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The FBI says the man in the gas mask in this photo from the riot is Jake Lang of Newburgh. Photo by Shannon Stapleton/Reuter
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Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 29, 2024December 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Attorney cites Trump promise of pardons

Route 52 / Fishkill Avenue (File photo by B. Cronin)
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Fishkill Avenue: Zoning Could Come First

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 29, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Committee chair provides progress report

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Dems Nominate Election Commissioner

by Staff November 22, 2024December 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Chair of Beacon group selected for role

The north Metro-North lot Photo by J. Simms
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MTA Reveals More Train Station Project Details

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 22, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Agency hopes to see housing complex at site

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Posted inBeacon News

Open for Business

Anthony Sarcone by Anthony Sarcone November 22, 2024November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon’s new central fire station officially opens

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Approves 2025 Budget

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Reduces property taxes to lowest level in 15 years

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Beacon Declares Water Emergency

by Staff November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Triggered by reservoirs falling to 60 percent capacity

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Selected incidents from October

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Dutchess to Launch Crime Center

by Staff November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will allow officers to monitor video feeds

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Beacon Police Make Arrest in Killing

by Staff November 22, 2024December 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Third suspect arraigned in 2022 killing

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Beacon Medic 1 Equipped with CyanoKit

by Staff November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Rapid treatment can save lives

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Dems Say Aymar-Blair Elected Dutchess Comptroller

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 21, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident holds slim lead, according to Dems

As seen in this rendering, the building at right has been proposed for the lot adjacent to the Telephone Building.
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Planning Board Underwhelmed

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 15, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Reviews Dunkin’, Telephone Building proposals

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Beacon Man Pleads Guilty to Assault

by Staff November 15, 2024November 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will be sentenced in January for two felonies

The north Metro-North lot Photo by J. Simms
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MTA Seeks Proposals for Beacon Station

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 8, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Would convert parking lot into housing complex

Police siren
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Man Accused of Attempted Arson

by Staff November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Police say he tried to ignite deli

The Veterans Memorial Building was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1924. Beacon Historical Society
Posted inBeacon News

Veterans Building at 100

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon memorial opened in 1924 after close vote

Posted inBeacon News

Dunkin’ Proposed for Beacon’s Fishkill Avenue

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Also, three-story addition planned for Telephone Building

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Beacon Man Missing

by Staff November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Marine disappeared from California base in early October

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Beacon Renews Temporary Burn Ban

by Staff November 6, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Executive order went into effect on Nov. 1

The station features a system for redirecting exhaust from the bays. Photo by Anthony Sarcone
Posted inBeacon News

A New Home for Beacon Firefighters

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 1, 2024November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State-of-the-art central station opens

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Too Close for Comfort?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 1, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Fishkill proposal draws concern from Beacon

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Serino Unveils Dutchess Budget

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 1, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lowers taxes, funds EMS, youth programs

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Going strong, new name, repair cafe

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School PTA Collecting Used Books

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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