It's been quite a week, friends!

The weather is beautiful and you are probably officially moving your winter sweaters to your winter storage bin to make room for fresh spring tops (but we know of a 30% off sweater sale happening now! scroll down). Lots of major things happened this week:

ALBB's podcast has returned! And with song. What started as a planned pod about Disney presentations of female and family values, turned into an improv jazz session, if you will, covering random but important topics.

One of the wake-up calls in Beacon this week was The Accident, where a 6 year old boy and his grandmother were hit by a car while they were on the sidewalk. Our coverage of traffic on Main Street and in Beacon in general was going to dominate our news cycle this week, but then also the conflict in Palestine and Israel escalated after a neighbored protest in Palestine launched a bunch of rockets. There is a protest in solidarity with Palestine in Newburgh next week, after several have happened in NYC. With that global news localizing, we are offering some perspective on it here at ALBB's sister media company Tin Shingle.

Traffic coverage is to come next. In the meantime - please be very careful out there! Drivers are driving fast, and doing too many U-Turns.

THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE
Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin

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Stonecrop Gardens and Parcel Flower Arranging
Day: Saturday, May 15
Time: 10 am
Location: Stonecrop Gardens, Cold Spring, NY 10516
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Mental Health Awareness Bike Ride
Day: Saturday, May 15
Time: 11 am
Location: Walkway over Hudson Parking Lot, 61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Session 4: Saturdays 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
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WHO DUNNIT?????? The Golden Girls Enter The Whoniverse
Day: Saturday, May 15
Time: 7 pm
Location: The Pandorica Restaurant, 165 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
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Elysium Furnace Works Presents William Parker
Co-Sponsored by Binnacle Books
Day: Saturday, May 15
Time: 8 pm
Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon NY
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TMD Live at Holland Tunnel Gallery
Day: Sunday, May 16
Time: 3 pm - 4 pm
Location: Holland Tunnel Gallery, 46 Chambers St, Newburgh, NY 12550
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Newburgh's March & Protest In Solidarity With The Humans Of Palestine
Day: Tuesday, May 18
Time: 5:30pm
Location: 29 Prospect Street, Newburgh, NY
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Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!

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Caiming Cheung, Jewelry Designer & Katrin Reifeiss, Hand-Dyed Clothing Designer
Days: May 14 - 16
Time: 10 am - 6 pm
Location: 44 Main St, Cold Spring, NY
While this Pop-Up is in Cold Spring, its designers are based in Beacon. This is a rare occasion to be able to shop their designs in person! This pop-up is in 44Main, a shop in Cold Spring dedicated to pop-ups!
Caiming Cheung
Katrin Reifeiss

EAT CHURCH
3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY
Full Frontal Noods Revue made a comeback at Eat Church's pop-up at the Marbled Meat Shop in Cold Spring. Noodles 'Hot & Dry', Moo Ping Bun, Laksa Lemak, Pho-King For Real, and Dang Dang! Noodles. Eat Church pops up at Marbled Meat Shop on Thursdays & Fridays so stay tuned! If you missed out this week, no worries, find Eat Church at the Beacon Farmers Market this Sunday!
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Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you!

MEYERS OLDE DUTCH
184 Main Street, Beacon, NY
The sun is shining and the Parklet is set up at Meyers! Join them for a burger and a beer this weekend! Meyers Olde Dutch is open during their big renovation. They are temporarily located at 157 Main Street, Beacon (right across the street from Hudson Beach Glass) at Kitchen Sink. You can also enjoy Meyers with takeout or local (Beacon) delivery! Open every day from 11:30-9.
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Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you!

