Masjid Ar Rashid (the Islamic Teaching Center) led the community of Muslims in and near Beacon in a celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, (“Festival of Breaking Fast”) at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The mosque led Takbir at 8:00am and Eid prayer at 9am in Memorial Park. Muslims brought their prayer mats and laid them on a tarp, as the grass was wet. Men, women and children came out to enjoy the sunshine, pray, and see each other.
For a refresher on what is celebrated during Ramadan, read this article from Izdihar Dabashi. If you see someone celebrating the day, it is joyous to say to them “Happy Eid” or “Eid Mubarak.” And remember, if you hear the call to prayer (adhan) from the mosque, this is what it means. Take a moment to take in some peace!
Muslim Women during Eid at Memorial Park. PHoto Credit: Masjid Ar Rashid.
Muslim Men getting ready to pray during Eid at Memorial Park. PHoto Credit: Masjid Ar Rashid.
City Of Beacon's Earth Day Cleanup Days: Saturday April 22, 2023 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Several. Signup for the location you want. But you can also just show up! The locations and meeting points are below:
Location for “East Side Of Creek: Grandview/South Avenu at the Tioranda Bridge”
South Avenue Elementary School: Main Entrance
South Avenue Park: Beacon Recreation Lot (23 West Center Street)
Sargent School: Main Entrance
Rombout Middle School: Memorial Park in the Pavilion Parking Lot
Rocky Glen and Rte. 52: Rte. 52 & Mill Street
Teller Woods: Guardrail on Teller Avenue (opposite from Ballet Arts 107 Teller Avenue)
East Side of Creek: Grandview/ South Avenue at the Tioranda Bridge. Enter from 9D down Grandview, near the Craig House and across from Beacon's University Settlement Camp. ALBB has posted a picture of it on the map here, provided by Green Beacon Coalition.
JV Forrestal School: Playground Entrance
East Side of Beacon: Stone and Liberty Street
12pm - 3pm: Hudson Valley Brewery. Conservation Advisory Committee program outreach and social. One free drink ticket will be provided to volunteers 21+ and a discount on Groundlings pizza. Non alcohol beverages also available. Come to celebrate Beacon and learn about electrification, composting, trail development and pollinator pathways. Information >
We made it! The magnolia tree blossoms survived any cold weather blasts. Didn't expect that to be replaced with an Air Quality Health Advisory for Ground Level Ozone today (Friday), which hit 90 degrees. Take your allergy medicine, and ask your doctor about asthma, if you have a mystery cough.
Speak of ozone alerts, Earth Day plans are listed below, so save the date.
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Yard Sale! Event Date: April 15, 2023 & April 16, 2023 Times of Event: 9 am - 5 pm Location: 131 Union Street, Beacon, NY
Furniture in very good to excellent condition. Eames original fiberglass shell side chair on casters. Cranberry red love seat, perfect condition. Pair of Crate and Barrel large accent chairs. Pair of 1950s aluminum and vinyl side chairs. 6 Asian-influenced Queen Anne dining room chairs, 2 armed. Kitchen island bar with stainless steel top. Mid-century style side chair. Mid 1800s mahogany library with original glass doors. Submit questions to carinda@mac.com
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Poets Respond to Art Days: Tues-Thurs until April 20, 2023 Time: 10 AM- 5 PM Location: 696 Dutchess Tnpk, St F, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
This exhibit features 18 poets and 18 visual artists in our sixth annual celebration of National Poetry Month. The participating poets have selected a piece of visual art to respond to through their own work. Information >
Garrison Art Center Earth Day Event Day: Friday, April 21, 2023 Time: 12pm-3pm Location: Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison, NY 10524
Calling all volunteers! We need your help with our garden. We have plans to plant native pollinator plants alongside our building. But first, we need your help in preparing our garden. So bring a shovel, a hoe, a trowel, and yourself on Friday, April 21st. While you are here, shop our upcycled art material sale. All proceeds go towards purchasing native pollinator plants.
City Of Beacon's Earth Day Cleanup Days: Saturday April 22, 2023 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Several. Signup for the location you want.
South Ave Park
Rocky Glen/Rt 52 (Lofts at Beacon)
East side of Beacon (Liberty St/Washington Ave)
South Ave School
JV Forestal
Rombout MS - Memorial park
Sargent School
Teller Ave + Madam Brett Homestead woods 9am-12pm: A CITY-WIDE SWEEP OF BEACON
Work gloves, boots, long pants and sleeves recommended.
Garbage bags and buckets will be provided.
12pm - 3pm: Hudson Valley Brewery.
Conservation Advisory Committee program outreach and social.
One free drink ticket will be provided to volunteers 21+ and a discount on Groundlings pizza. Non alcohol beverages also available.
Come to celebrate Beacon and learn about electrification, composting, trail development and pollinator pathways. Information >
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Get your falafel sandwich at Tara Fusion Cuisine! Don't forget the extra hummus! YUM. Located inside the HV Food Hall. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:
Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!
BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
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HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH
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Check out their online store featuring a bunch of gems! (no pun intended) or stop in! Hudson Valley Goldsmith is located right on Main St.
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LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon
You could look this fabulous too! Walking around Main St. with everyone asking you where you got your eyewear from! Luxe Optique offers their patients personalized high quality services from contact lenses to expert progressive lens fitting. World renowned eyewear selections curated for your ultimate eyewear experience! Stop in. Treat yourself. PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! > BEACON HOURS
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Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM
Sunday CLOSED
Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here >
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BEACON DENTAL
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At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!
ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon
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Editor’s Note: This announcement has been written by the BHS Students Gender Equality Club, and retained their voice.
Beacon High School Students for Gender Equality Club is beginning a school-wide thrift store that is 100% run by donations of pre-loved clothes, non-perishable food items, and toiletries, to give directly to our students from the Beacon community. It is open for students, teachers and staff on Thursdays and Fridays in the morning before Homeroom, and after school from 2:15-3:45pm (please note these hours may change by the time you read this article, so please check with their Instagram).
How To Donate Clothes, Food and Toiletries
All clothing donations must be pre-approved to ensure that each item is suitable for wear. This can be done by sending a simple email with photos attached of each item, including any possible signs of wear and tear, to bhs.thrifts@gmail.com
Please understand that every item may not be selected.
Students and faculty members can bring their pre-approved clothing items, non-perishable food, and toiletries to boxes outside of the school store located in the lobby.
Community members without a direct relation to BHS can send an email to bhs.thrifts@gmail.com to have a representative from S4GE look through items. Once items are approved, they can be brought to BHS and left with Security.
