Flags Flown At Half Staff For The Week In Honor Of Amalio Lombardi, Excavation Worker

Flags will be flown at half staff for Amalio Lombardi, age 61 of Goshen, who was fatally killed in an accident during excavation of Rte. 52 in Beacon in between Lanks Auto and Hedgewood Home For Adults as part of the Fishkill/Teller Avenues infrastructure projects, as reported by ALBB earlier today. ALBB has learned that Amalio worked for 12 years alongside his co-workers and was union.

In a press release written and published by Beacon Police Chief Tom Figila to the Beacon PD’s Facebook page, and shared on the City of Beacon’s Facebook page, Chief Figlia said as part of his update: “the City's administration extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Lombardi. Mayor Kyriacou ordered that the flags be lowered to half staff for the remainder of the week in honor and memory of Mr. Lombardi.”

When the robo-alert went out to the people of Beacon, the announcement only contained information about the road being opened back up again, and thanked everyone for their patience. In neither robo-call was the fact that someone had succumbed to their injuries in a tragic work-related accident. After the first robo-call, people of Beacon immediately wondered if an employee of any of Beacon’s departments was injured, and what kind of injury it was (ie: hit by a car on that busy road, fell off the cliff, etc.). Confirmation as to the detail of the accident needed to be reported on.

When Mid-Hudson News announced the fatality, ALBB followed with the detail, and the Beacon Police’s Press Release came after that.

This has been an emotionally charged topic for co-workers of the deceased, friends and family. Some in the Beacon community expressed surprise that the work continued after the accidental incident. Said Andrè S Omally at ALBB’s Facebook: “Drove by saw these guys out there working 20mins later; Beacon PD/FD and EMS rushing towards there. smh very sad RIP.”

After Mid-Hudson’s News’ article published, ALBB headed down to get photos of what would be a very basic article documenting the incident. “I was surprised to see an active job site, where the crew was back to work as if nothing happened,” said Katie Hellmuth, writer of the article. “When a neighbor and I saw employees walking by, we were all stunned."

Katie continued: “When I was little, my brother and I were playing on my dad’s tractor in the driveway. The tractor wasn’t running. I was sitting at the wheel and my brother was inspecting the gears. He told me to turn the wheel, which I did. That turn ended up crushing his finger, and he was stuck. I have so many traumatic memories of that early evening. It weighs heavy on me to this day, even though he insists I did nothing wrong.”

Comments at Facebook about this incident have been wild and unexpected. It seems unimaginable that the driver of the excavator was still driving after this accident, as he must have been very upset and scared. ALBB has not confirmed if it was him, or if someone replaced him. Hopefully he was allowed to stop driving so that he and other employees could seek emotional support about had just accidentally happened.

By the end of the day, the road was filled back in. The excavator had been digging a long hole in the middle of the road. The Beacon community mourns for all of the employees there as well as the deceased. Condolences to their families and friends.

So far, ALBB is leaving comments on, and advises people to restrain themselves to sending condolences and prayers. Over the years, our readers have asked that comments be left on so that they can see the true nature of people.

Construction Co-Worker Crushed To Death While Working On The Road On Rte. 52

Condolences to the family, co-workers and friends.

A construction worker who was part of the crew digging up the road on Rte 52 in Beacon at Conklin Street near Lanks Auto was fatally injured late this morning. According to someone familiar with the situation, the construction worker may have passed out, fallen, and then was crushed by the machine. “We lost a co-worker of 12 years today,” said one person.

The City of Beacon sent out an alert at 12:02 saying: “Fishkill Avenue will be closed from approximately Dallis Place (near Hedgewood Home For Adults And Assisted Living) to Conklin Street due to a workplace accident. Please avoid travel until further notice.”

Mid-Hudson News was the first to report the confirmed fatality at 2:12pm, and said that the accident happened “just after 11am,” and that Beacon Police were investigating. It is unknown at this time if OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was called to or came to the scene to investigate.

According to a neighbor who spoke with ALBB, crime scene tape was wrapped around the street. Residents were blocked from driving into their driveways. Some had to park around the corner and walk to their homes.

As of 3:59pm, the crime scene tape was gone, and the machine was actively digging out the street again, with several workers surrounding it. At least one City of Beacon Police vehicle was blocking and re-routing each end of traffic. The City of Beacon’s Highway Superintendent Michael Manzi was at the scene.

At 5:26pm, the City of Beacon issued an alert saying: “The section of Fishkill Avenue from Dallis Place to Conklin Street has been reopened from the earlier closure. Thank you for your patience.” There was no mention of the death of the construction worker.

Also at 5:25pm, the Chief Figlia of Beacon Police Department issued the following press release:

“Fatal Construction Accident on Fishkill Ave”

“On July 28, 2025 the Beacon Police Department, as well as EMS and Beacon Fire Department, responded to a report of an accident at a construction site on Fishkill Ave. between Conlin St. and Dallas Pl. Upon arrival, it was determined that Amalio Lombardi, 61 of Goshen, had been stuck by an excavator and passed away at the scene. An investigation of the incident is ongoing. The work being done was part of an infrastructure improvement project for Beacon, and the City's administration extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Lombardi. Mayor Kyriacou ordered that the flags be lowered to half staff for the remainder of the week in honor and memory of Mr. Lombardi.”

