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Brian PJ Cronin

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Brian PJ Cronin has reported for The Current since 2014, primarily on environmental issues. The Beacon resident, who is a graduate of Skidmore College, teaches journalism at Marist University and was formerly director of alumni relations at The Storm King School. In addition to The Current, he has written for Hudson Valley Parent, Organic Hudson Valley, The Times Herald-Record and Chronogram.

Posted inColumnists

Out There: Seeing the Carbon for the Trees

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

New online tools map impact of forests

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Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Dan Rubinstein

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 25, 2025July 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Journalist traveled 1,200 miles on paddleboard, including on Hudson

Eli Dueker, Quincy Ross and Desiree Lyle installed a PurpleAir sensor outside the Red Hook Public Library. Photo by Julia Beeman
Posted inAround Town

How Clean is Our Air?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Scientists install first public monitors

Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian Photo provided
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Slug Life

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 4, 2025July 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Exploring “Forest Euphoria”

Beyond the Grid
Posted inSpecial Reports

Beyond the Grid

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 27, 2025July 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

What can be done about skyrocketing electricity bills?

Mickey Dwyer puts the finishing touches on a vegan pie.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Pizza Around Back

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

New Beacon vegan joint already has a following

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Clarkson Leaves Dennings Point

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 13, 2025July 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Plans for environmental education complex in doubt

Trail stewards gather in 2018 at the Breakneck trailhead. A sign warns: "This is not just a walk in the park!" File photo
Posted inAround Town

Trails May Lose Stewards

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Federal cuts threaten AmeriCorps program

From left, Steve Rappaport, Anthony Macchiarola, Kyle Bardwell and Michael Curtis search for birds at Boscobel on May 17. Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Bird Count

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 30, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Putting numbers on the board at Birdathon

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Path Forward

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 30, 2025June 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Writer to discuss ‘walking memoir’ in Beacon

Holtec plans to decommission Indian Point over the next 18 years.
Posted inAround Town

Holtec Investigating Contaminated Soil at Indian Point

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 16, 2025May 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

‘Essentially zero risk to workers,’ says company

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5 Questions: Gabriel Mckee

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident is author of book on flying saucer pioneer

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Out There: The Silent Majority

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

More people care about climate than you think

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Rachel Handler

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 18, 2025April 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Film shot in Beacon is entrant in Easterseals Disability Film Challenge

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5 Questions: Nadia Azizi

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Amphibian crossing coordinator in the Highlands

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5 Questions: Venuri Atulugama

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Ecologist will receive Clearwater award

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Out There: Sacred Ground

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

EPA head calls climate change a ‘religion’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Deep Blues

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Lydio Rubio maps the infinite at Butterfield Library

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Posted inBeacon News

Rep. Pat Ryan Holds Town Hall

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 28, 2025April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Stories of funding cuts and calls for action

Posted inAround Town

Despite Cuts, Hudson River Cleanup Still Priority, Says EPA

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 21, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Agency says PCB monitoring and mitigation will continue

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Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess County Assesses At-Risk Federal Funds

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 14, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

County receives about $65 million annually

Posted inAround Town

Local Farmers Concerned about Federal Freeze

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 7, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Axed program designed to help with climate change

Bird Flu And Dairy Cows Spreading Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza or HPAI to a milking cow as a farm virus or livestock health risk for global infection outbreak or agricultural public safety symbol.
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Bird Flu — What’s Next?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 7, 2025March 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

And what do you need to do about it?

A Riverkeeper patrol passes a barge on the Hudson. Riverkeeper
Posted inAround Town

‘This Feels Reckless’

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local environmental groups react to freezes and rollbacks

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Posted inAround Town

Keeping Bird Flu at Bay

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 21, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State agencies work to combat spread

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