HOMESPUN
232 Main Street, Beacon, NY
New BTGs over at Homespun!
@reaunicolas | ‘Ange’ Rouge 2019
@ca_liptra | Arancio 2019
@guillerault_fargette | Sancerre ‘Les Panseillots’ 2019
Les Coteaux du Val de Sorne | Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2018
Order these & other wines at Homespun right at their website! Use code OVER75 to get 10% off orders over $75 or code OVER100 to get 15% off orders over $100. PS. Guarantee yourself 3 bottles of wine a month from Homespun’s exquisite selection from some of the most remote regions in the world when you join their wine subscription club!
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Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!

HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY

When Hudson Valley Cheesecake is at Hudson Valley Food Hall, you go there! You go there & you get a slice of each flavor because you just can't miss out on these! Delicious.
Follow their foodies directly:
Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina
Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More
Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch loaded fries. And salads.
Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio!
Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!

BAJA 328

328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
So many delicious appetizers from @baja328! Cheese nachos, calamari, guacamole, Baja wings, chicken flautas, grilled street corn, empanadas, taco salad, chicken tortilla soup, mac & cheese, and specials (that are always special ) So good & always fresh.
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BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!

Tito Santana Taqueria

142 Main St.
Welcome Tito Santana to ALBB as a sponsor! This Taqueria is California-style Mexican fare with really fresh food you'd expect to find in a taqueria! From guacamole to fish tacos to cheesy quesadillas. They also serve beer and cans of wine! The taco etiquette: Always order more than you can eat. 🌮 🌯
PS: Inspired Vegan & Gluten-Free options make Tito Santana Taqueria the place to be!
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Beacon Bread Company
193 Main St.
Welcome Beacon Bread as a sponsor at ALBB! At Beacon Bread Company, you'll find not just their delicious, fresh-baked bread, but you can stop in for warm french onion soup, grilled cheeses and other sandwiches, cheese danishes, brownies... Plus, Beacon Bread Company is now open 7 days a week! Stop in and try them out for breakfast or lunch and pick up a DOZEN of your favorite bagels! Homemade with simple ingredients ... they're the perfect way to start the day!
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Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you!

W.T.F Beacon
195 Main St.
Welcome W.T.F as a sponsor of ALBB! W.T.F. is that beautiful restaurant next to Beacon Bread, and is only open on Fridays/Saturdays, but maybe sometimes on Tuesdays in the future? Keep your eye on this one, as different offering plates, cocktails, and events are coming out of the dining room straight out of Elle Decor. Many options, including classic cocktails, house cocktails, seafood, compliments (salads, fries, potato tots, poutine, shishito peppers), plates, and specials. Open Fridays & Saturdays from 6 pm - 10 pm. Stop in & Check them out!
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W.T.F Beacon is a Sponsor, thank you!

Ziatun
244 Main St.
Welcome Zaitun as a sponsor of ALBB! Home of some of the best hummus around, as well as the Shawarma wrap from (pictured here). Ziatun is an Authentic Palestinian-Arabic-Middle Eastern food that serves vegan & vegetarian options as well as traditional meat dishes that include lamb and beef. At Ziatun, you are sure to taste the passion for Palestinian home-cooking and enjoy your dining experience.
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KAIGHT SHOP
512 Main Street, Beacon
Fashionites who love sustainable fashion that always lifts the look will delight in the Summer Sweater Sale going on now. Like this knitwear from Sita Murt, with a billowy sleeve and long, tight cuff. Quite elegant, and right now, is $158 (regularly $225). See all of Sita Murt available at Kaights, and shop this V-Neck Striped Sweater right now (or stop into the store to feel it).
PS: Thursdays are Locals Day at Kaights! Locals get 10% on everything not on sale.
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Kaight Shop is a Sponsor, thank you!

BRETT'S HARDWARE

18 West Main Street, Beacon
Even though you might have a grill, you may not have a red one that takes charcoal! The Kamada Joe Grills & Fogo Charcoal make the best grilled foods. Stop in & check out Brett's wide selection of grills, fireplaces, Adirondack chairs, and planters. Your yard or deck will be set. Located at 18 W Main St.
Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you!

LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beac

We love this shot from Luxe! (captured by @ryonophoto⁠) ⁠The beautiful eyewear is from @anneetvalentin⁠. Find the highest quality eyewear like these & much more at Luxe! It is easy to find perfect eyewear just for YOU with a personalized consultation by an expert optician. Open for eye appointments for contacts or glasses:
Monday: 10 AM–5 PM
Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!

BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon

Victoria Law, “Prisons Make Us Safer and 20 Other Myths About Mass Incarceration”
“The United States incarcerates more of its residents than any other nation. Though home to 5% of the global population, the United States has nearly 25% of the world’s prisoners—a total of over 2 million people. This number continues to steadily rise. Over the past 40 years, the number of people behind bars in the United States has increased by 500%. Journalist Victoria Law explains how racism and social control were the catalysts for mass incarceration and have continued to be its driving force: from the post-Civil War laws that states passed to imprison former slaves, to the laws passed under the “War Against Drugs” campaign that disproportionately imprisons Black people. Through carefully conducted research and interviews with incarcerated people, Victoria identifies the 21 key myths that propel and maintain mass incarceration, including:
- The system is broken and we simply need some reforms to fix it
- Incarceration is necessary to keep our society safe
- Prison is an effective way to get people into drug treatment
- Private prison corporations drive mass incarceration
‘Prisons Make Us Safer’ is a necessary guide for all who are interested in learning about the cause and rise of mass incarceration and how we can dismantle it"

Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!

LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS
436 Main Street, Beacon
Accessories from La Mere Everything here is under $30 too!! Stop in for all of the pretty things Open Wednesday-Saturday until 6 pm & Sunday 12-5 pm. OR shop online and choose local pickup. They’ll have it ready when you get here.

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La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you!

Yanarella Dance Studio
312 Main St., Beacon, NY
Yanarella has a new baby-wearing class on Fridays! Start your weekend off with some bonding and movement. If you're looking for something fun to do with a baby, this is it. You can also join virtually on ZOOM if you can't get out of the house. Sweat a little and laugh a little while baby is along for the ride!

6 Week Class
Days: Fridays Starting April 16 - May 21, 2021
(4 weeks)
June Session: Thursdays 4:15 - 4:45 PM - 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 & 6/25
(6 weeks) Summer Session: Fridays 2:00 - 2:30 PM - 7/9, 7/16, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20
Time: 10am
Ages: Babies 6 weeks - 9 Months
Price: $10/class or $54 for the full 6 weeks.
Drop-Ins: Welcome!
Register: danceyanarella@gmail.com
Reminder to Register by June 1 for Summer Camp to save $10!

Register for classes today! 🩰
Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you!

ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
340 Main Street, Beacon

#teenofimpact feature is Antalek & Moore! It's Addy Pagones! Thank you for the passion and commitment you bring to this challenge. We are so excited for you to be part of this campaign!

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Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website.
Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!

TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle is a Beacon-based media training company who monitors the media to educate how businesses, artists and makers can pitch the media when getting the word out. Part of the job includes paying attention to controversial and delicate topics, and to pay attention to how they are being covered. The Palestine-Israel war has woke up in the US this week, and there have been protests in NY about it. One is in Newburgh next week. This article includes an early take at what it has been like to cover it from afar.
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KATIE JAMES, INC.
Schedule private sessions with Katie James, Inc. to get training in areas where you can rock it using your skills. This can even include training of your staff to do this work while they are in the shop. Some examples include training in social media, training in sending newsletters, training in blogging, training in PR, website advice, and more!
Contact us to tell us about your goals.

HIRING: Administrative Assistant At Daniel Aubry Realty
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HIRING: Teacher Assistant At Care 4 Me, Inc.
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HIRING: Office Assistant At Gilded Audio
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HIRING: Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County
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HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor
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HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch
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HIRING: Homespun
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PAID INTERNSHIP: Sloop Brewing Company for Inclusion + Diversity
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