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A literary start to 2025

There are exciting times ahead for Beacon’s literary scene in 2025. First up is the reintroduction of…

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Ringing in the New year

And just like that, it’s almost 2025. First, let’s talk about New Year’s Eve.

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With less than a week until Christmas Day, the festive season is …

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And so, we continue our deep dive into where to shop…

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On December 2, 2024, it was announced that Beacon’s first female mayor…

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This year, take a risk and be the potentially annoying friend…

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Beacon, NY’s annual holiday shopping extravaganza—is back on…

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When you live in a city as historic as Beacon, NY, it’s reassuring to know there are dedicated historians…

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For a small Hudson Valley city, Beacon, NY has an unexpectedly…

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The countdown has begun. In two weeks, Thanksgiving hosts will be…