The situation on Fishkill Ave is (seemingly) unfortunate, but the timing may be good for some folks, at least. The 2nd floor of the BEAHIVE building recently became available, so we're considering ways to take it over and accommodate some of those being "displaced."

The floor includes 4 rooms totaling 1500 sq ft: kitchen, bathroom with shower, large back room with work sink to be divided into studios, middle room that would be a meeting room/dining room/lounge. (See…

Dear BCN community,

May I ask what you think the city government should do that would lift our city to new levels? What goals should we aspire to reach? What is it that this city needs or wants or should do, more than anything else....from basic infrastructure like more parking spaces to ideals such as call-in or online polls on the bigger questions facing our city?  

Thank you, Steve Gold

Some comments to the Poughkeepsie Journal article about the prospective renovation of Beacon Incline Railway. We propose an alternative possibility: Transforming the old rail-line in Beacon into a walking path akin to the one in New Paltz, Millerton, and other towns, rather than wasting resources on an unnecessary relic of an incline railway on Mt. Beacon. 

Please see comments here:…

My girlfriend and I have been going bonkers with cabin fever this winter.  We were wondering what to do one weekend and really wished that there was an atrium like the many in the city.  Then it occurred to me: thanks to the Fishbacks, residents of Beacon have free access to the DIA on weekends.  So we have been taking advantage of that great benefit.  We sit in the Wharhol exhibit and read…

On Saturday, November 6^th, Common Ground Farm will hold its Harvest Auction at the St. Luke’s Parish Hall here in Beacon. For our members, it’s a chance to come together and celebrate the end of another great season. But even if you’re not a member, we hope you’ll come and join us

because we have over 60 prizes up for auction, donated by the people and

businesses that make Beacon great.

Some of the prizes…

How Horace Lost His Ears

During my cyber travels in 'Google land' researching the history of the Maybrook Line and specificaly the 41 mile Beacon-Danbury branch line,in regards to the rail and trail that is/was being built along this line in Putnam county,I had found my way to this site.I had found references to the BD line on several discusion posts and blogs. I had read the posts and the…

Cole Brothers (formerly Clyde-Beatty Cole) has a long history of abusing animals, even killing some. Angry wild animals (tigers and elephants) have escaped multiple times and injured and killed circus–goers.

After decades of warnings, in 2008, the USDA revoked Cole Bros. right to own animals under the Animal Welfare Act. They now lease animals from other small circuses, and the cycle of abuse and danger goes…

It looks like Fishkill’s financial woes have pressured them to make some reckless ecological decisions about the Clove Creek and aquifer. The Highland Ridge Valley development, in its current plan, will add 210 mobile home units right on top of the aquifer. There is more land to add more as the…

John Barry of the Poughkeepsie Journal is working on a feature story about the arts and creative activity here in Beacon. His request is below. Let him know what you think:

Beacon's Lively Art Scene

Denning’s Point trails are now open for the summer. You are once again invited to visit and to engage your senses; take in sights, sounds, and smells first hand. The trails are clear of winter debris and the beach areas await you. Of course, please carry out…