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Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 9, 2020November 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Amid shutdown, three retailers open in city

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Echo Closes

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 9, 2020November 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon toy store/clothing shop shutters

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff November 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A visit from the Mayor, Beacon history awards

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Beacon in Quarantine

by Staff November 7, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Photographer Nancy LeVine captures city residents in isolation

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No Layoffs or Tax Increase in Dutchess Budget Plan

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 6, 2020November 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

County saves $11 million from buyout program

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Poll Worker Tests Positive at East Fishkill

by Staff November 5, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Health officials say risk of spread is minimal

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Beacon City Administrator to Leave

by Staff November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Accepts job with Dutchess health department

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Election Night Results (Dutchess)

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 4, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Tallies do not include absentee ballots

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Dutchess Names Inclusion Officer

by Staff October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Tasked with increasing diversity in workforce

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Beacon Officials Cite ‘Flat’ Police Spending

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 31, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

But critics note 10 percent increase since 2018

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Life at 99

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 31, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A milestone birthday in Beacon

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Beacon School Board Fills Second Empty Seat

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 30, 2020November 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Appoints John Galloway Jr. to address vacancy

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Historic Upgrades at Stony Kill

by Staff October 27, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New director and historic marker, plus upgrades

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Women’s March

Avatar photo by Amy Kubik October 24, 2020October 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Southern Dutchess: Resist! organizes rally in Beacon

Peter Forman and Jessica Segal
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Questions for Candidates: Dutchess County Judge

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Peter Forman and Jessica Segal

Andrew Gauzza and Jonathan Jacobson
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Questions for Candidates: State Assembly, District 104

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Andrew Gauzza and Jonathan Jacobson

Beacon protestors
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Protestors Gather Outside Beacon Mayor’s Home

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 23, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

But city says police funding increase not what it seems

dutchess county government building
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Dutchess Looking for Board Members

by Staff October 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

County issues list of openings

jail rendering
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Dutchess Jail Plan Moves Ahead

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 16, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Legislature approves study for youth court

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Three Beacon School Board Candidates Withdraw

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 16, 2020April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Two remain, but panel could wait for election

Caroline Blackburn
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Dutchess Executive Appoints New County Attorney

by Staff October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Fedorchak to be succeeded by deputy

Hedgewood
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COVID Cases, Deaths Rise at Hedgewood

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 9, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cluster also forces Marist College to close

River Ridge
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Booming Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 9, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Updates on 10 projects in and near the city

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Drawing the Lines

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 9, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess voters to decide on legislative redistricting

Beacon police car
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Despite Shortfall, Mayor Proposes More Money for Police

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 9, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon expects revenues could drop $2 million or more

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