Customers with prescriptions are encouraged to act now to transfer them. The independent and locally owned pharmacy across the street, Beacon Wellness, has been accepting Rite Aid transfers. Vogel Pharmacy, who used to be in Beacon next to what used to be Homespun but moved to Wappingers across from the stadium, is also accepting prescription transfers.
The liquidation sale in Beacon might start June 12th. The shelves are more stocked than usual because the corporate warehouses needed to empty out. Beacon’s Rite Aid doesn’t yet know if their sale will be 50% or 75% off. It’s a good time to wait to buy hair care products, makeup and sun screen until the sale starts.
The Rite Aid in Wappingers on Rte 9 has a small poster outside that reads 50% off in hand-written black Sharpie.
It is not known yet what will happen with the building property.
Rose Story, former and long-time chair of the Spirit of Beacon Day, told A Little Beacon Blog readers that she wants the Beacon Police to sit up in the cemetery driveway on Washington Avenue like they used to, she said.
Traffic safety and slow-down mechanisms are underway from recommendations from the Traffic and Safety Committee, which are in front of the City Council now and include the completion of a 4-way stop at Washington Avenue and Tillot Street.
In his presentation to the City Council in May, Ben Swanson, Secretary to the Committee said that there have been several requests for Stop signs along Washington Avenue. A Stop sign was discussed at Grove Street, but ultimately Tillot Street was decided upon. “Tillot Street was eventually the preferred option by the Committee because it is a primary school crossing area there's nearby bus stops. It's kind of where the character of the neighborhoods are changing along Washington Avenue becoming more dense residential, so it's kind of seen as a safety improvement to add the Stop signs to make this a four-way stop,” Ben said.
A Public Hearing is set for this stop sign addition, where the public can come to Town Hall or call in to voice their opinion.
A little while back, a search was on for a lawnmower repair person in ALBB’s “Lawn Services” section of the Business Directory. Verplanck Auto recommended three sources in Newburgh, and a local person in Beacon who had a sign on Washington Avenue near the cemetery. Being a fan of yard signs as effective and endearing marketing, we opted to find the person on Washington Avenue.
Having memories of that sign, it was nowhere to be found. So a video was made to put out to seek such person. A Beacon community member named Melissa wrote in to say that Joe had passed in December 2024, and was a positive person. According to his obituary, he was 63 and passed away peacefully at home. He went to Beacon schools and was married to Kathy J. Grove, who survives him. His parents are Stella (Knapp) Heady and the late Richard W. Heady Sr..
Expressed in his obituary: “Joe enjoyed life; he enjoyed being outdoors and the company of his friends & family. He will be greatly missed.”
The City of Beacon has announced their annual free trashing dumping is open now through the 3rd week of September for residents up to 250 pounds.
In a Facebook post, they wrote: “The City's annual free bulk garbage program is open for the summer season once again. Residents who are up-to-date on their taxes are eligible to bring up to 250 pounds of bulk garbage over the course of the summer to the City's Transfer Station (until the third Saturday in September). The Facility is open between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.”
The Transfer Station is located at 90 Dennings Avenue.
Tonight’s meeting consists of 3 Public Hearings concerning the following. A Public Hearing means that the City Council needs to hear from the public on this specific subject before voting on proposed legislation.
Accessory Apartment Requirements, to make those easier to apply for and build.
Drought Emergency Plan.
Loitering Law with Marijuana removed from it in order to match New York State’s law (ALBB wrote on that here).
Five laws are up for vote:
2026-2030 Capital Program Proposal (a vote to pass this budget on major purchases and infrastructure upgrades).
Appointing Justine Bienkowski to the Tree Advisory Committee
Appointing Brian Donnelly to the Tree Advisory Committee
Self-Storage Facilities and Warehouse Storage Changes to law to address how they would not front on the street (must be set back). This is a reversal to an earlier proposed full out ban.
What a downpour this has been. First the rain came overnight, and now fresh into the morning. This may impact your plans, but for some of you, being under a patio covering or vendor tent could be quite a refreshing experience.
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Step Into Hope: NAMI Mid-Hudson Walk for Mental Health 2025 Day: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 11am-1pm Location: Walkway Over The Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY
Join NAMI from the Dutchess or Ulster side of the Walkway Over The Hudson Bridge, and meet at the flagpole at 12pm for a powerful gathering of community, connection, and hope.
Field + Supply :: A Modern Makers Market Day: Friday May 30 - Sunday June 1 2025 Time: 10am-6pm Location: Hutton Brickyards, 132 Lindsley Ave. Kingston, NY 12401
Shop hundreds of vendors, enjoy live music, local eats, and activities for the entire family. This is like going into a high-end boutique, but outside, at an incredibly gorgeous venue that is the Hutton Brickyards. Information >
PRIDE 2025 Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 10am-3pm
Queer Liberation March - Main Street Beacon Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 3pm-6pm
Queer Joy - Main Street Beacon Day: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 6:30pm-10pm
Queer Dance Party @ The Yard Day: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Time: 1pm-5pm
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Beacon Repair Cafe @ Beacon Recreation Center Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center, 23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY
Before you throw it away, let's try to fix it! Bring your favorite items that need some love: clocks, lamps, clothing, soft toys ... even furniture, appliances, bikes, and welding. Together we're keeping useful things out of the landfill and building a culture of care and repair. Reach out to volunteer your fixer skills: beaconfishkillrepaircafe@gmail.com
Poppies Picnic :: Potluck and Mutual Aid Fundraiser for Gaza Day: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Time: 6pm-8pm Price: Free. Donation opportunities for raffle. Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY (along the River Muhheakantuck, known for now as the Hudson River)
Want to break bread with neighbors and learn how you can join the fight for a free Palestine? Join this community picnic on Tuesday, June 3rd at Long Dock Park in Beacon for free food, solidarity, and info on the Break the Bonds campaign. Bring a dish to share, and some cash to enter a raffle for great prizes—proceeds will go to support families in Gaza. Hope to see you there! Information >
Five Points Festival Presented by Clutter @ The Yard Day: Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8, 2025 Time: 11am-6pm Price: Price Ranges Available Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Established in 2017, and brought to you by industry cornerstone Clutter Magazine, Five Points Fest is America’s preeminent, Designer Toy & underground art festival!