Currently, we are looking for prom attire (dresses, suits, dress shirts, dress shoes, heels and accessories). Our hunt for prom attire will end April 8th. We already have a prom dress surplus so please consider donating other prom attire. Dresses will be considered, but possibly not selected.
We are going to continue to take donations of other school appropriate clothes, non-perishable food and toiletries until June 1st.
Please understand this is a completely self-sustaining student run store, meaning, there is no compensation besides the joy of the good deed :)
Happy Passover; Happy Easter; Happy continued Ramadan; Happy Spring to everyone this weekend. There's a new outdoor art exhibit in Beacon's neighboring town of Wappingers Falls that you'll want to know about, details of which are below. Speaking of being outdoors, as you walk around Beacon, you may hear the call to prayer spoken from the speakers of the Masjid Ar Rashid mosque on certain holidays later on. Here's the translation and what it means.
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Wappingers Falls Community Streetside Art Exhibit Days: Now 'till November.
With a free, public reception on April 13, 2023 Time: 5-7pm Location: Downtown Wappingers Falls. Reception at River Valley Arts Center
Look up! A new streetside art exhibit has popped up in Wappingers Falls. The artwork of several artists from around the Hudson Valley has been printed onto banners, and mounted onto lampposts. Information >
Poets Respond to Art Days: Tues-Thurs until April 20, 2023 Time: 10 AM- 5 PM Location: 696 Dutchess Tnpk, St F, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
This exhibit features 18 poets and 18 visual artists in our sixth annual celebration of National Poetry Month. The participating poets have selected a piece of visual art to respond to through their own work. Information >
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Every Thursday, River Valley Guild & Elixxr Cafe host a co-working space inside the food hall. To join in the fun, The Roosevelt Bar decided to create some low (and no) ABV cocktails! Bar is open everyday at 12! Located inside the HV Food Hall. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:
Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!
BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Love us a big Baja burrito! Choice of Murray’s Chicken or Steak, Authentic Spanish Rice, Black Beans Lettuce, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, NYS Local Cheese Blend & fresh Crema. There's nothing like it! Especially as the weather gets warmer and Baja starts to open up their garage doors! Stop in and enjoy Main Plates like this one, Starts/Bowls, Tacos, Quesadillas, and sides - like the tator tots! A must. PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! > Check out their specialty drinks > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!
HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH
226 Main St Retail 2
(845) 255-5872
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Yes, we've had a lot of rain this week. But 'they' do say... April showers, brings May flowers! And the sun is supposed to come out tomorrow! We should be seeing more of it. You'l want to be prepared for the sunniest days because we know they're coming. A new pair of unique sunglasses from Luxe Optique is the best way to prepare! Your go-to for all minimal eyewear! Contact lenses, sunglasses, prescription, or just-because-glasses! Stop in! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! > BEACON HOURS
Monday from 10AM–5PM
Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM
Sunday CLOSED
Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here >
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BEACON DENTAL
1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY
(845) 838-3666
At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!
ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon
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TIN SHINGLE
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Mo Dabashi, for Eid, where the first prayer started at 9am. PHoto Credit: Masjid Ar Rashid
Women at the Eid al-Adha Community BBQ. Photo Credit: Masjid Ar Rashid
As foot traffic picks up on the sidewalks of Beacon’s Main Street, more people are walking by and entering the Masjid Ar Rashid Islamic Teaching Center, next to Beacon Natural and across from the Post Office. Some people are looking at their phones saying: “I found it! The mosque is right here. Let’s go in.” Other people, when they hear the Arabic coming from the speakers on the outside of the building say: “What is that sound?” if they don’t speak Arabic.
To answer that question, ALBB interviewed Junior Zayed Dabashi in July 2022 after a community BBQ at the mosque for the the 2nd Eid al-Adha. Junior is on the board of the mosque.
ALBB: When we hear a voice coming from the speaker, what is its meaning? What is he saying?
It is the call to prayer (adhan). Muslims pray 5 times a day, and it is a reminder to leave everything be and pray.
They are calling people to prayers by saying:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, (God is the greatest, God is the greatest)
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar (God is the greatest, God is the greatest)
Ash-hadu an’ la ilaha ill Allah, (I bear witness that there is no God but Allah)
Ash-hadu an’ la ilaha ill Allah, (I bear witness that there is no God but Allah)
Ash-hadu ana Muhammadan Rasoolallah, (I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah)
Ash-hadu ana Muhammadan Rasoolallah, (I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah)
Hayya ‘alas-Salah, (Rush to prayer)
Hayya ‘alas-Salah, (Rush to prayer)
Hayya ‘alal Falah, (Rush to success)
Hayya ‘alal Falah, (Rush to success)
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, (God is the greatest, God is the greatest)
La illaha ill Allah (There is no God but Allah)
ALBB: At today’s community BBQ, I chatted with a girl who was in the area for business. She was looking for something to do, heard about today’s BBQ at the mosque, and had her taxi driver drive her here. Are you noticing an increase in new visitors?
Yes.
ALBB: What was today’s community BBQ celebrating? Was it open to all?
Junior Zayed Dabashi and Kamel Jamal at the cookout. Photo Credit: Masjid Ar Rashid
Today we celebrated Eid al-Adha, which is also called the "Festival of the Sacrifice.” It is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated. During Eid, we do Eid prayers, animal sacrifice, charity, social gatherings, festive meals, gift-giving. Anyone can come. It is open to all.
ALBB: Is lamb traditionally served?
Yes. Lamb or cow. There are other ways you can help the less fortunate with paying for their lamb or cow, and you don’t have to do it for your home. It’s a nice chance for a family gathering.
Kids playing in the bouncy house placed in the parking lot of the mosque. Photo Credit: Masjid Ar Rashid
ALBB: Is sharing with family and friends encouraged?
Yes, but you don’t have too. Most Muslims get together with family.
ALBB: How many Imams are leading the mosque? I didn’t realize Mo is a Imam!
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Editorial Note: This article has been updated to include accurate and updated information, terminology, and the latest response from the City of Beacon in their City Council Workshop meeting last night.
The Beacon Post Office is not closing - as of now - despite rumors and two local publications misunderstanding the information (WRRV and ALBB) and who have both issued corrections. However, with the flurry of articles concerning the posts offices in the Mid Hudson area that are slated to undergo a big change, came answers of clarification from the USPS and the City of Beacon. Let’s dive in.
But First, Answers To Some FAQs:
Is Beacon’s Post Office protected as a historic place? Yes. Thanks to a tip from an anonymous citizen reporter, Beacon’s Post Office is listed on the State and National List Of Historic Places, as identified in Beacon’s Comprehensive Plan on pages 40-41.
