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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

Beacon Historical Society Finds New, Larger Home

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 9, 2016October 12, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Will have nearly 10 times more space at former rectory

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Second Fattest Housewife in Garrison

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 7, 2016January 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

She’s certainly not, but the novelist Sarah Dunn ran with the thought and her ABC sitcom debuts Oct. 11

Posted inAround Town

Lauren & Riley: Emphasis on the Funky

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 6, 2016September 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon retailer nears sixth year on the east end

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane High Principal Settles In

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 3, 2016October 4, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Small school has challenges, but he hopes to give every student a voice

Posted inAround Town

The Busy Season Never Ends

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 1, 2016September 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Even without the Days of Awe, Beacon synagogue has a packed schedule

Posted inArts & Leisure

Day Trip: Mount Gulian

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 1, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

‘We have no velvet ropes up’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Movies That Matter

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 25, 2016September 23, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon group hopes films can inspire change

Posted inArts & Leisure

Modern Art Space to Open in Philipstown in 2017

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

Will house major collection of Italian “poor works”

Posted inArts & Leisure

Truth and Fiction

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 18, 2016October 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Three writers, three genres at Sunset Reading on Sept. 25

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Book of the Painting

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 17, 2016September 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Sean Scully exhibit shares process behind art

Posted inAround Town

Cedar Homes Made to Order

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

Lindal dealership in Cold Spring largest in the world

Posted inArts & Leisure

Hello (Again) Dolly!

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 11, 2016September 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Plans underway to mark 50th anniversary of Philipstown filming

Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Film Fest Returns for Fourth Year

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

30 shorts and features to be screened Sept. 16-18

Posted inArts & Leisure

Their Current Address is “Our Town”

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 1, 2016August 13, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cast members, many new to acting, talk about their experience

Posted inArts & Leisure

Words as Art

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 30, 2016August 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Juried exhibit focuses on letters and language

Posted inArts & Leisure

Their Current Address is “Our Town”

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 28, 2016August 13, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cast members, many new to acting, talk about their experience

Posted inArts & Leisure

Brewster Film Fest Again Opens at Chapel Restoration

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 25, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

50 short and feature films shown all over county

Posted inBeacon News

Women in Small Business

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 21, 2016August 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New group connects female entrepreneurs

Posted inArts & Leisure

Their Current Address is “Our Town”

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 21, 2016August 13, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cast members, many new to acting, talk about their experience

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Center of Creativity in Beacon

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

Arts nonprofit comes to city with big plans

Posted inArts & Leisure

Their Current Address is “Our Town”

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 14, 2016August 13, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cast members, many new to acting, talk about their experience

Posted inArts & Leisure

It Began with a Newspaper Ad

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

County Players prepares for 59th season

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Wilder the Better at the Hairdressers Ball

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 12, 2016August 12, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Charity show on Aug. 14 includes Cold Spring salon

Posted inArts & Leisure

Musician/Writer Franz Nicolay’s Book is Launched at Binnacle

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 9, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Release party scheduled for Aug. 13

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Community Conversations at Desmond-Fish Library

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 8, 2016August 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

First of a planned five conversation set for Aug. 11

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