What's Going on in Beacon, New York?

It's been a tough year across the board for local business. Sadly, Beacon New York has had to say goodbye to some of their hotspots over the last year or so.

Recently, we just learned that 2 much talked about Beacon businesses located on Main Street. The Vault which has been in business for 10 years, just announced they were closing in early November 2024.

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It looks as though their lease was up, but it was a popular spot with a great bar that had part of an old vault from when the location was a bank back in the day.

Big Vinny's Pizza & Donnoli, which was opened by Vinny Vaccaro, a Food Network baker, back in 2022. Big Vinny's was home to the delicious donnoli, a Donut + Cannoli mash up that was topped with fun candies.

Vaccaro told us recently that he sold the location, but is looking for a new shop.

Has one of your favorite Beacon stores/bars/ restaurants closed over the last 11 months?

6 Beacon, New York Businesses That Closed in 2024

There are still a few months left in 2024.

We're hoping that this trend of local businesses closing comes to end, but until then here are the 6 businesses in Beacon New York that have closed their doors...so far:

6 Beacon, New York Businesses That Closed in 2024

It's a trend we don't like to see, but 6 local businesses in the on and around Main Street in Beacon, New York closed their doors in 2024.

The Closing Trend Doesn't Stop in Beacon

Unfortunately, there are more than just 6 businesses that closed in 2024. While that's the number in Beacon, the number is a little higher across the region.

Just think about the big named chains that closed in the area. Red Lobster, IHop, Denny's, Odd Lot and other chains announced their closure throughout the year this year.

Who could forget all the drama behind Red Lobster closing in Kingston, New York? Talk show host John Oliver bought the equipment left over, Deising's Bakery thought they called dibs and a fun little back and forth ensued.

Thankfully, the attention ended up helping out a local Kingston based food pantry, but there was a John Oliver bear cake involved.

With that being said here's a look at the other big closures across the region over the last 11 months:

Hudson Valley Businesses That Have Closed in 2024

Owning a business is hard these days. While some business owners are simply stepping into their next big phase of retirement, some longstanding, beloved businesses have faced less-welcomed closures. Here's a list of some of the Hudson Valley eateries we already miss this year.

Gallery Credit: Arianne Rogers

5 Hudson Valley Businesses That Closed in Two Months Time

These five Hudson Valley based businesses/restaurants closed their doors for good between August 30th and October 25th.

Gallery Credit: V.Turco

 

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