Retired Beacon Cop Published Hint To Kill; Pleads "Not Guilty" To Killing Roommate: What Friends and Neighbors Are Saying

On Monday evening (July 21, 2025) at 9:02pm, City of Beacon Police responded to a 911 call from Edison “Eddie” Irizarry, age 52, that he had shot his roommate, Casey Cuddy, age 58. When Eddie called 911, reported Mid-Hudson News, he told the dispatch that “Cuddy had threatened him with a shotgun, and Irizarry claimed to have fired three rounds at Cuddy.”

Screenshot of social media post allegedly made by Edwin “Eddie” Irizarry, who goes by “Izzy Zarry” in his Facebook account, published less than an hour before Casey Cuddy was allegedly shot by Eddie, according to local community members and Mid-Hudson News. Multiple “friends” have since Unfriended Eddie’s account. Sixteen remain as “followers.”

Mid-Hudson News reported the following day: “Less than an hour before Irizarry is believed to have shot Cuddy, he made a cryptic post on his Facebook page [which goes by Izzy Zarry] that said, ‘You guys got me if I kill a Petti file.’ A source close to the investigation told Mid-Hudson News that Irizarry and Cuddy had been arguing after Irizarry accused the victim of being a pedophile.”

A source close to the situation told A Little Beacon Blog that Eddie had been seen speaking with another male earlier that Monday around the corner from Casey's home on the northeast corner of Rombout and Cliff Streets. “That morning,” a neighbor told ALBB, “it appeared that Eddie was confiding in the other male out on the sidewalk. I could hear their voices pretty clearly. Something was going on with Eddie at that point. Why so angry, I don’t know. I don’t know who the other guy was. He didn’t seem from around here.”

The Times Union reported that Casey had been seen out riding his bike only two hours before he was shot by Eddie. “Neighbors described the victim as an easygoing nurse practitioner who liked to pet the neighborhood dogs. Joanna Neville was walking at Dennings Point Park in Beacon around 7pm Monday when she heard a bicycle on the gravel behind her. She turned and saw a familiar face: Casey Cuddy, a neighbor with whom she’d become friendly since adopting a dog last year.” Neighbors say that Casey enjoyed living with his cats.

Casey was also knowledgeable about attachment theory and attuned to trauma. He was sensitive about potentially upsetting topics and knew when to push and when to back off. More than anything, he was kind and thoughtful and I am beside myself that he is gone.
— Local Mother Whose Child Was In Casey Cuddy's Care

Joanna told the newspaper: “[Casey] was in a good mood.” The newspaper expanded to report that “she was shocked to learn he’d been shot a few hours after their encounter. ‘He was a nice guy, It’s terrible,’” Joanna said.

Details of Eddie Irizarry’s Arrest

Eddie is a retired Beacon Police Officer who served in Beacon for 17 years, retiring in 2021. When the Beacon Police arrived on the scene Monday evening, they realized that they knew Eddie. Several neighbors describe how the Beacon Police put him into handcuffs and detained him in a Beacon police vehicle. One neighbor described the Beacon Police’s handling of Eddie as “gentle", and the neighbors across the street, Tony Ruperto and Brian Garritano, describe Eddie as “calm” to Times Union: “He wasn’t resisting,” Tom told the newspaper. “He was very calm.”

Being that Eddie used to serve on the force, the Beacon Police then turned the entire investigation over to the New York State Police, “to maintain the highest integrity,” the press release said from Beacon Police Chief Tom Figlia.

Neither press release from the Beacon Police or the New York State Police mentioned the shotgun when they detailed the nature of the shooting. The New York State Police press release stated that Eddie shot Casey. It has not been stated if a shotgun was ever found at the residence, or if the gun used in the shooting was permitted by Eddie.

Sources told Mid-Hudson News that “Irizarry recanted portions of his statement before being charged with the felonies of murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a firearm.”

According to the New York State Police’s press release, Eddie’s preliminary hearing in City of Beacon Court was scheduled for July 25, 2025, at 10:00am. However, that has since been re-scheduled to August 6, 2025.

The day after the shooting on July 22, 2025, Eddie pleaded “Not Guilty” in City of Beacon Court, according to the Highlands Current. He was remanded to Dutchess County Jail and held without bail.

Charges are as follows:

  • Murder in the Second Degree (Class A -1 Felony)

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class C felony)

  • Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony)

Regarding the Unfounded Pedo Accusation

When the killing reached Beacon’s Facebook community, some people defended the killing as an elimination of a sex offender, without demanding to see any proof, and implying that executing someone at whim was acceptable.

It is unknown at this time if any individuals in Eddie’s friend circle responded to his social media post with encouragement of him to execute his plan. Some Beacon locals, including some who have moved away but keep up with Beacon news, use aggressive language in comments, including curse words and threats to safety.

Multiple “Friends” of Eddie’s account have since unfriended him. Sixteen “Followers” remain.

Neighbors of Casey on Rombout Avenue rushed to defend the dead man, saying that Casey was not a sex offender. Casey, whose full name is Wilbur Casey Cuddy, is not listed in New York State’s sex offender registry, and was a licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner. This license would be an additional level of background checking if the pedo allegations were true.

