Boosted! Regarding arm soreness and vaccinations: do you hear people complaining this much after they get back from the gym or pilates about their sore legs after their trainer kicked their booties? No…! They go there to get sore on purpose. It’s working!
Pro Tip from the nurse who gave this booster: relax your arm muscles. A tight muscle will be more sore when needle hits it. Deep breaths, and relax.
PS: Coincidence maybe, but my seasonal asthma is feeling better hours after getting this booster. Couldn’t sit inside today masked for scratchy asthma cough. Will report back tomorrow if asthma is still better. But this did happen with the spring asthma. Cleared up after first shot.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has decided to close the Downstate Correctional Facility at 121 Red Schoolhouse Road, along with five other prisons, citing low capacity and the desire to re-imagine helping incarcerated people with mental health and drug treatments services. While this maximum security prison is located in the Town of Fishkill, it is not the Fishkill Correctional Facility that is near Beacon’s high school and middle school that has been in the news lately.
The Times Union reported that Governor Hochul had indicated her desire to close more prisons two or so weeks ago during one of her COVID-19 briefings, stating: “I want to get creative with this,” Hochul said at the end of October. “I don't know if something can be used as a substance abuse treatment center. We don't need as many prisons. The number of people incarcerated has gone down dramatically in our state.”
According to the New York Times, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo “shut 18 prisons during his nearly 11 years in office amid a series of criminal justice reforms that reduced New York’s prison population to its lowest level since 1984.” Although employees apparently found out this week, the Times Union reported that the president of the New York State Correctional Officer Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), Michael Powers, said in a statement that the news “shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone,” who opposes the closing, reported the New York Times.
The closure will take place in March 2022, and moves to transfer employees to other employment positions begin now. The Downstate Correctional Facility is a major employer in the region, employing 644 people, according to the Times Union. The facility has the capacity to imprison 1,221 incarcerated people, and currently imprisons slightly over half of that, at 688 incarcerated people.
According to reporting in the Times Union, who cited a press release from DOCCS, DOCCS does not anticipate layoffs due to the closure, and will focus on “providing staff with opportunities for priority placement via voluntary transfers, as well as priority employment at other facilities or other state agencies,” and will be working with bargaining units to stay within union rules.
Said Chris Moreau, Vice President of the Mid-Hudson Region for New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) to the Times Union: “They will have to put their name in a hat and hope they can be transferred to adjacent facilities in the region. There’s no guarantee that officers who live and work and set up their families around the Downstate area aren’t going to be shipped up north, out west, hours away from their family right before the holiday season.”
Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro issued a statement via press release on November 8th, the day of the announced closure: “Today’s announcement about the closure of the Downstate Correctional Facility has taken Dutchess County by surprise. There has been no coordination between the Governor’s Office and Dutchess County on the closure of this large facility, nor a coordinated plan for the future use of the parcel and the hundreds of workers who will be affected. Make no mistake: Inmates at Downstate are not being released; they will simply be transferred to remaining State prisons or to county jails throughout New York. Today's announcement only leaves Dutchess County with more questions than answers.”
According to the Times Union, DOCCS has been evaluating this, and debating about which facilities to choose. As reported in the article: “DOCCS reviewed the operations at its 50 facilities and looked at physical infrastructure, program offerings, facility security level, medical and mental health services, proximity to other facilities, and potential re-use options.”
Governor Hochul’s office has indicated new uses for the buildings that that help this population, and has been quoted as to saying she is open to new ways of benefiting people. Perhaps this re-imagining will include job training for new positions to work with incarcerated people, or people who are not sent into jail, but are heavily guided into programs.
According to a press release from DOCCS, the total number of incarcerated people in New York State is 31,469. The DOCCS press release states that this is over 50% less than what it was in 1999.
Beacon’s Main Street has been getting attention from Mayor Lee Kyriacou’s administration. From real estate zoning overhauls to street signage, some changes have been made. Most recently, the sidewalk “bump-outs” which are the circular extensions into the street that the City Administrator Chris White argues, during recent City Council meetings, will reduce traffic speeds, and act as a benefit to emergency vehicles who can now drive over them when turning a tight corner. Additionally, he said, a car may not be parked so close to the street corner, now that the bump-outs are there, making turning easier, with one less parked vehicle in the way.
Once the cement set on all of the bump-outs, new signage went in. Namely, yellow crosswalk signs. Hurrah! But no new painted cross-walk lines were done, as paving of Main Street was scheduled for October, but was canceled in November.
According to a press release on the City of Beacon’s website: “The City has also been investing in pedestrian and cyclist safety throughout the City. Immediately upon taking office in 2020, Mayor Kyriacou formed a Main Street Access Advisory Committee made up of residents. The Committee was instrumental in the upcoming installation of stop signs and way finding signage along the Main Street corridor.”
It is unknown at this time what project or budget line item the crosswalks were part of, as the Main Street Access Advisory Committee leader Stowe Boyd indicated that these particular crosswalk signs were not part of their first phase of new signage that aims to make finding one’s way around Beacon easier. Their focus was on adding street signs to intersections were no street signs exist, stop signs along Main Street intersections, and better free parking signs for municipal lots.
Colleen Pillus, Communication Director for the Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro confirmed that the bump-outs were federally funded, and could not confirm source of funding for the crosswalk signs. Sometimes sidewalk or street sign projects come from different grant funds from federal or county budgets, and in our reporting, we like to indicate which ones.
Beacon’s City Administrator Chris White did not respond to ALBB’s questions seeking funding or design confirmation on the bump-outs. Perhaps you can find out?
Questions that were sent to City Administrator Chris last week:
1. When and if did Beacon apply for federal funds for the bump-outs?
2. What were the start and end dates of the project?
3. Can you send the final design for the bump-outs that were approved by the City of Beacon and were submitted to the people creating the bump-outs?
4. What if any accessibility expert was used as a resource for designing the bump-outs?
5. Who paved the bump-outs? What company and were any city employees involved in any aspect? If so, which ones?
6. The yellow cross-walk signs that were recently installed: where did that funding come from? What company installed them or were they installed by city employees?
If you have positive or negative experience with crossing Main Street with the new bump-outs and/or yellow crosswalk signs, let us know in the comments below.
Beacon used to have speed bumps in Memorial Park on Robert Cahill Drive and on Wilkes Street (the street that runs along Memorial Park with the row of houses). The speed bumps were placed throughout the park - behind Rombout Middle School; alongside the Memorial Park hill where kids play football and softball; up in the woods where people picnic and down across from the Tot Park. The placement of the speed bumps was indicated by a yellow sign that reads “BUMP.” The speed bumps have not been placed down for a couple of years.
