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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff March 6, 2021August 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents in January

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Beacon Planning Board to Hold Hearings

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 6, 2021March 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Will hear feedback on 461-420 Main and small-cell wireless

Beacon police car
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Draft of Beacon Police Reform Plan Released

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

City will hold public hearing on March 15

Beacon Dem Candidates Zoom
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Four of Six Beacon Council Members Will Not Run

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe March 5, 2021March 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Zernike also plans to vacate Dutchess seat

Peter Forman
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Former Judge Joins Fishkill Law Firm

by Staff March 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident now with Cuddy & Feder

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Rombout Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff March 1, 2021May 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon students recognized for second-quarter grades

The Beacon line
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Metro-North To ‘Abandon’ Beacon Line

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 26, 2021March 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Could be converted to join rail trail network

Posted inBeacon News

The Shovels of Beacon

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

Once you notice them, they’re everywhere

Posted inBeacon News

Casino Wants Newburgh Gambling Hall

by Staff February 20, 2021February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Resorts World envisions video lottery at shopping mall

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Dutchess Redistricting Reform Delayed

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 20, 2021October 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Commission stymied by lack of census data 

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Revises Wireless Laws

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

Also considers viewshed protection

Erik Haight
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DA Declines to Pursue Perjury Allegation

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 13, 2021February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Says ‘opinion’ of commissioner cannot be crime

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Riot Defendant Pleads Not Guilty

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 12, 2021February 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Accused of taking part in Capitol attack 

Posted inBeacon News

Pilates Instructor Sues Beacon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Alleges mistaken identity led to detainment

Dutchess Stadium
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Approves More Stadium Funding

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

Long-term agreement with Renegades said to be close

Posted inBeacon News

Feds Indict Beacon Man on Additional Charges (Updated)

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 4, 2021February 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Accused of conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot at Capitol

churchill and Main
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Main Street Beacon: Add Parking, Not Asphalt

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 30, 2021January 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Committee suggests creative fixes to ongoing problems

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It’s Gonna Be Cold

by Staff January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon to open warming centers

Erik Haight
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Democrats Call for Perjury Charge

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Claim Dutchess election commissioner lied to court

Posted inBeacon News

Exit Interview: Beacon’s City Administrator

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

Anthony Ruggiero departs for Dutchess County job

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Tourism Launches “Aerial Tours”

by Staff January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Series begins with Bannerman Island

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State DEC Fines Beacon Woman

by Staff January 26, 2021January 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Offered leopard hide online for $1,400

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff January 25, 2021March 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents in December

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Caps Delivery Fees

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

Grubhub, Door Dash limited to 15 percent

416-420 Main St
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Four-Story Beacon Project Could Get OK from Council

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

City also condemns Capitol attack

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