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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 inPhilipstown News

Say Cheese and Make Memories at School Photo Day

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 23, 2010September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

“School Photo Day” — three little words which flood the mind with memories.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Lights, Camera, Documentaries!

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 21, 2010December 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Seasons of Crowd-Pleasing Depot Docs

Posted inPhilipstown News

Teacher/Parent Communication is Theme of First 2010/11 GUFS PTA Meeting

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 20, 2010September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The first meeting of the Garrison School Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) was convened Sept. 13 around the focal point of: how to best facilitate communication between parents and teachers.

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Favorite for Writers and Audiences Alike

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

Sunday’s Sunset Series reading at the Chapel features four local authors

Posted inArts & Leisure

Behind the Counter – Harold Garrabrant at Thrift King

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

Second of a series of stories about that interesting person

Posted inArts & Leisure

Weather Curtails Tug Sails, but Many Visit Historic Vessel

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 7, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The winds were at war with the waters and the planned Saturday tugboat sails about the historic vessel Pegasus were canceled by orders from the captain

Posted inArts & Leisure

Bucolic, Sophisticated, Uptempo: Glynwood's Barn-Dance Gala

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 5, 2010March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Popular shindig with a rustic twist shindig returns

Posted inPhilipstown News

Orientation Programs Ease the Way for Haldane Kindergartners and Sixth Graders

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 2, 2010September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Orientation programs ease the way for Haldane kindergartners and sixth graders.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Celebrating 'Our Other Back Yard' at Tots Park Jamboree

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

Park has a majesty all its own, as multiple generations of Philipstown moms and dads (and beleaguered babysitters) can attest.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Do You Own a Home Designed by Frank Dushin?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 29, 2010July 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Join fellow current and former owners in sharing information about Frank Dushin and honoring this esteemed local architect.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Cold Spring Seniors’ Picnic is Savored by All

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

The group of seniors who attended this past Saturday’s (Aug. 21, 2010) Cold Spring Seniors’ Picnic know each other well and see each other often.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Last Day of Summer Camp

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 23, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Friday, August 20 brought the Philipstown Rec day camp programs to a close.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Acting Immersion in Hudson Valley Shakespeare's Apprentice Program

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

To act or not to act? The oft-repeated pearl of wisdom is “if you have to ask yourself if you want to be an actor, you shouldn’t be one.”

Posted inArts & Leisure

Stonecrop Gardens Wishes To Become an Unkept Secret

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 19, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Figuring out when to visit Stonecrop Garden used to be perplexing, but they now now welcome visitors every weekday, and many Saturdays, from April through October.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Desmond Fish Library Holds Annual Book Sale

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 16, 2010May 5, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The Desmond-Fish Library book sale is a well-established local tradition

Posted inArts & Leisure

Bird Banding at Constitution Marsh Documents Our Avian Population

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

A crucial part of their mission: collecting data on the many birds which visit during the summer season.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Garrison Art Center's Summer Art Institute Showcases the Talents of Teen-Agers

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

Eight enthusiastic high schoolers who attended Garrison Art Center’s Summer Art Institute, had the chance to enrich and expand their artistic talents.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Etiquette for the Canine Set (Story and Video)

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 7, 2010March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown pooches learn how to be good neighbors at Rec’s Outdoor Obedience Class

HVSF Tent
Posted inArts & Leisure

Whether Tis Nobler to Do Stand Up or Improv?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 4, 2010November 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) and the Philipstown Depot Theatre join to present theatrical events outside the big tent.

Posted inArts & Leisure

It Takes a Pro to Know When to Row

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 2, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Community rowing

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Creative Dry Spell Led Her to Tamales

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

As you taste the delicious fillings inside of those tempting corn husks at the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market you can be grateful that the muse didn’t come to Lisa Krivacka during a bad patch in her life as a fine art painter.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Summertime, and the Singin’ is Easy

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 27, 2010March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Benefit Soire Highlights Depot Youth Players

Posted inSports

Haldane Girl on Winning Hudson Valley Team

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 26, 2010November 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane Senior Liz Milner was part of the squad which captured the medal on Sunday, July 25, in Buffalo beating the Central team, 99 to 53.

Posted inArts & Leisure

Flavor Building at Glynwood’s Seasonal Cooking Class with Mark Gandara

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

Use your sense-hear the sizzle, smell, smell, smell.

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Youngest Campers at Manitoga

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

Starting camp can hold as uncertainty for young campers

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