Why does Ziatün have the “Protect Doctors” sign in their window? Because Ziatün is a Palestinian-owned eatery that highlights systematic murders of Palestinians and now Lebanon by Israel in the “Greater Israel” vision, which is to exterminate others in a Zionist quest for dominance. Currently in Lebanon, doctors and paramedics are being targeted while they rush to help people. If you didn’t see it live, as many of us did in January 2024, you’ll see it in the Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix backed film, “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” where the little Palestinian girl Hind’s family was murdered in her car as she was on a 911 call, and then the paramedics who came to save them were also shot multiple times by Israeli IDF and died.
LEBANON “One month into the latest intensification of strikes on Lebanon, Israel has killed 53 medical workers, destroyed 87 ambulances or medical centres, and forced the closure of five hospitals, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health.” - Al Jazeera “How Israel is destroying healthcare infrastructure in southern Lebanon”
PALESTINE “During the war, Israeli forces killed 1,722 healthcare workers in Gaza, approximately 2 health workers per day. Photos of Palestinian healthcare workers killed in the Gaza war, 25 November 2023. On 8 October, 2023, Israel killed 6 health workers while attacking health facilities and ambulances. On 15 October 2023, a total of 28 health workers had been killed and 30 recorded incidents of violence against health facilities, ambulances, and health workers since the Israeli bombing began. By November 16, 2023 it was reported that more than 200 health care workers had been killed, with some killed at hospitals, in ambulances, or at the sight of bombings, while others killed at home. On 18 January 2024, Israel struck a building which was housing Medical Aid for Palestinians staff and their family members, causing several injuries.” - Wikipedia
I mean. We knew this. But with all the things going on - with all of the revelations of which Epstein-class billionaires (Bill Gates via his potato farms that make the McDonald's french fries - this is the same “philanthropist” trying to aid in curing or managing cancer) and which Zionists own which land in California, Washington state, and other parts of the country, and who is poisoning us and who is developing poisonous weapons to spray into us by demonstrating their vaporization on Palestinians and now Lebanese, it is time to face the "fresh" strawberry reality.
If they aren't bombing us or shooting us or tasering us, they are pesticiding us, and we do not want to give them the satisfaction of giving us cancer, to then cycle us in the harder to access medical care system as Medicaid and Medicare continue to get cut.
A video made by FlowersInSpanish (FLOR), a Protectora and Revolutionist, that encourages everyone to abandon Driscoll’s and store-bought produce all-together, has gone viral. A Little Beacon Blog has republished it below. FLOR says: “California grows 90% of ALL the strawberries in the United States. Driscoll’s sells nearly 40% of those strawberries. Driscoll’s headquarters is in Santa Cruz County, where childhood cancer rates are 38% higher than the rest of California. Driscoll’s continues to defend their use of pesticides PFAS ‘forever chemicals’.”
FLOR’s video and other articles and videos was sparked by Mamavation, a group who commissions independent laboratory investigations into everyday products to reveal truths about those products to help us claim a more non-toxic lifestyle. Mamavation produced a report on Driscoll strawberries, both organic and the regular version. Washing the poison off can be difficult and time consuming.
The report found that regular version of the Driscoll strawberry - which often looks perfect, beautiful and juicy - tested positive for 12 different pesticides, 8 of which are linked to the "forever chemical" that can remain in the body and the environment for long periods of time. These are known as PFAS-linked pesticides.
In a later video, FlowersInSpanish said this: “It's not just about strawberries. It's pesticides banned in other countries. It's poisoned land, air and water. It's severely hurting farmworkers. It's standing against an industrial food system that puts project over everyone's health, including yours.”
Hudson Valley based Amber Katz wrote an article at Yahoo Creators in the Lifestyle section that highlights this report. Amber is a lifestyles and beauty writer and copywriting business owner who writes for Westchester & Hudson Valley Magazines, The Seattle Times, and her own Things I Buy As A Civilian.
After explaining the Mamavation report and what regular Driscoll strawberries contain, which includes pointing out: “The report alleged that several of the detected levels exceeded stricter standards used in other countries, including the European Union, Taiwan, Chile, Korea, and Russia — but those international standards vary significantly from US regulations and from each other,” Amber says that the organic Driscoll line is OK.
Amber reports that Cosco's Kirkland Signature organic frozen berries are acceptable to her standards, but ALBB doesn't trust the Kirkland brand because the label on their beef patties says that they "may" contain pork, and that's weird. Also, the blood from Kirkland's beef patties forms into a gelatin that we don't need. Therefore, Kirkland brand is out for ALBB.
