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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Alison Rooney

Alison RooneyArts Editor

Rooney was the arts editor for The Current since its founding in 2010 through April 2024. A playwright, she has lived in Cold Spring since 1999. She is a graduate of Binghamton University, where she majored in history.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Broadway Brass

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 19, 2017February 16, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring horn player pushes for music education

Posted inArts & Leisure

‘It’s Hard to Stay Married!’

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 19, 2017February 17, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Sondheim’s “Company” opens at the Depot

Posted inPhilipstown News

Rev. Geer to Retire from St. Philip’s

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Will step down in 2018 after 30 years

Posted inArts & Leisure

Winter Hiking: Fewer Ticks, Leaves, People

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 16, 2017February 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Also, an update on Breakneck congestion

Posted inPhilipstown News

New Haldane Teacher: Midterm Report

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 13, 2017February 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

School year racing by, says Kristen Spooner

Posted inArts & Leisure

Zooming In with Max Mueller

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 10, 2017February 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Photographer finds Highlands landscapes in city scenes

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Novel Approach

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 9, 2017August 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon author finds a niche — stories for teens with gay protagonists

Posted inArts & Leisure

Reading for Hepburn

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 7, 2017February 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville actor has long, colorful career

Posted inArts & Leisure

History in the Making

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 5, 2017February 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Student projects honored by museum

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Hudson’s Favorite Fire Fighter

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 29, 2017January 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident works to save historic boat

Posted inArts & Leisure

Luminous Landscapes

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 28, 2017July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Gallery mounts tribute to innovative photographer

Posted inBeacon News

Stopgap Services for Those in Need

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 26, 2017January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Partnership offers programs to combat poverty

Posted inAround Town

Chivalry is Alive and Kicking

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 23, 2017January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Center launches class to teach boys martial arts and respect

Posted inBeacon News

Catching Up With … Fareground

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 16, 2017January 13, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon community kitchen reboots with new board

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Past is Present

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 15, 2017January 13, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Readings series at Depot hopes to provoke, not politicize

Posted inAround Town

Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 14, 2017January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Community events planned in Beacon, Philipstown

Posted inArts & Leisure

Breaking into Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 13, 2017January 12, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Inspired by local art scene, high school students show talent

Posted inArts & Leisure

She’s Got the Beat

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 10, 2017January 6, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Organizer expands Highlands dance jams

Posted inArts & Leisure

Censored No More

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 9, 2017January 6, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Series to focus on once-controversial films

Posted inBeacon News

Snow Angel

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 3, 2017December 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident helps teens conquer mountains

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Whovian Wish Fulfilled

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 2, 2017January 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon restaurant hosts 11-year-old Dr. Who fan

Posted inPhilipstown News

Finally, New Life for Guinan’s?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 31, 2016December 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

After nine years of shadows, plan in place to reopen Garrison’s Landing site

Posted inAround Town

Juanita’s Kitchen: Muy Sabroso (Delicious)

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 26, 2016December 23, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A former “city girl” from Mexico shows off her culinary skill

Posted inSports

Frozen Glory

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 23, 2016December 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Real-estate agent came within one lukewarm score of Olympic medal

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Ornament King

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 18, 2016December 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Glass treasures designed or inspired by Christopher Radko, new to Garrison, may well be hanging from your tree

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