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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

May 16, 2022


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Brian PJ Cronin

Brian PJ Cronin

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The Skidmore College graduate has reported for The Current since 2014 and writes the "Out There" column. Location: Beacon. Languages: English. Areas of Expertise: Environment, outdoors

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5 Questions: Arthur Sulzberger Jr.

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | May 13, 2022

Former publisher of The New York Times will be honored by Desmond-Fish Public Library

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Around Town

Avian Flu Creeps into Dutchess

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | May 6, 2022

No threat to humans, but chickens at risk

Beacon News
Visitors came by automobile, train and steamship. Incline railway sign

End of the Line

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 29, 2022

Beacon Incline Railway society shuts down

Around Town
State Sen. James Skoufis announces new funding on Thursday at the Breakneck Ridge station for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail.

State Provides $20M for Fjord Trail

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 22, 2022

Money will allow work to begin in the fall

Beacon News

Is Beacon a ‘Disadvantaged’ Community?

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 22, 2022

State releases draft of environmental justice report

Columnists
A reasonable ramp harvest

Out There: Off Ramp

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 22, 2022

Navigating the written and unwritten rules of foraging.

Around Town

The Return of the Shad?

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 15, 2022

State seeks input on recovery plan

Columnists
Mountain Lion

Out There: Ghost Cats

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | March 25, 2022

The enduring mystery of mountain lions

Special Reports
Challenge for Churches

The Challenge for Churches

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | March 18, 2022

The pandemic emptied pews. Can churches recover?

Special Reports
Challenge for Churches

The Challenge for Churches

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | March 11, 2022

Can churches survive with social justice?

Special Reports
Challenge for Churches

The Challenge for Churches

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | March 4, 2022

How much religion do you want in your religion?

Special Reports
Challenge for Churches Part 1

The Challenge for Churches

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 25, 2022

Is a church a building or the people inside?

Columnists
Nelsonville woods

Out There: Tree’s a Crowd

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 25, 2022

The past and the future of the Nelsonville Woods

Current Conversations
Bounds, after completing the Abu Dhabi race, smiles despite a broken tailbone

Podcast: Adventures with Obstacles

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 18, 2022

Gwendolyn Bounds discusses extreme racing

Sports

Doing Hard Things

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 11, 2022

Garrison woman travels to Middle East for punishing race

Columnists
Rae Baresel, Mike Diblasi, Steven Diblasi, Ryan Thorpe and Jay Lemos

Out There: Summiting Everest (in Beacon)

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | January 28, 2022

24 hours of “fun” on the mountain

Around Town

Climate Plans Coming into Focus

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | January 8, 2022

State asks public for input

Columnists
A foggy December on the Hudson

Out There: Season of Mists

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 31, 2021

Transitions in an era of climate change

Special Reports
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Hunger in the Highlands

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 18, 2021

How can I give (or get) help?

Special Reports
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Hunger in the Highlands

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 17, 2021

Last in a series

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Hunger in the Highlands

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 10, 2021

Third in a series

Special Reports
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Hunger in the Highlands

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 3, 2021

Second in a series

Special Reports
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Hunger in the Highlands

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 26, 2021

A four-part series on local ‘food insecurity’

Around Town
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Infrastructure Money Coming Our Way

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 12, 2021

Includes funds for Stewart Airport, bridge repair

Columnists
The Cornish Estate

Out There: Unearthing the Cornish Estate

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 9, 2021

The hidden history of Breakneck Valley

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