HUDSON VALLEY FARMER'S MARKETS
Not everyone at local Farmer's Markets will be certified organic (Beacon, Cold Spring, Newburgh, Cornwall, and a new one emerging in Wappingers). But you can ask the farmers how they grow their produce, and make your decision on their answers. Being certified organic is an expensive and bureaucratic process that not every farmer can afford to pay. However, our local farmers' growing practices may be just as good or better. They perhaps did not pursue paying for the right to say "certified organic."
SNAP and EBT benefits (food stamps) are accepted at the Beacon, Cold Spring Farmer's and Newburgh Farmers' Markets and offer the New York State's Fresh Connect $2 Coupon (free $2 bills that buy fresh food). The Beacon Farmer's Market fundraising program Soup4Greens raises funds for their Greens4Greens program that provides for this.
For every $2 of SNAP processed, customers will receive a $2 NY Fresh Connect coupon (up to $50) to add to the money they can spend at the market.
YOUR BACKYARD
You could always try growing your own strawberries. ALBB recommends the Ruth Stout hay mulch method to lock in moisture and block out weeds.
Maybe the foretasted rain will help us slow down this Memorial Day Weekend to remember the fallen.
Beacon remains open even though some dates have shifted. Enjoy!
PS: If you want your event, store, product or menu featured in this Guide, please see ALBB's Things To Do In Beacon Media Kit for rates. Thank you for supporting local journalism.
Beacon Repair Cafe
Day: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center, 23 West Center Street
Free repairs by your neighbors. Before you throw it away, let's try to fix it! Volunteers will be available to fix & mend clocks, lamps, textiles, soft toys, and light carpentry! Neighbors helping keep things out of incinerators and landfills! Information >
Peekskill Open Studios Day: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Multiple venues throughout Peekskill, NY
100+ artists, 30+ studios, galleries & special exhibition spaces—including the Tent Site Gallery, Off the Beaten Track at Westchester Community College, Hudson Valley MOCA, the Peekskill Clay Studios and the Field Gallery—will open their doors to the public for this year’s event. Information >
Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. Day: June 12th-14th, 2026 (Friday - Sunday) Time: TBA Location: Multiple venues throughout Beacon, NY
Big Literary Voices. Small Town Vibes (c)
Enjoy major award-winning poets and writers, immersive performances, mixers, book signings, special VIP experience, and more!
We are thrilled with this year's line-up! Find out more at beaconlitfest.org Tickets >
Beacon's Backyard Kitchen Trivia Night Fundraiser Day: Thursday, June 11th, 2026 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508
All are welcome for a free hot breakfast every week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 6:30am-8:30am, with a grab-and-go lunch. This fundraiser helps fuel the food that is cooked fresh. From the makers of Ella's Bella's, so the food is delicious.
Moon, Serpent & Bone: Oddities and Curiosities Night Market
8th Annual Summer Solstice; "Saints & Sinners;" Live Performances Day: Friday, June 19th, 2026 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: Prophecy Hall, 1113 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY 12508
Eggbert’s Free Range Farm
An Eggbert's customer, Smyle Taxes, sent in this food photo of their weekend plans for cooking bacon. Pick up or order online for free delivery! Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays:Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Farm Fridge: Shake and Grind, 190 S. Plank Road, Newburgh SHOP ONLINE:Order Online DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor!
The Station Dispensary
463 Main Street, Beacon NY
This week's 90 degree days were our warnings to get ready...to stock the collection with frozen pops. These adult pops are fruit infused freeze pops, and look like the icey ones.
Located across the street from the Piggy Bank 2.0. Website >Instagram > The Station Dispensary is a Sponsor!
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CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY
This weekend's Art Show featuring Schaggan I Brown has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 13th due to the forecasted rain. Mark that date, and come in to dine at Carter’s anyway. French Onion soup is always a good pick during a rain event. And a stout. With a gluten free eggplant pizza. Ask them about it. Call: 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor!
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY
Five Pennies makes their homemade ice cream in Beacon, and makes it into Ice Cream Pies with a thick graham cracker crust. Comes in a variety of flavors, like Cookies n Cream or anything else you want.
PIGGY BANK 2.0 446 Main Street, Beacon NY
This week brought us one reminder: that fresh lemon juice is necessary for getting through very hot days. That fresh lemon zest is good any time. Plenty of cocktails and mocktails on Piggy Bank's menu, but if you have a craving, let them know. Open during this Memorial Day Weekend, with the patio and parking lot along the side!
Located across the street from The Station Dispensary. Instagram > Piggy Bank 2.0 is a Sponsor!
