Recently appointed to the Human Relations Commission here in Beacon, meet John Galloway Jr. also known as "John John." He is born and raised in Beacon and has a passion to serve the community.

Listen as we take a look at an unfortunate incident John John experienced as an adolescent which fuels his passion for helping others, discuss his goal of landing a seat on the Beacon City School Board and learn about his non-profit, The Label Foundation.

Check out The Label Foundation at http://www.thelabelfoundation.com/

As an avid runner, Tara Simmons is often seen running the streets of Beacon. In recent months, you may have seen her out even more as she is training to run an incredible 100 miles this October.

But that's just the beginning.

Listen to learn more and check out her website Flip It 4 Life to follow her journey and see how she gives back to others.

www.flipit4life.com

People across the United States have flooded the streets to protest police violence and reform. Here in Beacon, there have been local efforts to raise awareness of such issues including how we can do better for our community. Join us in this discussion with police reform expert, Mark Ungar, who is also a Beacon resident and member of Beacon Now, a community group working to improve police-community relations.

Police Reform Resources:

https://www.joincampaignzero.org/

To have your thoughts, experiences and voice heard please visit: https://www.iambeacon.org/beaconnow

As one of I Am Beacon's den mothers, Yvonne has raised her family during over three decades of evolution here in Beacon. She has seen the good, bad and everything else in-between.

This podcast is brought to you by I Am Beacon and the fantastic people of the city of Beacon.

In this week's episode,  we sit down with Madeleine Ouellette. Madison is a Beacon, New York-based female chiropractor who is specialized as General Chiropractor. Madeleine Ouellette is qualified as a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems. 

This podcast is brought to you by I Am Beacon and the fantastic people of the city of Beacon.

On this week's episode, owner of The Pandorica restaurant ( THE Doctor Who themed restaurant of the Hudson Valley) Shirley Hart,  discusses her experience in Beacon with Brandon and his pal, host of the Steady Geekin podcast Blake. As a business owner on main street, Shirley has seen what  the transformation of main street has brought to the city. 

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Our first episode of " This is Beacon" podcast, we sit down with our friend and long time Beacon resident Anna. We had a blast discussing growing up in this city and Anna family's connection to the growth of the city.

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