Will Glenham’s Post Office be closing? According to Steve Hutkins of SaveThePostOffice.com, “Haven’t heard anything about Glenham, but it appears to be a small office with no letter carriers, so it wouldn’t be part of the plan. The plan is just about relocating carriers from those post offices that have them.”
At Least 200 Post Offices Nation-Wide Will Become “Spokes” and Will Stop Being A Hub For Local Delivery
According to the new commercials from the USPS, a new super-smart system is coming for mail delivery that involves big coordination for max efficiency, the USPS promotes. The roll-out of this max efficiency has been confusing so far, according to some carriers of the Beacon post office who deliver the mail.
According to the USPS and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) via letter, some local post offices - 16 in the Mid Hudson Region, and 200 post offices across the country are slated to stop having carriers deliver mail from them - but instead will drive to local centers to pick up the mail and drive it back to their local routes.
Carriers will not get the mail from the local post office, like Beacon, but will instead get it from a Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). According to Steve Hutkins of SaveThePostOffice.com, who also lives in the Hudson Valley, who has been following and reporting on the post office for over 10 years: “Beacon and the other post offices on the list will be giving up their carriers to the Sorting & Delivery Center in the Mid Hudson Newburgh facility.” Residents will still have their mail delivered to their homes by carriers. But the carriers will be driving to and from Newburgh - across the Hudson River on the traffic-prone Newburgh/Beacon Bridge - to do this.
These post offices include Beacon, Fishkill, Wappingers, Newburgh, and several others. They will become “spoke” post offices. To help define the USPS lingo, Steve tells ALBB: “A ‘spoke’ post office is one of the offices giving over its carriers to the S&DC, which is the ‘hub’ of the wheel. This is how USPS refers to them in its presentations, like this one.’”
According to the USPS, the delivery trucks will park at the S&DC (Sorting and Delivery Center), which for Beacon, is in Newburgh.
At the time of speaking with ALBB, the postal worker was sitting in their delivery truck, sorting mail for the next block of delivery. Which prompted the question: where will the trucks park? According to a presentation from the USPS in August 2022, parking and commute time was taken into consideration. However, it is not clear if traffic for the commute time for any employee heading over the Newburgh/Beacon bridge was taken into consideration.
The postal worker did not know. Nor did they know how it would work driving in the little truck back and forth across the Newburgh/Beacon Bridge. Also not clear was who would be paying for all that gas, and the new tolls the trucks would accumulate.
With Wappingers, Fishkill, Newburgh, Cornwall, Montgomery, New Paltz, Pine Bush, Walden and other nearby Post Offices closing, the USPS says in a presentation that they have factored in parking, if there is enough parking for those delivery trucks. In this new USPS commercial, it looks like the original post office truck is being directed by the airline-looking traffic controller person.
The traffic on the Newburgh/Beacon Bridge can be thick. One accident, bless the people involved in the crash, can stop traffic for 2 hours at times, backing up all the way to Fishkill’s Route 9.
City of Beacon’s City Administrator Chris White Confirms Building Not Closing
Speculation has been so strong by the public that the Beacon building would close (with the burning hot real estate market going on in Beacon, and the loss of several iconic businesses to new development, this served as a strong foundation for this rumor) WRRV and ALBB first published that the building would close. WRRV was quick to update their initial article, and included this statement: “From the USPS: ‘As we move forward with this initiative, customers will see no changes to their local post office retail operations. No post offices will be closed and PO Box service will not be changed.’"
ALBB emailed Beacon’s City Administrator Chris White days ago to inquire about a possible building closure, and he did not reply. Instead, he updated the community in the final moments of the weekly City Council meeting, as he seems to like breaking his own news on his own time. Special thanks to Councilperson Justice McCray who commented via Instagram that the City of Beacon made an update in the final moments of the meeting.
From the City Administrator’s update, just seconds before the meeting adjourned:
“I have a 2-minute update on the Post Office. Your emails are blowing up. A week to two weeks ago, word spread in Beacon that we were going to loose carriers, and that was a preface to closing down the post office. When we got word of that, we did reach out to Congressman Pat Ryan's office in Kingston. They were doing a call today (Monday) with their Washington Office to ascertain the details on it.
“I did reach out to both the Postmaster who is currently on a different assignment - the Beacon Postmaster is in Hopewell. I did speak to the interim Postmaster. Neither of them believes that closure is at all considered. They thought that was highly unlikely. It had not being discussed.
“What is being discussed is these S&DC centers. The Sorting and Delivery. The carriers that now report for the 13 routes that are done in the 12508 area, would instead report to Newburgh. There were 15 or 16 communities that were going to be moved there. When I talked to the Postmaster, she said that all of the retail functions of the post office are going to remain the same. In fact, there was a similar consolidation of the sorting and delivery a couple of years ago in Eastern Dutchess that Hopewell was part of, and they still remain open.
“We are waiting for a final call back from Congressman Ryan's office. I left messages with the Vice President Of the American Postal Workers Union who I worked with years ago fighting other closures in Sullivan County. It doesn't seem that there is any real threat to close the post office. It would change where the carriers report, but the function day to day, your delivery, your ability to go to the post office, to have a box, to purchase postage, and other items there, would not change."
Mayor Lee Kyriacou clarified: "None of the customer-facing elements are involved in any consideration for change?"
City Administrator Chris responded: "That's correct. And when I said 'Well, do you think this could be a step toward closing?' They said 'No, this is one of our busiest post offices.' If somebody was going to close post offices, this would not be top of the list to close. When we fought this years ago, when I worked in a Congressional office, we were closing very small post offices in towns you would not recognize the names of. Where they had only a few people going in and a few boxes left. And even there we were able to stop it."
From this roll-out, Steve told ALBB that he is waiting to see how more details are addressed, like how a package that cannot be delivered will be handled. Will Beaconites need to drive over the bridge and back to retrieve it?
Editor’s Note: If you are a postal employee in the Mid Hudson region who works in the building for window service and has been impacted by this - where you did see change - please tell ALBB about it. If you were told by a superior that the building may close in the future, please contact us to tell us your source.
The Change From Post Offices To Fulfillment Centers
Suddenly news in the post office is moving quickly. Steve at SaveThePostOffice.com has been following this closely, and researched the large processing centers being built by the USPS by reviewing lists of processing centers that were released to postal unions. He has not been able to come up with a conclusion as to how they will work. However, he did notice that two of the large processing centers were located in North Carolina. “It’s noteworthy that two of the four new leased facilities will be in North Carolina, the Postmaster General’s adopted home state. DeJoy built his fortune as CEO of New Breed Logistics, based in High Point; he has a home in nearby Greensboro; and his chief logistics officer and executive VP is also a former New Breed executive. They have a lot of experience doing logistics projects in North Carolina, but why develop two new leased RPDCs in the same state, just 110 miles apart?”