HEALTHY IN COLOR 259 Main Street, Beacon NY
Angel Rodriguez, owner and food creator at Healthy In Color Superfoods, has been developing something new to go with everyone's food: the Sugar Crusher sauce that manages blood sugar spikes before you dig into your carb meal or light salad. Look for upcoming features in this space! Instagram > Healthy In Color is a Sponsor!
ZIATUN BEACON 244 Main Street, Beacon NY
Fresh out of the kitchen: the Futur Medley. This perfect platter has hummus, baba ganoush, foule, za'atar, olive oil, falafel & pickled turnips served with warm pita bread baked fresh in-house. The softest pita for dipping. Available for dining in, out, or catering. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor!
BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon NY
Beacon Bread's Spring Menu has dropped, and it's sweet. Look for the Carrot Cake Latte, Mango Matcha, and the Flower Power Latte. Send us pictures of your fave! Enjoy brunch and the breakfast every day. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor!
Beacon Open Studios 2026
REGISTRATION OPEN Day: Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2026 Registration Deadline: May 31, 2026 Register Here > Time: 12-6pm Locations Open Location: All over Beacon. Open Studios will post a map online. Reception: Friday, June 26th, 6-9pm at The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Information >
City Wide Yard Sale Day: June 13th, 2026 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY
Enjoy shopping from neighbors of the City of Beacon as they dig out their treasures and put them on display for you in their yards, porches and stoops. Anyone can have a yard sale. But if you want your yard sale listed in the City’s official map, you can do so for $10. You can group with friends and list 3 yard sales for $20. And if you really want exposure, you can list it with A Little Beacon Blog for $60! ;) Registration with City of Beacon (optional) >
Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY JUJITSU CLASSES
Jujutsu (literally translated as “the science of softness”) is a traditional Japanese throwing and grappling art. Matt, a jujitsu white belt student, practices a few throws in preparation for his first rank test. YOU can start any time! No experience necessary; beginners welcome! Jujitsu Schedule:
Mondays 7-8pm Wednesday 6-7pm Fridays 6:30-7:30pm
Located on Eliza Street (right between Re:Form Pilates and Oui Oui Café) Learn More >
Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY
Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays 5pm Thursdays 5:30pm.
Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class! Learn More >
Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508
They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information >
FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >
When you think of CareFull MD’s Urgent Care, you think immediate access to finding relief from symptoms. Urgent care, however, is different from the Emergency Room, which is attached to a hospital with more specialist and treatment options.
Things to think about before deciding between Urgent Care and the ER
Ask yourself right away about the severity of your symptoms. If you are having severe issues, you may want to consider going to the ER, which is connected to a hospital, which has more services, like a CT Scan and MRI. Urgent Care centers can usually handle X-rays, stitches, minor fractures, infections, and basic lab work. Urgent Care can also make referrals to specialists for further treatment once your symptoms are diagnosed.
Severity of Symptoms:
Chest pain
Trouble breathing
Stroke symptoms
Severe bleeding
Loss of consciousness usually require the ER
Time-sensitive conditions
Possible heart attack
Stroke
Appendicitis (severe pain in the lower abdomen, where it’s hard to talk or move)
Severe allergic reactions (trouble breathing, worsening symptoms by the moment)
Head injuries should not wait
Availability of Services
CareFull MD’s Exam Room at the end of the hall. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth
Urgent Care explains the concern. If you come in to CareFull MD, their practitioner may tell you why the ER is recommended. For example: you may need a CT Scan, have a possible blood clot, or are experiencing dehydration requiring IV treatment. You may also need a cardiac evaluation depending on your symptoms. You can come to CareFull MD to check if you’re unsure of your symptoms.
Urgent Care stabilizes immediate issues if needed. You may be given oxygen, a nebulizer treatment for breathing issues, medications, bandaging, splinting, or basic treatment before transfer to the ER. At that point, transportation is determined. If the condition appears potentially dangerous, they may call an ambulance for you. If you are stable, they may tell you to go directly by private vehicle if someone can drive you.
Urgent Care may send to the ER your visit notes, vital signs, X-rays or lab results, and medication list that they determined while in their care. In some cases, CareFull MD’s Urgent Care calls ahead to the ER of your choice. However, this does not always mean you skip the waiting room or triage process. That is up to the Emergency Room and their schedule.
CareFull MD accepts most insurances including Medicaid and Medicare.
What to expect at tonight’s "You Have Lost America by the Irish" A Musical History Lesson at the Beacon Sloop Club":
Where: Beacon Sloop Club Clubhouse, Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY When: Thursday, May 2 Time: 7pm Price: Free
There is a moment in history that most Americans have never heard — and it changes everything you thought you knew about the Revolution.