The street signs are still there, but the speed bumps are not. Traditionally, the speed bumps in Beacon were seasonal. The Highway Department would put them down in the Spring, and take them up in the Fall or Winter in preparation for snow plow season, as plowing over them is a nuisance.
The speed bumps kept the traffic speed on Wilkes to a slower pace. The posted speed limit on Wilkes is 15mph. On Robert Cahill Drive, the rest of the road that loops around Memorial Park, the posted speed limit is 10mph. It is unclear why these are different speeds since the road that encircles the park - no matter what it is named - is a continuous loop.
During City Council meetings in years past, when Randy Casale was mayor, the speed bumps were discussed. Randy used to be the Highway Superintendent for 16 years, and recalled the nuisance of the speed bumps and the snow plows. Some citizens wanted more speed bumps in their neighborhoods to reduce traffic on neighborhood streets, but resistance from the administration was felt, and no new speed bumps were added. The speed bumps on Wilkes Street were used as examples of speed bumps on a residential street.
Now the speed bumps on Wilkes Street and Robert Cahill Drive are gone.
Speeding down Robert Cahill Drive is a known joy riding activity. The drive is peaceful for a car ride through a park. But some cars use it to joy ride and speed up and down the hill. In the Spring, when motorcyclists are enthusiastic about firing up their bikes again, dirt bikes and mopeds can be heard ripping up and down that hill. During little kid flag football practice on the field at the base of Memorial Hill, people can watch cars often speeding up and down the hill.
A Little Beacon Blog has reached out to Highway Superintendent Michael “Micky” Manzi for comment, and will update this article if a response is returned.
In A Little Beacon Blog’s recent series of articles on selfish, law-breaking driving that includes people crossing the double yellow line, going around school buses, crossing the white line, etc., this bumper sticker was spotted out in the wild. It reads: “Speed GPS Monitored. Thank You For Your PATIENCE”
Note that PATIENCE is in all caps.
At the beginning of the 2021/2022 the school year in September, Mayor Lee Kyriacou along with Police Chief Sands Frost announced that the Beacon Police Department will be implementing a Back-to-School Traffic Safety Campaign through the month of September. The announcement stated that the Police Department will "deploy increased traffic enforcement patrols at key locations to ensure that students of all ages are able to safely travel to and from school."
The announcement stressed that there "will be stepped up patrols, and tickets will be issued for violations including passing buses, speeding, not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, making U-Turns on Main Street, and not obeying traffic control signal and devices."
School does continue after the initial first month, all the way into June. It is not known if this initiative has been continued into other months. A Little Beacon Blog has reached out to the Beacon Police Department to find out, and to see if they keep data on and can release statistics on any enforcement of traffic violations, like U-Turns, crossing over the yellow or white lines, speeding, passing school buses, etc. If we get a response, this article will be updated.
nicole__tori: “Some a-hole crossed the double line today as a mini school bus was coming the opposite way. It was a very close call as they passed over the double yellow played chicken with the school bus and then cut the the driver off in front of them. Small oldish gray car.”
wellnessformakers: “So true, I can’t believe how fast drivers go on Verplanck near the Middle School. Especially while so many students walk to school and have to cross such a busy road at the light without a crossing guard. What’s the rush?”
glassoverboard: “Not just Beacon. This happens every where. I was in Newburgh local road speed 30mph and a car went over the double sided line passed by only to stopped by the red light and I was behind me.”
Of course, with more enforcement comes personal encounters with police and citizens. After 2021's racial reawakening, those encounters have more scrutiny on equal enforcement, and communication style during an encounter.
Finding people’s stories of how some people drive like they are the only people on the road is very easy. Lots of people see impatient maniacs every day. Just today, while driving from Beacon to Glenham at 8:30am on Old Glenham Road, a small SUV was driving the speed limit, followed by a black sedan, who wasn’t having it. The black sedan was tailing the small SUV, who casually just kept driving like a normal person. Presumably to Glenham Elementary school (which, it ended up, was where they were going).
The sedan couldn’t take the 30 mph speed limit, and passed the small SUV by crossing the double yellow line. This was just before passing Laby’s Pizzeria, where the sedan raced to turn right, after passing the small SUV across the double yellow line.
The small SUV also turned right seconds later, albeit calmly. The two vehicles drove down the road, and the sedan had stopped to turn right at the beautiful creek view over the bridge across from Petticoat Lane. The sedan who broke the law had gained no time by passing the small SUV, who by then, turned left down Petticoat Lane, and into the Glenham Elementary kid-drop off, which has its own situation and requires total 100% acceptance of calmness to surrender as cars and buses sit in the road, waiting to advance. Morning coffee of course, makes people a little jumpy. Self-summoned zen-vibes are key to a golden morning.
Common Double Yellow Line Crossing In Beacon
Just don’t. Drivers breaking the law and endangering others are locals and visitors. Here’s what happens on the regular on Main Street. There are often no painted lines on the back-roads and side streets. But this even happens near Sargent Elementary school on soccer mornings as parents rush to get to a game, and drive around each other.
Pedestrian Crossing: A person is crossing the street at a cross-walk. A car has stopped. The car behind it beeps at the car in front of it, angry that the first car is letting the person pass. Sometimes, that second vehicle drives around the first stopped vehicle, and crosses the double yellow line.
School Bus Stops For Kids: The Beacon City School District routes buses to drop off kids at street corners. Could be a group of kids, or one kid. On Cross and Verplanck, at 4:10pm, a bus was approaching one such stop. The bus driver put on the yellow flashers, put out the red stop sign, and a tiny Pre-K kid started to step down the stairs to get off the bus. Two cars drove around the bus as this happened. No cars stopped going the other way. It was chaotic as not one person recognized that the bus was letting out a child. Rather, they recognized, but didn’t care. Normally at that time, a weekday at 4:10pm on Verplanck, the traffic is local.
Parallel Parking: It’s annoying to stop and wait for someone to park. Even worse, it is for the person doing the parallel parking, if they can’t do it. Their nerves are on over-drive, as they feel the pressure from the people waiting behind them, and sometimes in the other oncoming lane if their car is nosing over the double yellow. Which is why passing them - whizzing by them in anger - is even worse. Don’t pass people over the double yellow line when they are parallel parking. Just wait. I know it’s hard. I do it too.
Even WORSE: Is if a person is waiting for the parker to finish parking, and the car behind is so impatient, that they jut around both cars to pass on the double yellow. If you do this, you have a greater chance of hitting a person who took that moment of paused traffic to cross the street. Get patience. Don’t go around stopped cars.