Steve reported on April 1, 2023: “According to the impact statements the Postal Service is required to provide the APWU when it excesses employees, at least 40 clerk positions are being excessed at about 30 post offices, some of which aren’t scheduled to lose their carriers until September. [Update, 4/2/2023: The Postal Service has dialed back the S&DC plan yet again. The number of spoke offices sending carriers to the Mid Hudson S&DC is now 7 instead of 16, and the total number of excessed positions is now 8 instead of 23.]”
This is just the beginning of what is sure to be several news reports about this.
What will happen to the Elf in the Beacon Post Office who receives the letters to Santa?
What will happen to the Elf in the Beacon Post Office who receives the letters to Santa, and answers each one herself, with candy canes taped onto the envelope? Which magically make it through the sorting machines without getting crushed, or needing a stamp?
Editor’s Note: Any post office worker who wants to contribute to how this will impact them, or how they see this has been handled on the inside, can email ALBB with their anonymous input. We can interview you and not publish your name if you wish.
It's another crisp Friday, with promises of spring in peeks of sunshine in between the gray clouds as we complete moving through March.
For anyone who needed this, we've got a new essay on the blog, called "You Are Not Broke - An Essay Of Phrases," that explores passing through a transition, and the depletion and restoration that may come with that. Give it a read.
And as an extra preview of what's coming up next...Yes, the US Postal Service is looking to close 200 post offices (16 of them in NY), and Beacon's is one of them. Look for an article at A Little Beacon Blog that will present their plan, how some Beacon postal workers feel about it, how they will transport the mail, and how Beaconites are supposed to visit the Post Office. Basically, we are all to go to Newburgh. Maybe this will prompt the Ferry to increase their schedule by a lot? Because plan feels like April Fools, but was announced before April 1.
See below for your food and shopping ideas! If you run a restaurant and you aren't on the menu below, you can change that real quick. If you're a cutie boutique and you want to to ALBB's readers, you can too!
Most importantly for parents and caregivers, Summer Camp Registration has started! See below for Yanarella's summer camp plans. Click here for ALBB's entire Summer Camp Guide.
PS: If you need a pick-me-up album that swings high and low, listen to Meghan Trainor's "Takin' It Back."
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Wappingers Falls Community Streetside Art Exhibit Days: Now 'till November.
With a free, public reception on April 13, 2023 Time: 5-7pm Location: Downtown Wappingers Falls. Reception at River Valley Arts Center
Look up! A new streetside art exhibit has popped up in Wappingers Falls. The artwork of several artists from around the Hudson Valley has been printed onto banners, and mounted onto lampposts. Information >
Climate Action Conference - Acceleration Through Coordination Organized by Sustainable Hudson Valley Day: March 31, 2023 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Great Room, Kaplan Hall at SUNY Orange, Grand St, Newburgh, NY 12550
The conference will be a gathering of decision makers to look seriously at the climate crisis, and at the opportunities before us as a region to act, and will center the Regional Climate Action Road Map and Tool Kit outline clear strategies. Information >
Poets Respond to Art Days: Tues-Thurs until April 20, 2023 Time: 10 AM- 5 PM Location: 696 Dutchess Tnpk, St F, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
This exhibit features 18 poets and 18 visual artists in our sixth annual celebration of National Poetry Month. The participating poets have selected a piece of visual art to respond to through their own work. Information >
Chronogram Pop-Up Portrait Shoot Day: Sunday, April 2, 2023 Time: 12pm-4pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY
Get your portrait taken for the May issue of Chronogram, which will be featuring a community spotlight on Beacon. The shoot is open to all who live and work in Beacon. Information >
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Get your fresh falafel Sandwich with fresh Hummus at Tara Fusion! Located inside the HV Food Hall. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:
Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!
BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Starters and bowls are a must at Baja! It's really hard for us to pick just one but we do love the simple guacamole with chips! Can't go wrong. Queso Fundidio is also a must! At the same time or at different times... We could go on and on but just know Baja is a good time! Good food, good people, good Main St. views & good drinks! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! > Check out their specialty drinks > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!
HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH
226 Main St Retail 2
(845) 255-5872
Congratulations Andrew & Kate! Zoom in and LOOK at this engagement ring! GORGEOUS! You can count on Hudson Valley Goldsmith to for one-of-a-kind designs! Interested in something custom? You can do that too! Earth Friendly Metals, eco- friendly & socially conscious practices! Does it get any better? Stop in! See here for CUSTOM details >
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LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon
Spring is here & before you know it, it'll be warm & SUNNY! You''ll want a new pair of fashionable sunglasses from Luxe Optique! Trust us. Luxe Optique is your go-to for all eyewear! Contact lenses, sunglasses, prescription, or just-because-glasses! Stop in! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! > BEACON HOURS
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Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here >
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BEACON DENTAL
1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY
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At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!
ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon
The new Antalek & Moore office is looking good! Insure Your Lifestyle While Protecting The Future. Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!
TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!
KATIE JAMES, INC.
Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand. But you may not have the time or vision to produce them. Katie James, Inc. can help by being your Creative Directors behind the scenes. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS
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Look up! A new streetside art exhibit has popped up in Wappingers Falls. The artwork of several artists from around the Hudson Valley has been printed onto banners, and mounted onto lampposts.
With a theme highlighting the artist themselves, individuals were asked to submit a piece that best reflects their work, style and aesthetic.
“The Hudson Valley is filled with an abundance of talent and the goal of the Community Streetside Artist Exhibit is to showcase the creative diversity of these artists throughout the Village of Wappingers Falls via lamp post banners” say the organizers, Courtney Kolb of Wappingers Rises, and the artist Sarah Davida of Nixie Sparrow.
On Thursday, April 13, 2023 Wappingers Rises will be holding a reception to highlight artists and their artwork at River Valley Arts Center from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (9 S Mesier Ave, Wappingers Falls). There will be a champagne toast sponsored by Coupe Champagne at 6:30 PM.
This event will be open to the public, free of charge with food and drink available for purchase by local restaurants.
Sponsors of this outdoor art include:
Graceland Tattoo, Keely Sheehan Design, Wappingers Falls Business and Professional Association, Inc., Coupe Champagne, Garay-Michaud Team, River Valley Arts Center, Sam’s Realty, Helen Piteo Interiors, Treybich Law, Orsi + Co, Wappingers Falls Hydroelectric, Center for Physical Therapy and The UPS Store of Wappingers Space, Place, Storage, UHAUL, Falls Woodsmith and Sarah Davida.