In 1784, Lord Mountjoy stunned the British Parliament with a blunt assessment: "America was lost by Irish emigrants… the major part of the American Army was composed of Irish, and it was their valor that determined the contest." More than 175 years later, President Kennedy stood before the Irish Parliament and said the same thing.
It's a chapter of history most Americans never learned — yet nearly 250,000 Irish immigrants had settled in America by the time of the Revolution, and almost one-third of the Revolutionary forces, including 1,500 officers, 22 generals, and more than a dozen sea captains, claimed Irish ancestry. More signers of the Declaration of Independence came from Ireland than any other foreign country, and the first naval engagement of the war was commanded by an Irishman.
So could the Revolution have been won without them? Come to the Beacon Sloop Club on Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM and find out.
Presenter Bill Devlin will bring this forgotten chapter to life through an illustrated PowerPoint presentation, tracing the soldiers, commanders, and everyday heroes whose sacrifice made American independence possible.
The evening's history will be accompanied by live traditional Irish music performed by the musicians of the Andy McGann Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann — the world's largest organization dedicated to preserving Irish music, dance, and culture. On May 21, they bring the songs and ballads of the Revolutionary era to the banks of the Hudson.
Kimberly Sevilla, owner and creator of Shelter Air, a woman-owned HVAC company in the Hudson Valley, was recognized with the “Service Excellence Award” from the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce at the Boscobell House. “I have watched Kimberly grow this business since before she started it,” said Katie of A Little Beacon Blog, who was a guest at the ceremony, “so I know how committed Kimberly is to air quality in everyone’s home and business, no matter how old or new the systems are.
This video includes Kimberly’s acceptance speech, as well as her telling about a piece of Hudson Valley History on Constitution Marsh located below and behind the Boscobell House. Kimberly is a member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). Also please note her FABULOUS windblown hair. women came up to compliment her on it after this video.
“This morning was really special,” Kimberly said in her acceptance speech. “I was honored to receive the Service Excellence Award from the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce on behalf of Shelter Air. When I started this company, I wanted to build something different. A company that treats people with respect, takes the time to educate customers, and focuses on comfort, health, and doing the job the right way.”
She continued: “Thank you to our customers, community, friends, and everyone who has supported Shelter Air along the way. It means more than you know.”
Kimberly is a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog in the Business Directory. She wanted to be sure to include the businesses catering the event, and her fellow winners:
Catering: @rowseelee Flowers: @wilbir_flowers Other Winners: Marbled Meat Shop, Buster Levi Gallery, New York Presbyterian, Jacqueline Azria, Paulette, Cold Spring Thrift Alliance with Dar Williams
Police officers looking into what may be a sink hole, surrounded by other cracks that may or may not be related to the alleged sink hole. Photo Credit: A Beacon community member of the Original Beacon Facebook Group.
The call came in to A Little Beacon Blog on Wednesday night at 10:30pm: “There’s a lot of police activity at the train station right now. It’s completely blocked off,” the caller said. While ALBB was asleep and still in a dream at that hour, it was hard to comprehend where exactly the person was talking about, and which parts were blocked off. Tempted to roll out of bed, ALBB took in more information, and then decided that the police had it handled, and that something would percolate up in the morning.
Indeed, photos surfaced at the Beacon NY Facebook group with a resident report that the issue was allegedly a sink hole at the top of the driveway to the train station, Railway Drive, right off Beekman Street, in front of the new townhouses, and down the street from the MTA Police Station. Photos show at least two police officers shining a flashlight into a hole in the pavement in what seems to be late afternoon when Wednesday’s light rain drizzle started, before it was patched soon after.
A crack that may be connected to the alleged sink hole that was patched by Thursday morning. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth
By 7am Thursday at least, the road was cleared and a wide patch set. Traffic was normal. Said one reader and resident who lives in the area to ALBB: “When we went to bed, there were just police blocking the entrance and a barricade up. By the time we woke up to drive to school, it seemed back to normal.”
A wide patch was made, but other cracks surround the area. It is not clear if this area has been patched over time to address the same problem.
Neither the City of Beacon nor the Beacon Police Department posted a notice about a sink hole, nor answered ALBB’s inquires by the time of this publishing.