Readers Respond
Some readers have responded with their own stories recently:
nicole__tori: “Some a-hole crossed the double line today as a mini school bus was coming the opposite way. It was a very close call as they passed over the double yellow played chicken with the school bus and then cut the the driver off in front of them. Small oldish gray car.”
wellnessformakers: “So true, I can’t believe how fast drivers go on Verplanck near the Middle School. Especially while so many students walk to school and have to cross such a busy road at the light without a crossing guard. What’s the rush?”
glassoverboard: “Not just Beacon. This happens every where. I was in Newburgh local road speed 30mph and a car went over the double sided line passed by only to stopped by the red light and I was behind me.”
The temperature is rising for people driving in Beacon, as tolerance from those walking, biking, or wheel-chairing is waning as drivers speed and disregard simple traffic rules. Reckless, selfish driving is on the fault of both local Beaconites, those from Hudson Valley communities passing through or doing business here, as well as visitors from further south who have their New York City vibes on when driving. As a former driver and resident of New York City, driving in order to survive the streets of NYC requires speeding and aggression. However, that style does not fly in Beacon or any town.
Locals need to listen up also. Driving from Beacon to Glenham on a daily basis has been an eye opening experience. Driving in Beacon has always been stressful, as people pass on the left (around a double yellow line) as well as around the white line. Crossing the white line is illegal, as confirmed by a Beacon police officer answering intake calls at the desk.
On Business Route 52, just outside of Beacon past the dog park, tire station, and the expansive Healey dealership, passing on the right is common if someone is turning left into the Family Dollar, for instance. However, people commonly walk on the narrow sidewalk or road space in between the white line. These people include senior residents with rolling walkers, senior residents rolling themselves in wheelchairs, students, employees of the Healey dealership, and anyone out for a leisurely stroll along a busy road.
Crossing the white line is illegal. Everyone does it - as it is very apparent on 9D on the way out of Beacon into Wappingers and up to Poughkeepsie. When passing the Chelsea apartments, if someone is turning left anywhere along 9D, people usually cross over the white line to pass.
To not pass a car waiting to turn left usually results in impatient drivers behind one’s vehicle, who will pass the white line from further behind, thereby surprising other stopped vehicles.
It is unknown how to stop this behavior, since usually people don’t blatantly break the law in front of a parked police car stationed there to enforce the law.
The son of a Korean War veteran, John Yoon, approached 3 local veterans organizations with the idea to show appreciation for Korean War Veterans in the Hudson Valley. John’s father, Seung-Kook Yoon, who is 95 years old, was recently honored in Pyung Taek, Korea by the U.S. Army Camp Humphrey with a dedication of the main gate to him, named “Yoon Gate.”
The veteran organizations - Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 666, American Legion Post 203, and Marine Corps League Det. 861 thought having a dinner was a good idea, and hosted one on November 14, 2021 which was open to 100 people who RSVPed.
Said Harold Delamater, Commander of VFW Post 666 to the Beacon Free Press: “Seventy-one years have passed since the Korean War began and only a cease fire has been signed. Those veterans who engaged in combat with North Korea and the veterans who currently protect South Korea mean the difference between freedom and oppression.
As for an experience of a Korean veteran’s experience who served along side U. S. troops, John elaborated on his father to the Beacon Free Press as reported by Kristine Coulter:
“My father Seung-Kook Yoon is 95 years old and fought at the outbreak of the Korean War as a liaison officer with [U.S. troops from] Task Force Smith that had landed on Korean soil. Task Force Smith consisted of 540 soldiers of infantry and artillery, and was the first line of defense at Osan, Korea, and was important in military terms as a primary line of defense to interrupt North Korean troops heading south,” explained Yoon. “I was born in Seoul, Korea in 1961, eight years after the fighting had ended in 1953. Growing up, I remember my father telling me how difficult it was fighting back the North Korean tanks, how close he was of fighting together with the U.S. troops, and of his deep appreciation for the Korean War veterans who came to Korea to fight for its freedom.”
John continued: “As a Korean American living locally in the Hudson Valley, I look forward to the Korean War Veterans Appreciation Dinner as a way to express the deep appreciation we have to the soldiers who came to Korea 70 years ago and sacrificed fighting for the freedom of South Korea. People call the Korean War the ‘Forgotten War,’ but I would like to say it is not forgotten war as we the Korean people and its descendants remember vividly the valuable blood, tears and sacrifice that was made during the war.”
Up Next…
A Veterans lunch is scheduled for Sat November 20th beginning at 1:00pm at the Veterans Memorial Bldg Hall, at 413 Main St, Beacon. Look forward to ribs and all the fixins. Following lunch, at 2:30pm the Ballet Arts Studio dancers will perform in the hall. There is no charge for either event and all Veterans are encouraged to attend. RSVP 845-337-6509 or HGD1025@aol.com
The “Turkey on Every Table” initiative from I Am Beacon, Key Food, and Salem Tabernacle has opened for collection again, hoping to reach families as it did last year. Created in 2014 by I Am Beacon, the three organizations came together last year during the pandemic when soup kitchens could not operate, and pre-packaged and delivered bags of dinner meals for people to cook.
Said Ginger Dandreano, Administrative Assistant for Salem Tabernacle when ALBB asked how the distribution will work: “All the food will come already packaged in a grocery bag. The idea is to make this as easy for people as possible, especially for those who may be walking. The bag will consist of a full Thanksgiving dinner.”
Pickup points will be Salem Tabernacle (7 Delavan Ave), Open Arms Food Pantry (based at Beacon’s Recreation Department at 25 Center Street) in Beacon, NY.
How The Organizations Coordinate The Food Giving
Ginger elaborated to ALBB: “The turkeys are being purchased by Salem Tabernacle. Salem Tabernacle does a yearly fundraiser that raises money for this outreach. So far this year, $5,000 has been raised. Key Food in Beacon also contributes with a fundraiser that helps offset the cost. Salem Tabernacle purchases the food from Key Food at cost. I Am Beacon also promotes the Key Food fundraiser and creates awareness amongst the community. I Am Beacon also has provided the connections with Open Arms Food Pantry and St. Andrews. Key Food is a generous, community oriented store that makes this complicated process much easier. They get the food at cost and also refrigerate the food up until the day of distribution. I Am Beacon and Key Food truly make this possible.”
How People In Need Can Sign Up For The Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner Signup at Salem Tabernacle.
Families or Friends can call Salem Tabernacle at 845-831-0114 Mon-Th from 10am-3:30pm. They can also go to www.salemtabernacle.com and follow the prompts to sign up (or click here directly). You can sign up yourself or sign up a family in need. Available while supplies last, but you must sign up. Their goal is to feed 100 families this year.
This year the drive is heating up again, with collections being made at Key Food at checkout. You can specify that your donation of food or cash/credit card be for this project at the checkout counter. Volunteer opportunities are available with Salem Tabernacle for those looking to pack bags, deliver them to destinations, and facilitate getting them into hands.