Bringing together the shining stars of Designer Toys, Street Art, and Indie Comics, from all over the world in the best spot in the world… NEW YORK!
The antidote to the average con, Five Points Fest is a curated celebration of tastemakers, misfits, and rebels in a one-of-a-kind gathering designed with community and collecting at its core!
Featuring crazy monsters, bizarre creatures, awesome robots, weird aliens, and pop culture perversions, we bring together like-minded tribes for a massive party, unlike any con you’ve ever attended! Information >
Toy Pizza Expo & Five Points Fest Present: WFYM WORLD TOUR @ The Yard Day: Saturday, June 7-8, 2025 Time: 4pm-7pm Price: $40 ($5 of every ticket goes to support Beacon's Backyard Community Kitchen, a mutual aid project providing free meals to the local area.) Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Toy Pizza Expo is proud to welcome back the hit podcast & twitch stream- WFYM.
Returning champions Chet (@GirlfriendHaver), Mike (@mhud), Tom (@tom_on_here), and Alex (@Lowenaffchen), mark their second live show ever with more freaks, more disgusting food reviews and more creatures from the depths of the internet.
$5 of every ticket goes to support Beacon's Backyard Community Kitchen, a mutual aid project providing free meals to the local area. Ticket price includes access to Five Points Festival Exhibit Area (A $40+ value).
NOTE: This event is up two flights of stairs, with a small flight of stairs at the front door. This show is recommended for ages 18 & up. Information >
Peekskill Open Studios Date: June 07, 2025 Location: 1 North Division Street, Peekskill
The Peekskill Arts Alliance's Open Studios will feature visual 2D, 3D, multimedia pieces and films. Over 100 Peekskill artists will open up their studios to the public, show their work at the Tent Site Gallery, and exhibit at SUNY Westchester Community College-Peekskill (Off the Beaten Track). Information >
Beacon Sloop ClubStrawberry Festival Day: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
Fresh made strawberry shortcakes with Hudson Valley local strawberries and other strawberry delights. Along the perimeter of the picnic grounds dozens of craft vendors sell quality handmade goods, food vendors offer a variety of delicious food choices. Many free children’s activities. Two solar-powered music stages offer live music performances throughout the day. One solely dedicated to children's music. Bring a blanket and or chairs, listen to free local musicians perform, purchase a strawberry shortcake and enjoy the day surrounded by the beautiful Hudson River. A Little Beacon Blog will be there at their Face Painting table. Information >
Stand Up For Palestine: A Benefit for The Horse of Jenin + The Freedom Theatre Day: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Price: Prices start at $33.85 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508
Stand-Up For Palestine is a benefit for the U.S. tour of Alaa Shehada's The Horse of Jenin and The Freedom Theatre of Jenin. Join us for an evening of comedy, food, and discussion at The Yard in Beacon.
Featuring Palestinian and Palestinian-American comedians Alaa Shehada, Marena Riyad, Fouad Dakwar, and MC Lena Rizkallah. Light refreshments will be provided by local Palestinian restaurant Ziatün, and beverages will be available for purchase. Information >
APPRECIATION: A Survivor’s Story of Hiroshima Day: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Time: 6-7pm Price: Free. Registration encouraged. Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Directed by Michael Dwyer and Chuck Gomez Information >
Beacon LitFest Days:
Thursday, June 12:Kickoff Party
(Readings, Storytelling, Cocktails and more) Friday, June 13: 8pm-10pm
(an Immersive Literary Experience) Saturday, June 14: The Main Event (Literature, Poetry, Theater, and More) Price: Varied prices Location: Beahive and Howland Cultural Center
The Beacon Litfest has expanded! Find All-Star poets at Beahive; Drama at Howland Cultural Center; and Icons of Fiction and Nonfiction at VFW. Day followed by a cocktail party and book-signings. A not-to-be-missed Beacon event. Information >
Women in Noir of Beacon LitFest Day: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 8pm-10pm Price: $20 Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508
An Immersive Noir Literary Experience, perfect for Friday the 13th. Featuring writers Jode Millman, Julia Dahl, Margot Douaihy, and moderators Cynthia Weiner and Jackie Corley. Information >
"Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day" – Book Launch Celebration! Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 10am-12pm Location: Kitchen & Coffee, 420 Main Street, Beacon, NY
🎉 Join us in Beacon, NY for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day — a new children's book written by Nicole Hughes and illustrated by Chris Ams, inspired by the beloved Dave Shelly, the real Pink Unicorn of Beacon. 🦄 🖌️ Original watercolors from the book available for purchase. 📚 Books available on-site — $25 each (all proceeds go to the Beacon Unicorn Fund!). Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day is a heartwarming story about joy, kindness, and community — created by Beacon locals and inspired by the unforgettable pink unicorn who brought smiles to Main Street. All proceeds from the book benefit the Beacon Unicorn Fund, which supports arts and community initiatives in Beacon and honors the legacy of Dave Shelly. Information >
2025 Student Exhibition : Dia Beacon, Riggio Arts Education Program Date: June 14-15, 2025 Time: 10am–5pm; Reception held on Saturday, June 14, 1–3 pm Price: Admission to Dia Beacon is complimentary for Arts Education Program guests. Location: Dia Beacon Learning Lab, 3 Beekman Street Beacon, New York
Featuring artworks made by the 2025 Riggio Arts Education Program participants, students from Glenham, J. V. Forrestal, Sargent, and South Avenue elementary schools, as well as Rombout middle school. Information >
Beacon Litworks: Writing Workshops
Day: Sunday, June 15 Time: 10am-8pm Where: Salon Room at Dutchess Inn and Spa Price: $30/workshop
Two hour, professionally led writing intensives. Limited size. Multiple Genres, including poetry, memoir, essay, fiction and story in song. Sign up for one, two, or all!
