposes $560 Million Budget

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 11, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Plan cuts taxes, spends on housing and mental health 

Beacon Halloween
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Beacon Halloween

by Contributor November 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Scenes from a spooky day and night

Schmitt (R), Ryan (D)
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The Race for Congress: District 18 (Beacon)

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 4, 2022October 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Schmitt and Ryan on inflation, affordable housing, abortion, gun control

Climate activists gathered at the Beacon waterfront on Oct. 29 to encourage a transition away from fossil fuel-derived energy. The Beacon City Council could consider such a proposal this month. Photo by Valerie Shively
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Members to Propose Gas Ban

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 4, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Climate activists push for shift from fossil fuels

Hanlon, Imperati
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Dutchess Sheriff Candidates on Bail Reform, Diversity

Avatar photo by Joey Asher October 28, 2022October 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Acting sheriff and retired deputy face off

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