There has been a rumor in Beacon that unnamed employees or employee at the City of Beacon level have been telling community members that Casey did have this offender history, though no evidence has been presented, and even if true, is no justification of murder, but is an intent and effort to smear someone’s name in their death.

Additionally, it is unknown at this time if any individuals in Eddie’s friend circle responded to his social media post with encouragement of him to execute his plan. Some Beacon locals, including some who have moved away but keep up with Beacon news, use aggressive language in comments, including curse words and threats to safety.

Multiple “Friends” of Eddie’s account have since unfriended him. Sixteen “Followers” remain.

Background on Edwin “Eddie” Irizarry

Numerous friends of Eddie in Beacon are shocked, confused and sad. Friends have stated that he loved to fish, and was a calm person.

Eddie’s Facebook page, which goes by “Izzy Zarry,” states that he lives in “Never Never.”

His LinkedIn account, states he lives in Jacksonville, NC. After retiring from the Beacon Police force in 2021, he seems to have gone down south. Public pictures on his Facebook account show scenes of him on a beach with surf. Unconfirmed is if he has children, why he returned to Beacon after moving to NC, and if his time in Beacon was temporary.

Numerous neighbors of Casey say that Eddie moved in to Casey’s residence in or about April 2025. While neighbors say they had not usually seen roommates at Casey’s apartment, the Highlands Current reports that Casey took out a classified ad for a roommate years ago in November 2022. Otherwise, neighbors say, they saw Casey frequently as a communicative person out and about, who enjoyed his cats.

Response To Frequent Statement: “Beacon Has Changed!” or “These NYC People Moving To Beacon Are Changing Things!”

This was a shooting done by a person who lived in Beacon for a very long time. Additionally, the Beacon Police have a well documented history of police brutality which resulted in the federal investigation by the Department of Justice of the Beacon Police force. The department entered into an agreement with the Department of Justice in December 2010 to “reform its policies and practices.”

Eddie served on the Beacon Police force in Beacon for 17 years, retiring in 2021, which puts his starting date near 2004. This is within Beacon’s era of when the Police Department was accused of police brutality, racial profiling and nepotism, as thoroughly covered by the Beacon Dispatch in 2006, one of Beacon’s original blogs.

Eddie doesn’t seem to have public lawsuits against him, as other officers from that time do, such as Richard Sassi Jr., the son of the Police Chief of the same name at the time. The son, Detective Sassi Jr., was found in his boxer shorts in his female informant’s closet after making advances on her until her boyfriend came over, to which Sassi made a false call of burglary to 911, for which he was charged, and added to a slew of other active litigation regarding him.

As for Eddie, when was a patrolman in 2014, he was ordered to fill in for 2 Beacon detectives who were suspended, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. While the Police Chief at the time declined to comment on the circumstances of the suspensions, the article reported that the two detectives “were married but divorce paperwork was filed in 2012, according to a document filed with the Dutchess County Clerk's Office.”

Background on Casey Cuddy

Wilbur K. Casey Cuddy, PMHNP-C was a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, according to his website and HealthCare4PPL.com. He said he specialized in “the treatment of trauma whether complex/developmental or chronic/single episode; however, I also diagnose and treat most other psychiatric disorders (except ADD/ADHD).” He earned Engineering Science and Nursing Bachelor's Degrees, and an MBA and Nursing Master's Degrees.

Since 2015, he “worked as a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-C) with small rural services, with medium & large county agencies, and now with private & group telehealth practices,” he said on his website. “All settings have involved the treatment of diverse populations with moderate-to-severe mental illnesses.”

Unknown at this time is how he and Eddie found each other, being that police officers often carry trauma.

One local mother told A Little Beacon Blog that her child was in the care of Casey Cuddy, and was shocked to learn of his killing. She spoke positively of him, and said he specialized in talk-therapy with her child.

She told ALBB: “Something I found so profound was his respect for single mothers. He mentioned that his mom was a single mother and he took the time to acknowledge the hard work I was putting in. That means something in this patriarchal society. It meant a lot to me. Casey was kind to my child, direct and blunt, but in a developmentally appropriate way. He called on my child to take some responsibility for my child’s own path. Casey was also knowledgeable about attachment theory and attuned to trauma. He was sensitive about potentially upsetting topics and knew when to push and when to back off. More than anything, he was kind and thoughtful and I am beside myself that he is gone.”

Neighbors say that Casey lived at 86 Rombout Avenue with his cats for a number of years. Neighbors say he was outgoing and talkative. He drove a white van and carried a protest poster, “Boycott Everything.”

The neighbors who lived across the street, Tony Ruperto and Brian Garritano, told the Times Union that “they didn’t know the alleged shooter, who they believed had moved in just two months ago, but were friendly with Cuddy, who they said had lived in the building since before they moved in two years ago.” The pair did see police “swarm the first floor apartment” after the 911 call. The next day, at 10am, Tony and Brian did see police remove a body bag from the apartment, they told the newspaper.

In a client review left on August 28, 2018 on Casey’s website, a patient wrote about him: "In the time frame of 3-4 months, Casey Cuddy has been one of the reasons that I am alive today. He helped me work through so many of the problems I refused to face. When I attempted suicide, he called me before I could call him to make sure I was doing okay. It makes me sad that he's moving back to the East Coast and actually made me tear up a bit. I hope he knows how much he truly helped me find my confidence and self-worth, and he helped me realize how much I actually sacrifice for those I love. He's been a positive impact on my life."

