News across Dutchess County
No kids and a lot of bass: Brooklyn Children's Museum draws flak for loud roof parties
The Crown Heights museum has brought in a lot of money by renting out its popular rooftop. That’s meant fewer summer days when it’s open to kids – and a lot of frustrated neighbors. [ more › ]

Blood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…

Pets rock! UCSPCA beats thousands to win $2,000 national contest
A senior dog who has spent more than seven years waiting for a home at the Ulster County SPCA in Kingston has earned some national recognition — and $2,000 for the shelter — after being named one of three winners of Bret Michaels’ nationwide “Dress Your Pet Like Bret 2026”…

Managing Director at Shakespeare to Step Down
Kendra Ekelund joined HVS in 2022
NFA’s young soccer standouts, Goshen’s Cusumano earn Student-Athlete Spotlight
NEWBURGH – The future of Newburgh Free Academy girls’ varsity soccer may already be here. Seventh graders Leonella Enamorado-Garcia and Camila Orduna, who both play forward, are making an immediate impact at the varsity level, giving the Goldbacks two young offensive weapons.…

23 Marketing Group celebrates new office and redesigned website
FLORIDA – 23 Marketing Group celebrated the grand opening of its new office location in Florida, New York, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, alongside the launch of its newly redesigned website. Local business leaders, community partners, and regional officials, including Orange County…

Section 9 football rankings: League play heats up in Week 4
The first big rivalry games of the season are in the books, and Section 9 football now moves deeper into league play with several important matchups on the schedule. Several undefeated teams will try to keep their seasons perfect, while others look to rebound from early losses…

Verizon looks to end landline phone service
HUDSON VALLEY- With a declining number of landline users and excessive cost of servicing copper wires, Verizon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval to end Plain Old Telephone Service in nine states, including New York. In its…
IBM gets PILOT agreement from IDA for $2.5 billion Quantum project
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – The Dutchess County IDA has approved a multi-million-dollar PILOT program for IBM’s proposed $2.5 billion Quantum Computing Lab at its South Road complex in the town. IBM will make annual payments of approximately $6 million to $8 million to Dutchess…

Letters to the editor: September 30, 2026 (Ballot box, Groucho Marx, BESS and more)
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Farmers’ Markets Launch Teeny Greenies
Coupons provide access to local food

Beacon Obituaries
Tim Morgan, Moose O'Leary, Anna Strickland