Beacon in the News


April 25, 2003	Even tiny savings can help school district budgets
April 24, 2003	Beacon river trail project is still active
April 22, 2003*	Rivers center choice praised
April 22, 2003*	Rivers center good for region
April 22, 2003*	Hudson River has run through his life
April 22, 2003*	Institute excites teachers, school officials
April 22, 2003*	Center to change face of education in valley
April 22, 2003*	New era on Hudson' is coming
April 22, 2003*	Beacon revitalization continues
April 22, 2003*	Institute will bring new jobs, but how many isn't certain
April 22, 2003	Prestigious Dia museum on track to open in Beacon next month
April 20, 2003*	Rivers center debuts in 2006
April 19, 2003*	Beacon lands rivers center
April 11, 2003	Beacon wants to build on good marks
March 16, 2003	Census shifts prisoners to Beacon
March 16, 2003	Beacon falls short
March 11, 2003	Powers family savoring basketball Final Four
March 16, 2003	Loss means layoff for some, end for three Beacon seniors
March 9, 2003	Beacon boys basketball is Final Four bound
March 5, 2003	Medals given for fire rescue
February 16, 2003	Federal money to go to Beacon-Newburgh ferry
February 12, 2003	Beacon gets a new legislator
February 8, 2003	Schumer tours Beacon projects, lauds success
February 5, 2003	Beacon school lauds excellence
February 5, 2003	Beacon police discuss efficiency
January 30, 2003	Poughkeepsie, Beacon would see little change in aid
January 15, 2003	Noted Beacon diner getting new life
January 11, 2003	Beacon arts enclave blossoms
January 10, 2003	Bask in day of culture as Beacon stays open late
January 4, 2003	Deere distributor selects Beacon
January 3, 2003	Beacon gives cash to human relations panel
December 20, 2002	Beacon cuts tax increase down to 5%
December 19, 2002	Deal in works for Beacon landmark
December 10, 2002	Beacon church begins 150th year
December 8, 2002	WWII vets, others recall day of infamy
December 6, 2002	Beacon's higher tax plan isn't going over well
December 4, 2002	Return railway to Mt. Beacon
November 30, 2002	Teen's mourners join in Beacon vigil
November 30, 2002	Beacon club earns role as rail steward
November 7, 2002	Seeger pushes for floating swimming pool off Beacon
November 6, 2002	Kirwan elected for 5th term
November 5, 2002	Beacon students get faux French immersion
October 26, 2002	Beacon council requests return of Channel 6 news
October 23, 2002	Harry Carson, a Beacon institution, has seen it all
October 22, 2002	Beacon Resident Pete Seeger gets award for contributions to clean water
October 21, 2002	Night watches can be weird
October 12, 2002	Umbrella group to promote Beacon
October 9, 2002	Beacon adds to its arts constellation
October 8, 2002	Beacon schools chief honored in Washington
October 8, 2002	Dia center delay puts pinch on Beacon arts business
October 7, 2002	Artist to launch Beacon project
October 4, 2002	Beacon medical office offers walk-in care
October 4, 2002	Small Italian restaurant offers big treat to diners
October 3, 2002	Local artists show off their work in Beacon
October 2, 2002	Beacon waterfront projects to get $208,000 more in grants
October 1, 2002	Beacon rates fire hydrants
September 30, 2002	Beacon gets $9 million for train station
September 30, 2002	Grant to help improve Beacon access to river
September 30, 2002	Beacon delights in diversity with spirit
September 27, 2002	House sets aside $1.1 million for Newburgh-Beacon ferry
September 24, 2002	Beacon honors 9 longtime employees
September 12, 2002	Beacon event urges life without regrets
September 11, 2002	Stories, snapshots preserve a legacy, Jupiter and Nancy Jambem of Beacon
September 11, 2002	Poughkeepsie Journal Online - Sept. 11: One Year Later
September 6, 2002	Artists celebrate Hispanic heritage
September 4, 2002	New high school opens in Beacon
September 3, 2002	Beacon school tax levy to stay at approved rate
September 1, 2002*	A Humble River Town Acquires the Ambience of Art
September 1, 2002	New start for Beacon football
August 31, 2002	New Beacon High School ready for launch
August 28, 2002	Time capsule gives look at 1950s Beacon
August 28, 2002	Beacon begins with top-notch coach, pool
August, 27, 2002	Grants support valley waterways
August 25, 2002	Developers pump up expansion
August 23, 2002	Beacon PBA helps beaten boy join family in Fla
August 22, 2002	Beacon water to link to Fishkill district
August 21, 2002	Teenager rescued from Fishkill Creek
August 21, 2002	Beacon gets tougher with pet waste cleanup
August 18, 2002	Beacon waterfront vistas to circle 'green' hotel
August 18, 2002	Beacon teacher notes closed Afghan society
August 12, 2002	Memorial honors Sept. 11 victims
August 12, 2002	Beacon to test, code fire hydrants
August 12, 2002	Sunshine brings out corn eaters
August 8, 2002	Effort aims to preserve Beacon hospital
August 7, 2002	Despite center closing, St. Francis is dedicated to Beacon
July 29, 2002	Beacon High gets $62,000 energy bill grant
July 23, 2002	Beacon puts larger trash cans to use
July 20, 2002	Departing principal gets praise
July 19, 2002	Keep scrutiny on nuclear plant (from the editor)
July 19, 2002	Drivers must slow down in Beacon's Memorial Park
July 17, 2002	Beacon: Add to security at nuclear plant
July 13, 2002	Churches are the core of black communities
July 12, 2002	Beacon foundry's work dazzles artist
July 6, 2002	Beacon school board re-elects leaders
July 6, 2002	Beacon medical center struggles to stay open
June 28, 2002	Beacon teen drowned in calm water
June 26, 2002	Beacon festival offers plenty for families
June 30, 2002	Beacon High graduates make history
June 23, 2002	Dutchess housing prices rise
June 23, 2002	Blacks honored for achievements
June 19, 2002	Strength in diversity emphasized
June 20, 2002	Beacon kids write on civil rights legacy
June 18, 2002	Beacon OKs school sale for arts site
June 10, 2002	Beacon seeks to fix storefronts
June 9, 2002	New Beacon High wows guests
June 8, 2002	Dia helps Beacon students
June 5, 2002	Beacon Head Start
May 5, 2002	Region draws galleries and museums
April 26, 2002*	Dia Center To Open A Museum Upstate
April 26, 2002*	New York Times: Inside Art, By Carol Vogel, Big Plans for Beacon
March 3, 2002	Artists group picks Beacon for gallery
March 3, 2002	Beacon attracting new customers
March 3, 2002	River shore projects dressing up cities
March 24, 2000*	Glory Days of the Incline, Before the Decline