According to a theater program found by the Highlands Current from when Casey was an actor performing in a play at the County Players theater in Wappingers Falls, Casey was from the Finger Lakes region, which is in New York State. The newspaper reported that Casey “moved to the Hudson Valley in September 2022 after living in Los Angeles and Oregon. In November 2022, Cuddy placed a classified ad in The Current seeking a roommate to share his first-floor Beacon apartment.

It is unknown at this time if Casey continued to take roommates, or if this was a new occasion. One of his client’s told ALBB that he rented an office on Rte. 52, but had left the office and was doing telehealth only.

Casey indicated on his Facebook page that he kept the profile to list on Facebook Marketplace.

Flooding In The Basement - Saved By "Plumbing" In A Little Beacon Blog's Business Directory

When emergencies happen, going straight to text is ideal. One can Google, but trusted sources come from speed-texts spider-ing among friends. In the case of ALBB’s plumbing eruption in the basement the night of the flash floods two weeks ago - that has elevated to a sewer line catastrophe - hope came through A Little Beacon Blog’s Business Directory.

Kimberly Sevilla, founder of the independent and woman-owned Shelter Air HVAC company is a Member Sponsor in ALBB’s Business Directory, recommended Brandon of Stryker Plumbing and Handyman Services for the first 9pm emergency eruption, whose tagline is: “From Boilers To Bidets, We Have Your Assets Covered” and whose motto is “Repair. Replace. Restore.”

Brandon, who is a specialist in vintage plumbing and modern energy efficient solutions, came that night to inspect and recommend. He found that a rock was holding down the trap cover. Next day, he returned to put a proper top on, with proper hardware to secure it and release it when necessary.

Minutemen’s jetson service of the sewer line.

The following week, however, the sewer line revealed itself to be the main problem, resulting in the sewer line backing up into the laundry sink which turned into an infinity pool. This graduated us to the next level of plumbers and excavators specializing in sewer lines and digging. The City of Beacon came out right away to measure the sewer line depth as we got quotes for repair.

Tim of McKinney Septic Service sonar camera to see the sewer line through the sidewalk.

Tim of McKinney Septic Service camera to see in the sewer line.

Not being a servicer of sewer lines, Brandon has been serving as “Emotional Support Plumber” as this plumbing issue is navigated. Other businesses to thank include Tom and two more plumbers from Astar for coming out the following week to snake and camera; Stevee the excavator for examining the gutter system and water collection in the yard; Tim of McKinney Septic Service as cameraman for pipes, and Minutemen Construction of Beacon for the jetson service of the sewer line. Still in process with this project.

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Date: August 14, 2025
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Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing.
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Murder on Rombout Avenue - Retired Beacon Police Officer Charged With Murdering His Roommate

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. As details emerge, they are updated here in the sequence of how they were released.

On Monday evening at approximately 9pm at the home of 86 Rombout Avenue, a 911 caller believed to be Edison “Eddie” Irizarry, who is a 52 year-old a retired City of Beacon Police Officer who was a new roommate to Casey Cuddy, age 58 (aka Wilbur Cuddy), “had threatened him with a shotgun, and Irizarry claimed to have fired three rounds at Cuddy,” according to reporting from MidHudson News. Casey Cuddy did not survive.

According to the City of Beacon Police Department’s Press Release the following Tuesday morning, “the City of Beacon Police Department received a call from an individual reporting that he had shot his roommate on Rombout Ave. Upon arrival it was determined that one of the individuals involved was a retired Beacon Police Officer. That individual was immediately detained and, in order to maintain the highest integrity, the entire investigation was turned over to the New York State Police.” The Press Release was published to Facebook, and Comments turned off.

From the Beacon Police Press Release, it was not clear where Eddie was initially detained to. A witness of the detainment confirmed to ALBB that Eddie was handcuffed and “gently put into” a Beacon Police vehicle without incident on Monday night. New York State Police arrived to the scene shortly after, ALBB was told by a witness of the detainment.

MidHudson News reported that Eddie was arrested the following Tuesday morning. “He was arraigned before Beacon City Court Judge Rebecca Mensch and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail,” MidHudson News reported. Times Union reported that Eddie was booked on Tuesday, as confirmed by booking records, and held without bail.

Beacon Police Chief Tom Figlia continued: “In order to maintain the highest integrity, the entire investigation was turned over to the New York State Police. The City of Beacon Police Department is cooperating and will continue to cooperate, fully and completely with the State Police Investigation. Since it is a State Police Investigation, the City of Beacon Police Department cannot release any further details and all additional requests for information should be made to New York State Police.”

As of Tuesday evening, New York State Police confirmed that the caller was Eddie: “On July 21, 2025, at approximately 9:02 p.m., the City of Beacon Police Department responded to a private residence on Rombout Avenue following a 911 call placed by Edison Irizarry, 52, of Beacon, NY, who stated he had shot his roommate. Upon arrival, officers located 58-year-old Casey Cuddy also of Beacon, NY, deceased inside the residence from an apparent gunshot wound.”

According to community members, Casey and Eddie were roommates in the house beginning April 2025. ALBB has received confirmation from multiple local sources that this house was divided into 2 apartments, where Casey lived in one unit, and another group of people lived in the other unit. It was only recently that Eddie moved in as roommate to Casey, who also goes by “Cuddy” to neighbors.

