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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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Finding a Way North

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 1, 2017January 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

I-87 pipeline latest plan to move petroleum along Hudson

Posted inArts & Leisure

Flour Power

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 25, 2017March 24, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Journeyman baker brings bread from his house to yours

Posted inBeacon News

Saving Green

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 25, 2017January 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Energy program expands to Beacon

Posted inAround Town

Night Falls on Poppy’s

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 22, 2017March 16, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon burger joint closes after eight years

Posted inPhilipstown News

Joining the Harvest

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 20, 2017March 16, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Glynwood creates farmers’ collective to grow CSA

Posted inSports

Is Playing Video Games a Sport?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 9, 2017March 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Of course, says Garrison resident who co-founded first professional league

Posted inArts & Leisure

Bring the Noise

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 4, 2017March 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

A Place to Bury Strangers will play Quinn’s on March 7

Posted inArts & Leisure

Sharing the Beat

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 26, 2017February 24, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon rapper Decora is all about the hook (up)

Posted inArts & Leisure

Down the Rabb(b)it Hole with Ron English

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 24, 2017July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Street artist will bring characters to life at Towne Crier

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Torts for Teens

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 12, 2017February 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Rivertown Hub brings law school to home school

Posted inBeacon News

Get Up, Show Up

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 4, 2017February 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Group encourages white people to join fight for racial justice

Posted inBeacon News

Making the Forest Great Again

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 28, 2017January 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Day-long event in Beacon coincided with women’s march

Posted inAround Town

EPA Work on River Continues

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 27, 2017January 26, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Despite freeze, report said to be on schedule

Posted inPhilipstown News

Did Your Vote Count?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 21, 2017January 22, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Panel discusses workaround to Electoral College system

A crew dredges the Upper Hudson in 2016 to remove sediment polluted with PCBs.
Posted inPhilipstown News

GE on Hudson Cleanup: We’re Done

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

But state still warns against eating fish and crabs

Posted inBeacon News

Topping Off Women’s Marches

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 15, 2017January 16, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Sewing store joins campaign to knit pink hats for Jan. 21 protesters

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The Beacon Bagel Rolls On

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 31, 2016December 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Manager to take over popular business

Posted inPhilipstown News

Saving Ethel Rosenberg

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 30, 2016September 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

His mother was executed as a spy. Sixty years later, can he prove her innocence?

Posted inBeacon News

Legally Blonde

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 20, 2016December 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Golden Retriever provides courtroom comfort for trauma victims

Posted inBeacon News

Anchorage Proposal Faces Challenges

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 10, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Opposition raises questions of need and legality

Posted inArts & Leisure

Going Whole Hog

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 4, 2016December 2, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Chef Terrance Brennan brings his eye for detail to the Roundhouse

Posted inBeacon News

The Power of Protest

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 21, 2016November 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident creates nonprofit to promote the right of assembly

Posted inBeacon News

Group Hopes to Bring Refugees to Region

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 11, 2016November 11, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Will Trump victory put a crimp in Mid-Hudson plan?

Posted inAround Town

Protecting the Vote in Putnam and Dutchess

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 5, 2016November 4, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Elections officials dismiss claims of “rigged” outcome

Posted inBeacon News

What Happened to The Hop?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 4, 2016November 4, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Popular bar closes suddenly; building for sale

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