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Beacon
New York · NY
About Beacon
City in New York, United States13,769Population
4.9 sq miArea
138 ftElevation
Beacon is a city located on the Hudson River in Dutchess County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 13,769. Beacon is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area as well as the larger New York metropolitan area. Beacon was so named to commemorate the historic beacon fires that blazed forth from the summit of the Fishkill Mountains to alert the Continental Army of British troop movements. Originally an industrial city along the Hudson, Beacon experienced a revival beginning in 2003 with the arrival of Dia Beacon, one of the largest modern art museums in the United States. Recent growth has generated debates on development and zoning …
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The forecast calls for Sunny, highs near 72°. In the local news, Opening kickoff TD, defensive stands send Beacon football past Ketcham (The Poughkeepsie Journal), Beacon’s Newest Shopping Destination Is Home to a One-of-a-Kind Wellness Experience (hudsonvalleycountry.com), and The Roundhouse chooses Mews to modernize guest experiences (hospitalitynet.org).
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