By Tuesday evening, Casey’s white passenger van, which has a poster perched in the passenger seat that reads “Boycott,” remained parked in the driveway with yellow caution tape around the perimeter of the house. Parked next to the van that Tuesday evening was a New York State trooper car with an officer inside.

An investigator looks at the sign in the van of Casey Cuddy, who was killed by his roommate, Eddie Irizarry. The poster read: “Boycott Everything.”

Sean Breault, who witnessed the arrest of Eddie, told ALBB: “The poster in Cuddy’s van read ‘Boycott Everything.’ He was active in protests. I watched the detective go through his van and I have an image of the sign. Cuddy was into boating and biking here in Beacon and was never anything but kind. Deescalation did not seem to be a tactic this retired officer was willing to use.”

That Tuesday evening at dusk, people in the community drove and walked slowly past the house, which is located in a residential area around the corner from South Avenue Elementary School. Community members say that Casey could often be seen outside in his yard and was a communicative person with his neighbors.

By Tuesday evening, the Beacon Police issued another statement when sharing an update made by New York State Police. The Beacon Police Department wrote: “We share this as part of our obligation to keep the public informed but we also take seriously our obligation not to release any information which may hinder their [New York State Police’s] investigation. As such, we will continue to direct all requests for information to the State Police. We also thank them for their hard work in this investigation and would like the thank the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance last night as well. Importantly, we extend our deepest condolences to those impacted by this incident.”

New York State Police confirmed on Tuesday evening the charges against Eddie:

  • Murder in the Second Degree (Class A -1 Felony)

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class C felony)

  • Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony)

New York State Police confirmed that a preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

The Highlands Current reported that Eddie retired from the Beacon Police Force in July 2021, and was recognized in a photo by the Beacon Police Benevolent Association (PBA) union. The PBA said at that time: “The PBA would like to congratulate Officer Edison Irizarry on his recent retirement from the Beacon Police Department. Officer Irizarry served the City of Beacon for 17 years, and prior to that served his country as a United States Marine. Officer Irizarry held many roles during his time with the Beacon Police, including a Field Training Officer and Detective. Best of luck in retirement and your future endeavors.”

ALBB's Calendar Updates: Garrison Institute Fundraiser, Corn Festival, and More

Updates to A Little Beacon Blog’s Calendar are underway. The Garrison Institute’s Fall Fundraiser Film Screening in September has been added as a Save the Date, and the Beacon Sloop Club’s Corn Festival.

A Little Beacon Blog will be face painting at the Corn Festival again this year, so please come and visit us!

Submissions to ALBB’s Calendar can be made here. Gratis listings are given to non-profits and super unusual events. Events attached to business models can support this publication with our Event Promotion Package.

Look forward to seeing what you are hosting!

After 6 Hours, 911 Service Is Restored; Verizon Fiber Optic Transmission Line At Fault

After 6 hours, 911 service for Dutchess County has been restored. A Verizon fiber optic transmission line is cited as being the cause of disruption. Dutchess County made the announcement of the failure of service via an emergency break-through alert on phones, but made the restoration announcement via social media and email channels. Alternative land lines were provided for people to use in the meantime.

“Dutchess County’s announcement said: “Dutchess County Emergency Response has announced full 9-1-1 service has been restored. Dutchess County’s 9-1-1 services were interrupted today from approximately 3:00pm until 9:00pm due to an issue with a Verizon fiber optic transmission line. Verizon crews from Poughkeepsie and Kingston worked to restore the lines, with full restoration completed by 9:00 pm.

“Incoming emergency calls were re-routed to 7-digit landline numbers without incident during the outage. “

CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Challenged By Demonstrator At U.S. House Of Representatives

In a video first published by @PulseofPal on Instagram, a young female demonstrator was dragged out of U.S. House of a Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce hearing in Washington D.C. regarding “campus antisemitism” after shouting at CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos, who was testifying. The Pro-Palestinian demonstrator said: “How can you sit there talking about the feelings of Jewish students, when there are no universities left in Gaza? There’s blood on your hands! You are a genocidal war criminal!”

How can you sit there talking about the feelings of Jewish students, when there are no universities left in Gaza? There’s blood on your hands! You are a genocidal war criminal!
— Young Woman

@CCNYSJP (Students for Justice in Palestine at the City College of New York) responded with more footage of the student’s message during the Congressional Hearing on “Antisemitism on College Campuses” from other angles. That footage has been republished in this arrticle.

Said @CCNYSJP: “We the students reject the conflation of anti-Zionism with antisemitism. While Congress and universities distract the public with their propaganda, our tax dollars and tuition continue to fund the genocide of the Palestinian people. While they sit discussing ‘feelings,’ there are no universities left in Gaza.

“We demand our students and faculty are reinstated. We demand divestment. We will not be silenced.”

We the students reject the conflation of anti-Zionism with antisemitism. While Congress and universities distract the public with their propaganda, our tax dollars and tuition continue to fund the genocide of the Palestinian people. While they sit discussing ‘feelings,’ there are no universities left in Gaza.
— CCNYSJP

Prior to this hearing, SUNY BDS (Boycott, Divest and Sanctions) issued a press release stating their participation in a rally in NYC set to happen outside a summit that Chancelor Matos was supposed to be attending, but was “skipping the summit in order to capitulate to the federal government,” they said. “He will be in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, testifying before Congress that CUNY has sufficiently repressed Palestinian solidarity activism.”