Artists In This Streetside Exhibit Include:
Adam Lauricella Alexa Spaddy Alex Grey Allison Frost Allison Lahikainen Allyson Grey Alyssa Follansbee Andrew Cook Anna West Brad Parsons Brian C. Zickafoose C-MOR Cerise Kacensky Chris Ams Christina Kokiasmenos Cindy LaColla Corrinne Sternberg CoSM Destiny Arianna Elizabeth Castagna Erica Hauser Gerardo Castro Hilary Astrid Jane Wu Jessica Nash John Breiner Keely Sheehan Kim Dei Dolori Lala Montoya Heredia Laura Golben Laura Holmes McCarthy Lindsay Loforte Margot Kingon Marieken Cochius Mark Darnobid Nicole Morris Nigel Clair Pamela Herbst Paola Bari Paul Caicedo Sarah Davida Sean McCarthy Taylor McLeod
Editor’s Note: This article has nothing to do with living local. It’s just a column that ALBB’s publisher Katie hasn’t sought publication for yet in other magazines, so ALBB gets to publish it. :)
Phrases have a way of sticking; whether they were spoken in passing or with strong intent. They can stick and change a course. As a person who remembers certain phrases very well, and cannot unbrand them from where they are stored, it has been told to me to delete this ability and forget the phrases. Move on.
In my current phase of setting boundaries, I have found boundary setting to be quite exhausting; first recognizing what the boundary needs to be, and then setting it up. And then maintaining it! The boundary can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. It can be loud or quiet. It can be physical or invisible. Each time one is put up, the feeling is like going back under the water, after enjoying a few moments at the surface breathing air and sunshine, but then a current sucks one back under the water, and a whirl of waves turns ‘round and ‘round until the arms can straighten again to guide to the top.
The nice thing about setting the boundary has been embracing it, and then seeing what that feels like. It has been feeling like rolling and tossing and turning in rushing water. Last week, it all felt depleting, where I could not drink enough water or eat enough sauteed spinach and garlic to keep the nutrients in my body. That, or there was a lingering stomach bug kicking around, making me dizzy. To me, my face looked like I’d been crying for days, but I hadn’t shed a tear. That, or I need to buy proper eye makeup remover and stop relying on shower water and moisturizer to get off 5 layers of mascara each morning.
Thankfully the sun came out, the air warmed a bit, and after two long jogs, the circulation kicked into gear to begin the spring acclimation of the shedding of winter.
Nourishment began refilling when my daughter smiled at me at pickup after track practice. Nourishment began refilling when this article started percolating in my brain, and the courage buoyed to publish it.
The Amazing Thing About Boundaries
What has been incredible about setting boundaries has been realizing I have the freedom to live after the boundary. Once a boundary is set, one has to be strong. “Stay Strong!” one might say to themselves. But staying strong gets tiring. However. Once it passes, and the boundary is reinforced the next time, the reaction is (hopefully) a little less. And it gets less tiring. But one must stay sharp and alert for when a new boundary needs set and current boundaries honored.
As a person who is going through a breakup and learning how to co-parent, I am thankfully surrounded by support and love. Out of all of those supportive phrases, there will be some that hit a certain way. This essay is going to explore some of them.
During the week of depletion, all of the phrases were compressing in. Pressurizing all of the phrases until nothing else would fit. No more changes could be made. No more reactions. Just being. Hence this essay. To spit them back out and let them fly.
“You are not broken. Do not tell yourself that.” Although spoken gently but firmly, this was a hard phrase to hear, because I felt broken. It was over something light-hearted - a project management program for my client work that was kicking my butt and breaking my brain. So many emails, reminders, emails of the emails, emails to remind you to check off the item to stop the emails. I cracked and went and bought markers and paper and put all of my client projects onto paper and taped them to external computer monitors that surround my desk but aren’t plugged in.
“I’m broken,” I laughed. “This computer program broke me and I have to be on paper.” The friend I said this to insisted that I not speak this way about myself, and my friend was right. She said it was important to her that people she likes don’t speak down on themselves. Positive self-talk is real. Normally I’m an advocate of this too. But we all need reminders.
“You are not having a mid-life crisis. You are reclaiming yourself.” This is a phrase I said to another woman, who was out in a professional setting instead of at home in her usual routine of fixing dinner, entertaining her kids, and/or doing laundry. She apologetically explained herself, on why she was there. When people need change, I suppose they are told they are having a mid-life crisis. Not so. Don’t let anyone tell you this. You are reclaiming yourself. You may twirl in the water, but go with it. Fold your arms over your heart, straighten your legs, and let your body shoot through the currents as it needs to, with the water pushing you the directions you feel.
“You want someone to make you dinner!” This was a cute one. After a breakup, your loved ones want you to be happy. Find happiness. This was a wish put upon me to find someone to make me dinner :) While I do love eating, I’m not looking for someone to make me dinner. Not that I would mind someone making me dinner sometimes. While this may be other people’s dream, I had to embrace this was not my dream. I want to cook for someone to provide what they like. Even if I don’t like it or know what it is. I want to know how to make it and provide it.
“You want someone to book you a trip to Cancun!” Woo! A trip would be nice, but I’m not looking for someone to buy me a trip. I want to book a trip to Charleston, SC to visit my friend and I want to bring my kids to visit her kids. I want to walk all over Charleston and show my kids all the places I used to live down there - the dorm room, the duplex, the carriage house behind the mansion, the beach house.
Then I want to book a trip to Arizona with my kids and have us sit in the sun and maybe never leave the hotel pool because that would be too much effort. Would I mind if another set of kids and their parent leader showed up and we lounged around together? That would be nice. But in time!
Next, I want to book a trip to visit my sister to see where she lives, and maybe I’ll do that in an RV. But that would be a much bigger project, so maybe my kids and I will just fly.
Also important, I discovered, was booking myself into an Airbnb - in Beacon! - by myself. Everyone should do this. Take a vacation with yourself even for just a night. And then do it again.
It’s been really liberating to say what I do want. If you’ve been doing things a certain way without a thought for very many years, and then you gave yourself permission - the freedom - to not do those things, it feels really good! “Going out to dinner and brunch is not my highest priority, personally. But I do love to eat so of course there will be restaurant food.” BAM!! Liberating.
“I fear you will be poor.” Ok, back to the heavy ones. This was spoken as a fear. The fear of the result of breaking up, and a reason to stay as is. This emboldened me. At that time, I had done so much exploration, I was able to have a response, instead of allowing the fear to scoop me up and toss me around.
“We need to resolve this.” This phrase was spoken after a very well intentioned gesture got turned upside down. It resulted in a compressed, turbulent communicative experience. After the plane landed safely, and we exited back into our lives, I realized that during the conversation, I felt like my friend was trying very hard to help me - to put my shoulder back into its socket. Only my shoulder was not dislocated. Nothing was wrong with my shoulder. My shoulder could have used a hug, but it wasn’t hurting and wasn’t broken. Trying to fit it back into place was what was hurting me. Fitting it back into place was breaking me.
