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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

Dar Williams Talks about Haldane and the Cold Spring Community

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 13, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Headlines along with Slambovians at Saturday’s benefit concert

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 9, 2011March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Horses offer healing

Posted inAround Town

'Heaven Can Wait', a bittersweet comedy, is Haldane’s Fall Production

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 7, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Will be performed next Friday and Saturday evening

Posted inArts & Leisure

Carolers, Ice Carvers and Holiday Fairs Brought the Holiday Spirit to Cold Spring

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 7, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘Cold Spring by Candlelight’ fundraiser brought over 600 visitors to Cold Spring

Posted inArts & Leisure

It’s Not Just Adults Who Think It’s a Wonderful Life

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 29, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Depot Youth Theatre Production Opens Two-Week Run on Saturday

Posted inAround Town

Array of Goods at Winter Farmers’ Market Encourages Weekly Shopping

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 29, 2011July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison’s Fresh Company begins selling prepared foods next Saturday

Posted inArts & Leisure

New Gallery Space and Store at Antipodean Books

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 24, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Showcases Hudson River Collection

Posted inPhilipstown News

Repercussions of Fracking Explored in Informational Seminar

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 22, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

DEC accepting public comment to determine whether to allow fracking

Posted inAround Town

Girl Scout Troop Produces Cookbook for Food Pantry Clients

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 20, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Girl Scouts compile nutritious recipes tailored to food pantry supplies

Posted inArts & Leisure

Saturday’s Lions Variety Show Shines Spotlight on Club’s Service to Community

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 16, 2011March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring Lions Club Variety Talent Show fundraiser for Haldane scholarships

Posted inAround Town

Haldane School Foundation Harvesting Funds for Enhancements

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 15, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Harvest Moon Fall Fundraiser raises money for innovation grants

Posted inAround Town

Trudie Grace’s ‘Around Cold Spring’ is Published

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 4, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

PCHS curator has written a visual introduction to the area’s architectural, industrial, literary, artistic and environmental history

Posted inArts & Leisure

Spellbinding Stories of Lives Lived Here in St. Philip’s Churchyard Tour

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 31, 2011July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A ghostly history of personalities from David Gordon; Beware: read no further if you’ve no interest in local history…

Posted inPhilipstown News

A Day in the Life of the Hudson River

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 25, 2011July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Students take part in hands-on study

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Horse Before the Cart

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 14, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Boscobel’s Horse and Carriage Day

Posted inArts & Leisure

Chef in the Garden

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 5, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Events herald second year of Farm-to-School activities

Posted inAround Town

Castle to River Run Unites Scenery, History and Trail Running

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 3, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

10k, 5k and kids’ races on Oct. 9 benefit Philipstown Rec

Posted inArts & Leisure

GLEEful! All-Singing, All-Spoofing, All-Heart

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 1, 2011September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New musical starring a mix of kids and adults begins month-long run at the Depot

Posted inArts & Leisure

Wilkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome to Cabaret in the Country

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 18, 2011February 5, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Sondheim Unplugged brings Broadway singers, unadorned, to the Depot Theatre

Posted inAround Town

Farmers’ Market Community Dinner Draws a Large Crowd Again

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 16, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Farmers and other vendors celebrate their market and their customers

Posted inArts & Leisure

Images Fill The Galleries at PHOTOcentric Exhibit

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 16, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Juried show attracts many submissions

Posted inPhilipstown News

Audubon in the Parks, Statewide Bird Conservation Initiative, Launched at Fahnestock

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 16, 2011July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Partnership seeks to utilize collective strengths

Posted inPhilipstown News

Staff, Parents, Kids Enjoyed Haldane PTA Potluck

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 13, 2011July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

First time event to become an annual affair

Posted inArts & Leisure

Philipstowners Flock to Phantom of the Opera for a Special Goodbye

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 12, 2011July 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Second-to-last performance by George Lee Andrews in Phantom of the Opera

Posted inArts & Leisure

Navigating and Traveling through the Collage Paintings of Thomas Huber

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 3, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

(Re)-opening reception tonight at Concrete Gallery in light of last weekend’s hurricane alert

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