Brian PJ CroninReporter

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.

bird guide

Out There: Backyard Birding

by Brian PJ Cronin May 19, 2020May 15, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The advantages to watching close to home

Ronzell Smith

5 Questions: Ronzell Smith

by Brian PJ Cronin May 9, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident is a man of many costumes

yankee clipper

Order Up!

by Brian PJ Cronin May 1, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Some restaurants that closed cautiously reopen

blue hour

Out There: Please Do Come Back From the Moon

by Brian PJ Cronin April 28, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Redefining our sense of adventure

Indian Point

Indian Point to Begin Shutdown

by Brian PJ Cronin April 24, 2020May 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

First of two reactors will go offline next week

trail sign

New Life for the Fjord Trail

by Brian PJ Cronin April 10, 2020April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Scenic Hudson says construction planned for 2021

Spring Awakenings

by Brian PJ Cronin April 5, 2020April 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Standing guard to protect vernal pools

Chalet on the Hudson

Philipstown News

Open Space Institute Buys Breakneck Chalet

by Brian PJ Cronin April 3, 2020April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Nonprofit declines to discuss plans for property

breakneck

Hike, or Stay Home?

by Brian PJ Cronin March 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mixed messages from departments, municipalities, on trails

trout brook

Out There: Trails Less Traveled

by Brian PJ Cronin March 21, 2020December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

It’s good for you to be outside

frog rescue

Out There: Big Night

by Brian PJ Cronin March 13, 2020December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Why the frogs crossed the road

quiet place 2

Lights, Camera, Taxes

by Brian PJ Cronin March 8, 2020March 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Why more films are being shot in the Hudson Valley

Philipstown News

A Safer, Sustainable Fahnestock

by Brian PJ Cronin February 29, 2020March 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Improved road and trail-access projects set to begin

5 Questions: Fran Levenson

by Brian PJ Cronin February 29, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former director of National Committee Against Discrimination in Housing

Out There: Love It and Leave It

by Brian PJ Cronin February 17, 2020February 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Letting go at Dennings Point

Cleaning Up Indian Point

by Brian PJ Cronin February 7, 2020February 21, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Lawmakers raise doubts about proposed transfer

Greener Together

by Brian PJ Cronin January 25, 2020January 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Local nonprofits form coalition

Beacon’s Greenhouse-Gas Emissions Fall 25 Percent

by Brian PJ Cronin January 24, 2020January 31, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Municipal pollution down from 2012 levels

Alex Prizgintas

5 Questions: Alex Prizgintas

by Brian PJ Cronin January 18, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

President of the Hudson Valley Bottle Club

1,115 Acres

by Brian PJ Cronin January 17, 2020February 21, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

State to create additional parkland in Highlands

Out There: Small Steps

by Brian PJ Cronin January 14, 2020January 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Strategies to keep your resolution

Indian Point

Changing Hands at Indian Point?

by Brian PJ Cronin December 21, 2019July 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Riverkeeper objects to potential transfer

Yes, Beacon, There is a Santa Claus

by Brian PJ Cronin December 20, 2019April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Members of Facebook group spread a little holiday cheer

Out There: Mr. Bright Side

by Brian PJ Cronin December 10, 2019December 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s hard to outrun a rain cloud

Alison Jolicoeur

5 Questions: Alison Jolicoeur

by Brian PJ Cronin November 30, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident is founder of Second Chance Foods