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Beacon News

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Around Town (Photos)

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

Top students, young stars

In the section of the trail closest to Beacon, HHFT plans to create elevated paths through the marshlands of Fishkill Creek, with connections to Dennings Point, the Klara Sauer Trail and Long Dock Park.
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Beacon to Fjord Trail: ‘Enthusiastic’ Support

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 21, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Many, but not all, in city favor proposal

The Mews at Beacon Photo by J. Simms
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Lender Sues Over Beacon Development

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 21, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Eliza Street condominiums incomplete

Beacon City Hall
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Four Beacon Council Members Leaving

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 21, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Democrats endorse newcomers for seats

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Studio @ Beacon to Close

by Staff February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Owners say sale fell through

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Dutchess Launches Rides for Vets

by Staff February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Free transport offered to doctors, grocery 

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Man Stabbed in Beacon

by Staff February 18, 2025February 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Officers find him bleeding in car

As seen in this rendering, a property owner has proposed a building on Fishkill Avenue with a Dunkin’, additional retail space and three apartments.
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Healeys Ask City to Let Dunkin’ Proceed

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 14, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Zoning amendments could nix Beacon drive-thru

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Public Defender Announces Run for Judge

by Staff February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Challenging Dutchess incumbent

Honor a Veteran
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Dutchess Launches Vet Program

by Staff February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Residents can honor late veterans

As seen in this rendering, a property owner has proposed a building on Fishkill Avenue with a Dunkin’, additional retail space and three apartments.
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Fishkill Avenue ‘Quick Fixes’ on Table

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon committee’s plan would prohibit self-storage, drive-thrus

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Feeding Beacon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Community kitchen closes, but free meals continue

Beacon City Hall
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Beacon Adopts Expanded Tax Exemption

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also, acting building inspector named

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Tase Suspect

by Staff February 5, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Teen said to be endangering children

Howland Library
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Catching Up with the Howland Library Board

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Meeting highlights from the past year

Dia kids
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Around Town (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Rock ‘n’ brew, Dia play

Beacon fire engines
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Two-Alarm Fire in Beacon

by Staff January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Vehicle blaze reaches Rector Street house

Ryan Cross
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Police Officers Needed in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 24, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Two hires sworn in but shortage remains

Brass water tap in nature background water faucet
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Beacon Reminds Residents of Meter Upgrades

by Staff January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Schedule appointment or risk $250 fine

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon May Boost Exemptions for Seniors, Disabled

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 17, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Income levels last updated 20+ years ago

Posted inBeacon News

Ryan Kicks Off Valentines for Veterans

by Staff January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Congressman collecting cards at Newburgh office

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff January 12, 2025January 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from December

Beacon City Hall
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Former Member Rejoins Beacon City Council

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 10, 2025January 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

George Mansfield returns but process faces pushback

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Launches Deed Watch

by Staff January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Allows residents to monitor properties

The home at 112 Washington before, and after, renovations. Factioned
Posted inBeacon News, Real Estate

Flipping Beacon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 3, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Investors update older homes, and their prices

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