This demonstrator was vocalizing at that hearing in Washington D.C. while SUNY BDS and CUNY students demonstrated against both chancellors in NYC. Read about their plans here.

911 Emergency Service Goes Down In Dutchess County - Alternative Number Provided

After last night’s flash flooding in areas of New York, the 911 Emergency service has gone down in Dutchess County, which was broadcast via alert on some cell phones.

Two alternate phone numbers were given: 845-486-6547 and 845-486-6546.

If Dutchess County sends out an alert that 911 service is restored, then this article will be updated.

Beacon's New Urgent Care Walk-In Center Is Beautiful With All The Things - X-Rays, Blood Work - Treatment For Fevers, Bumps and Scrapes

The intake process, Lab, Exam and X-Ray Rooms of CareFull MD
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth

Just when it seems like life can’t get any busier, the school nurse calls...Bring your child over to CareFull MD, and we’ll have them taken care of all in a lunch break.
— CareFull MD

The people of Beacon wished for their own urgent care, and they have received. CareFull MD opened at 252 Main Street, an independently owned walk-in center urgent care that rivals some primary care physicians offices.

Walking into CareFull MD feels both parts exclusive and inclusive. While it is located next door to one of main arteries of the community - Key Food - with the ample parking lot, the windows are wrapped in purple with red hearts, creating the message of caring and privacy. A TV is positioned in the corner, and programming rotates between kids movies and lighter shows depending on who is in the Waiting Room. The bathroom, true to the Best Bathrooms of Beacon, is ample and accessible for patients.

"CareFull MD bridges the gap between limited primary care hours and arduous emergency room visits,” their literature describes. “With no appointment necessary and convenient hours, CareFull MD is an even better option than your primary care. Our short wait time and affordable co-pay options make CareFull MD the best choice over the emergency room."

Primary Care & Pediatrics

CareFull MD has nailed it with how they service busy families: “Just when it seems like life can’t get any busier, the school nurse calls. We’re here to make the familiar song and dance a whole lot easier. No need to beg your primary care receptionist to squeeze you in, or wait hours past your scheduled appointment. Bring your child over to CareFull MD, and we’ll have them taken care of all in a lunch break.”

Exam Room 5, 6 and Staff Break Room at CareFull MD.
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth

The team at CareFull MD is bilingual in Spanish and English, and seasoned in the urgent care industry. Kim Doyle is the Office Manager, while Angelica Leall is a phlebotomist and runs the front desk with Maya (Sherrifah) who is also a phlebotomist. Paulina Taylor is a Nurse Practitioner, and Wilner Laborde a Physician Assistant.

Blood Tests On-Site

With CareFull MD’s modern in-house blood testing techniques, finding out the results of a sickness or fever can come a little quicker, rather than waiting days for the blood-work to be sent out and analyzed to determine the cause. Blood work is run on-site in the Lab for fast, convenient results. If blood-work is all one needs, one can walk in or schedule just for lab-work.

The opposite end of the exam office hall way at CareFull MD.
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth

COVID-19 Tests

CareFull MD offers several Covid-19 services to help people prevent and treat coronavirus. The following tests are provided: Cepheid Xpress (RT-PCR), Abbott ID NOW Rapid Molecular Test (NAAT), Quidel Sofia 2 Rapid Antigen Test, Lab-based PCR Test (Insurance accepted, this one is processed at Quest Labs).

With 6 Exams Rooms, CareFull MD is ready to treat as many patients of all ages as needed.

Primary Care Equipped

An additional patient-facing office is located in the back to service the medical professionals and patients completing different services, like wellness visits, eye exams, physicals, or preparing for an X-Ray. A comfortable Staff Break Room is provided to staff to rejuvenate.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are a staple at CareFull MD. “More than anything we want to see our community healthy and happy,” CareFull MD says. “When it comes to prevention, vaccines are a powerful tool to help ward off common diseases and keep our community well.”

The following vaccines are offered: Seasonal Flu Shots, Travel Vaccinations, Tetanus, PPD, Occupational Health Vaccines, and Vaccine Titers.

X-Rays

Kim Doyle (standing) is the Office Manager, while Angelica Leall (sitting) is a phlebotomist, speaks fluent Spanish and English, and runs the front desk
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth

To provide complete care, CareFull MD offers X-Rays in-house, across from the Exam Rooms. Should something happen at soccer or out riding one’s bike, people of Beacon have easy and close access to discover if they broke, sprained, or strained a bone. No appointment necessary. With the assistance of a friend or just yourself, walk in and the staff will get you situated. A CD is provided so that you can follow up with a specialist.

Insurances

CareFull MD accepts most major health care plans including: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Fidelis, Medicare, Medicaid, 1199, Amerigroup, Cigna, GHA, Magnacare, Metroplus, Molina, Oxford, UHC, Healthfirst, UHC Community, and Empire.

CareFull MD is actively adding insurance carriers, and advise you to send them your request to add yours at Beacon@carefullmd.com. Co-Payments are due at time of service.

Perhaps you’ll see the team soon. In wellness.