3rd Annual Juneteenth In Beacon Day: Saturday, June 19, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Price: Free (vendors offer food and shopping for purchase) Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
Celebrate Black culture and community with Beacon4BlackLives and Bosco and the Storm at our FREE Third Annual Juneteenth Riverfront Festival! We'll have music, food, vendors, merch, marching bands, prizes, and more!
If you're interested in becoming a vendor, performer, or getting more involved, click here: linktr.ee/beacon4blacklives more details coming soon for questions, email beaconjuneteenth.info@gmail.com PS: A Little Beacon Blog will be there with face painting!!
3rd Annual Patriot Golf Classic with Colewell Law Day: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 9am-5pm Location: 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065
The Colwell Law Group, LLC is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Folds of Honor New York Patriot Golf Classic. This impactful event supports educational scholarships for the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military members and first responders. In the past year, Folds of Honor NY awarded 125 scholarships, directly supporting families in our local community. We invite you to stand with us in supporting these families and making a lasting impact. Information >
City of Beacon’s City-Wide Yard Sale Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY 12508
Shop Beacon’s yards! If you want to be on the City’s map, you’ll need to register here and pay a fee. But you don’t need to register to have a yard sale on this day or any day. Information >
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BEACON BREAD COMPANY
193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY
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HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
This weekend is the last for Cristhia of Dulce Cielo MX. Saturday and Sunday is your last chance to order her Mexican food. Monday she begins breaking down, and the stove will be off until the next food vendor moves in. She has nowhere to go yet, so order one last time and wish her good luck that Dulce Cielo will return to us soon.
BAGEL-ISH
226 Main Street, Beacon, NY
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CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. REMEMBER:
BBQ at Carters on Father’s Day.
Have you been to Carter's during their live music sessions? They've been booking out some great performers. Enjoy from the main front room, which opens to the street on a fair-weather day. Open 7 days a week. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor!
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Eggbert’s Free Range Farm
Well then. By the time we've gotten down to this part of the newsletter, the rain has eased off a little. Eggbert's is at the Cold Spring Farmers Market on Saturday's, and the Beacon Farmer's Market on Sunday's. Order any time in between online (like these chicken thighs) and they can deliver in the rain!
Located in the old Beacon Police Station building on Main Street. Across from The Piggy Bank.
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BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon
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R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY
Arguably one of the best places to be on a rainy day...inside the beautiful, intimate ROC Pilates studio. Pictured here is a small group class gliding on the Reformer box, using their legs to pull the strap, which pushes them forward. Such a neat sensation.
NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS:
+ Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120
+ Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230
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Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule >
The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY
The zap of the laser for your hair removal will perk you up. Enjoy the intimate space at The Blushery for your hair removal treatments. Under-arm, leg, bikini, Brazilian, whatever you need. Booking online is easy. Link In Bio at Instagram. Or right here.
Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online >
Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508
They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information >
FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >
In a detailed set of Track Changes, the Beacon’s City Council at its 5/19/2025 Meeting agreed to set a Public Hearing to possibly Accept the proposed change in Beacon’s Loitering law in order to match New York State’s legality of marijuana and cannabis use in public spaces of streets and sidewalks, but not city parks, which Beacon has made such usage location illegal (listen to ALBB’s podcast episode about that law). Streets and sidewalks, however, the City of Beacon is proposing to deem legal in order to match New York State’s law.
The City’s Attorney Nick Ward-Willis explained: “The City's current loitering law says that if one is using marijuana, then they are deemed to be loitering. This would remove that from your from your law. Marijuana or cannabis use is permitted except where prohibited. So it can't be used in the city's parks, but it can be used in other public ways such as the road or the sidewalks. And that's permitted by New York State, so this makes the City's loitering law consistent with New York State law.”
The Public Hearing is set for the June 2nd City Council Meeting.
Beacon’s Parking and Traffic Safety Committee made the following recommendations during this week’s City Council Workshop meeting, which was presented by Ben Swanson, who serves as the Secretary for the Committee and is the Assistant to the Mayor’s Office. There will be a Public Hearing scheduled to hear from the public before these modifications are voted upon.
Verplanck and North Chestnut
A resident requested that the single parking spot on the East side of North Chestnut be eliminated. Councilperson Paloma Wake asked who brought this parking issue to the attention of the Traffic and Parking Safety Committee. Ben answered: "Someone who said that they use that intersection often in their travels." Ben added that there is a "related issue about the the mechanics [Verplanck Auto], whether or not they're allowed to be parking full up; filling up their little lot there on the corner. That's kind of a separate tangential issue," Ben said.
Both sides of the street are no-parking zones 50 feet from the intersection of Verplanck. The new no-parking spot would extend the East side to be 80 feet from Verplanck, and no cars would be between the house's driveway and Verplanck. The rest of Chestnut would remain having on-street parking.
A Little Beacon Blog asked Verplanck Auto if they were aware of any on-street parking issues, and they said that they were not. They agreed that the reduction of that single parking space would be a good idea, as turning into North Chestnut is difficult.
Verplanck and Willow Street
Beacon’s Fire Chief Thomas Lucchesi requested that the on-street parking on the tiny triangle at Willow Street and Verplanck be eliminated, as firetrucks need to get through. Ben explained that Willow Street is being used as the Fire Department’s “primary access route, rather than going further along Main Street than they have to.” The fire trucks come up from the new station, turn down Willow Street and go back into the surrounding neighborhoods.
Currently, there is a driveway there, and the on-street parking. During Sunday church-time, this area gets particularly crowded. When cars are parked there normally, they can become easy targets to be hit by people cutting right instead of taking the 90 degree right turn onto Verplanck from Willow Street.
