NEWBURGH, NY - State and Town Police responded on December 29, 2021 to the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge for a male that reportedly jumped off the north span. City of Newburgh and Middlehope Fire Departments were notified. The City of Newburgh FD launched their boat at the foot of Washington Street, assisted by the Beacon PD who directed the boat to the area where the victim was last seen. The body was recovered and taken to the Beacon side of the river.