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Beacon News

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Police Investigate Threat at Beacon High School

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 2, 2018March 6, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Canine teams sweep district

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Beacon Man Arrested in Shooting

by Staff March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Charged with robbery after victim shot in leg

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Gun-Storage Law for Dutchess?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 27, 2018February 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Legislator suggests county law similar to Beacon’s

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Rombout Middle School Honor Roll (Second Quarter)

by Staff February 26, 2018December 18, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon students in grades 6 to 8 recognized

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Data Against Drugs

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 25, 2018October 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

New York National Guard crunches numbers to fight abuse

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Beacon High School Honor Roll (Second Quarter)

by Staff February 23, 2018December 18, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Students in grades 9-12 recognized

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Are Schools Safe Enough?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 23, 2018February 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon ‘tweaks’ emergency plan

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Former Council Member Finds Loaded Gun

by Staff February 23, 2018February 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Reports pistol on trash can in Beacon

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Saving Beacon’s Trees

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 17, 2018February 16, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Council will consider increased penalty

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff February 16, 2018July 31, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from Jan. 26 to Feb. 14

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Beacon Fire Victims Stable

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Blaze raises question: Enough firefighters?

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Meet the Highlands’ Youngest Fire Department

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 13, 2018February 9, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Despite logo, no ‘Mickey Mouse’ organization

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Beacon to Study Airbnb Rentals

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 10, 2018February 10, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Council will revisit issue raised three years ago

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Fire Destroys Beacon Home

by Staff February 9, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Four occupants injured, three with severe burns

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Beacon Names New Police Chief

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor critical of ‘leaks’ about decision

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Bits of Beacon History

Robert Murphy by Robert Murphy February 6, 2018July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A “commuter ski school,” Bookie Blox and a Hellcat buzzes Main

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Development Being Considered for Old Texaco Site

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 3, 2018March 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

If residential, could impact city schools

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Fishkill Man Allegedly Arrived Drunk for DWI Victim Panel

by Staff February 3, 2018February 3, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Arrested by sheriff’s deputies as he drove away

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Beacon Proposal Would Restrict Tree Cutting

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 2, 2018February 1, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Council also weighs waiver to affordable housing law

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New Board Members at BeaconArts

by Staff February 2, 2018February 1, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Four newcomers elected Jan. 31

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff January 26, 2018July 31, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from Jan. 12 to 25

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Federal Cuts Threaten Local Veteran Housing

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 21, 2018January 19, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Future of Hudson River Housing program in doubt

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Local Dreamers Fight to Stay

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 19, 2018January 19, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Status of DACA program uncertain

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Report: More Homeless in Hudson Valley

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 14, 2018September 25, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Strong shelter system can sometimes mask extent of problem

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Beacon Hopes to Prevent Loss of Revenue

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 13, 2018January 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Proposed law would eliminate tax break for converted rentals

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