Which brings us back to: “You are not broken.”
Such a beautiful phrase.
To people who speak up: Keep being there for your friends. Keep showing up. Even if you are afraid to speak to them - if you’re afraid of how your words will hit them. Just listen and watch and show up. Practice speaking.
To people who live (and these people are all the same people - we just switch roles): Keep remembering when you’re in a moment of needing nourishment. Recognize when you’re depleted. Nourish as best you can. When you’re right again, try to spot it. It will be hard, because you’ll feel happy and light again. But take the moment. Because the next moment could be a whole new spiral that you weren’t expecting. But perhaps in your journey of tossing under the water, you’ve learned some moves where you know how to trust yourself. And from that rock foundation, you can push off to the next rock, and emerge.
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PS: To those science nerds reading, who read my depletion feeling as something medical, OK. I will get a physical. It’s time anyway. I got a mammogram before dissolving our marriage contract and losing my health insurance. I’m figuring out the COBRA, will look into NY State’s Marketplace, and will book a colonoscopy. I’m of the age. And then will book an Airbnb again to rest and recover. TMI, but consider it your PSA. xo
First weekend of Spring is here! It may be cloudy and rainy, but don't let that bring down your spirits. We need the rain before we can get the flowers. Keep looking for patches of blue sky.
Speaking of spirits, if you want to deepen your knowledge on the origin of cocktails, the bartender and front of house manager, Emily Morales, from Meyers Olde Dutch, explored 3 origin stories of the Margarita, as inspired by Women's History Month. For a delicious mocktail, visit the Wonder Bar and ask for their Migrating Coconut (we tried it). It has Coconut Creme, Lime, Pineapple, Fall Spices.
PS: Are you a restaurant owner, and is your restaurant on the menu? This weekend edition of A Little Beacon Blog serves as a menu and shopping guide for people far and wide. Get listed down here so that we can feature your favorite foods, must-have products, and not-to-be-missed classes. See ALBB's Guide Packages for details. Newly priced at a rate for spring that you can lock in for life. Because we're going to be friends for a long time
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Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam Day: Every Friday Time: 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB
Compass Arts Creativity Project Dance Party Fundraiser Day: Friday, March 24, 2023 Time: 7-11pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 E Main St, Beacon, NY
$20 in advance and $25 at the door. Compass Arts Creativity Project is celebrating five months of providing free arts education programs to students at Astor Head Start in Beacon, New York. These classes are part of our ongoing work to make the arts more accessible in our community. Information >
7th Annual Soup 4 Greens: Beacon Farmers Market x Common Ground Farm and Green Teen Beacon’s Greens4Greens Day: March 26, 2023 Time: 10am-2pm Location: Beacon Farmer’s Market, DMV Parking Lot, 223 Main St.
Join Beacon Farmers’ Market for their annual fundraiser that celebrates soup and community while supporting Common Ground Farm and Green Teen Beacon’s Greens4Greens food access program. They will be selling hot and frozen soups from local restaurants, as well as handmade soup bowls to enjoy for years to come. Thanks to several Beacon businesses for donating to make this a success, including Key Food for donating the bowls. See here for more. Information >
Clean Water Act At 50 Years Day: Thursday, March 30, 2023 Time: 7pm/8:30pm Location: Virtual
On Thursday Mar. 30th at 7:00 pm The Beacon Sloop Club’s 2023 Lecture Series Presents, The Clean Water Act at 50, with Clearwater Environmental Action Director, Manna Jo Greene and guests. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of a framework for protecting the nations waterways, it’s clear that there is still much work to be done. Free, Virtual, Register Here. Information >
Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory’s 6th Anniversary Celebration Day: Thursday, March 30, 2023 Time: 10am-2pm Location: 8 N Cherry St. Poughkeepsie, NY
Coffee, food, vendors, and more! Plus, drop off an item from their donation list and get entered in a drawing for an HRH/PUF goodie basket. Information >
Howland Public Library Presents: Balance, A Group Show - In Honor Of Women’s History MonthDays: March 11th - April 1st, 2023 An Artists' Reception: Saturday, March 11th, from 5pm - 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
The exhibit will be on view in The Community Room Exhibit Space Information >
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Spring is here! Makes us really want to go into Dulce Cielo Mx and try their shrimp tacos with their special pineapple sauce! YUM! Located inside the HV Food Hall. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:
Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!
BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Buffalo chicken chimichangas are our weakness... For only $18! Filled with delicious Murray’s Buffalo Chicken, NYS Local Cheese Blend, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and fresh Crema! Now that it's Spring, you can enjoy this while sitting out/or by the garage doors! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! > Check out their specialty drinks > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!
HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH
226 Main St Retail 2
(845) 255-5872
Look at this crown! Emeralds are in, and with their color, there are so many ways to design them. Hudson Valley Goldsmith knows what to do for inspiration. This 14k yellow gold ring featuring 0.55cttw green emerald gemstones and 0.06cttw round brilliant diamonds handset along top modern crown. Go inside the store (next to Homespun) to bedazzle yourself. Shop it here > See here for CUSTOM details >
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LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon
The time has come for a fresh pair of sunglasses for this spring sunshine. Have you seen these RIGARDS at Luxe Optique?! (pictured to the right) RIGARDS has been sculpting original eyewear with a Nature-First Perspective since 2011. Luxe is one of the only stores in the country that carries some of the brands you'll find there who specialize in handmade. It's like going to an art museum, but designed for you to take home. PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! > BEACON HOURS
Monday from 10AM–5PM
Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM
Sunday CLOSED
Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here >
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BEACON DENTAL
1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY
(845) 838-3666
At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!
ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon
It's officially Spring! As the new season blooms, it's an excellent time to review and update your insurance coverage. Get in touch to see how Antalek & Moore can help you!
Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!
TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!
KATIE JAMES, INC.
Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand. But you may not have the time or vision to produce them. Katie James, Inc. can help by being your Creative Directors behind the scenes. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS
Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you!
by Emily Morales Emily Morales is the front of house manager at Meyer's Olde Dutch and has worked in multiple other bars and restaurants on Beacon’s Main Street. She grew up in Beacon and is now also raising her daughter here. When she's not working, she's usually reading anything she can get her hands on.
When I say “Margarita,” what do you think about?
A classic blend of tequila, lime, and orange liqueur. Maybe salt, maybe on the rocks, everyone has their own preference. But who created it?
