A Man With History
Shelley Simmons-Bloom Shelley Simmons-Bloom

A Man With History

Beacon’s story is the stuff of legend: a booming industrial town, a long decline, a boarded-up Main Street, and a hard-won revival…

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10 Tips For Living Well In Beacon
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10 Tips For Living Well In Beacon

We tend to think of physical therapy as a reaction—something prescribed after an MRI, after surgery, or after the damage is done…

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Second Saturday Roundup: March
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Second Saturday Roundup: March

Second Saturday brings a fresh wave of gallery openings, artist talks, and live events across Beacon every month…

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Beacon In 2026
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Beacon In 2026

Every March, Mayor Lee Kyriacou delivers a comprehensive assessment of the city’s condition—outlining its fiscal footing, infrastructure priorities and progress…

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What’s On In Beacon This March
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What’s On In Beacon This March

Just as we’re emerging from yet another Snowmaggedon, the imminent arrival of March delivers a timely reminder that winter’s grip will soon be loosening…

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A Music Lover’s Guide To Beacon, NY
Shelley Simmons-Bloom Shelley Simmons-Bloom

A Music Lover’s Guide To Beacon, NY

A Victorian library, a diner, auto repair shops, a Great Depression–era bank, and an old high school. In some cities, they’d be torn down or left…

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12 Things To Do At The Library
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12 Things To Do At The Library

As a child many moons ago, a visit to the library was an essential weekly ritual for me, my mom, and Sandy, our 8-year-old West Highland Terrier…

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