Ben stated: “Verplanck and Willow Street at that intersection itself would be a very tight turn for a fire apparatus to make that turn. That access-road is really pretty crucial to their their access.”
Loading Zones of Willow Street by Main Street
Fire Chief Thomas also requested that no parking be along both sides of Willow Street for specified distances. For the West side of the street, the distance would be 65 feet, and from the East side of the street, the distance would be 90 feet.
Councilperson Paloma Wake stressed her concern for loading zones for businesses along Main Street. Turning onto Willow Street when trucks are parked on both sides of the street can be difficult, and during high traffic time between 3-5pm, a car can get stuck between them, therefore needing to alternate the oncoming cars. Trucks also do park further down into the middle of Willow Street to walk their loads down.
Stop Sign at Washington Avenue and Tillot Street
The proposal is to put Stop signs in both directions of travel on Washington Avenue at the intersection of Tillot Street, making the intersection a 4-way stop. Currently, there are Stop signs in both directions on Tillot Street.
Ben explained that there have been several requests for Stop signs along Washington Avenue. A Stop sign was discussed at Grove Street, but ultimately Tillot Street was decided upon. “Tillot Street was eventually the preferred option by the Committee because it is a primary school crossing area there's nearby bus stops. It's kind of where the character of the neighborhoods are changing along Washington Avenue becoming more dense residential, so it's kind of seen as a safety improvement to add the Stop signs to make this a four-way stop,” Ben said.
A Public Hearing will be scheduled so that the public can come in or call in with their opinions before the City Council votes on these changes.
As yard-work picks up this spring season, some people have been putting tall grasses (ahem), tree branches, and other brush from the yard into their trash cans. Royal Carting has confirmed that they will not pick up such leafy yard waste if placed into the can, as it can become uncontained when going into the truck.
If your garbage can was skipped for this reason, Royal Carting advises to remove the yard waste, and then call them for a pickup or wait until the following week. The number to call is on the trash can, and is 845-896-6000.
If lawn bags are not in your budget at this time, you can use brown paper grocery bags from Key Food or whoever is using brown paper bags. Put those out on the sidewalk like you normally do for the City of Beacon to pick up. If you have lots of tree branches, or even small bags of yard waste, you can call the Beacon Highway Department to be added for their list of pickups. Despite the trucks driving all over, they might be on a mission for something else and cannot stop to pickup yard-work bags unscheduled.
Pictured in the yellow square is the floating doc at Beacon’s doci. The white box next to it is a boat tied to it. Photo Credit: Jen BEnson, Communications Director of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.
The Clearwater when it is docked in Beacon at the floating doc, which was removed around March 10, 2025 after sustaining damage. Photo Credit: Poughkeepsie Journal/Patrick Oehler
Ferry users are not the only ones impacted by the disappearance of the floating dock announced two months ago that attaches to Beacon’s dock on the Hudson River. Clearwater, an organization started in 1960 by Pete and Toshi Seeger to educate people about the environmental importance of the Hudson River who has served more than half a million people tells ALBB that they have had to move for the foreseeable future. “Loss of docking in Beacon is significant for Clearwater,” the Executive Director, David Toman, told A Little Beacon Blog., when asked if this decommission affects them ”Beacon has been the home of our office for decades, and where our founders, Pete and Toshi Seeger long called home.”
The clearwater with a class on it. Photo Credit: Hudson River Sloop Clearwater)
Clearwater’s land office is near Mount Beacon on Wolcott Avenue. Their ship “office” docks in Beacon and provides educational and experiential programming to schools, youth and adults. But they’ve since moved to Cold Spring after the floating dock was removed.
“Sailing from Beacon serves a critical need for many schools and the local community,” Executive Director, David continued. “While we've relocated our sails for the foreseeable future and our Youth Empowerment programs to Cold Spring, we hope the city and MTA can expedite the replacement dock to meet this need in addition to returning ferry service from Newburgh."
Programming from Clearwater includes The Sailing Classroom, Onboard Volunteer, Climate Change at Clearwater, Tideline Program, and In-School Programs.
The clearwater with a class on it. Photo Credit: Hudson River Sloop Clearwater)
No estimate for repair and restoration of the floating doc at Beacon’s ferry landing has been given by Beacon’s City Administrator, Chris White during City Council Meetings. The MTA has given no estimate to A Little Beacon Blog when asked. They so far have only answered about alternate bus service they have provided to riders of the ferry.
According to former Beacon Mayor Randy Casale, the MTA pays for and maintains the floating doc. “The floating dock was the only dock in Beacon that was safely accessible for our sloop,” Clearwater’s Communication Director Jen Benson told A Little Beacon Blog.
In her email signature, Jen reminds people that the Hudson River is on Munsee Lenape Land. It also had other names before being taken over by white colonialists. “The Hudson River runs through the Munsee, Lenape, Mohican, Mohawk, and Haudenosaunee homelands. Prior to European exploration, the river was known as the Mahicannittuk by the Mohicans, Ka'nón:no by the Mohawks, and Muhheakantuck by the Lenape.”
The City's Annual Memorial Day Remembrance and Ceremony is on Monday, May 26th as posted on the City of Beacon’s Facebook. It is outdoors, and is open to the public. The day usually includes a Remembrance at the East Main Street Bridge, followed by a Ceremony at the Memorial Building with the Veterans.
If you have not been inside of the Memorial Building yet, ALBB went on a guided tour in November 2024 after major renovations were completed by the Veterans, including their new kitchen, bathroom, and new offices with Guardian Revival, who also built out and operates a podcasting studio inside. Click here to read the article and see pictures. Programming at the Memorial Building is quite busy.
Schedule For Monday’s Memorial Day:
9:15am: East Main Street Bridge The Memorial Day Remembrance
11am-11:45am: Memorial Building The Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the Memorial Building.
12pm: Unveiling of New Historic Marker The Ceremony will be followed by the unveiling of the new historic marker alongside the Memorial Building.