As a woman who grew from barback, to bartender, and now to front of house manager at Meyer’s Olde Dutch, I wanted to create a menu centered on women’s contributions to the cocktail world for Women’s History Month. I quickly realized, however, that there are very few cocktails more well-known than the one named after a woman, Margarita.
I put together three recipes based on Margarita lore, but nothing beats our house recipe at Meyers Olde Dutch. Served over one large ice cube and half a salt rim, it’s a serious crowd-pleaser!
Origin Stories Of The Margarita
Most, if not all, cocktails have one person we can point to and thank for their genius and dedication to the craft. Take the Hanky Panky, for example. It was created by head bartender Ada Coleman at the Savoy Hotel’s American Bar in 1903 and features gin, sweet red vermouth, and a splash of Fernet Branca. This drink happens to predate any Margarita recipe by over 20 years.
The Margarita, however, has over a dozen origin stories. Many people claim the world-famous classic as their own intellectual property, whether by accident, on purpose, or something in between. In honor of Women’s History Month, Meyer’s Olde Dutch is selling Margaritas inspired by three of these claims centered around women: Marjorie King, Margaret Sames, and Doña Bertha (and the Hanky Panky for gin drinkers).
Marjorie King’s Margarita
In the 1930’s, actress Marjorie King often stopped at a bar called Rancho la Gloria with her friends and fellow socialites, but was unable to drink. According to legend, she was allergic to all alcohol except tequila but hated the taste, so bar owner Carlos “Danny” Herrera got to work! He combined three parts white tequila, two parts Cointreau, and one part lemon juice, and she loved it. He dubbed it Margarita, the Spanish form of Marjorie, in her honor.
Margaret Sames’ Margarita
Another American socialite, Margaret Sames, claims an equally popular origin story. She was famous amongst her friends for her parties and wanted to come up with a new, refreshing, poolside drink. She created several recipes for this new drink while entertaining at the party, all of which ended up horribly (I personally believe it’s ill-advised to perform mixology while drunk, great ideas presented fantastically while intoxicated don’t tend to taste so great) until finally she landed on this: equal parts tequila and Cointreau, lime juice to taste, and a trace of salt on the rim. Now, I know what you’re thinking, but all truly great cocktails are simple in retrospect. During the party, and many parties thereafter, her guests would refer to this concoction as “the drink,” which eventually evolved into “the Margarita.”
Doña Bertha’s Margarita
So far we’ve covered two quite classic-sounding recipes for the Margarita, you’ve got your Cointreau, your salt rim, your lime, now let’s shake it up a bit!
Very little is known about this next recipe, but you’ll be glad I’ve included it. There is a bar in Taxco, Mexico, called Bar Berta, which was owned by a woman known as Doña Bertha. It is said that her recipe using silver tequila is a precursor to today’s Margarita, but once you give it a shot, you may never turn back to a regular Margarita again. In homage to the city’s famous silver mines, Doña Bertha created a drink to showcase silver tequila. She added honey for sweetness, lime for tartness, and an egg white for creaminess, shook it up and served it plain. No salt, no rocks, no garnish, she let the drink speak for itself.
Emily Morales Herself
Here’s a Margarita tip: at your backyard parties this Spring, try using agave instead of regular simple syrup!
Despite the snow and rain, there are 3 more days until Spring! Days are getting longer and it's staying lighter later! We're here for it. Did anyone even notice that the clocks changed last weekend after Beacon's Parade of Green (see pictures here)?
'Tis the season for purging and redecoration. The Wee Play volunteers have just announced that the donation collection bins for kids clothing and gear, as well as maternity clothing, will open at the end of March. Watch for details!
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Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam Day: Every Friday Time: 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB
Clearwater’s8th Annual Spirit Of The Hudson Gala
Day: Sunday, March 19, 2023 Time: 3pm-7pm Location: The Garrison, U.S. 9, Garrison, NY
Clearwater is pleased to honor Newburgh based environmentalist Ronald Zorrilla, founder and CEO of Outdoor Promise, with the Spirit of the Hudson Award. Zorrilla is being honored for his unwavering commitment to the environment and educating his community through direct engagement with the great outdoors. Clearwater will also bestow the Lifetime Contribution to Clearwater Award on longtime Clearwater affiliate Betsy Garthwaite. Garthwaite is a beloved member of the Clearwater community, having been Captain aboard the iconic Sloop from 1992-1995, and serving as Clearwater’s Board President from 2016-2018. This year’s Spirit of the Hudson gala will feature both a live and silent auction, live music by pianist Dan Englehardt, and guests will enjoy an exclusive evening in support of Clearwater's critical work on the Hudson River and its tributaries. Members of the public are welcome to attend and/or participate in the silent auction online. Information >
Howland Public Library Presents: Balance, A Group Show - In Honor Of Women’s History Month Days: March 11th - April 1st, 2023 An Artists' Reception: Saturday, March 11th, from 5pm - 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
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HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Corn bread and butter is exactly what we want this St Patricks Day Weekend! Yum! Find this goodness at Miz Hatties Bbq. Located inside the HV Food Hall. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:
Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!
BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Baja featured this corned beef & cabbage burrito last year for St. Patricks Day! Can't wait to see the specials for this year! Baja is constantly rotating their specials menu to keep things fresh & only using the finest ingredients! Stop in this weekend & sit by the garage doors! Best place to enjoy the view of Main St. and people watch (you know it's fun) PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! > Check out their specialty drinks > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!
HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH
226 Main St Retail 2
(845) 255-5872
Absolutely in love with this new marquise diamond engagement ring with radiating baguette diamonds from Hudson Valley Goldsmith; your GO-TO for all jewelry needs! Recycled gold, silver and platinum and conflict free diamonds are used for every custom piece & repair and they seek out suppliers who do the same. Looking for something similar but maybe with a customized touch? HV Goldsmith can do that too! See here for CUSTOM details >
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LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon
Looking to get new & interesting eyewear? Look no further! Luxe Optique has you covered. Coolest eyewear - prescription or sunglasses! New brands are always arriving. Optometrist on site!
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Monday from 10AM–5PM
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Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here >
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BEACON DENTAL
1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY
(845) 838-3666
At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!
ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon
Spring is THREE days away! It's time to get your vehicle ready before the season is in full bloom! Check your cooling system to avoid overheating, inspect your tires for proper traction in rainy conditions, replace your windshield wipers if necessary, and get a car wash to remove salt residue and other winter weather chemicals. While you're at it, don't forget to review and/or update your insurance policy!
Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!
TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Their Research Team is constantly updating their easy-to-use Media Contact Library and Editorial Calendar Collection, which serve as an inspiration center when discovering story angles and best people to connect with about where to pitch about your business. Start with their free articles and classes by subscribing to their newsletter. Next, dig in to go bigger with your outreach with their Membership Program that gives you Media Contacts, Editorial Calendars, Templates for emailing the media as well as plotting out your PR and Marketing plan. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!