Beekman Street is slated for a major street rehabilitation upgrade project with a “tentatively awarded $3 million federal grant” announced in last year’s Capital Projects Budget presentation in June 2025, which is for street, sidewalk and crosswalk design and a new bike lane on one side of the street. But that does not necessarily include this Railroad Drive down to the MTA train station. Last summer 2025, residents remember Beekman Street being torn up for pipe replacement “all summer loooooong,” recalled one resident to ALBB.
Photos are below of the patched hole (photo credits Katie Hellmuth). Also below are unanswered questions that ALBB has asked the City:
Whose property is Railway Drive? The MTA’s or the City of Beacon’s? Who is responsible for paying for maintaining and infrastructure upgrades in this spot of the entrance road?
Which entity produced the patch on Wednesday night? An outside contractor? The City of Beacon Highway Department? State or County workers?
What are the future plans for addressing the sink hole, if it is a sink hole?
What Is A Sink Hole?
As described in a report produced by CBC/Radio Canada, which described Montreal’s aging infrastructure that was causing sink holes:
“A sink hole is a steep walled hole that opens up when material has been removed from underneath the surface and then the surface collapses into it,” said Christie Rowe, an Associate Professor at McGill University to CBC/Radio Canada. “Normally that process of removal is due to dissolution. Like when rain water runs through cracks and rock. If that rock is dissolving into the rain water as it percolates down, or is lost from the City plumbing systems through leaks in the pipes, that water can move underneath the ground and create voids. Then when it collapses from the surface down into the hole, that creates the sink hole.”
A new business development popped up in Newburgh that A Little Beacon Blog is calling a “Perma Pop-Up” model.
What started with a canceled winter farmers market in Cornwall due to winter challenges has evolved into a semi-permanent opportunity for two friends: Eggbert’s Free Range Farm and the Shake and Grind, which has evolved to include other local vendors.
“It’s all about local supporting local,” the new owner of Shake and Grind, Leza, told A Little Beacon Blog in a recent video interview published below. Also pictured below are driving shots of businesses nearby the Algonquin Plaza, of which the Shake and Grind is located, so that you can get a feel for the strip that is Exit 37 off I-84.
Carrie Sabins, owner of and farmer at Eggbert's Free Range Farm, expanded on the genesis of her new Perma Pop Up location inside of Shake and Grind: “Leza and I are market vendor neighbors at the Cornwall Farmer’s Market. When they closed for that harsh winter, my customers in Newburgh were looking for a pickup point. If they ordered from me off our website. One of my customers was one of Leza's friends, and suggested I drop off her order at Shake and Grind."
ALBB's sister company Katie James Inc. also produces the marketing and branding for Eggbert's, leading Katie to suggest to Carrie to have a drop-off location at Shake and Grind for regular customers. "No, no, I don't want to put Leza out," Carrie responded. Instead, Carrie began popping up every Wednesday in the café, setting up her coolers of farm fresh food for sale.
But within a few weeks, Carrie was setting up a refrigerator in the store. Leza had offered her permanent floor space, where people could pay Eggbert's directly. "How will they pay? Put it in a jar?" the team pondered. "They could zip it through a QR Code!" Carrie already had a Venmo QR Code for her customers at market. The team at Katie James produced a giant magnet with different payment QR code options, including a way to shop the website for more options, and fridge store shopping was open.
Leza has expanded to include more local vendors who each post their QR codes with their merchandise, which includes local honey, self-published authors, a vintage clothing curator, bird feeders, and others.
In this video interview, Katie visits Carrie and Leza to check out the new magnet on the fridge, and interview them for the genesis of the idea.
After years of neglect, the basketball court at Loopers Plaza (South Avenue Park) is in the regular maintenance schedule for the City Of Beacon - for now. After being called out years ago by then City Councilmember Ali T. Muhammad, and then highlighted in a budget proposal during Beacon’s new Participatory Budget Program with the Beacon High School by students, the replacement of structural needs of this basketball court were estimated at $900,000 (came in at $893,000), and were invested in City of Beacon taxpayer money, and a New York State Grant of $150,000 secured by Assemblymember Johnathan Jacobson, reported WHUD.
The project was estimated to be $9 million and was 95% funded through federal and state transportation grants and is anticipated to be completed by July 2025,” according to the City of Beacon’s project page. This project included replacing all existing sidewalks with new 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalks, installing new curbing, replacing drainage structures throughout the Project area, and repaving and restriping the roadway during its final phase.
While the City of Beacon was replacing infrastructure underneath the roadway on Route 9D between Mavis Tire and Lanks Autobody during one of the hottest days of last summer, a retired foreman who came out of retirement to help for the day, was fatally struck on that job.