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What Matters? @ KUBE Day: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 4-5:30p with reception to follow Price: $10 Donation Location: In the new Library and
Archive of KuBe Art Center (the Old Beacon High School), 211 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY.
Join longtime public radio and print journalist Karen Michel and a group of panelists to
experience what they feel their work does to effect dialogue and--perhaps-- joy. With Jerome Cohen, Gwen Laster, Deb Lucke, David Ross and Edwin Torres. There will be be Deep Thoughts, music, and audience participation.
Broadway in Beacon: Rising Stars! @ The Yard Day: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Time: See Below Price: $20 Pre; $25 Door Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508
Broadway in Beacon’s “Rising Stars” night is a celebration of the amazing young artists (21 and younger) from Beacon and the Hudson Valley. Come cheer them on and prepare to be amazed! Do you know a young person who might be interested in performing?
There will be 20 slots available, and sign-ups start at 2:30pm. If they want to sing, they need to get a ticket in advance and arrive early to sign up! Food menu provided by The Yard. See you onstage!
2:30pm - signup and parent cocktail hour
3:00pm- singing starts (“act one”)
4:30pm - Break
4:45pm-6pm - “act two,” beginning with our infamous and unhinged “Mad Lib” and ending with a sing-a-long Information >
Beacon's Big Button Game Show Day: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Time: 7pm-8pm Price: $5 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508
IMAGINE... Teams of up to five, armed with only ONE BUTTON, battling through a gauntlet of brain-busting challenges. We're talking five rounds of unique games designed to test your knowledge, reflexes, and ability to work together under pressure. Win a round, and you'll unlock a bonus round where you can gamble for even more points... or lose it all! The final round? A showdown for the ages, with the winning team earning bragging rights, free drinks, and the title of Big Button Champions! Information >
PRIDE 2025 Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 10am-3pm
Queer Liberation March - Main Street Beacon Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 3pm-6pm
Queer Joy - Main Street Beacon Day: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 6:30pm-10pm
Queer Dance Party @ The Yard Day: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Time: 1pm-5pm
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Beacon Repair Cafe @ Beacon Recreation Center Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center, 23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY
Before you throw it away, let's try to fix it! Bring your favorite items that need some love: clocks, lamps, clothing, soft toys ... even furniture, appliances, bikes, and welding. Together we're keeping useful things out of the landfill and building a culture of care and repair. Reach out to volunteer your fixer skills: beaconfishkillrepaircafe@gmail.com
Five Points Festival Presented by Clutter @ The Yard Day: Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8, 2025 Time: 11am-6pm Price: Price Ranges Available Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Established in 2017, and brought to you by industry cornerstone Clutter Magazine, Five Points Fest is America’s preeminent, Designer Toy & underground art festival!
Bringing together the shining stars of Designer Toys, Street Art, and Indie Comics, from all over the world in the best spot in the world… NEW YORK!
The antidote to the average con, Five Points Fest is a curated celebration of tastemakers, misfits, and rebels in a one-of-a-kind gathering designed with community and collecting at its core!
Featuring crazy monsters, bizarre creatures, awesome robots, weird aliens, and pop culture perversions, we bring together like-minded tribes for a massive party, unlike any con you’ve ever attended! Information >
Toy Pizza Expo & Five Points Fest Present: WFYM WORLD TOUR @ The Yard Day: Saturday, June 7-8, 2025 Time: 4pm-7pm Price: $40 ($5 of every ticket goes to support Beacon's Backyard Community Kitchen, a mutual aid project providing free meals to the local area.) Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Toy Pizza Expo is proud to welcome back the hit podcast & twitch stream- WFYM.
Returning champions Chet (@GirlfriendHaver), Mike (@mhud), Tom (@tom_on_here), and Alex (@Lowenaffchen), mark their second live show ever with more freaks, more disgusting food reviews and more creatures from the depths of the internet.
$5 of every ticket goes to support Beacon's Backyard Community Kitchen, a mutual aid project providing free meals to the local area. Ticket price includes access to Five Points Festival Exhibit Area (A $40+ value).
NOTE: This event is up two flights of stairs, with a small flight of stairs at the front door. This show is recommended for ages 18 & up. Information >
Peekskill Open Studios Date: June 07, 2025 Location: 1 North Division Street, Peekskill
The Peekskill Arts Alliance's Open Studios will feature visual 2D, 3D, multimedia pieces and films. Over 100 Peekskill artists will open up their studios to the public, show their work at the Tent Site Gallery, and exhibit at SUNY Westchester Community College-Peekskill (Off the Beaten Track). Information >
Beacon Sloop ClubStrawberry Festival Day: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
Fresh made strawberry shortcakes with Hudson Valley local strawberries and other strawberry delights. Along the perimeter of the picnic grounds dozens of craft vendors sell quality handmade goods, food vendors offer a variety of delicious food choices. Many free children’s activities. Two solar-powered music stages offer live music performances throughout the day. One solely dedicated to children's music. Bring a blanket and or chairs, listen to free local musicians perform, purchase a strawberry shortcake and enjoy the day surrounded by the beautiful Hudson River. A Little Beacon Blog will be there at their Face Painting table. Information >
Stand Up For Palestine: A Benefit for The Horse of Jenin + The Freedom Theatre Day: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Price: Prices start at $33.85 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508
Stand-Up For Palestine is a benefit for the U.S. tour of Alaa Shehada's The Horse of Jenin and The Freedom Theatre of Jenin. Join us for an evening of comedy, food, and discussion at The Yard in Beacon.
