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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.

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New craft beer pub to open in Beacon

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Former EPA administrator for Region 2

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Newburgh panel addresses strategies in opioid crisis

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Federal Cuts Threaten Local Veteran Housing

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Future of Hudson River Housing program in doubt

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Local Dreamers Fight to Stay

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Strong shelter system can sometimes mask extent of problem

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Beacon firm creates edible glasses, straws

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New study explores possible link to nuclear plant

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Conservation scientist who studies black bears

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The advantages, and risks, of dry cask storage

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Set to close in 2021, nuclear plant employs 1,100 people

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Relief for Puerto Rico

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Island still desperate for water, power

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Special Forces: To Protect and Conserve

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State environmental officers pursue smugglers, poachers

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Commandant of the Marines Corp League of Dutchess County

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