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Beacon Police Use Force To Control Man Who Threatened To Shoot People, Cops Say Beacon Police Use Force To Control Man Who Threatened To Shoot People, Cops Say
Beacon Police Use Force To Control Man Who Threatened To Shoot People, Cops Say Police are reporting using force against a man who allegedly threatened to shoot people on a major roadway in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Sunday, April 21, on Main Street in Beacon. According to Lt. Thomas Figlia of the Beacon Police, officers responded to a call for a man wearing gray sweatpants, a grey hoodie, and sunglasses who was threatening to shoot people on Main Street. Reviewed body camera footage showed that an officer located the man, pulled out his patrol rifle, and attempted to get him to put his hands on the wall, Figlia said. T…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Beacon Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say Beacon Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say
Beacon Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say If you’re in need of some retail therapy, there’s no better place in New York to get your shopping on than this popular locale, according to a new ranking. In Dutchess County, the city of Beacon was named as having the best “Main Street” shopping district in New York by the financial blog Cheapism. The ranking, which includes towns with fewer than 90,000 residents in all 50 states, sought to pinpoint those “quaint, small-town” shopping centers offering an alternative to the bustling big-box stores and megamalls all too common across the country. “Beacon, on the Hudson River north of New Y…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Snooki Closing Up Shop In Beacon Snooki Closing Up Shop In Beacon
Snooki Closing Up Shop In Beacon Fans of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's Hudson Valley shop will be bummed to learn she's closing the store. The Snooki Shop opened in Dutchess County about three years ago in Beacon on Main Street.  The "Jersey Shore" star, who has family in the area, would often stop by to help bolster sales and hold special events. The funny and charismatic star has just announced on Instagram a large 45 percent off sale and told fans she was closing the Beacon store. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicole "Snooki" 💋 (@snooki) Snooki didn't say w…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Killed Crossing Busy Beacon Roadway, Police Say Woman Killed Crossing Busy Beacon Roadway, Police Say
Woman Killed Crossing Busy Beacon Roadway, Police Say A woman was killed after she was struck by a Jeep Wrangler crossing a busy roadway. The incident took place around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Dutchess County in the City of Beacon. The woman was crossing Main Street and Teller Avenue when she was struck by a vehicle, said Detective Sergeant Jason Johnson, of the City of Beacon Police. The woman was treated on the scene by the City of Beacon Fire Department and transported to St. Luke’s Hospital by Mobile Life.  She was later transferred to Westchester Medical Center where she died from her injuries, Johnson s…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Child Eating Ice Cream, Two Parked Vehicles Hit During Beacon Crash Child Eating Ice Cream, Two Parked Vehicles Hit During Beacon Crash
Child Eating Ice Cream, Two Parked Vehicles Hit During Beacon Crash A young child was hit while eating ice cream on a sidewalk during a two-vehicle crash in the area. It happened around 4 p.m., Sunday, May 9 in Beacon at the intersection of Main Street and North Cedar Street. When Beacon Police officers arrived they found two vehicles had collided in the intersection and the force of the impact caused one vehicle to strike two unoccupied parked vehicles and the second vehicle to jump the curb coming to rest on the sidewalk, said Beacon PD Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson. The 6-year-old boy’s foot was trapped underneath a rear tire and numerous …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Dutchess Man Threatening To Set His Vehicle On Fire Surrenders, Police Say Dutchess Man Threatening To Set His Vehicle On Fire Surrenders, Police Say
Dutchess Man Threatening To Set His Vehicle On Fire Surrenders, Police Say A man was taken to an area hospital for observation after calling the police and telling them he was sitting in a vehicle doused with gasoline and explosives. The incident took place around 1 a.m., Sunday, April 11, on Main Street in the City of Beacon, said Detective Sergeant Jason Johnson of the City of Beacon Police Department. According to Johnson, the 64-year man called Dutchess County 911 and stated that he was sitting in his vehicle doused in gasoline with explosives and a loaded firearm.  He also threatened to use them if anyone approached, Johnson said.  …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
New Ben Stiller Show Filming In Beacon New Ben Stiller Show Filming In Beacon
New Ben Stiller Show Filming In Beacon Star watchers and Ben Stiller fans might be able to catch a glimpse of the actor while he's in the Hudson Valley filming his new Apple+ series, "Severance," beginning this week. Driving might a little difficult too as the filming will shutdown several roadways in Beacon, officials said. The series, which stars Adam Scott, Christopher Walken, John Turturro, Britt Lower, and Patricia Arquette, is described by Apple+ as being about a company that is attempting to control the thoughts of its employees. Lots of roads in Beacon will be closed, as well as Main Street, where a host of fake storef…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki To Open Beacon Boutique 'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki To Open Beacon Boutique
'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki To Open Beacon Boutique Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is opening her second The Snooki Shop location in Dutchess County, the "Jersey Shore" star announced on her boutique's Instagram last week.  Known for "Snookinis," loungewear and a jungle of animal prints, the sister store to the original The Snooki Shop in Madison, New Jersey will open on Main Street in Beacon.  According to Beacon Chamber of Commerce Vice President Thomas Geoghegan, the store will be located on the intersection of Main and East Main Streets, next to the town's iconic dummy light. The starlet chose Beacon, he said, because her relatives li…