Featuring Palestinian and Palestinian-American comedians Alaa Shehada, Marena Riyad, Fouad Dakwar, and MC Lena Rizkallah. Light refreshments will be provided by local Palestinian restaurant Ziatün, and beverages will be available for purchase. Information >
APPRECIATION: A Survivor’s Story of Hiroshima Day: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Time: 6-7pm Price: Free. Registration encouraged. Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Directed by Michael Dwyer and Chuck Gomez Information >
Beacon LitFest Days:
Thursday, June 12:Kickoff Party
(Readings, Storytelling, Cocktails and more) Friday, June 13: 8pm-10pm
(an Immersive Literary Experience) Saturday, June 14: The Main Event (Literature, Poetry, Theater, and More) Price: Varied prices Location: Beahive and Howland Cultural Center
The Beacon Litfest has expanded! Find All-Star poets at Beahive; Drama at Howland Cultural Center; and Icons of Fiction and Nonfiction at VFW. Day followed by a cocktail party and book-signings. A not-to-be-missed Beacon event. Information >
Women in Noir of Beacon LitFest Day: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 8pm-10pm Price: $20 Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508
An Immersive Noir Literary Experience, perfect for Friday the 13th. Featuring writers Jode Millman, Julia Dahl, Margot Douaihy, and moderators Cynthia Weiner and Jackie Corley. Information >
"Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day" – Book Launch Celebration! Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 10am-12pm Location: Kitchen & Coffee, 420 Main Street, Beacon, NY
🎉 Join us in Beacon, NY for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day — a new children's book written by Nicole Hughes and illustrated by Chris Ams, inspired by the beloved Dave Shelly, the real Pink Unicorn of Beacon. 🦄 🖌️ Original watercolors from the book available for purchase. 📚 Books available on-site — $25 each (all proceeds go to the Beacon Unicorn Fund!). Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day is a heartwarming story about joy, kindness, and community — created by Beacon locals and inspired by the unforgettable pink unicorn who brought smiles to Main Street. All proceeds from the book benefit the Beacon Unicorn Fund, which supports arts and community initiatives in Beacon and honors the legacy of Dave Shelly. Information >
2025 Student Exhibition : Dia Beacon, Riggio Arts Education Program Date: June 14-15, 2025 Time: 10am–5pm; Reception held on Saturday, June 14, 1–3 pm Price: Admission to Dia Beacon is complimentary for Arts Education Program guests. Location: Dia Beacon Learning Lab, 3 Beekman Street Beacon, New York
Featuring artworks made by the 2025 Riggio Arts Education Program participants, students from Glenham, J. V. Forrestal, Sargent, and South Avenue elementary schools, as well as Rombout middle school. Information >
Beacon Litworks: Writing Workshops
Day: Sunday, June 15 Time: 10am-8pm Where: Salon Room at Dutchess Inn and Spa Price: $30/workshop
Two hour, professionally led writing intensives. Limited size. Multiple Genres, including poetry, memoir, essay, fiction and story in song. Sign up for one, two, or all!
3rd Annual Juneteenth In Beacon Day: Saturday, June 19, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Price: Free (vendors offer food and shopping for purchase) Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
Celebrate Black culture and community with Beacon4BlackLives and Bosco and the Storm at our FREE Third Annual Juneteenth Riverfront Festival! We'll have music, food, vendors, merch, marching bands, prizes, and more!
If you're interested in becoming a vendor, performer, or getting more involved, click here: linktr.ee/beacon4blacklives more details coming soon for questions, email beaconjuneteenth.info@gmail.com PS: A Little Beacon Blog will be there with face painting!!
3rd Annual Patriot Golf Classic with Colewell Law Day: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 9am-5pm Location: 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065
The Colwell Law Group, LLC is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Folds of Honor New York Patriot Golf Classic. This impactful event supports educational scholarships for the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military members and first responders. In the past year, Folds of Honor NY awarded 125 scholarships, directly supporting families in our local community. We invite you to stand with us in supporting these families and making a lasting impact. Information >
City of Beacon’s City-Wide Yard Sale Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY 12508
Shop Beacon’s yards! If you want to be on the City’s map, you’ll need to register here and pay a fee. But you don’t need to register to have a yard sale on this day or any day. Information >
Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu?
ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY
This photos is not AI - it really is this picture perfect here. Ziatunwon Best Middle Eastern Food Of The Hudson Valley 2025!! Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. Open everyday. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor!
BEACON BREAD COMPANY
193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Is it a long weekend? Or a latte weekend...Both. Sip with one of Beacon Bread's famous house-made syrups that you can only get here. Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor!
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Cristhia Acevedo celebrates 3 years in business this weekend serving her Meixcan food under Dulce Cielo MX in the Hudson Valley Food Hall. Dulce remains open for business while she finds and secures a new location for Dulce Cielo, which means "sweet heaven" or "sweet sky" in English. Contragulations, Cristhia! Get the tacos and birria while they are hot!
BAGEL-ISH
226 Main Street, Beacon, NY
🫐🥯🫐🫐🫐 🚨Owner Beth made blueberry bagels for the first time in 18 years. Eighteen years!! She pulled Katie in off the sidewalk to have her try it. Did it compare to the blueberry bagel of Katie's childhood? Watch the video to find out. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!
CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. REMEMBER:
BBQ at Carters on Father’s Day.
Mark your calendar every weekday for Happy Hour Specials at Carters! Enjoy 15%off your entire check. Easy. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor!
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Eggbert’s Free Range Farm
Happy Memorial Day from Eggbert's! Stock up on our Sausages, Roasts and Steaks. Plus all of your ground meat (ground chicken, beef, goat and lamb).
Happy Grilling! If it stops raining.
THE STATION DISPENSARY
463 Main Street, Beacon
❤️🔥💙🤍 For this Memorial Day Weekend, The Station has:
❤️🔥🌸Hurley Grown , a canbis family of farmers in Hurley, located in the Hurley flats, west of Kingston. This flower is ☀️sunkist (outdoor grown 🌱) and is certified organic sonce 2017.
💙Next we have the infused gummy from Lost Farm made with the wedding cake strain, with live resin.
🤍 The Taho strain vpe. An indica strain that is going to give you that relaxed body high. All in one pen. Bring your empties back to the Station to recycle in our little drop box.