KATIE JAMES, INC.
Do you need a website? Or a website upgrade? We got you! We've done a ton and we love working with new businesses and creating sites that share who they are! Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS
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Could your self-storage experience feel homey? Mellow? Safe? Yes, yes, and yes, says Guardian Self Storage to the Beacon community.
Thanks to Guardian Self Storage’s sponsor support of A Little Beacon Blog, we were able to create a “Come In!” feature article for you, dear reader, in order to bring you the details behind all those colorful “Now Open!” flags blowing in the wind at 629 Route 52, next to their original building that replaced Southern Dutchess Bowl.
Said property manager Vicki McDonald to A Little Beacon Blog: “We are thrilled to provide the Beacon community – both residents and businesses – with a warm and welcoming space to store stuff of all kinds. We’re all about making moving easy and personable.” Vicki has been with the company for 18 years, and is a lifelong Beaconite who fondly recalls frequenting the former bowling alley.
While Guardian Self Storage’s Beacon location has been open for 5 years, the original plan was always to build a second building to offer a temperature-controlled environment. That day has come.
But First, A Brief History For Beacon Trivia Collectors
General Manager Judy Motter and Beacon’s Manager vicki McDonald stand in the auto-lit hallway of Guardian’s renovated building, that preserved the original wood beamed ceiling of the bowling alley. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen for ALBB
As the company’s 14th location in the Hudson Valley, Guardian Self Storage came to Beacon 5 years ago. It converted the former Southern Dutchess Bowl, but preserved the iconic ceiling, allowing customers to view the beams from each storage unit. Units on this floor in the first building can see the original ceiling, as the top of every storage unit is chicken wire, which allows for airflow through each unit.
During that renovation, Guardian Self Storage creatively connected with the community through its re-use of bowling lane planks. One person bought some of the high gloss maple timber for a kitchen renovation. Other pieces of the floor were sold to a bar for their decor.
The previous owner, Barry Winter, also kept a lane for himself. He says it was a "championship winning lane."
The New Building – Temperature Controlled!
windows for natural light in both Guardian Self Storage Buildings in Beacon. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen for ALBB
The new, four-story, 64,000 square foot facility sits next to the original building, fitted with an elevator. Both buildings are temperature controlled, are immaculate, and have windows to see the views and let in the natural light.
Units range from 25 square foot “small closets,” to the humongous 300 square foot “attics.” Large enough to be a 2-car garage (but no cars are stored at this location)! All units are 10 feet high, with roll-up metal doors. The smallest is the size of a small pantry, followed by a proper closet.
“We converted some of the larger units to be the smaller closet size, because that has been the most popular size in Beacon,” said Vicki.
Customers usually use their own storage shelves if they feel they need them, but they can hire Guardian Self Storage to build custom built shelving for the unit. Rentals are available month-to-month.
“Frequently, we are helping some people during a stressful point in their lives,” added General Manager Judy Motter. “It could be a divorce, or moving for one reason or another. We are a calming factor. We want to make this the easiest part of your move, if you’re moving.”
Each unit has a number, identified with a stylish sign, like on an apartment. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen FOR ALBB
Indeed, Guardian/Beacon serves a diverse array of space-seekers. Customers include drivers for brand name snacks, homeowners, renters, business people, people who make or collect to sell at flea markets, craftspeople, and artisans.
The 10’ x 30’ unit in the new temperature controlled building. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen for ALBB
“Some of them hang out, make things, and tinker,” said Vicki. “Years ago, when people in Beacon first started being approached to sell their homes for cash and they accepted, they and had to move very quickly. They stored most of their house here until they relocated.”
The “Garden units” in the new temperature controlled building of Guardian Self Storage. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen for ALBB
Natural light imparts a cheery ambiance in the boxy building. “We purposefully have a lot of windows, with plenty of landscaping,” said Judy. Soft piano music chimes in the background on all of the floors as one walks to their storage unit. “We make a point of making people feel welcome, and at home here.”
The lower-level spaces are dubbed “Garden Units” because of large picture windows facing some of the storage units. “A person feels like they are in a “Garden Apartment,” twinkled Ms. McDonald.
Community Involvement Beyond Storage
For many years, Guardian has been well-respected for creating close community ties, and Guardian Beacon looks forward to becoming a friend to Beaconites and beyond.
“Being there for Beacon is something we’re looking forward to,” said the project manager. “I grew up in Beacon, and loved my years at the Yanarella School of Dance, on Main Street. So, I’ve experienced the arts first-hand. Each month, Guardian Self Storage allows a manager of all locations to pick something in their community to benefit. I’m very happy with Guardian’s community policy that lets us reach everyone.”
To this end, the recent Howland Cultural Center Photography Members Exhibition was granted corporate support from Guardian Beacon.
Security In The Storage Units
Customers have their own personal code for easy accessibility during the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., seven days a week. Security cameras are located in several places in both buildings.
Stop by the main office to purchase supplies like boxes, combination locks, and moving supplies as needed.
Guardian Self Storage’s Beacon location is celebrating its Grand Opening with a 30% discount for the first three months. A free 14-foot box truck or 10-foot van* rental is available on a first-come basis for moving. Customers pay for fuel as well as a small deposit and insurance fee. *Van is available for the Beacon location only. Lucky us!
Guardian Self Storage also accepts mail and packages for business customers.
Guardian Self Storage Sizes
629 Route 52, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3800 Storage Unit Sizes: 4’ x 3’ Good for college students 5’ x 5’ Good for gear & garden tools 5’ x 10’ Good for seasonal clothes or motorcycle 5’x 15’ Good as a walk-in closet 10’ x 10’ Good for 2-3 rooms of furniture 10’ x 15’ Good to store an apartment 10’ x 20’ Good for 3-4 rooms of furniture 10’ x 25’ Good for business storage 10’ x 30’ Good for a household of storage
All in all, Guardian Self Storage’s overarching aim is putting smiles on people’s faces. The proof of the pudding is the enthusiasm of the managers and office staff, and the gleaming cleanliness of the facility.
“Think of that spider-web covered crawl space of your basement, or cramming things into your apartment,” said Vicki. “Instead, you can use a clean unit that you can access as needed. No more denying yourself more holiday decorations just because you ran out of space!”
Seeing is believing, and yearning to stow. Contact Guardian Self Storage’s Beacon location for a tour. Call 845-838-3800 or email beacon@guardianselfstorage.com.
Judy and vicki are ready to take you on a tour of Guardian Storage in Beacon. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen for ALBB
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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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