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Beacon News

Don’t Hit the Dummy

By Staff | December 1, 2023

Landmark light gets a makeover in Beacon

Philipstown News

HVSF this year hopes to encourage more picnicking before the shows.

Shakespeare Festival Completes Review

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 24, 2023

Planning Board approves environmental remedies

Special Reports

Opioid Update: Overdose Deaths Worsen

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 17, 2023

Dutchess on pace to double 2019 total

Philipstown News

Liz Campbell Kelly, a landscape architect and Nelsonville resident, was among the volunteers who worked on the green roof at the Chapel Restoration. (Photo by Ross Corsair)

Rooftop Garden Restored

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 27, 2023

Chapel Restoration goes green — again

Philipstown News

Garrison School

Study: Merger Would Raise Garrison Taxes by 33%

By Joey Asher, Reporter | October 20, 2023

At the same time, Haldane taxes would drop 20%

Around Town

Gena Wirth and Amy Kacala

Can the Landscape Change Behavior?

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 13, 2023

Walking the Fjord Trail with its architect

Around Town

Home For Sale Real Estate Sign in Front of Beautiful New House.

High Rates Depress Local Housing Market

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 6, 2023

Buyers, sellers pull back as borrowing costs rise

Beacon News

Beacon cannabis team

Marijuana Shop Opens in Beacon

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 29, 2023

‘Showcase’ allows customers to meet growers

Around Town

Leave Your Distractions at the Door

By Joey Asher, Reporter | September 22, 2023

Haldane asks high schoolers to park their phones

Arts & Leisure

David Reeves in his New York City shop

Best-Dressed in Beacon

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | July 28, 2023

Bespoke tailor opens shop on Main Street

Philipstown News

Adam Hotaling, Philipstown’s highway superintendent, spreads gravel on a storm-damaged section of Old Manitou Road. (Photo by L. Sparks)

Push For Storm Aid Begins

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | July 14, 2023

Hochul asks federal government to declare major disaster

Around Town

Storm Wreaks Havoc In The Mid-Hudson (Updated)

By Staff | July 9, 2023

Flooding widespread in Philipstown, Highland Falls

Around Town

Dozens of asylum seekers staying at hotels in the Town of Newburgh and Poughkeesie attended an event hosted on June 17 by Rural & Migrant Ministry in Cornwall.

Local Residents Mobilize to Aid Migrants

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | June 30, 2023

Groups, individuals lend time and skills

Beacon News

Beacon has gone to court to compel the owner of this destroyed home to clean up the Wolcott Avenue parcel. Photo by Valerie Shively

What’s Next for Beacon Burn Site?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 23, 2023

Boardinghouse owner expected to seek variance

Special Reports

Then, Now and How (Part 4)

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 16, 2023

We gathered Beacon’s four living mayors for a discussion about change

Philipstown News

The NUTmobile has visited 48 states over the past year.

No Nuts in Nelsonville

By Chip Rowe, Editor | May 19, 2023

Mayor sends Mr. Peanut packing

Special Reports

A science teacher at Rombout Middle School in Beacon has been reassigned following complaints about comments she made in the classroom. Photo by Valerie Shivel

Confusion in the Classroom

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | May 12, 2023

What can a district do when a teacher spreads misinformation?

Around Town

Power lines on background of sky close-up. Electric hub on pole in monochrome. Electricity equipment with copy space. Wires of high voltage in sky. Electricity industry. Sepia tone.

A Deep Dive Into Central Hudson

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | April 28, 2023

Audit calls for monthly meter reading

Around Town

Back row: Lillian Moser (Cold Spring), Maggie Gordineer (Cold Spring), Juliann Ettinger (Beacon), Wendy Heintz (Garrison), Kristin Van Tassel (North Highlands), Alyssa Fry (North Highlands). Front row: Lauren de la Vega (Cold Spring), Dawn Baisley (Cold Spring), Lauren Scherer (North Highlands), Karolina Monroe (North Highlands) Photo by Ross Corsair

Women in the Ranks

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 21, 2023

Female firefighters a boon for struggling companies

Around Town

Officials Warn of Triple Threat

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 25, 2022

COVID rates steady but flu and RSV on rise