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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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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.

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Directors create a neighborhood theater — behind their house

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5 Questions: Diana Henriques

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Journalist has new book on Black Monday 1987

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Fighting Back: No Wrong Doors

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 6, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess center an innovative first step to recovery

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon: One in a Thousand

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 1, 2017September 28, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Dar Williams discusses city’s successes, challenges

Posted inBeacon News

Lots of Green

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 24, 2017May 11, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon firm transforms empty parcels into parks

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Into the Art of Darkness

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Shadowy, timely exhibit pops up in Beacon

Posted inSpecial Reports

People Power

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 6, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What role should residents play in decommissioning nuclear plants?

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It Takes a Village to Feed a City

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 20, 2017February 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Residents address hunger in Beacon with innovative projects

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5 Questions: Peter McGivney

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 5, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon librarian for 30 years

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Beer by the Hudson

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 2, 2017June 30, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Brewer and Riverkeeper team up for Ship Rocked IPA

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A Full Plate

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 24, 2017October 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon chef cooks on Mondays — but no one pays

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Hard Lessons from Zion

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 16, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A nuclear plant may close, but it doesn’t go away

A crew dredges the Upper Hudson in 2016 to remove sediment polluted with PCBs.
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EPA Says River Clean Enough

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 10, 2017June 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

GE allowed to end dredging to remove PCBs

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Books of Love

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 2, 2017June 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Three authors to share readings on mysterious force

Posted inArts & Leisure

Roman Holiday

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 21, 2017May 21, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Actor Charlie Plummer jets to Italy for Ridley Scott film

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Bidding for Laughs

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon stars of page and screen revive auction comedy

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Bluegrass, Bourbon and a Bull

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 14, 2017May 12, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison residents organize first NashSkill festival

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Lost River of Shad

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 13, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Despite efforts, iconic fish has been slow to return

Posted inArts & Leisure

Walk Right In

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Open Studios returns to Beacon for ninth year

Posted inArts & Leisure

Music Without Borders

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 30, 2017April 28, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Israeli guitarist to premiere Palestinian composition

Posted inBeacon News

Doctor by Subscription

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 23, 2017April 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

A Beacon physician charges by the month. Is this the future of medicine?

Posted inAround Town

Clearwater Sails Again

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 15, 2017April 14, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

After a stormy 2016, sloop returns to river

Posted inBeacon News

The Meat Goes On

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 14, 2017April 13, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Poppy’s has closed, but burgers will continue

Posted inArts & Leisure

Puppet Politics

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 10, 2017April 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Activists jump hand-first into debate

A map shows the five barge parking spots that were proposed for the Hudson between Beacon and Newburgh before the plan was abandoned by the Coast Guard.
Posted inBeacon News

Lawmakers Target Hudson Anchorage Proposal

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 2, 2017March 31, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Bill would strengthen state oversight of river

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