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Beacon News

Bridge work
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Decking Half Complete for Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Crews finish left lane of westbound span

New York marijuana legalization
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Pot: What Will Happen in Beacon?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

City Council poised to “opt in” to sales and lounges

Beacon, Police Approve Contract
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Beacon, Police Approve Contract

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Incoming council members say deal limits city

Vote results
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Dutchess County Results

by Staff November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Two county races remain too close to call

Main Street Beacon
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Reporter’s Notebook: How High is Too Damn High?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 19, 2021December 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A look at Beacon’s affordability crisis

dutchess county government building
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Dutchess Workers to Receive $1K Bonus

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 13, 2021November 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also, legislature passes tax exemption on clothing, shoes

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Postal Service to Issue Pete Seeger Stamp

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 12, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Folk musician, environmentalist was longtime Beacon resident

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State to Close Downstate Correctional

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 12, 2021November 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Fishkill prison one of six to shutter next year

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Honoring Veterans

by Staff November 10, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Libby Funeral Home commissions mural

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from September

Beacon High School
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Beacon Schools Capital Timeline Projected

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Voters approved $26 million construction package

Greg Johnston
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Beacon: Johnston Wins City Judge Race

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 5, 2021October 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Democrat leads in race for Legislature seat

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Planning Board Preview

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 5, 2021November 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Public hearings and greenway discussion on the agenda

Beacon police car
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Beacon, Police Appear Close to Deal

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 5, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Council wants feedback from citizen committee

Ida damage
Posted inBeacon News

Recovery Center to Open in Beacon

by Staff November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Created to assist residents affected by Ida

Beacon Main Street
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Beacon Main Street Paving Delayed

by Staff November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Had been scheduled for fall

Elks Lodge
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Elks Scholarships Open

by Staff November 2, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Applicants must file with Beacon lodge

Santiago-Rosado
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Molinaro Appoints Health Commissioner

by Staff October 30, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Legislature must confirm selection

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Clearwater, Riverpool Receive Grants

by Staff October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

State distributes $1.5 million to 39 projects 

Matteawan Road
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Access Denied

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 29, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State prison to close high-traffic road in Beacon

Dutchess Budget 2022
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Molinaro Unveils ‘Historic’ Tax Cut

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 29, 2021November 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Proposal would cut Dutchess taxes by 10 percent

Beacon High School
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Beacon Voters Approve Capital Plan

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

School district will spend $26 million

Storm damage
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Ida Assistance Available in Dutchess

by Staff October 23, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Homeowners, businesses can apply

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Stuck on Affordability

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 23, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor, council disagree on best path forward

Vote results
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Beacon Election Preview

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 22, 2021November 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Judges take center stage with most races uncontested

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