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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.

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Fund for Lovell Family Exceeds $90,000

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 4, 2013March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Depot Theatre to produce music benefit

Posted inArts & Leisure

Restoring Fahnestock

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 1, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Partnership raises park improvement funds

Posted inArts & Leisure

Haldane Drama Presents Thornton Wilder’s Our Town Dec. 6 and 7

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 29, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Play poses big questions in small town

Posted inArts & Leisure

Their Town

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 27, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Young actors with Cold Spring roots share Our Town lead

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Posted inAround Town

Wild Turkeys Proliferate

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 25, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Misinformation abounds about wild turkeys — all seven million of them

Posted inAround Town

Inspired to Help PARC, Homeowners Open Doors to Visitors

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 24, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Locals support nonprofit with repeat participation in Cold Spring By Candlelight

Posted inArts & Leisure

Local Talent Interprets Return of Sondheim Unplugged

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 17, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘Sondheim? He’s lionized, but also hilarious’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Illustrating Fantasy

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 16, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tristan Elwell’s illustrations on view at Butterfield Library

Posted inArts & Leisure

Variety Show Comes to Main Street

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 10, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘The talent in this town is mind-blowing, and deserves more forums’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Bear Mountain Figure Skating Club Invites Newcomers to Glide

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 10, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Lace up skates for Nov. 16-17 Open House

Posted inArts & Leisure

Visiting Artist Dennis Kardon Conducts Workshop at Haldane

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 9, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Teaches technique with charcoal and kneaded erasers

Posted inArts & Leisure

Denning’s Point Walk and Talk Delves Into History

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 5, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Final hike in 2013 series is this weekend

Posted inArts & Leisure

Woodcut Prints Form Matteawan Gallery’s UV Portfolio

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 3, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon gallery inspires collaboration among local artists

Posted inAround Town

Electronic Voting

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 2, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane students examine e-voting issues

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School’s STAR! Program Advocates for Stop, Think, Act, Reflect

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 28, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Making better choices in social situations links to various school-wide activities

Posted inAround Town

60 Years Together: Harry and Eileen Duffy

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 27, 2013March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring couple celebrates milestone anniversary

Posted inAround Town

Shrieks, Freaks, Levitations: Rec’s Haunted House Goes Spooky

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 23, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Foot In Mouth Players get scary

Posted inAround Town

Waterfall Restored at Manitoga’s Landscape Volunteer Day

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 20, 2013March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Effort aided by wisdom from Baldev Raju, who assisted Russel Wright in 1970s construction

Posted inArts & Leisure

To Kill A Mockingbird Comes to Dramatic Life at Depot Theatre

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 19, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Harper Lee’s classic depicts small-town dynamics

Posted inAround Town

On The Fly: Indoor Cycling Studio Spins Into Action

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 14, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New business attached to Cold Spring Coffee Pantry on Route 9

Posted inArts & Leisure

Long Skinny Legs, Pointy Nose, Yellow Eyes = Coyotes

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 12, 2013July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Presentation focuses on life cycles, habitat and way of life

Posted inArts & Leisure

O’Brien to Step Down from Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 8, 2013July 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

After 27 years, artistic director has his exit

Posted inAround Town

Identifying and Supporting Learning Differences Common In Our Communities

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 7, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Joint GUFS-Haldane PTA Committee Offers Shared Guidance and Unity

Posted inArts & Leisure

Butterfield Launch for New Anthology Oct. 6

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 4, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A Slant of Light: Hudson Valley Women Writers

Posted inArts & Leisure

World’s End Theater Readings Now Part of Every First Friday

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 3, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Kicks off with Oct. 4 performance of Lend Me A Tenor

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