Requested Items Include:
Peanut Butter Jars, Jelly Jars, 16-Pack hot Chocolate Mixes, Canned Yams, Mac and Cheese Boxes, Stuffing Boxes, 1LB Rice Bags, 14OZ Canned Vegetables, 3LB Apple Bags, Baked Pies, Reusable Grocery Bags
People Working With The Organizations
I Am Beacon is run by brother and sister Rueben Simmons, Brook Simmons, and Brandon Lillard. Open Arms Food Pantry is managed by Kenya Gadsen, who served on Beacon’s Board of Education years ago and was of the few Black board members serving. Kenya moved to Fishkill, and currently serves as an elected Councilwoman for the Town of Fishkill. Key Food is a franchise run by the Dabashi and Said families.
Shopping and dining took a a turn outdoors when the pandemic hit and fresh air became a top priority in real estate. Outdoor fair weather markets had already been outdoors, but they were still impacted by the shutdown. Through the cold months, shoppers and vendors became more resilient to being outside in almost any weather, hopeful to continue making the sale (vendors) and finding treasures to keep or give as gifts (shoppers).
This November, the Beacon Flea is still open which is unusual, as it tended to end in the Fall. According to the Beacon Flea’s website, the open air, fair weather market will remain open through December.
The Beacon Flea is particular about who can vend, and encourages people to refresh their inventory to keep the treasure hunt fresh. The fee structure is a bit different this year, and is based on the size of the vendor’s car, which now must be parked in the market at the vendor’s spot. This layout has not altered the shopping experience at all, as people still have plenty of room in the isles. If anything, the shopping experience is cozier for each vendor, as more of an environment is created by the vehicle. Those interesting in vending can learn more here, and the Beacon Flea’s founder Emma Dewing will be in touch.
All 3 media outlets covering Beacon (Beacon Free Press, Highlands Current, ALBB) stopped and focused on the new mural on the Dutchess County DMV building on Main Street that is thanking veterans. It is a daily reminder to smile, say thank you, outreach to a veteran if you know one or know how. In the Beacon Free Press version of this coverage, catch an interview with the muralist as she paints it.
Beacon Free Press Columnist and Veteran Tom Zurhellen writes enthusiastically almost every week about how to help veterans. In this week's column, he points out that nearly 40,000 veterans are homeless (the Military Times cites 37,252). In Beacon, one might not know who is a homeless veteran as they walk by someone. So as you walk by the Memorial Building especially, give someone a sunny "Hello."
Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin
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Hudson Valley 20th Century Glass & Pottery and Vintage Accessories Show & Sale
Day: Saturday, November 13, 2021 Time: 11am - 5pm Location: Veteran’s Memorial Bldg., 413 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508
Show and sale of the Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club. All items made in the USA. Free Glass ID & Appraisal. Raffle entry included with $5 admission fee. Refreshments available. We are a group of enthusiasts and collectors preserving our American glass heritage! We meet monthly on the 2nd Saturday at 10am at the Beacon VFW Hall to share knowledge, enjoy the fellowship, and share the beauty that this glass imparts. Info: Debbie Siller 845-702-4770. Information >
The Bannerman Island Gallery Fine Art Holiday Exhibition
Day: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Time: 4pm - 6pm Location: Bannerman Island Gallery, 150 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508
Paintings, watercolors, prints, photographs, and hanging mixed media works will decorate the walls - while ceramics, sculpture and other artistic gift items will fill out the gallery. Many of the works will be Hudson River Valley themed. Visitors to the gallery can expect to see representational landscapes, florals, interiors and still-life works - as well as other works from the imagination. Functional and whimsical ceramics and other gift items will also be featured. All works will be for sale and all proceeds from sales will benefit on-going restoration work on historic Bannerman’s Island. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon – 5:00pm and most weekday afternoons and early evenings by chance or appointment by calling 845-416-8342.
Financial Education Workshop From Thomas Geoghegan CFP, Of Edward Jones (food available) Day: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: Brothers Trattoria, 465 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508
Do you have the information you need to make decisions about your financial goals? We believe financial education is an important step in helping you achieve a better future. At our Financial Workshop you'll learn:
Key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds
Steps you can take to prepare for retirement
How insurance can help protect against unexpected life events
Middle School Book Club
Day: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Time: 3:30pm Location: Beacon Library, Beacon NY
Do you have a middle-schooler that loves to read and talk about books? Join our book club! Students in grades 6-8 are invited to join us to read great books and talk about them with friends. The group will meet in Memorial Park at the pavilion near Rombout Middle School. Our first Next book is We're Not From Here by Geoff Rodkey. Registration is required. To find out how to join, email Michelle at community@beaconlibrary.org.
IMAGINE COMMUNITY SAFETY:
Conversation with Beacon City Council Elects Paloma Wake & Justice McCray
Days: November 14, 2021
Beacon's City Council Elects Justice McCray and Paloma Wake are hosting a virtual community conversation. Topics covered include better access to mental health resources, to food security and even recreation. Say the organizers: "Let's talk about our dreams for community safety this Sunday at 5 and continue to build a community that centers the needs of the people who live here now. We're working in collaboration with @beacon4blacklives and the Beacon Progressive Caucus and we wanna here your voice, your dreams, and what a safe community means to you!" Register >
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Days: November 1, 2021 - November 14, 2021 The Valley Table magazine officially kicks off the beginning of fall 2021 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW), revealing the all participating restaurants. Running from October 1-November 14, restaurants will feature their best dishes by way of three-course, prix-fixe lunch ($22.95) and dinner ($32.95) menus. The complete list of participating restaurants is available here: valleytable.com/hvrw. Reservations are recommended at all Hudson Valley Restaurant Week restaurants.
The Great Give Back Stichin' for the Kitchen
Days: October 1 - November 15, 2021
Get out your hooks and needles. Stichin' for the Kitchen is back! As part of the Great Give Back, the Howland Public Library is collecting handmade hats and scarves to donate to Fareground and Beacon Community Kitchen. Crafters can donate a set or individual items. Donations should be placed in individual plastic-zip bags and dropped off in the Big Red Bin at the library. Drop off between October 1st and November 15th. For more information, contact Michelle at community@beaconlibrary.org.
TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY
18 West Main St.
Head on in to Two Way Brewing this weekend! Open for pool, darts, foosball, and more during taproom hours. Or drop by for a pint, a flight, or some beer to go! Yummy food available. PS Really good fall beers from Two Way! And a food menu with goods from The Flying Jib! See beers on tap here > OPEN:
Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!
