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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

Candles, Mosaics and Dreidels at Chanukah Program at Butterfield

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 29, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The children’s room at Butterfield Library was abuzz on Sunday (Nov. 21) with youngsters getting in the spirit of the upcoming Chanukah festivities

Posted inAround Town

Holistic Moms: No Judgment, Lots of Support

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 24, 2010August 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

“Parent from the Heart” is the guiding principal of the Putnam County Holistic Moms

Posted inSports

Teams’ Efforts Celebrated at Haldane Fall Sports Varsity Letter Night

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 21, 2010September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Blue Devil Booster Club holds their third annual Fall Sports Letter Night on Nov. 15

Posted inArts & Leisure

Lions Club Variety Show Fundraiser at Haldane This Saturday

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 18, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane Variety Show returns this weekend

Posted inArts & Leisure

Former Trustees Honored at Butterfield Library’s Autumn Reception

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 16, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Butterfield Lilbrary’s Nov. 13 Autumn Reception honors volunteers.

Posted inAround Town

Ski Enthusiasts Enjoy the First Nordic Ski Swap and Sale at the Taconic Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 12, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Benefits both visitors and the park

Posted inArts & Leisure

Every Story is Important at the Purple Heart Hall of Honor

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 10, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

“This isn’t my award. I am simply the custodian for those who couldn’t be here. 2009 Purple Heart Medal Recipient.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Put Away the Red Pencil: Screenwriting for Kids Class Emphasizes Independent Thinking

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 9, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Screen writing class guides young authors.

Posted inAround Town

How The Community Can Help Find Lost Dogs and Cats

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 31, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

John Funck, who heads the “Lost Pet Network of Philipstown,” has helped find many lost pets.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Telling A Family Story With Photographs

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 29, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Lori Adams teaches how to construct a “story in images” at the Desmond-Fish Library.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Works by Richard Merkin on Display at Garrison Art Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 27, 2010July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Works by Richard Merkin on display at Garrison Art Center.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Understanding Ourselves Through Cultural Landscapes

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 22, 2010March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Landscape architect Charles Birnbaum presents talk on “Cultural Landscapes” Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Desmond-Fish Library.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Garrison’s Monica Mahoney opens Cold Spring’s first ‘Pop-Up’ store

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 20, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

This week, Cold Spring’s Main Street will see the opening of Monica Mahoney’s new clothing and accessories boutique.

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Sounds of Silents at Butterfield

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 14, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

This Saturday’s (Oct. 16) screening of “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari ” takes place at 7 p.m. at Butterfield Library.

Posted inArts & Leisure

School of Jellyfish: The Whole is Not Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 14, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Lily Zand, founder of the Beacon store/architectural practice/performance space/chocolatier School of Jellyfish encourages unlikely combinations

Posted inArts & Leisure

Filling in the Generation Gap as Haldane Musicians Entertain Seniors at Cedar Street Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 13, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring Senior Center hosts Haldane musicians for a lunch-time concert.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Help a Senior Get to the Doctor Through Friends in Service Driving (F.I.S.H.)

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 12, 2010September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

F.I.S.H. stands for “Friends in Service Driving”

Posted inArts & Leisure

Sold, to the Lucky Bidder on the Left

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 6, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

One Hudson Highlands Vista, Paint Still Drying

Posted inAround Town

GUFS Internet Safety Program Spells Out Dangers and Offers Guidance for Parents

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 6, 2010September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Thomas Grimes, of NY Finest Speakers, speaks to Garrison students and parents about internet safety.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Community Discussion Groups Examine Values and Habits with the Goal of Creating a Sustainable Future

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 4, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Many people have a desire to do what they can to perpetuate the environmental riches of this planet of ours.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Eclectic Musical Styles Mingle in Triple Bill Benefit Concert

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 1, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Triple Bill Benefit Concert Sunday (Oct. 3) to raise funds for Chapel Restoration’s Music Series

Posted inArts & Leisure

Remembering Bud Powell: Jazz Nobility in Homage to Celebrated BeBop Pianist

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 28, 2010September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Bud Powell, often dubbed “the father of bebop piano,” will be saluted

Posted inPhilipstown News

A Helping of Fresh Vegetables is More Than Just Sustenance at Haldane

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 26, 2010July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane students are in for a treat next week when their Thursday (Sept. 30) lunch selection includes a truly fresh-from-the-fields \”Farmer’s Choice” vegetable course.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Transformation Time: First “Read Through” of Depot Theatre’s Threepenny Opera

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 26, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Depot Theatre’s fall production of the Three Penny Opera will premier on Oct. 22.

Posted inArts & Leisure

HHLT TOEC Outdoor Family Adventure Challenge

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 24, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The Hudson Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) and the Taconic Outdoor Education Center (TOEC) joined forces last Sunday (Sept. 19.)to offer local families a fun way to work together.

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