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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

“SNL” Star Cast in Adaptation of Local Artist’s Book

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 18, 2016December 17, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Comedian Kate McKinnon will anchor The Lunch Witch

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Ravens

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 17, 2016December 17, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

After a move to Northern Ireland, painter finds light in blackness of birds

Posted inArts & Leisure

Thread Girl to the Rescue

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 13, 2016December 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Author will share book for children who feel overwhelmed

Posted inArts & Leisure

Five Voices as One

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 10, 2016December 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands singers form ensemble (and they have costumes)

Posted inArts & Leisure

Altered Plans

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 3, 2016December 2, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

An aspiring actor finds herself in a cutting-edge business

Posted inArts & Leisure

Swann Song

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 3, 2016December 2, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Director’s retirement triggers changes at Garrison Art Center

Posted inArts & Leisure

Dialing it Back

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 27, 2016November 27, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

For Pride and Prejudice, Haldane students learned to speak and move like proper young men and ladies

Posted inPhilipstown News

Catching Up With … John Griffiths

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 22, 2016November 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The Garrison principal, in his second year, talks innovation

Posted inAround Town

Pride in the Highlands

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 20, 2016February 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Gay residents, having found a home, are finding each other

Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Names New Poet Laureate

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 19, 2016November 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tony Pena inspired by heart beneath grit

Posted inArts & Leisure

Clothes the Color of Nature

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 16, 2016November 11, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon store relies on organic palette

Posted inAround Town

Matters of Death and Life

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 14, 2016November 15, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

How to get started preparing for the end

Posted inArts & Leisure

Scoring the Hudson

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 13, 2016November 11, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Composer and songwriter transform river data into art

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Lasting Search for Fleeting Moments

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 1, 2016December 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Photographer stakes out scenes that are gone in a flash

Posted inArts & Leisure

Diary of a Very Scary Family That Lives on Parrott Street

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 31, 2016October 27, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Some details changed to protect the guilty, and innocent

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Warner Sisters as Feminist Icons

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 28, 2016October 27, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Museum opens exhibit on writer residents of Constitution Island

Posted inPhilipstown News

A Lawyer Who Teaches Fifth Grade

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 27, 2016October 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Kristen Spooner took an unorthodox road to Haldane

Posted inArts & Leisure

Warning to Chocoholics: Do Not Open

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 25, 2016October 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Story could lead to intense cravings, loss of concentration

Posted inAround Town

Jaymark Jewelers Goes High-Tech

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 25, 2016October 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Software and 3D printing now part of design process

Posted inArts & Leisure

Finding Truth Before Fiction

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 24, 2016October 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident publishes third historical novel

Posted inArts & Leisure

Zombies to Invade Halloween Parade (Again)

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 22, 2016October 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

This year, “Thriller” dance mob is no secret

Posted inArts & Leisure

Digital Brushwork

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 18, 2016October 20, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Carl Van Brunt, trained in tradition, now paints with a computer

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Few Thoughts on Dying

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 16, 2016July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Eve Ensler – of “Vagina Monologues” fame – to visit Garrison for performance of her play about the end of life

Posted inArts & Leisure

“Putnam County Spelling Bee” Finally Comes to (Our) Putnam County

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown Depot Theatre will present hit musical comedy

Posted inArts & Leisure

Family Friendly Subversive

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 9, 2016October 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Writer has a full plate with “The Lunch Witch”

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