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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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We Wish There Were Fish

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

We wish there were a fish . . .
Wish granted: Fresh fish is now being sold at the Farmers’ Market

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Sunday on the Hudson with the Historical Society

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

On the banks of the Hudson, a buzzing crowd of ladies and gentlemen gathered

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Behind the Counter: Michele Risko at Yannitelli Fine Wines

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 11, 2010April 11, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

First of a series of stories about that interesting person “Behind The Counter”

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Cooling Off at Zuzu’s

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

A Tuesday afternoon scorcher, in that refuge known at Zuzu’s, in Beacon . . .

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Growing Fresh Vegetables for the Food Pantry

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 9, 2010September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Fresh vegetables and other produce often remain beyond the reach of those most in need of healthy diets

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