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by Christina Coulter
Lifestyle
Beacon's Melzingah Tap House Offers Variety Of Drinks, Food In Relaxing Setting Beacon's Melzingah Tap House Offers Variety Of Drinks, Food In Relaxing Setting
Beacon's Melzingah Tap House Offers Variety Of Drinks, Food In Relaxing Setting If you’re looking for a modern yet eclectic eatery offering a variety of classic food and drink options, Melzingah Tap House, located at 554 Main Street in Beacon, is sure to hit the spot. Ideal for craft beer and cocktail connoisseurs, Melzingah Tap House is the perfect place to relax with some quality food and drink. On the menu, you’ll find some traditional bar foods, though they’ve been crafted with a twist: starters like “grilled cheese” on a toasted baguette, mac and cheese and poutine are popular hits. For those with heartier appetites, try one of the locale’s renowned burgers — the…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Teen Charged After Hit-Run Crash Injures Three Pedestrians In Beacon Teen Charged After Hit-Run Crash Injures Three Pedestrians In Beacon
Teen Charged After Hit-Run Crash Injures Three Pedestrians In Beacon A 17-year-old has been charged after a hit-and-run crash that injured three pedestrians at a busy intersection in the area. It happened at about 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 in Beacon at the intersection of Route 9D and Main Street. The teen was arrested a short time later after an investigation and charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury auto accident as well as numerous other vehicle and traffic citations, Detective Sergeant Jason Johnson of the City of Beacon Police Department said. The boy was then released to his parents on an appearance ticket. Due to his age, hi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Dutchess Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Dutchess Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Dutchess Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers busted more than a dozen Hudson Valley motorists for allegedly driving while drunk on area roadways. Among those charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Sept., 28, State Police from Brewster arrested Jason M. Curnen, 26, of Bedford, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on I-684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Alexander J. Sa…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Popular Beacon Bagel Shop Suddenly Closes Popular Beacon Bagel Shop Suddenly Closes
Popular Beacon Bagel Shop Suddenly Closes Oh no, a favorite bagel shop has closed its door in the area. Beacon Bagel, a friendly spot for bagels and coffee, was supposed to be closed for a few days in early September. But then, as loyal customers kept returning for a bagel fix, the owners did not. A quick Google search lists the shop located on Main Street as permanently closed. Yep, it's closed.Google And, sure, there are tons of other good bagel spots in the Hudson Valley, but if Beacon Bagel was your spot, it's hard to start over again and build a new relationship with another shop.  You know how it is, you have to like t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Beacon Gang Assault Leads To Four Arrests Beacon Gang Assault Leads To Four Arrests
Beacon Gang Assault Leads To Four Arrests Three men and a juvenile were arrested in connection with a gang assault of a 39-year-old man in the area. The arrests took place around 11:40 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, when City of Beacon Police officers responded to the area of Main Street and Schenck Avenue for a past assault, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson.  The victim had been assaulted and robbed. A description of the attackers was given and a canvass of the area led to a foot pursuit with 31-year-old Cequan Kimble, of Beacon, Johnson said. Kimble resisted arrest and was eventually taken into custody. A search of Ki…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
'Arrest Imminent,' Police Say After Beacon Stabbing Victim Hospitalized 'Arrest Imminent,' Police Say After Beacon Stabbing Victim Hospitalized
'Arrest Imminent,' Police Say After Beacon Stabbing Victim Hospitalized Beacon Police say an "investigation is ongoing and an arrest is imminent" after a victim was stabbed earlier this week. At around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, City of Beacon Police officers were dispatched to the area of 455 Main Street for a report of a man with a stab wound.  An investigation determined that the incident occurred further down on the East End of Main Street, police said. The victim was transported by Beacon Volunteer Ambulance to an area hospital for treatment for a non-life-threatening stab wound to the leg.  Police announced an arrest is imminent late Frida…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York
These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York The Hudson Valley is home to some of the state’s juiciest, beefiest burgers, according to a newly released report. NewYorkUpstate.com took a deep dive into some of the Empire State’s best burger joints and using data from Yelp, released the new report of eateries in the area that are the 31 best burger restaurants in upstate New York. According to the report, factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking, and number of negative reviews.”Best" is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews, star rating for a business, length of time a business…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Beacon Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle Beacon Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle
Beacon Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle A woman was slightly injured when her elbow was hit by a vehicle pulling into a parking spot in Beacon. The incident took place around 2:27 p.m., Monday, April 22, at Veterans Place and Main Street in Beacon, said Beacon Police Officer Aaron Reynolds. The woman was clipped by a car's mirror as it was pulling into the spot. No medical treatment was necessary.

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Firefighters Rescue Sleeping Person From Blaze In Beacon Firefighters Rescue Sleeping Person From Blaze In Beacon
Firefighters Rescue Sleeping Person From Blaze In Beacon A sleeping person was saved from a fire by City of Beacon firefighters when they found him inside a Main Street apartment on fire. Firefighters responded around 3:30 a.m., Thursday, April 4 to a report of a fire at 308 Main Street in Beacon, the City of Beacon Fire Department said. The first truck pulled on the scene within a minute and a half and found a three-story structure with All You Knead Artisan Bakers bakery on the first floor, two floors of apartments and a rear apartment, they said. The fire was discovered by a baker who arrived at work and found light smoke in the kitchen and …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect, 27, Charged In Beacon Armed Robbery Suspect, 27, Charged In Beacon Armed Robbery
Suspect, 27, Charged In Beacon Armed Robbery Beacon police nabbed a 27-year-old man for an attempted armed robbery, according to the Beacon Police Department. Kenneth R. Place, of Cold Springs, was arrested around 10 a.m. Tuesday when the City of Beacon Police were called to 426 Main Street for a reported robbery with a gun, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson. The victim along with other witnesses were interviewed and Place was still on scene. The firearm described was located by officers and a subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Place, said Johnson. He was charged with attempted robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, and mena…

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by Kathy Reakes