EAT CHURCH
3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY
Oh maa gooodness! SAAG PANEER! Creamed kale and mustard greens, buttermilk, farmer's cheese. Smooooooth and Vegetarian! Grab this for lunch this weekend or you'll regret! Eat Church is a favorite with gluten-free options!
Find Eat Church at more places:
Thursday-Sunday at industrial Arts Brewing
DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop
Sunday at Beacon Farmers Market
So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! PS Fall Menu is here for the season! Website >
Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you!
BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St.
It's that time of year but have no fear! Beacon Bread has you covered this Thanksgiving! Preorder delicious & fresh breads including baguettes, harvest grain, sourdough, etc., pies including Hudson Valley Apple Crumb, Pumpkin, Vegan Pumpkin, Chocolate Cream or Coconut Custard, Bakery Favorites including creanberry sauce. cornbread loaf, sticky buns, cranberry orange loaf cake, and cookies!
All orders must be placed by Sunday, November 21! Give them a call, order in person, or via email. Menu > Order Pick Up or Delivery > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you!
MEYERS OLDE DUTCH
184 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Crispy chicken, pimento cheese and coleslaw is a match made in heaven. But from Meyers? A double-win! Go on in and try this delicious fried chicken sandwich... we can guarantee it will not disappoint! Plus, its the freakin weekend & you deserve this! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you!
TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St.
Tacos from Tito Santana are too good to be true... Chipotle Chicken, Roasted Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Grilled Steak, Chorizo, Pulled Pork, Shrimp, Grilled Fish, Catfish, Tofu Scramble (Vegan), Portabella (Vegan), Tofu (Vegan), and brisket. Plus, many other options if tacos aren't your thing but we swear they are/will be once you try these! Dine-in or take-out, even delivery is available through their website! PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPS: Catering available! PPPS: $3 tacos every Tuesday! #tacotuesday Menu > Catering > Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you!
HOMESPUN
232 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Homespun is a specialty wine seller as part of their regionally popular restaurant. Owner Joe Robitaille earned early experience at Montague Wine & Spirits in Brooklyn Heights, moving to a sommelier position with Il Buco in Manhattan. Joe was raised in Buffalo, NY, and educated in Charleston, SC. He moved to New York City to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry at Brooklyn College, where he discovered his love for wine. But not just wine - the agriculture of wine - after a placement with WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms). When the original Homespun was for sale, Joe and his wife Kate fell in love with the opportunity, and moved their family to Beacon. Joe and the staff have been developing the wine side of Homespun ever since. Find out more > PS: Homespun has a Beer Store & Beer Subscription online! See more here > OPEN HOURS:
Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
If you haven't tried Miz Hattie's Pulled Pork with Mac & Cheese, you are totally missing out! Miz Hattie's is located inside the HV Food Hall and offers the most delicious souther style BBQ! Take Out, Dine In, & Catering Available.
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Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!
BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
We know you love Baja tacos but have you tried their wings?! If not, this is your sign... go on, try them! Choice of chipotle-honey glaze, korean bbq, spicy baja sauce, or bleu cheese! Nomnomnom. Take a break from the holiday shopping & stop in here! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks > Check out the specials >
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ZIATUN
244 Main St.
What are your weekend plans? We hope they include lamb kebabs over baba ghanoush at Ziatun! If you enjoy smokey, roasted eggplants, you will certainly love this dish paired with kebabs, falafel, or veggies. Happy Weekend! PS: It's Soup Season & Ziatun has you covered with delicious soups! Warm up! Check out this bowl of Addas > Menu > Order Online > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!
DIRTY BACCHUS
380 Main Street, Beacon
Ignasi Segul / Vinyes Singulars / Pim Pam Pink 2020 / Catalonia, Spain - While this meets every definition of biodynamic Natural Wine, it is also, remarkably, the result of the 600th grape harvest performed on this Penedes estate by the family behind Vinyes Singulars, who have lived on and worked this soil since the year 1405. Made with blend of organic, biodynamically farmed Xarel.lo, Macabeu, Parellada, Malvasia Sitges, Garnatxa Blanca, Sumoll Tinto and Sumoll Blanc, each variety added to the fermentation vat separately as it becomes ready to harvest, spontaneously fermented on skins, bottled unfined and unfiltered with no additions whatsoever, this is almost pulpy in texture with a pronounced but not aggressive acidity, some tannic grip, a nose of peaches and pink grapefruit, earth and slate, herbs and the brighter cooking spices, with surprisingly soft flavors of citrus and stone fruits and a very long finish. Natty refreshment! Follow @dirtybacchus for all wine reviews! HOURS:
Mon-Wed: 12-6pm
Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm
Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you!
BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon Ai Weiwei, “1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows,” trans. Allan Barr from Binnacle!
“Remembering, too, is a form of resistance. In documenting the past, he is also repudiating the country’s generations of imposed amnesia. ‘After all the convulsions that China had experienced, genuine emotions and personal memory were reduced to tiny scraps and easily replaced by the discourse of struggle and continuous revolution,’ Ai writes. In ‘1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows,’ Ai does not allow his own scraps to remain buried. To unearth them is an act of unburdening, an open letter to progeny, a suturing of past and present. It is the refusal to be a pawn — and the most potent assertion of a self.” -The New York Times _ Binnacle is *Open daily!
Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!
BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon
Not only can you get your home goods needs at Bretts but you can get your pets some goodies too! New bowls, leashes, collars, etc. We mean it when we say Bretts has it all! PS: Get your winter mats & supplies earlier rather than later! Stay ahead of the game.
Stop in & check it all out. OPEN
Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you!
LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beacon
New Anne et Valentin has arrived at Luxe & whoa! Check out their patient Steven in his Anne et Valentin x Pierre-Louis Mascia Sunglasses. Are these dreamy or what?! Go on in & visit them! You won't want to miss this collection PS: New arrivals are always arriving at Luxe! PPS *NEW HOURS
Monday 10 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!
LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS
470 Main Street, Beacon
Fall finds at La Mere make us so excited! You can find so many different outfit combinations to go with every day of the week/every occasion. It's also extra exciting knowing that new arrivals pop in the shop weekly! Start your holiday shopping early but don't forget to treat yourself!
*New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping
Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available!
Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY
Discover dance at Yanarella! Different classes for different levels and camps that run in the winter & summer.
All rooms are equipped with state of the art sound systems, mounted and standing ballet barres, and full length mirrors. They even have a sprung wooden floor made specifically for dancers. Email them to find out more!
ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
340 Main Street, Beacon
On Veterans Day, Susan, Vince, and Fred showed their support of our local veterans at the Carmen Ramputi Marine Corp League, Detachment 861, with a donation of $2,500. Said Antalek and Moore: "Thank you for your duty and bravery in fighting for our great country!" Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!