As for this paving extension between Blackburn and Prospect Street (the road of the Fishkill Corrections Facility and tge border of the Town of Fishkill), “the City is also currently negotiating to extend the sidewalk replacement work further from Blackburn Avenue towards the Town of Fishkill border, if funding allows.”
A Little Beacon Blog reached out to the City of Beacon to verify who the City was negotiating with regarding that extension and what the funding sources were, and is awaiting reply.
Residents seem pleased. “Did you drive down Route 52? It is smooth,” said one citizen.
Of this video, Adam Rosenberg said:“I would give this at least three thumbs up if I could. Wait…I can! 👍👍👍.”
Said Susan Taute: “I used to walk that way just about every day. I would walk by the Hub bar down to Main Street. Actually by Ralph's.”
Said Don Worthy: "Great job! I Love ❤️ it!"
Scott Voyers expressed a more jaded view that was not wrong: “Don’t get use to it. Beacon will find a reason to dig it up.” With the water main replacements complete in that area, hopefully his prediction does not come true. Water main breakages are common in Beacon with the aging infrastructure. Hence the approval of this project.
On May 5th, the City of Beacon announced on their Facebook page: “The City of Beacon is pleased to announce that paving work along Fishkill Avenue was completed early, thanks to the efficient and professional work of the City’s Highway Department, in partnership with Clove Excavators. Thank you to City staff for their logistical planning, diligent outreach to impacted areas, and effective progress along this key roadway. “
Making room at the table for a few more eateries who joined A Little Beacon's Business Blog Squad membership to show you what's on their menu and how they fix it in the kitchen. Please welcome: Healthy in Color, Beacon Bread Company, Piggy Bank 2.0, and Ziatun!
In the Shopping Guide, please welcome The Station Dispensary.
Business memberships in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides are open to all storefronts, boutiques and beauty destinations. Scroll hungry! Visit satisfied.
Eggbert’s Free Range Farm
Make it a Bratwurst weekend. Serve with grilled or roasted peppers on a salad, and you have one fine meal. Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays:Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Farm Fridge: Shake and Grind SHOP ONLINE:Order Online DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor!
The Station Dispensary
463 Main Street, Beacon NY
This 🌹inspo from a display at The Station Dispensary is so Beauty and the Beast. This rose petal wrap 🥖 is infused with hash to add a boost to potency. From Ruby Farms and is 1.5 grams in total. Enjoy with care. For in store sale or online order for pickup.
Located across the street from the Piggy Bank 2.0. Website >Instagram > The Station Dispensary is a Sponsor!
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CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY
Did you schedule your Father's Day reservations yet for Carter's? Live Music plays from 12-3pm and Kids under 8 years old eat for free. Everyone can eat Burgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Clams, and more for $60/person. All you can eat all day. No limits. No judgements. This will be a smokin' good time (pun intended). Save room for dessert. Call: 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor!
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY
The Butter Chicken at Tara Fusion in the Food Hall is food for your heart and stomach. Order Door Dash or dash inside. Don't forget the sweet Mango Lassi to wash it down with.
PIGGY BANK 2.0 446 Main Street, Beacon NY
Eeek! More reasons to go into the Piggy Bank 2.0! With a new chef, we will be sampling more than just the unmatched, extra crunchy mozzarella sticks.Both the outside patio and inside seating are perfect for people watching while enjoying a craft brew or cocktail.
Located across the street from The Station Dispensary. Instagram > Piggy Bank 2.0 is a Sponsor!
HEALTHY IN COLOR 259 Main Street, Beacon NY
Publishing this on the heels of the Freground Community Dinner menu post because this fresh salad is one of the options Fareground serves on Friday evenings. This dressing, however, is the special sauce from Healthy In Color that owner Angel Rodriguez has developed in his kitchen on Main Street to help regulate blood sugar spikes. It’s called Sugar Crusher, and has an apple cider vinegar base with other carefully curated ingredients to manage sugar breakdowns. Stop in to their shop and try it sometime! Instagram > Healthy In Color is a Sponsor!
ZIATUN BEACON 244 Main Street, Beacon NY
Behind that purple door is a little oasis of Palestine. From restaurateur Kamel Jamal, a Palestinian who owns three other eateries on Main Street (Beacon Bread, The Piggy Bank, The Station Dispensary), you are stepping into his family’s memories of what Palestine is and forever will be. Awarded Best Middle Eastern Cuisine by Hudson Valley Magazine, you will enjoy samples or full entrées of authentic dishes. The hummus with house-made soft pita is unmatched. Available for take out, catering, or dine-in (or outside on the patio sidewalk). Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor!
BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon NY
Happy to catch these two styling the spring brunch food menu outside of Beacon Bread Company in between Mother’s Day and Father's Day. The one styling is a new mama, and the one photographing is @amanithebirdy , the daughter of mama @3sweetbirdz and @kyj_ny. Look for more sweet food and coffee drinks from this bakery. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor!
Beacon Art Book Fair Day: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 11am-4pm Location: VFW - 413 Main Street, Beacon NY
Free Admission. All ages! Celebrate the vibrant spirit of self-publishing at the 2026 Beacon Art Book Fair, a one-day event bringing together our creative community. This event is a welcoming space for zine creators, book makers, and self-publishers of all kinds to share their work, connect with like-minded creatives, and engage with a community passionate about DIY publishing. Information >
Silent Book Club
Day: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Time: 6pm Location: Savage Wonder, 139 Main Street, Beacon, NY
The BYOBook Club. Third Wednesday of the month - you know what time it is. We’re back at Savage Wonder 🙌🏼 Find us in the Parlor! You can purchase snacks/drinks at the bar 🍷🍽️
📖 What’s a Silent Book Club?
A non-traditional book club, where there’s no assigned books or reading. Our SBC is for those who want a safe place to read their own books, while being in the company of other fellow readers. Bring a book of your choice, find a seat, and read for however long you’d like! Information >
SilcaStudio845 Night Of Authenticity
Day: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: Doors 7pm; Show 8pm Location: Silca Studio, “The Kube” 211 Fishkill Avenue
Welcome back to an evening of art, music, and authenticity! Come exactly as you are to A Night of Authenticity at Silica Studio 845 in Beacon, NY! The spectacular night will include:
• local vendors
• open bar
• a clothing swap
• pottery making
• enchanting musical performances by Michael Timothy McGuire and Leah Valentine as opener
• hosted by Leah Valentine Information >
Beacon Sloop Club’s Lecture: "You Have Lost America by the Irish" A Musical History Lesson
Day: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 7pm Location: Beacon Sloop Club, 2 Flynn Dr. Beacon, NY 12508
The evening's history will be accompanied by live traditional Irish music performed by the musicians of the Andy McGann Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann — the world's largest organization dedicated to preserving Irish music, dance, and culture. Information >
Beacon Open Studios 2026
REGISTRATION OPEN Day: Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2026 Registration Deadline: May 31, 2026 Register Here > Time: 12-6pm Locations Open Location: All over Beacon. Open Studios will post a map online. Reception: Friday, June 26th, 6-9pm at The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Information >
City Wide Yard Sale Day: June 13th, 2026 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY
Enjoy shopping from neighbors of the City of Beacon as they dig out their treasures and put them on display for you in their yards, porches and stoops. Anyone can have a yard sale. But if you want your yard sale listed in the City’s official map, you can do so for $10. You can group with friends and list 3 yard sales for $20. And if you really want exposure, you can list it with A Little Beacon Blog for $60! ;) Registration with City of Beacon (optional) >
Beacon Repair Cafe
Day: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center, 23 West Center Street
Free repairs by your neighbors. Before you throw it away, let's try to fix it! Volunteers will be available to fix & mend clocks, lamps, textiles, soft toys, and light carpentry! Neighbors helping keep things out of incinerators and landfills! Information >
Peekskill Open Studios Day: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Multiple venues throughout Beacon, NY
100+ artists, 30+ studios, galleries & special exhibition spaces—including the Tent Site Gallery, Off the Beaten Track at Westchester Community College, Hudson Valley MOCA, the Peekskill Clay Studios and the Field Gallery—will open their doors to the public for this year’s event. Information >
Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. Day: June 12th-14th, 2026 (Friday - Sunday) Time: TBA Location: Multiple venues throughout Beacon, NY
Big Literary Voices. Small Town Vibes (c)
Enjoy major award-winning poets and writers, immersive performances, mixers, book signings, special VIP experience, and more!
We are thrilled with this year's line-up! Find out more at beaconlitfest.org Tickets >
Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY JUJITSU CLASSES
Jujutsu (literally translated as “the science of softness”) is a traditional Japanese throwing and grappling art. Matt, a jujitsu white belt student, practices a few throws in preparation for his first rank test. YOU can start any time! No experience necessary; beginners welcome! Jujitsu Schedule:
Mondays 7-8pm Wednesday 6-7pm Fridays 6:30-7:30pm
Located on Eliza Street (right between Re:Form Pilates and Oui Oui Café) Learn More >
Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY
Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays 5pm Thursdays 5:30pm.
Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class! Learn More >
Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available.
