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![2 Hudson Valley Dog Rescues Named Best in New York State](http://townsquare.media/site/706/files/2024/07/attachment-Pitt.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2 Hudson Valley Dog Rescues Named Best in New York State
SniffSspot has announced the 2024 "Best Dog Rescues & Shelters in the United States."
![Why Has the City of Beacon Removed a Statue of George Washington?](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/07/attachment-Screenshot-2024-07-08-061806.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why Has the City of Beacon Removed a Statue of George Washington?
You may have noticed something missing in the City of Beacon.
![Main Street Jewelry Store Robbed in Beacon, New York](http://townsquare.media/site/706/files/2024/06/attachment-FOUND-2024-06-19T071113.904.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Main Street Jewelry Store Robbed in Beacon, New York
A jewelry store burglary spree hits three businesses across the area.
![Good Samaritan Awarded After Saving a Life in Beacon, New York](http://townsquare.media/site/706/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-06-18T110044.118.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Good Samaritan Awarded After Saving a Life in Beacon, New York
Back in February, Jared Hamburger was involved in a serious accident on Main Street in Beacon, NY. Thankfully, Jahkeem Galloway was nearby and jumped into action.
![Central Hudson G&E Budget System Leaving Some Customers Annoyed](http://townsquare.media/site/706/files/2022/12/attachment-Closing-2022-12-07T100616.693.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Central Hudson G&E Budget System Leaving Some Customers Annoyed
These concerns echo across local forums and Reddit communities like r/HudsonValley, where users share stories of overcharging and service issues. While some find resolution through customer service, others express frustration at the need for intervention.
![Beacon, New York Denies Permission for Beloved Local Festival](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/06/attachment-WPDH-2024-06-14T082120.424.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Beacon, New York Denies Permission for Beloved Local Festival
In a shocking decision, the City of Beacon has denied permission for a local festival that has been held at Riverfront Park since 2013.
![5 Beacon Restaurants That Opened in 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/854/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-29.jpg?w=980&q=75)
5 Beacon Restaurants That Opened in 2024
Everything from a new ice cream spot to a British pop up to a poke bowl shop have opened their doors in 2024 with even more restaurant openings on the way.
![Popular Beacon, New York Bar and Arcade Announces Closure](http://townsquare.media/site/706/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-06-11T104142.163.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Popular Beacon, New York Bar and Arcade Announces Closure
A local brewery will be moving into the entertainment complex in Beacon, New York.
![Acclaimed Writer Lucy Sante Taking Towne Crier Stage in Beacon, NY](http://townsquare.media/site/854/files/2024/06/attachment-lucy-sante.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Acclaimed Writer Lucy Sante Taking Towne Crier Stage in Beacon, NY
The Hudson Valley's imprint on Lucy Sante is felt in her most recent books, Nineteen Reservoirs and I Heard Her Call My Name.
![Wappingers Accident Dash Cam Makes Front Page On Reddit](http://townsquare.media/site/704/files/2024/06/attachment-Screenshot-2024-06-10-145601.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wappingers Accident Dash Cam Makes Front Page On Reddit
Over the weekend, Reddit's /r/mildlyinfuriating lit up with a dashcam video capturing a chilling crash at the intersection of Kent Road and All Angels Hill Drive in Wappingers. The post, shared by the driver of a following car, sheds light on an alarming pattern of accidents located at this trouble spot...