This article was produced in partnership with CareFull MD, who is a business member sponsor of ALBB’s Business Directory.

Pro-Palestinian CUNY and SUNY Organizers Picket Center For An Urban Future 2nd Annual NYC Economic Mobility Summit

Update: “CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Challenged By Demonstrator At U.S. House Of Representatives”

###Press Release Printed In Full From SUNY BDS###

“This Tuesday, on July 15th at 10AM EST, a group of CUNY and SUNY organizers will join together to picket outside of The Center for an Urban Future’s second annual NYC Economic Mobility Summit on 150 West 17th Street.”

“Both the CUNY (Felix Matos) and SUNY (John King) chancellors are scheduled to speak at the summit on “How Can NYC Advance Economic Mobility Amid Harmful Federal Policies?” However, the CUNY chancellor is skipping the summit in order to capitulate to the federal government. He will be in Washington DC on Tuesday, testifying before Congress that CUNY has sufficiently repressed Palestinian solidarity activism.”

“We will gather outside of the NYC Economic Mobility Summit to show our chancellors what fighting back against the federal government really means. To truly resist fascism means to defend your students, staff, and faculty in their first amendment rights and protect them from militarized police forces, ICE, and DHS. It means standing against the US-funded israeli genocide of Palestinians by divesting from israel and weapons manufacturing companies.”

“We will begin our picket at the time CUNY chancellor Felix Matos begins his testimony before Congress, while his counterpart, SUNY chancellor John King, talks about how to resist this same federal government. Our goal is to reiterate our shared demands to those in leadership at our universities and the people of New York State, whose taxes fund our universities. These demands are:"

  • Disclose foundation investments

  • Divest from weapons manufacturers and technology committing this genocide

  • Amnesty for protestors and protection for non-citizen students/staff/faculty

  • Replace the BOT with democratic, collective student-faculty-worker-community governance”

Electric Company Settlement $50 Check: Phone Number Not Working For Those Who Lost Check

After reading ALBB’s article: “Open The Mail: There May Be A $50 Settlement Check In It From Columbia Utilities Power,” multiple readers are writing in to ALBB saying that they did not realize this was settlement money, and lost or ripped up the check.

One reader, Owen, said that the phone number provided by the settlement to get a new check issued is not working. ALBB tried the phone number, and indeed, it does not work. Owen said when they tried: “The card has a phone number but there is no menu option to request replacement check. They are making difficult to actually pay out the settlement which means the money gets returned to them.”

According to multiple readers, cards were sent to those who did not cash the check. One reader submitted the content for the card, which contains the phone number that does not work.

-- Text from card--

NOTICE OF OUTSTANDING SETTLEMENT CHECK
Town of Sangerties, et al., y Columbia Utilities Power, LLC, et al.

Last Name: xxxxxxxxxx
Claim ID: xxxxx

Dear Class Member,

We mailed you a settlement award payment on April 1 2025, and our records indicate that your check has not been cashed. The settlement award check has a 90-day void term, meaning you will not be able to cash it after July 17, 2025. If you still have the check, please deposit it into your bank as soon as possible. If you have not yet received the check or need a new check sent to you, please contact our office so we may re-issue it. You must contact us no later than July 17, 2025, or your funds will no longer be available.

Missing check? Contact the Settlement Administrator toll-free at (844) 804-4105


A website also exists for the settlement, which lists the same number.

Things To Do 📅 7/12/2025

It's Second Saturday...But before we get into it, shout out to this white lady who broke her Instagram feed, which she says "is a pretty significant platform" for issues related to "fun." But she wants address the ICE issue. The issue of ICE not presenting identification, now running over protesting people (CNN) in vehicles like minivans used for kidnapping. This Instagram woman says she "doesn't talk about politics," but just can't anymore, and is asking her audience to re-think ICE. Keep talking about it. Don't let it become normal. Free Palestine.

Meanwhile, there is a new event on Sunday centered around "Love Island" at La Barbirria that you won't want to miss! Scroll down for details.


Community Food Programs

Two programs are consistently running free meal programs each week right now. Both organizations prepare the meals fresh, with fresh food. All are welcome to eat, and all are welcome to donate time to serve the food, or money or supplies.

Beacon's Back Yard Breakfast: Serving to all who need/want it every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6:30am-8:30am at 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508. We have seen freshly baked blueberry muffins and yogurt parfaits come out of this kitchen.
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Fareground: Serving Thursday Lunch from 11am-12pm, and Friday Dinner from 5:30pm-7:30pm at 50 Liberty Street. The menu changes each time. Below are menu samples.
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Don't be shy. Come enjoy the meal. Come away with extra goodies usually as well.
 