TIN SHINGLE
"Tin Shingle has saved me so much time. I have learned so much. I used to work in PR/Marketing ages ago, and now that I have my own design business, it’s great to be able to turn somewhere and get information and help. I really find Tin Shingle invaluable. — Christina Paluszek-McClure Jewelry Designer, Kryzia Kreations"
KATIE JAMES, INC.
The team at Katie James, Inc. has been working with Homespun Foods to create a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. They have created an online beer store & online beer subscription page and are continuing to update the wine pages with the Pay As You Go option. Homespun Foods does a great job updating their website - as this is important as your business evolves & grows. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you.
See more Website Projects from Katie James: Barb’s Butchery > Stanley Lindwasser > Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you!
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A long, long time ago (in January, 2021), Harold G. Delamater, Commander of the VFW Post 666 in Beacon, emailed A Little Beacon Blog with an unusual request: he wanted editing guidance on a letter he was submitting to governmental bodies in New York State as well as to news media about the 100th year celebration of the founding of VFW Post 666.
Harold’s efforts resulted in a Proclamation issued to VFW Post 666 by New York State presented by New York State Senator Sue Serino. The local chapter was also issued the Century Award by VFW National Commander-in-Chief, Harold "Hal" Roesch, III and the Department of New York. In Beacon, Mayor Lee Kyriacou let the local chapter know that Beacon did not issue Proclamations anymore, but he could speak a recognition during a City Council Meeting which could get recorded into the meeting Minutes.
Harold’s letter has been published in full below for you to learn more about VFW Post 666, and the Veterans of Foreign War organization in general.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 666 Centennial 1921 – 2021 In honor of William B Wilson 1st Beaconite KIA in WW1
Who We Are:
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit Veterans service organization comprised of eligible Veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.
We trace our roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves.
In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations that would eventually band together and become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. Today, membership stands at more than 1.5 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary.
OUR MISSION: To foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our Veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all Veterans.
OUR VISION: Ensure that Veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
Beacon Veterans of Foreign Wars Private William B. Wilson Post 666 will commemorate 100 years since receiving its Charter on February 7, 1921 and is named in honor of Pvt Wilson who was killed in action in Belgium on August 19, 1918. Pvt Wilson was the first soldier from Beacon to die in WWI.
About The Services VFW Post 666 Provides To Veterans and the Community
Beaconite Frank Haight organized and was elected the first Commander of VFW Post 666 on Feb 7, 1921 and our Post has been continuously active for the past 100 years.
VFW Post 666 continues to support all Veterans especially those Veterans at Castle Point VA where the Post sponsors ice cream socials, bingo, outdoor picnic in Spring, Christmas parties and more. Our sole fund-raiser for these events is the Poppy Program which is held during Memorial Day in May and Veterans Day in November of each year of which the community is very generous in making donations to support Veterans causes.
Additionally Post 666 Veterans have assisted in sponsoring monthly American Red Cross Blood Drives at the Veterans Memorial Building, sponsored Boy Scout events such as monthly meeting and Pine Wood Derby, assisted the Beacon Historical Society in cleaning and restoring the War memorials in front of the Memorial Building. Currently Post 666 is collaborating with the Beacon Historical Society in sharing Veterans’ historical documents, photos and artifacts for possible display at the Society’s new home.
Post 666 has donated gift cards to the Food Pantry and Nursing Care at Castle Point VA. Donations have been used to purchase new organizational signs which are displayed in front of the Memorial Building. The signs identify the three Veterans organizations and list meeting times.
VFW Post 666 in concert with American Legion Post 203 and Carmen Ramputi Det 861 Marine Corps League and community organizations cleaned the yard and began work on the residence of a long-time Beacon resident and Korean War Veteran. Post 666 also assists with providing funeral details for Veterans at no charge and holds repass at the Memorial Building for those Veterans. Veterans Day ceremonies are held on November 11 of each year by Post 666 even during the Covid19 pandemic. Social distancing was practiced during 2020 and hopefully we will resume full ceremony in 2021. Participation in parades have also been on hold since the pandemic but we look forward to getting back on-line.
Pvt Wilson’s background courtesy of Beacon Historical Society:
“Wilson went off to war with two of his best friends, George VanPelt of Beacon and Herbert Miller of Newburgh. The three, with about 50 other Beacon boys, joined up in Newburgh’s “Company L” of the 107th Infantry Regiment. By late of April 1918, the regiment had landed in France. By mid-August the 107th was seeing its first real action as a backup force to the British in the Dickenbusch Lake sector of Belgium. The doughboys’ position were in clear view of the Germans who were entrenched on nearby Mount Kemmel. The regiment’s historian recalls that Company L, on the day of August 19, was under continuous shelling by the Germans, resulting in several American casualties. One of those was Herbert Miller of Newburgh, William Wilson’s best friend. Miller lay in No-Man’s Land, too dangerous to be retrieved in daylight. That night of August 19, Private Wilson and Corporal Richard Connery volunteered to go out and bring Miller back to the American trenches. Both men carried Miller on a stretcher under a heavy barrage of mortar fire. Connery was wounded by shrapnel; Wilson was killed by a sniper.
Word of Wilson’s and Miller’s deaths reached their hometowns on September 18, 1918. The best friends had died on the same day, August 19, the only two soldiers from Company L to be killed on that day. A Memorial Mass for Wilson was quickly arranged. The Rev. Michael Aylward, pastor of St. Joachim’s Church, had tears streaming down his face during the eulogy, such was the emotional loss felt for this popular young man. Private Wilson’s body would be brought back in April of 1921, to be interred in St. Joachim’s Cemetery. In 1922, Beacon Veterans would form a new VFW Post and call it the Private William B. Wilson Post 666. After the war, George VanPelt and his comrades from Company L, including Corporal Connery who was with Wilson when he was killed, would come visit Wilson’s mother at her home at 138 Verplank Avenue, to console her and to remember Billy, and how he died for No Greater Love Than This……….”
Beaconites and visitors now have a daily reminder to thank and be kind to a veteran of any age and means with the completion of a new mural on Dutchess County’s DMV Building toward the west end of town. That building is where the Beacon Farmers Market now lives - in the DMV parking lot.
The mural was conceptualized by Joe Schuka of Libby Funeral & Cremation Services, based in Beacon. When asked what inspired him to pursue the mural, Joe remarked on a deep sense of patriotism. “This is another way of showing our appreciation to the veterans.” Libby commissioned the muralistSabrina Crowley, an artist based in White Plains, that Libby had worked with before at their sister location in White Plains.
As for design direction, Joe gave Sabrina an initial image, and “she made it her own,” Joe told A Little Beacon Blog. “Sabrina saw what I gave her, and added the silhouette of the soldier and other elements.” Permission to paint onto the building had to come from Dutchess County, who was very receptive to the idea, Joe said. “Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro was completely in favor of it.”