Located in the old Beacon Police Station building on Main Street. Across from The Piggy Bank.
21+ Bring ID Open Daily from 11am-9pm. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you!
BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon
Now in stock! The new novel from Ocean Vuong: The Emperor of Gladness. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you!
R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY
Group Classes at ROC on their new machines. The Reformer machines also convert into the Tower machine. Both totally different workouts. The Tower involves many small moves that quietly kick your a$$. You'll love the leg pulls from the springs strapped onto the Tower. Give it a try.
NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS:
+ Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120
+ Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230
+ Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319
C L A S S E S
Small Group or Private Lesson.
Reformer Classes start at $35. Monday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Tuesday: 5:30pm Wednesday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Thursday: 5:30pm Friday: 9am Saturday: 9am, 10am Sunday: 9am Book Now >
The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY
Enjoy the intimate space at The Blushery for your hair removal treatments. Under arm, leg, bikini, Brazilian, whatever you need. Booking online is easy. Do it right from their Link In Bio at Instagram! Or right here.
Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online >
Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508
They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information >
FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >
Welcome new Member Sponsor, Shelter Air! ALBB first met owner Kimberly Sevilla over in Tin Shingle land (our sister media empowerment company) when Kimberly was working for a large HVAC company in the region, gaining more knowledge to eventually go out on her own.
It is with beams of pride 🌈 that we introduce to you her HVAC company, Shelter Air, specializing in Heating, Cooling and Home Performance. “We’re BPI- and NATE-certified, and a proud NYSERDA-approved contractor,” Kimberly says. “That means we don’t just install systems—we design healthy, high-performance homes from the ground up.”
Kimberly has a wide background in chemistry, engineering, fashion design, floral health, entrepreneurship, and then, indoor air quality solutions. Read all about how she came to found Shelter Air here, but during the pandemic, she discovered the absolute necessity for indoor air quality solutions in homes. “With my chemistry background and a keen interest in thermodynamics and building science, I didn’t merely dip my toe, I plunged head-first into creating the best systems for my clients I could find. As an INTJ, my analytical mind thrived, and I mastered, load calculations, system design, and ductwork design. I identified significant gaps in the industry and envisioned more efficient, holistic, customer-centric approaches. Fueled by my passion for improvement, I forged my own path, ultimately establishing Shelter Air.”
Kimberly is an LGBTQ + ally and is passionate about supporting underrepresented individuals in trades. She owned a floral shop in Brooklyn, Rose Red & Lavender, where she invested in her community and thriving in fostering the spirit of togetherness. A resident of Cold Spring, her eyes dance in Beacon, where she wants to improve as many homes as possible.
Says Nancy Karp, a customer of Shelter Air: “Kimberly has been great to work with. She explains all options in a clear and understandable way. We are looking to replace a 40 yr old boiler with something more efficient and environmentally responsible. I strongly recommend Shelter Air as your guidance in this often confusing area.”
The first time Mr. V’s was for sale or to close was May 2023. Owner and daughter of Mr. V, Maggie, was tired. She needed a break from working the stove, keeping the books and running to the store to keep ingredients and inventory in stock.
In 2023, A Little Beacon Blog was sent an anonymous tip that Maggie’s lease was coming up, and it wasn’t looking good. In this epidemic of rent hikes in Beacon, ALBB went in to interview Maggie for the story. She was asking $199,000 for the sale of the business and hoped the prospective new owner would keep the name. She also said she wanted to work for the new owner: “Oh yes, I would put in a couple days a week working. Just to give me something to do. I want to walk in as an employee, and walk out the door for the day.”
After the interview, ALBB wrote about the prospect of Mr. V’s closing if they didn’t find a buyer. Once that article published, a flurry of activity happened, and some suitors emerged.
When ALBB went to check on Maggie a few weeks later, she seemed pleased with the situation. The new lease was manageable and went month-to-month, yet she scoffed a little (with a smile) that people had the impression that Mr. V’s was closing. Despite Maggie’s quotes in the article saying that it was for sale and she wasn’t sure if she would keep it open if the lease couldn’t be worked out or a new buyer found. A year and a half later, she’d kept it open.
Fellow Main Street Business Emerges To Buy Mr. V’s
One and a half years later, a prospective and serious buyer of Mr. V’s emerged: Cristhia Acevedo, owner and creator of Dulce Cielo MX, the Mexican food stall in Hudson Valley Food Hall. Like several other vendors who start out in Hudson Valley Food Hall, Cristhia needed to grow into a bigger space. Her eye was on a new space in a building being built now, but that was at least over a year off or more, depending on how construction went.
She needed to keep cooking, and Mr. V’s seemed like the perfect fit. Along her buying journey, Cristhia kept ALBB in the loop, sharing her joy and challenges along the way of the buying process. She retained an attorney, and worked with a local bank to secure a commercial loan. She got the bank’s approved to pay Mr. V’s $125,000, and she paid the downpayment to secure the sale until March 1, 2025.
Cristhia met the landlord of the building, who needed to feel comfortable with Cristhia as a new tenant. The building owner approved as well. The building owner talked to Cristhia about putting in new floors, and how Cristhia would work around that while keeping the place open.
At the time, Cristhia was ecstatic but cautious. She kept quiet and focused while the bank did their research on her, and she provided the bank with more and more homework. Cristhia only called ALBB (usually exploding with excitement through the phone) when affirmative approvals came in, or dates to move the process forward. “I did it alone! This was my hard work! Just with my clients and my food! I don’t have partners. Every dollar I have tracked and earned to be approved for this.” Sometimes, Cristhia still cleans houses if she wasn’t cooking at the food hall.
Plus, this woman to woman transaction filled Cristhia with pride. She told ALBB she felt honored to have this long running Beacon business trusted in her hands. She planned to keep all of the staff and Maggie, to learn from Maggie on how Maggie cooked her special bacon egg sandwiches.
