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Beacon News

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Grants Fund Beacon’s Clean-Energy Transition

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 18, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Benchmarks and awards increase as city renews certification

Naomi Hersson-Ringskog and Thomas Wright celebrate their grant.
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Bike Share Idea Gets $100K Grant

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 18, 2025April 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Program would connect 
city with Newburgh

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Beacon Engine Members Return to Court

by Staff April 18, 2025April 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Court asked to decide ownership of historic station

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Glenham Mills Meeting Scheduled

by Staff April 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Presenters to discuss cleanup, plans

County Executive Sue Serino presented her proposed budget to the Legislature on Oct. 29. Photo provided
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Dutchess Restores Required Disclosures

by Staff April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Members of four boards must reveal potential conflicts

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Beacon Council to Vote on Drive-Thrus, Self-Storage

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 18, 2025April 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Straw poll shows no grandfather exemption for Dunkin’

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One Person Dead in Beacon House Fire

by Staff April 16, 2025April 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Three others transported to hospital

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Select incidents from March

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Hands Off! Protest

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Residents gather in Beacon to oppose Trump policies

A rendering shared with the Planning Board shows two buildings proposed for Beekman Street at Route 9D.
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Gateway Project Faces Pushback

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 11, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Apartments, retail proposed for Beekman Street in Beacon

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Beacon Schools to Ask for 5.09% Levy Increase

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 11, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Administration promotes benefits for students, teachers

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Dutchess Comptroller Posts Survey

by Staff April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Hopes to learn more about lost federal jobs, funding

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Beacon Engine Case Dismissed

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 4, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Firefighters say they will continue fight for station

The proposed rail trail would follow the tracks through Beacon (File photo)
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Court Orders Beacon Trail Payout

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 4, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Other cases pending in rail conversion

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How Dutchess County Spent $57M in Federal Aid

by Staff April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Comptroller issues final pandemic funds report

Work ahead
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Beacon Roadwork to Begin April 6

by Staff April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Drivers to use detour while manholes are reconstructed

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Beacon Hotel Tax Delayed

by Staff April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

2 percent will also apply to short-term rentals

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By the Numbers: Beacon Police

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 4, 2025April 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Chief releases 2024 crime and arrest figures

Posted inBeacon News

A Light in the Coop

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 28, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The Mayor flies into eternity

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Asserts Firehouse Ownership

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 28, 2025March 29, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Judge expected to rule on legal challenge

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Beacon Police Make Fourth Arrest in Killing

by Staff March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Suspect accused in 2022 drive-by shooting

Police siren
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Former Beacon Couple Seeks Acquittal

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 28, 2025April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Orsinis convicted of killing wife’s ex-husband

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Water Fines Assessed in Beacon

by Staff March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Reversed if appointment made by April 21

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Rep. Pat Ryan Holds Town Hall

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 28, 2025April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Stories of funding cuts and calls for action

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Real ID Deadline Approaches

by Staff March 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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