FEMA is in Beacon on Tuesday and Wednesday (November 9th-10th) to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida register for financial relief as part of a “Mobile Disaster Recovery Center” (MDRC) effort organized by Dutchess County, the Small Business Association (SBA) and other State and Federal Agencies, according to a press release from Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro’s office. FEMA representatives will be in Fishkill’s Town Hall next (November 11th-12th). The first one was in Wappinger Falls days ago.
This is not the only time a person can register for financial assistance due to Hurricane Ida. It is designed to provide another point of access for people to register, who may benefit from doing it with someone. Anyone is encouraged to use this Mobile Disaster Recovery Center for assistance in getting registered. Any Dutchess County resident can use this in-person registration opportunity. Anyone can register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA at 800-621-3362.
Additional MDRCs are being planned for the towns of East Fishkill, Pawling, Dover, Amenia, and North East and the City of Poughkeepsie. The schedule will be updated on DutchessNY.gov as well as the County’s social media.
The deadline to apply for funding is December 6, 2021.
Who Or What Is Eligible For FEMA Financial Assistance?
In late September, 2021, Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro applied for and was granted Major Disaster Declaration, which means that the county is “eligible to receive Public Assistance (PA), which is aid available to local governments – the county, towns, villages, and cities – as well as other public entities such as water and sewer authorities and fire districts. Emergency work, such as overtime and debris removal, as well as the repair of damaged public facilities are all considered to be eligible expenses for aid from the federal government. Certain private, non-profits which provide governmental services are also eligible. Under PA, FEMA funds up to 75 percent of the eligible costs,” according to a press release from Dutchess County.
After remnants of Hurricane Ida whipped through Dutchess County, the county made a large effort to collect information about who was impacted and how much it would cost to repair. This helped make Dutchess County eligible for federal FEMA funding.
Said County Executive Marcus Molinaro: “This disaster declaration is good news for our local municipalities who sustained significant damage as it provides much needed support and assistance to repair the more than $2.5 million worth of damage to public facilities throughout Dutchess County following Hurricane Ida. We will continue to press FEMA and the State for ‘Individual Assistance’ to aid the families and businesses who have also sustained significant damage and are struggling to recover. We are grateful to the Governor’s office for their support throughout this weeks-long review process to get the Public Assistance for municipalities and hope we can be equally successful in ensuring Individual Assistance for residents and businesses.”
What You’ll Need For The In-Person FEMA Registration In Beacon, Fishkill, Or Other Pop-Ups
According to the FEMA representatives in Beacon, a person who had damage need only to come down to the FEMA Mobile pop-up and explain damages. Pictures are not needed at this time. Those will be collected when an inspection is conducted. A Social Security number is required.
For Beacon, the door to enter is behind the Memorial Building.
This in-person registration opportunity is not the only way to apply for FEMA aid due to Hurricane Ida. Any Dutchess County resident can register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA at 800-621-3362.
Bank Square 129 Main St. Your friendly place on the West End Main Street for a latte, craft beer, or Mast Brothers Hot Chocolate. Also have snacks like yogurt, granola bars, and homemade donuts when they are making them.
Open Monday - Friday 6am - 9pm Saturday from 7am - 10pm Sunday from 7am - 9pm
Tito Santana Taqueria 142 Main St. (845) 765-2350 Tito Santana Taqueria is a California-style Mexican fare with really fresh food you'd expect to find in a taqueria! From guacamole to fish tacos to cheesy quesadillas. They also serve beer and cans of wine! Stop in! The taco etiquette: Always order more than you can eat. PS: Inspired Vegan & Gluten-Free options make Tito Santana Taqueria the place to be!
Open daily from 11am - 9pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
Artisan Wine Shop 180 Main St. Beacon's most delightful wine shop specializes in pairing wine with food.
Meyer's Olde Dutch 184 Main St. (845) 440-6900 This burger joint bought and replaced Poppy's and you can get the scoop! Look for Dirty Fries, creative cocktails, chicken sandwiches, and more.
Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30 am until 9 pm; bar until 10 pm; Friday and Saturday Food 11:30 am until 11:00 pm; bar until midnight.
Beacon Bread Company 193 Main St. (845) 838-2867 You'll find not just their delicious, fresh baked bread, but you can stop in for warm french onion soup, grilled cheeses and other sandwiches, cheese danishes, brownies. Vegan options are available!
Open Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm (Closed Wednesdays)
BJ's Soul Food Restaurant 213 Main St. Beacon's stop for soul food including fried chicken, ribs, oxtail, and mac and cheese that rivals Stouffers. Enjoy a generous slice of a homemade three-layer frosted cake. Serves beer.
Open daily 7:30am - 9pm & Sundays 7:30am - 7pm
Homespun Foods 232 Main St. (845) 831-5096 Delicious spot for breakfast, lunch or sweet snacks (like carrot cake or chocolate mousse). Be sure to ask about their deep dish french toast with real maple syrup, which had formerly was only baked on the weekend, but now may be served daily in Homespun's new morning hours for breakfast, starting at 8am. Also serves oatmeal, yogurt, quiche, sandwiches, cheeses and beer. Open Monday from 10am - 4pm & Thursday-Sunday 10am - 7pm Closed on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Isamu Sushi 240 Main St. Beacon's most modern and hip-looking sushi restaurant with a waterfall wall that kids love. Seats large party. Serves wine and beer.
Open daily 11am - 10pm & Sundays 12pm - 10pm
Ziatun 244 Main Street (845) 765-8268 Authentic Palestinian-Arabic-Middle Eastern food that serves vegan & vegetarian options as well as traditional meat dishes that include lamb and beef. Local blogger at Beacon Bits was quite taken with the flavors you'll find there, including mint, sumac, toasted pita, and more. After being open for 6 weeks, Ziatun (pronounced Zay-toon) made it to a Top 10 List at The Culture Trip. It is one of the restaurants from Kamel Jamal (you know him from Tito's, Beacon Bread Company, and W.T.F Beacon), and the child of Palestinian immigrants, born in a refugee camp in Jordan, you are sure to taste his passion for the Palestinian home-cooking and enjoy your dining experience.
Max's On Main 246 Main St. Enjoy Max's for lunch and dinner! A favorite around these parts is their crab meat cakes when they are available as a special. A dependable staple is their potato skins, which are a rare appetizer in these parts. And we know this because we are potato skin aficionados.
Scarborough Fare 257 Main St. While not a restaurant, Scarborough Fare sells the olive oil, vinegar, pickles, pasta and sauces you need to make your own meals.
