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

October 27, 2021


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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

Around Town
new creek plantings

A River Runs (Back) Through It

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 23, 2021

The aftereffects of dam removal

Around Town
Gray squirrel looking while climbing a tree

Where Are All the Squirrels?

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 22, 2021

And why did a coyote just eat your cat?

Arts & Leisure
Barns Art Center

Barn Raising

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 15, 2021

New center connects food, art and agriculture

Columnists
Some of the colors of the New Fall Photo by B. Cronin

Out There: Southern Comfort

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 12, 2021

Learning to love The New October

Homepage Top Story
Perkins Memorial Tower

The Return of the Tree Army

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 1, 2021

The Civilian Conservation Corps transformed the Hudson Valley.
Would a new CCC have the same impact?

Special Reports
Cold Spring dam

The Dammed Unknown

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | September 24, 2021

We know Highlands dams are old. It’s what we don’t know that’s a problem.

Around Town
Chalet on the Hudson

Chalet at Breakneck Sold to State

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | September 24, 2021

Site will become new trailhead for Brook Trail

Around Town
Sam Merrett

Shipping for a Small Planet

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | September 17, 2021

Schooner brings carbon-free transport to the Hudson

Columnists
The Beacon Fire Tower, illuminated

Out There: The Glow Up

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | September 14, 2021

Honoring the legacy of New York’s fire towers

5 Questions
Sue Downes

5 Questions: Sue Downes

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | August 28, 2021

Garrison resident is cybersecurity expert

Around Town
deer in Beacon

Deadly Deer Disease Returns to Hudson Valley

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | August 13, 2021

Virus confirmed in Dutchess County

Columnists
Catching up

Out There: The Only Runner You Have to Beat

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | August 13, 2021

Hint: It’s not the one in front of you (or behind you)

Around Town
Jacob Nawy and Maeve McGee

Regenerating Land — and People

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | August 7, 2021

Project revitalizes communities through farming, engagement

5 Questions
Coach Jean Bell

5 Questions: Jean Bell

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 30, 2021

Founder of the Jeuness Track Club

Beacon News
toxic melzingah reservoir

Algal Bloom Invades Beacon Reservoir

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 30, 2021

Officials: Water supply not threatened

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  • Questions for Candidates: Philipstown Town Board

    Responses from the trustee candidatesQuestions for Candidates: Philipstown Town Board was first posted on October 26, 2021 at 7:52 am.

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  • Kid Friendly: Surrendering in Motion

    "Self-deprecation is the norm in female-speak, and I’m quite sick of it."Kid Friendly: Surrendering in Motion was first posted on October 26, 2021 at 7:28 am.

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  • Dar Williams: Back On the Road

    Cold Spring singer-songwriter tours after yearlong delayDar Williams: Back On the Road was first posted on October 25, 2021 at 11:25 am.

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