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A Winter Weekend Guide to Beacon, NY

With at least another month left of winter, there’s still time to plan a cold weather mini-break escape…

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The Fjord Trail | An invitation to make your voice heard

It’s been a long time in the making. Residents of the Hudson Highlands were introduced to…

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While January is a time of good intentions—Dry January, Veganuary, and so on…

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The new year is bringing new beginnings in Beacon. And it’s only the middle of January…

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One of the best things about Beacon is it’s easily walkable—something not many…

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

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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…