December 19, 2008 -

Beat Stops Publication, Alm@nac Coverage Grows
Political columns, stories to be added

As of this week, the Dutchess Beat is suspending publication. The reason is simple. Our expenses exceed our income. In these difficult times, where no one knows where the economic bottom is likely to be and how long it will take to reach it, it would be imprudent for us to continue.
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Top Headlines

Legislature Declines Veto Overrides, Passes Budget

Ice Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power

Visual Environment Committee Names Honorees

Annual Candlelight Vigil Seeks Economic Justice

Expert: Global Warming Threatens Resources

Poughkeepsie News
City leaders mull business improvement district
Council OKs students living downtown, plans gun summit. Full Story

Poughkeepsie students get lunchtime lesson
Culinary Training Institute chefs prepare meals at PMS. Full Story

Video contest promotes non-smoking message
Children's Media Project tries to spread the word. Full Story