Beacon — Local services in City of Beacon

Really disappointed/disgusted. Took my teen and her friend to station, planning a day in the city, specifically to MOMA. There are construction vehicles blocking one street entrance, and, they are parked along the side with the only available metered spots. I usually travel on weekends, but the kids are out of school & I wanted them to have a nice day out before going back. I realize that people who work in the city have to leave early - and parking permit spots can take months on a waiting list. But - this is the 21st Century. Beacon train station has changed it's façade over the years, but underneath, where one must pass through to get to a platform, it's still disgusting. By now, they should have built a VERTICAL PARKING LOT. They have the money. Also, how about posting a warning about construction on the Metro website? In order to make this trip work, I would have to bring these kids out to the station by 6 am, just to find a spot to put our car. Dutchess County is...

The beacon station is in bad shape. The entry that leads upstairs to the train constantly has puddles of water that smells like urine. The paint is chipping all over the place. It looks like asbestos. It smells horrible. Now while it is not a place to hang out and have conversations it's still a place people need wait for their trains. So while people are waiting for the train they are breathing in mold and mildew. Whoever is in charge needs to do better, after all the price to take the train is not cheap....

I love visiting Beacon, New York. It is a simple train ride from the Metro North train station out of Grand Central Terminal, and on Main Street there are plenty of shops and eateries to satisfy every taste and budget. It is a city, but looks and feels like a town. I go as often as I can and love visiting and spending a day or two there when I do. I cannot over-recommend visiting a lovely part of the Dutchess County/Hudson Valley place in...