Guardian Revival 5K
Day: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: Paladin Center. 39 Seminary Hill Rd, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512
Run. Reflect. Revive.
This event brings together community, families, departments, and teams to compete, remember, and stand in support of those who serve. Register >
5K Run / Walk
Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run
Virtual 5K Run / Walk option available
ARF 5K
Day: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY
This year’s event is extra special as we celebrate 40 years of ARF and the community that makes our work possible. Whether you’re running the 5K, walking with your pup, signing up the kids for the 1K Fun Run, creating a personal fundraiser, or cheering from the sidelines, every registration helps provide food, shelter, medical care, and love for the cats and dogs waiting at ARF. Information >
Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508
They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information >
FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >
City of Beacon’s Highway Department paving the basketball court at Memorial Park.
Spring signaled its arrival with the mixture of freshly cut grass of the fields at Memorial Park by the Highway Department lawn crews, with the warm smell of hot asphalt pressed onto the baseball court at Memorial Park that is notoriously cracked, dipped and virtually unplayable by anyone wishing to play basketball.
The court is atop an underground river that runs through that part of Memorial Park, causing guaranteed flooding of the court every time. Paving it in asphalt is the City of Beacon's first attempt at making the court more manageable for people to enjoy.
The basketball court is near the skate park, which got paved last year. Before that, the basketball court known as Loopers Court was also improved with lights and a highly anticipated bathroom with plumbing.
Cigar lounges are popular down south, but they are certainly up north too. This interview with Cigar on Main owner Edward Delacruz happened in the winter just before their Grand Opening after they moved from the east end of town to the middle of Main Street near Hudson Valley Food Hall. Their indoor mural by Murals By Mare is now complete! The beams are original to the building, and the casual vibes are high.
The first floor is the paraphernalia which includes hookah accessories, torches, cigar accessories like lighters and cutters.
The Humidor Room is larger now, kept at 65-72% humidity at all times caring for 310 different cigars. The room is organized into sections. Flavored Cigars are kept away from the others so that they don’t spill into other cigar blends. Then there is a section for Mild Cigars, Exclusive Cigars, Medium Cigars, and then Bold and Maduro Cigars. Different profiles for different smokers.
Upstairs is the lounge which has two rooms - the private room and the larger room with 6 TVs and gaming boards (chess, pool, etc.). Forty five chairs are upstairs and two huge “smoke eaters.” They suck in all the smoke, clean it out, and bring fresh air into the room.
Memberships are available - with lockers! People can smoke in the lounge, drink in the lounge - it’s bring your own bottle. AND store it in a locker if you have the membership. Anyone can come in to smoke (with a minimum spend in the store of $20). You could bring a bottle of anything, with your glass, accessories, etc. “A home away from home,” Edward says.
People can rent out both rooms. The Private room seats 12 people. Good for birthday parties, meetings, or just a friend group hang. Comes with your own fridge that can be filled with your rental. The private room has its own smoke eater and TV.
The hours are different now from this interview - it’s 10am-1am now. Enjoy!
Shelter Air was started by a mother who had been working in the HVAC industry for years prior, preparing for the day of opening her own HVAC company to service people’s heating and cooling needs. Owner Kimberly Sevilla will be awarded by the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce for “Service Excellence” on Tuesday.
The honor is a deserved one, as her commitment is to improving people’s air quality no matter how old or new their heating and cooling units are. In an industry that is dominated right now by hedge funds buying locally owned HVAC companies, Shelter Air is woman and locally owned. Serving Beacon and Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Westchester Counties.
Call or text for questions and quotes: 914-928-2313
Shelter Air is a Sponsor of ALBB’s Business Directory and a Member of A Little Beacon’s Business Blog Squad.
🦉🦜🦢🦅 The Things To Do flyers will not be kept down. While the flyers for art classes and dance parties sprinkling the old Rite Aid building storefront windows keep getting ripped down, new flyers have popped up at the old Chase building. Hadn’t noticed before that this building was originally called the Matteawan National Bank. Now that the blue Chase branding has been taken down.
Fun Fact: our photos and videos of artwork on buildings has even been quoted in Beacon Police Reports!! “As Seen In A Beacon Police Report” will go on our Publicity page 😉😘 Former City Administrator Chris White cited our video of Ryan Manzi chalk-arting 🇵🇸 Free Palestine onto the back of the Sun River Health Building (years before their current renovations) when he was identifying Ryan during a separate incident.
Beacon’s former Building Inspector, Bruce Flowers, encouraged Sun River Health to file a police report about the removable chalk art which helped keep Ryan in jail under other charges.
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.