Cristhia and her staff at Dulce Cielo MX are seasoned chefs of Mexican food, but the menu of Mr. V’s was going to stay the same. Cristhia was preparing herself to wake up as early as Maggie and the staff to open for the city employees and commuters who come early.
Edit 5/25/2025: Originally this article said the name would stay the same. But Cristhia was going to change the name, keep the menu, and add her Mexican menu to the top.
The Pivot On The Sale
With the deposit in, March 1st was the date in the contract when it all needed to be signed. The attorneys and the bank were working together to finalize the commercial loan. With money moving forward and a closing date approaching, Cristhia gave her notice at the Food Hall, that she was moving to a new location. She couldn’t lose any time with sales.
Word spread around with the regulars at the Food Hall that she was purchasing Mr. V’s, and the vibe turned celebrational. She held her last Taco Tuesday, and floods of congratulatory comments and sales came in.
But then things got quiet. Cristhia received a update from her attorney that the seller canceled the transaction of the sale. The week prior, her attorney had asked the sellers to hold off canceling, and requested to extend the closing date to allow the loan to process. Yet, the downpayment check was returned. Everyone’s work was done. The deal was dead.
The note taped to Mr. V’s window this week, announcing the sale to the 2nd buyer.
Today, a new note was taped to Mr. V’s window, telling about the final sale to the new owner. ALBB reached out to Cristhia to see how she was doing. “This hurts me a lot,” Cristhia told ALBB. “And I did it alone,” she said again today, but in a different tone. Somber. “Just with my clients and my food. Because you know I don’t have partners. Is hard for me. I’ve been on a roller coaster of emotions.”
After learning that the new owner entered into this about 3 months ago, Cristhia said: “At the same time she was negotiating with me; that’s not having professional ethics. Because they wouldn’t have wasted my time, that’s all, and my money because I paid my lawyer. And it was something serious.”
At this stage, Cristhia finds comfort in reflecting on her employees who support her behind the counter, her customers. She continues to be open for now in the Food Hall. So go eat that birria.
Dulce Cielo MX will be open in the Hudson Valley Food Hall until Cristhia finds another location, which she is searching for now, but another tenant is slated for her stall. “Business is business,” she told ALBB. “It’s water under the bridge. I’m moving forward, but it was a bad experience for me.”
New Ownership
Last week, word on the street started spreading that Mr. V’s had sold. This week, with the note on the window going up, thanking the customers over the years, saying that Jean and Maggie sold the deli on May 15th, 2025, chatter is starting again.
ALBB popped down to Mr. V’s today to ask Maggie about the first buyer, and what happened. But the new owner Pat was there, standing outside on the sidewalk looking at the storefront, imaging how he was going to clean up the sign (several birds nests have been left behind it). He said he’d been talking to a marketer about maybe a new logo.
Maggie, he said, was out of the deli for a few days and would be back soon. A well-deserved vacation, perhaps? Maybe, he answered. When did he begin his interest? About 3 months ago, he answered. Did he know of another buyer that was involved? He did not, so could not speak to it, he said.
A resident of Beacon with kids in the district, he says that this deli is his new full time job. He was looking forward to a change in careers. Pat confirms that Maggie and the staff will be staying on. So everything should remain the same for customers. So go get that bacon egg and cheese on white.
Editorial Note: Documents supporting the details of the first potential sale have been seen at ALBB’s request for this article.
Editorial Update: After this article published, comments were made at Facebook primarily by a core group of people. Some of them were threatening in nature. Some of them may have been deleted by those who left them. Screenshots of them have been made and saved by ALBB. Those comments can be seen here.
The Newburgh/Beacon Ferry remains out of commission due to “extensive damage to the landing in Beacon,” the NY Waterway announced on March 10, 2025. Viewers of the above ground portion of the landing cannot see damage. ALBB has not viewed the landing under water. The docks to either side of it for the Bannerman Ferry and Sloop Clearwater are fully operational and not damaged.
ALBB is told that City Administrator Chris White is the Harbour Master for the landing for the Newburgh/Beacon Ferry. The service is managed by the MTA. When City Administrator Chris gives infrastructure updates during City Council Meetings, there has been no update regarding the Newburgh/Beacon Ferry as of yet.
The ferry is the fastest, cheapest and most climate-friendly way to get to Newburgh and back. It is not clear why the repair is taking so long, when Beacon is known for investing heavily in infrastructure upgrades, especially climate-friendly ones.
Tht MTA has confirmed its status: “The Newburgh/Beacon Ferry is not in operation. This service is managed by the MTA, and when it resumes, updates will be posted on both our website and the MTA’s platform. In the interim, a shuttle service is currently in place. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our service alerts here.”
What Does A Harbour Master Do?
If City Administrator Chris is indeed the Harbour Master for the ferry landing, what are the responsibilities? According to Wikipedia: “A harbourmaster is an official responsible for enforcing the regulations of a particular harbour or port, in order to ensure the safety of navigation, the security of the harbour and the correct operation of the port facilities. Harbourmasters are normally responsible for issuing local safety information sometimes known as notice to mariners. They may also oversee the maintenance and provision of navigational aids within the port, co-ordinate responses to emergencies, inspect vessels and oversee pilotage services.” The International Harbour Masters Association also has information.
The Newburgh/Beacon Ferry used to be privately owned, according to the Hudson River Maritime Museum. “From 1804 until 1835, the Newburgh Ferry changed hands many times. In May, 1835, Thomas Powell bought the system for $80,000 and remained the sole owner until 1850. At that time he deeded the property to his daughter, Mrs Frances E.L. Ramsdell. It remained in the Ramsdell family for 100 years. In 1956 the State of New York purchased the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry from Homer Ramsdell and his sister, Mrs. Herbert R. Odell, and the New York Bridge Authority has been operating it until the completion of the bridge which now spans the river.”
Since the ferry landing is so neglected, perhaps it should be petitioned to be privately owned again.
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