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

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Beacon News

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Beacon Police Blotter

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

Select incidents from October

The Nurse
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Dutchess Unveils Nurse Statue

by Staff November 28, 2020November 27, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Designed to honor frontline medical workers

Roche with Serino
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Dutchess Vet Named to Hall of Fame

by Staff November 28, 2020December 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Adam Roche among 49 honorees

Dr. Vaidian
Posted inBeacon News

Q&A: Dr. Anil Vaidian

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 21, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County health commissioner discusses surge

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Hood Chicken to Deliver Gifts

by Staff November 20, 2020November 22, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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Peter Forman
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Court Dismisses Claims by Dutchess Judge Candidate

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 16, 2020November 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Forman cites potential for irregularities in ongoing count

Jessica Cruz-Strika with Marley
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Where the Cool Cats Go

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New coffee shop combines the best things in life

Sargent School
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Two Beacon Schools Flagged for Improvement

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

State says test scores show insufficient growth

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff November 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents in September

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Betting on Beacon

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

Amid shutdown, three retailers open in city

Echo Storefront
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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

Posted inBeacon News

Around Town (Photos)

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

A visit from the Mayor, Beacon history awards

Melissa Haydt and Lucas
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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

Anthony Ruggiero
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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

Election Guide
Posted inBeacon News

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

Anderson-Tejera
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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

Beacon police car
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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

George McKie
Posted inBeacon News

Life at 99

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

A milestone birthday in Beacon

John Galloway Jr.
Posted inBeacon News

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

stony kill farm
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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

Posted inBeacon News

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
Posted inBeacon News

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
Posted inBeacon News

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

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