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EVENTS
SECOND SATURDAY
It is Second Saturday in Beacon.
Any gallery you stop into will have something going on!
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Fundraiser: Oyster Night For Beacon's Backyard
Date: August 14, 2025
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon, New York
Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing.
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Beacon Sloop Club's Corn Festival
Date: August 10, 2025
Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, New York
The Corn Festival is next! Vendor opportunities are still open.
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Live @ The Yard: Samantha Crain
Day:
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 7pm-10pm
Price: $22 ($25 at the Door)
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Samantha Crain is a Choctaw-American singer, songwriter, film composer, and producer from Oklahoma. A two-time winner of the Native American Music Award, Samantha defies categorisation, marrying folk music with the sounds of country rock and college indie. Samantha's latest album, A Small Death (2020), was released on Communion's Real Kind Records. The album received universal acclaim with tracks finding themselves in constant rotation on 6music.
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LA BARBIRRIA
389 Main Street, Beacon, NY
La Barbirria (the former Oak Vino, near the Beacon Vet) is having a Love Island night this Sunday. A very excited commentary regarding US Episode 30 was made from $*x Educator, Racial/Social/Gender Justice Educator Erika Hart (@iharterika). They gave commentary on it after a big character got voted off the show by viewers. Curiosity was peaked, to say the least. Chips and guacamole are in order. With a virgin-something.
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HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
If there is one thing we know for sure about Nami Yum Yum, it's that they make the freshest dishes, on rotation. This dish featured here might not be available right now, as owner Jamie switches it up frequently. But this dish was in their Ceviche Program. This was the ceviche de chicharrones, which are proper chicharrones, fish sauce vinaigrette, veggies and avocado served in a fried rice paper/nori bowl. Nami.....YUM.

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BAGEL-ISH
226 Main Street, Beacon, NY

Beth, owner of Bagel-ish, went to the Low Country last week (think Georgia and South Carolina) and got inspired with blackening spices. They don't call it "Cajun" down there she says, but up here in Beacon, she's calling them the Cajun Spice Bagel. ALBB tried the new flavor after Doris stuffed us with it, and YUM! See the video.
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CARTER'S RESTAURANT
424 Main St.
When the family comes to town, an easy choice is Carter's to feed us all. And give us enough space to stretch out and talk about what we need to talk about, but not crowding into anyone. And that brownie sundae…. 🍨 gets us every time when we hit the peanut butter part 😋
Catering and Private Parties available.
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Eggbert’s Free Range Farm
In this season of tomatoes 🍅🍅🍅 Eggbert's has everything you need to celebrate this juicy produce. Find the tomatoes at your local Farmer's Market, and find your steak and eggs with Eggbert's. If you love soft, juicy cuts of steak, then you need to find Eggbert's at the Beacon and Cold Spring Farmer's Market. If you're in Cornwall, they are there on Wednesdays!

FARMERS MARKETS:
Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm
Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm
Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm
SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7.
DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls.
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BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon

A new "A Wrinkle In Time" series edition is at Binnacle Books.
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R O C PILATES
124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY
Rita is apprenticing at ROC Pilates, as she trains and builds her educational career in classic Pilates under the mentorship of ROC owner Jordana. Pictured here is Rita doing the Spread Eagle from the animal series exercises on the Cadillac. Book with Rita, and Private Sessions are discounted to $50 from $75.

NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS:
+ Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120
+ Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230
+ Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319

C L A S S E S
Small Group or Private Lesson.
Reformer Classes start at $35.
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Sloop Clearwater
Limited space remains in our Summer 2025 Youth Empowerment Programs! Young Women at the Helm, Young Men at the Helm, and Queerwater are free, three-day sailing adventures for youth ages 14–18. These immersive programs are designed to build confidence, spark friendships, and deepen participants’ connection to the Hudson River.

Sail the iconic sloop Clearwater, camp under the stars, and grow through hands-on learning and team building.

💧Queerwater: July 18–20 | Drop-off: Poughkeepsie, Pickup: Cold Spring
💧 Young Women at the Helm: July 25–27 | Drop-off: Cold Spring, Pickup: Poughkeepsie
💧Young Men at the Helm: August 22–24 | Drop-off & Pickup: Dyckman

Apply now at the link in our bio!⛵
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The Blushery
528 Main Street, Beacon NY
Brow shaping is an art at The Blushery. This is a "Brow Lamination" for a full, fluffy brow look, starring Karla Montoya Baudett, an advanced skin specialist at @_aesthetichic_

Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse.
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BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES
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BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR
Tin Shingle
Katie James, Inc.

DAYCARE
PlayTivity

DENTAL
Beacon Dental

HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE
CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor)
Kristen Verge, LCSW
River Therapeutic Massage 

HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR
Shelter Air

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Miss Vickie's Music

REAL ESTATE
Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty
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Free Breakfast Program
Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Time: 6:30am-8:30am
Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508
They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here.
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FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner
Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508
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Applications Open For Non-Veterans For Free Home Repairs From Rebuilding Together HV Income Based Program

Applications are open for the Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley program which grants qualifying people free critical home repairs necessary to maintain a safe and healthy living environment, including, but not limited to: major accessibility modifications; plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical system repairs; stair, roof, porch and other critical structural repairs. Mobile homes are only eligible for accessibility ramps through this service.

Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley provides critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy efficiency improvements for neighbors in need, including but not limited to seniors, persons living with disability, families with school-aged children, and active or retired armed services members. These services are provided at no cost to the homeowner.

One qualifying requirement is that the assessed full market value of the home must fall below a designated amount. Qualifying houses in Beacon may be difficult, as the market has increased assessed home values even for homes owned by elderly people. A Little Beacon Blog reached out to Rebuilding Together to see if there is talk of increasing or lifting that assessed value limit.

The application can be found online here. The application period is from June - September 2025 to find qualifying people for the 2026 repair season.

The application period for Veterans is year-round and can be found here.

The application period for the Handyman Service is year-round and can be found here.