Hudson Valley Food Hall Eateries Inside: Mizz Hattie’s BBQ, Momo Valley, Shmuck’s Sweet Stuff, The Roosevelt Bar, El Nica, Barb’s Fry Works 288 Main St The Hudson Valley Food Hall & Market showcases a variety of cuisines and local chefs from the Hudson Valley. In addition to food vendors, the hall houses The Roosevelt Bar, with a cocktail program showcasing local spirits from the Hudson Valley.
Open Monday - Thursday 12pm - 12am Friday & Saturday 12pm - 1am Sunday from 12pm - 11pm
The Studio @ Beacon 301 Main St In addition to being a Spin/Boxing studio, they have a refreshing Smoothie Bar with an amazing selection of smoothies which will refresh and energize you. You can call in advance and place your order! See their menu.
Glazed Over Donuts 315 Main St. The sundae of donuts, the aroma of this donut shop, located in the navy blue building on Main Street near the Howland Public Library, can be smelled from blocks away, even into the residential area behind Rite Aid.
Roma Nova 6 Eliza Street (on a side street off Main Street) This little pizza/taco combo is a favorite for some. It may be quick place to swing by and pick up a taco while you're out.
Open Monday - Thursday 11am - 8pm Fridays 11am - 9pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Closed on Sunday
Beacon Natural Market 348 Main St. The Deli Menu at Beacon Natural Market is an easy, tasty and healthy source for a work lunch or early dinner. A new menu is posted each week at their website, and you'll find creative dishes to select from, including Red Curry Chicken Soup, Mixed Green Salad with Golden Raisins and Walnuts, as well as Smoked Salmon Hash or a vegan Seitan Sausage & Peppers main dish.
Open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 6pm & Sunday from 10am - 5pm
Beacon Pantry Cafe & Market 382 Main St. Beacon Pantry is a specialty market for meats, cheeses, fish, crackers, jams, honey, granola, ice cream, and so much more. Known for carrying French and Italian delectables.
The Market is open Monday - Sunday from 10am - 6pm The cafe is open Saturday & Sunday from 10am - 4pm and Monday - Friday from 11am - 4pm
Open Monday - Friday from 7am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 7pm Sunday 8am - 5pm
Draught Industries 394 Main St. Draught's motto will give you an indication of what's it's like inside this little hallway of a bier garden in the middle of Main Street, and why it could be top of your list for beer: "Some people collect art. We drink it. 20 rotating Draughts & 2 rotating Beer Engines."
Yankee Clipper Diner 397 Main St. If you need broad food selections from veggies to meat to seafood, Yankee Clipper is a Beacon staple that will seat you comfortably for any meal. If you've seen the movie "Nobody's Fool" with Paul Newman, you'll recognize Yankee Clipper in a scene. Find a huge menu that includes Italian, Southwestern, and enjoy a few dishes with a Greek flare such as a gyro or chicken slouvaki. Serves beer and wine.
Open daily from 7am - 10pm
The Beacon Daily 29 Teller Ave. Bringing you Fine Food, Craft Beer, Coffee, and Pie! Open daily and serving breakfast all day, their Brekkie sandwiches with home made English Muffins are a huge hit! Fast becoming a local and visitor favorite.
Kitchen & Coffee 418 Main St. A beautiful cafe and eatery serving baked goods, salads and soups that are all gluten free and really good.
Open daily from 7am - 7pm
Carters Restaurant & Lounge 424 Main St. A high-end yet very comfortable restaurant in one of Beacon's most historic buildings, with a menu that changes with the seasons.
Open Monday - Saturday from 11am - 12pm Sunday from 11am - 8pm
Brother's Trattoria 465 Main St. Find pizza here of course, but also many more entrees of fish, steak and chicken. A favorite pizza is "Grandma's", a Sicilian style garlic cheese pizza with fresh tomato. Also ask about their gluten free pizza.
Open daily from 11am - 10pm
The Bagel Shoppe 466 Main Street The Bagel Shoppe has been offering the best bagels in the area from their Fishkill location since 1998. Now serving breakfast and lunch, Beaconites now have a location closer to home!
Open Monday - Wednesday from 6am - 3pm Thursday - Sunday from 6am - 4pm
Beacon Falls Cafe 472 Main St. This American Bistro restaurant has a cozy and comfortable atmosphere with its quaint, old mountain town decor and super friendly staff. They offer plenty of delicious comfort food and beer options for diners.
The Chocolate Studio 494 Main St. The Chocolate Studio (formerly Gourmetibles) is perfectly suited for birthday parties for kids of all ages. They make their delicious treats in their own kitchen, including custom cakes, made to order. The aroma may hook you in for the night. They also make our own Cake Pops, French Macarons, chocolate covered Bacon, chocolate covered pretzels and lots more.
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10am - 5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10am - 6pm Closed on Tuesday
Sukhothai 516 Main St. Sukhothai creates traditional Thai dishes, such as Pad Thai and Som Tam. They offer to spice each entree is to your taste, available in 1–5 in degrees of hotness.
Melzingah Tap House 554 Main St. From the owners of The Barking Frog and the Public House, Kevin and Dana Collins, this revival of an old restaurant location is a welcome addition to the East End of town near the mountain. Stop in and look for a special fish and chips.
Barb's Butchery 69 Spring St. Local butcher trained with some of the best in the Hudson Valley, and works with farms within a 200 mile radius of the shop, ensuring that you get local meat every time. You'll not only get cuts of meat, but ask for any special home-stuffed sausages or braises they have put together that day. Barb's Butchery is known for their weekly lunch specials which can include Thick Slab Bacon BLT with Garlic Aioli or Fried Chicken and Waffles, so stay hooked on their Facebook page for updates.
Open 8am-6pm daily.
Barking Frog 435 Fishkill Avenue Awesome Pub & Restaurant located in historic Beacon, NY. Stop in and enjoy our full bar, fantastic food, and friendly pub staff!
Open daily from 12pm - 11pm
Eat Church Food Truck 511 Fishkill Avenue Eat Church is food as punk as truck. Eat Church is a celebration of community. Let us commune to give thanks and praises for the bounty of the Hudson Valley. Rock. Roll. Eat. Amen. They are a food truck that operates with the mission that community is built through the interaction of eating and drinking with one another. They provide multiple opportunities for these experiences through rotating menus or "revues" in which they will visit varying ideas about food and how we all come together to eat it.
Available daily at Marbled Meat Shop grab-n-go fridge!
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The City of Beacon entered into a contract with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to provide increased access to Beacon tenants facing eviction. They may also be able to help with sources of rent arrears assistance. Call the paralegal, Steven Mihalik at 845-253-6953 to inquire.
Dutchess County Helpline. Open 24/7 to take your calls, listen, and give you resources.
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HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
