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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 inAround Town

Science Cafés

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 12, 2016April 7, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

BIRE forums to combine food, drink and ideas

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Lions and Walruses and Dolphins! Oh My!

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 10, 2016April 7, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Marine zookeeper dives into details of his job

Posted inArts & Leisure

White Forest Pottery

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 8, 2016April 10, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Nancy Bauch’s art embraces, transforms nature

Posted inArts & Leisure

Gates Spring Open

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Local cultural attractions ready for visitors

Posted inArts & Leisure

Flying with Peter Pan

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 3, 2016April 1, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fantasy will lift off at Beacon High

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Towne Crier’s Call

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 3, 2016July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Landmark club marks third year in Beacon

Posted inBeacon News

Butcher to Table

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 28, 2016March 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Marbled Meats owners open Beacon eatery

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Benvenuto to Grano Focacceria

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 26, 2016January 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Flat bread is staple at new Cold Spring restaurant

Posted inArts & Leisure

“Mi America” Returns to Its Roots

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 25, 2016March 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Film shot in Newburgh will now play there

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Acting Her Own Life

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

Beacon’s Brandy Burre “stars” in documentary

Posted inArts & Leisure

Haldane Student Wins State Photo Prize

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

Miranda Musso’s shot selected from 455 entries

Posted inBeacon News

Sri Lankan Cuisine on the Menu

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

A traditional diner reinvents itself

Posted inArts & Leisure

We Like Books and We Like Letters

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

British publisher sets up shop in Beacon

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Dark (and Vital) Musical Comedy

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

Vaudevillian humor and a Gypsy band invade the Depot

Posted inArts & Leisure

Creatives, Mamas, Friends and Yahoos

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

Exhibit showcases art by informal Beacon collective

Posted inArts & Leisure

Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 5, 2016March 4, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The Demon Barber at Haldane

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Day of Health and Happiness

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

Radio host and studio owner organize March 13 retreat

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Schedule for the Irish

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 4, 2016March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

And their many friends

Posted inBeacon News

Looking Back at the East End of Main

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 28, 2016June 18, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Exhibit carries visitors back to Beacon’s early days

Posted inArts & Leisure

Small Town Confessions

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 27, 2016February 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A mosaic of monologues at the Depot

Posted inBeacon News

The Menu with 100 Margaritas

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 27, 2016July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Baja 328 opens in Beacon with southwestern touch

Posted inAround Town

Menopause and Related Health Issues Subject of Community Talk

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 15, 2016February 12, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Well-attended presentation by pelvic floor specialist at Garrison Café

Posted inBeacon News

Light on their Feet

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 14, 2016February 12, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon retailer marks 10 years serving dancers

Posted inArts & Leisure

Moving Through Muslim Worlds

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 13, 2016February 12, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Reading group will examine culture and faith

Posted inArts & Leisure

Doing the High-Low Thing

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 7, 2016February 4, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Suguru Miyagi elevates the “unnoticed”

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