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Alison Rooney

Alison Rooney

Arts Editor

Rooney has been writing for The Current since its founding in 2010. An accomplished playwright, she has lived in Cold Spring since 1999. She is a graduate of Binghamton University, where she majored in history. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of Expertise: Arts

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Game Changers

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | 5 hours ago

Entrepreneurs improve on ‘quarters’

Arts & Leisure
Russel and Mary Wright

Behind the Genius(es) of Manitoga

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | 6 hours ago

New book examines the lives and work of Russel and Mary Wright

Arts & Leisure
Janice LaMotta

Wearing Two Hats

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | 6 hours ago

Curator will share her own paintings

Homepage Top Story
Leonora Burton

Leonora is Leaving

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | January 21, 2022

After 40 years in Cold Spring, Country Goose for sale

Arts & Leisure
The main entrance to Dia:Beacon

Dia:Beacon Prepares for Spring

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | January 21, 2022

Work by artists old and new will be on display

Arts & Leisure
Reeya Banerjee

Band Camp Grad Takes Stage

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | January 21, 2022

Beacon singer will debut EP at Dogwood show

Arts & Leisure
Samantha Rosenwald

No Place Like Home

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | January 14, 2022

Artist peeks into apartment windows

Arts & Leisure
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Saved by Banjos

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | January 8, 2022

Beacon shop hung on by strings during shutdown

Arts & Leisure
The Smile of December

Rescued, and Discarded

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | January 8, 2022

Beacon writer digs out manuscript — and starts over

Arts & Leisure
“Patient and Plant," by March Avery

Across Generations

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | January 8, 2022

“Two Artists & a Critic” by March Avery

5 Questions
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5 Questions: Irene O’Garden

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | January 1, 2022

Garrison resident is author of “Glad to Be Human”

Arts & Leisure
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Food + Design

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 26, 2021

New Beacon shop combines cafe and style

Arts & Leisure
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Biker Style

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 24, 2021

New Cold Spring store offers motorcycle fashion

Arts & Leisure
Conducting CSIE

Winter Strings (and Drums)

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 20, 2021

Gwen Laster launches music programs

Arts & Leisure
This Too Shall Pass

Trained in the Comics

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 20, 2021

Retired printer inspired by childhood reading

Beacon News
BHS-Lapis

Beacon History Makes Move

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 17, 2021

Society relocates from one former rectory to another

Arts & Leisure
Philipstown Elders

The Elders of Philipstown

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 11, 2021

Portraits and wisdom from community builders

Arts & Leisure
Nelly Llano and Francisco Mena

Dance Dance Dance

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 10, 2021

Nellybombs to perform benefit for A-Y company

Arts & Leisure
Harry Bolick

Put on Your Dancin’ Shoes

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 6, 2021

It’s time for some Old-Time fiddle

Arts & Leisure
Playwrights Mona Smith and Traci Mariano

A Modern Fairy Tale

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 6, 2021

New play updates classic stories

Arts & Leisure
Wolves

Wild Things

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 4, 2021

Beacon photographer’s work on display at Current starting Dec. 10

5 Questions
Phil Geoffrey Bond

5 Questions: Phil Geoffrey Bond

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 4, 2021

Garrison resident is host of “Sondheim Unplugged”

Arts & Leisure
Audrey Lewis and Jonah Mensch

It’s Showtime at Beacon

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 29, 2021

Holiday Inn opens Dec. 3

Arts & Leisure
Maya Gelber and Jaclyn Landolfi

It’s Showtime at Haldane

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 29, 2021

Sense and Sensibility opens Dec. 3

5 Questions
Russell Ger

5 Questions: Russell Ger

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 27, 2021

Newly appointed music director for Orchestra 914

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