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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff May 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents in April

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Local Protests

by Staff May 29, 2021May 28, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Activists protest Danskammer; support Palestinians

Maker Market
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Opening Back Up in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 28, 2021May 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

City looks to build on success of Makers Market

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Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for third-quarter achievement

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Sales Tax Revenue Jumps in Dutchess County

by Staff May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Up to $10 million in first four months

Raising the flag
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Did You Fight in World War II?

by Staff May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Historical Society looking for veterans

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Beacon Releases Police Records

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 21, 2021May 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

City is first in area to comply with law

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Beacon: Sewer Ban Stinks

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 14, 2021May 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

City seeks approval to sell excess capacity

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1 Question: Beacon School Board Candidates

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Four incumbents run for four open seats

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Child Injured in Beacon Crash

by Staff May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Foot caught under vehicle that jumped curb

Honor Roll
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Rombout Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff May 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon students recognized for third-quarter achievement

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Beacon Library Budget Passes

by Staff May 8, 2021May 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Two new board members elected

Seeger Park
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Beacon Approves Makers Market

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 8, 2021May 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Riverfront event will proceed with safety guidelines

Posted inBeacon News

The (Incomplete) Numbers Don’t Lie

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess rental survey reveals high prices in Beacon 

Judge Timothy Pagones
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New Beacon Court Hopes to Prevent Overdoses

by Arvind Dilawar May 7, 2021May 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Recovery Court prioritizes treatment over conviction

The Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church
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Historic Church May Leave Beacon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 7, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Developer to buy former bank building

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff May 4, 2021August 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents in March

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What He Calls ‘Dialogue,’ They Call ‘Harassment’

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon letter-writing campaign draws ire

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Four Candidates for Four Seats in Beacon

by Staff April 30, 2021July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Only incumbents file for school board

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Howland Library to Hold Vote

by Staff April 24, 2021April 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Three board seats, budget on ballot

Beacon
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Is Beacon Ready for a Crowd?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 23, 2021June 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also, city questions Henry Street apartment plans

The Reformed Church of Beacon
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Church to Be Sold for Bar, Hotel

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 23, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Investors hope to open Beacon venue in 2022

Beacon High School
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A Boon for Beacon Schools

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 16, 2021April 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Outside funding changes outlook for district

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Beacon Man Tells Police He Has Explosives

by Staff April 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

After standoff, sent for mental-health evaluation

5 Henry Street
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Beacon to Consider More Apartments

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 9, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

City also approves move for Farmers’ Market

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