Battle of the Dummy Lights, What New York Town Does it Better?

It's the Battle of the Dummies...

Well, the Dummy Lights.

Historic Beacon, New York Dummy Light Can't Catch a Break

Hudson Valley residents are well versed when it comes to the Beacon, New York Dummy Light. The fixtured sits smack dab in the middle of Main Street and the intersection of E. Main Street right in front of The Round House.

For years the poor Dummy Light has been a punching bag of sorts for unsuspecting drivers. Are they unsuspecting or are they just not paying attention?

I digress.

It seems like every 3 months or so the Beacon, New York Dummy Light is hit. I know I wasn't the only one who noticed. Someone from the town took notice and in December of 2023 the base of the light was painted with a bright yellow and yellow pavement marking to draw attention to drivers.

Which NY Town Does the Dummy Light Better?

Whenever we talk about the Beacon Dummy Light, we always mention that there is another Dummy Light in existence in Croton-on-Hudson.

Recently, the DPW of Village of Croton-on-Hudson got gave their Dummy Light a "fresh coat of paint" and it even got a new No Turn on Red sign.

I scrolled a bit and could only find one recent incident with The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Dummy Light. It was struck by a hit-and-run driver in December 2023. We'll have to do a bit more digging to see which Dummy Light has been hit the most (I have a feeling it's Beacon though...).

According to Historic Towns of America, both Beacon and Croton-on-Hudson can claim they are home to the "oldest traffic light in America" as both were built in 1926 and "are still in use today."

Why not stir up some good old competition. Which Dummy Light do you like more? Beacon or Croton-on-Hudson?!

Landmarks Across New York State

If the Dummy Lights in Beacon and Croton-on-Hudson aren't 'wowing' you, don't worry...there are plenty of landmarks around New York State to visit.

Check out the list below and maybe make your next road trip "Landmark" focused.

Is a landmark considered a tourist trap? You be the judge...

27 of the Most Magnificent Landmarks Seen in Upstate New York

I've lived here my entire life, and I'm not sure I realized just how beautiful the Empire State truly is. There's no shortage of stunning landscapes and breathtaking views throughout the great State of New York.

It doesn't matter where you live, or where you travel, New York residents are never far from a gorgeous beach, a picturesque state park, or an awe-inspiring mountain.

In 2018, a photographer named Demetri Andritsakis made a 3-and-a-half-minute drone video highlighting many of New York's breathtaking views called "Upstate New York By Air".

Andritsakis submitted it to the 2018 New York State Fair Drone Film Festival, and deservedly so, he received a Gold Medal honor for his aerial work throughout upstate New York.

From the Adirondacks to the Catskills, Albany to Buffalo, and everything worth seeing in between, check out these spectacular pics featuring 27 of the Most Magnificent Landmarks in Upstate New York.

Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany