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Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Truck carrying 30,000 pounds of military explosives catches fire on Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (news12.com) — An early-morning truck fire on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge involved a tractor-trailer hauling 30,000 pounds of military explosives, but Beacon firefighters quickly contained the blaze to the rear brakes and axle. No one was injured and the cargo was not damaged, averting a much more serious situation. Residents can expect normal bridge use, but the incident underscores how vital local emergency crews are.
• World Atlas names 9 close-knit NY towns worth visiting. See the list (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Beacon gets a flattering spotlight as one of nine close-knit New York towns worth visiting, praised for its arts scene, Main Street shops, farmers market, and nearby hiking on Mount Beacon. The piece positions your hometown alongside places like Saratoga Springs and Cooperstown as a standout destination. It's a nice reminder of what makes living in Beacon special to visitors and residents alike.
• Anonymous Was a Woman Names Winners of 2026 Environmental Grants (artforum.com) — A new environmental art grant has been awarded to a film project called "Snow Globe," co-directed by Rachel Shuman and David Sampliner and based in Beacon putting the city on a national list of innovative climate-focused artworks. The broader program is funding 27 women-identifying artists across the U.S. and beyond, backing projects that blend environmental awareness, community engagement, and creative storytelling.
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