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

September 26, 2022


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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

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Mountain Lion

Out There: Ghost Cats

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | March 25, 2022

The enduring mystery of mountain lions

Special Reports
Challenge for Churches

The Challenge for Churches

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | March 18, 2022

The pandemic emptied pews. Can churches recover?

Special Reports
Challenge for Churches

The Challenge for Churches

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | March 11, 2022

Can churches survive with social justice?

Special Reports
Challenge for Churches

The Challenge for Churches

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | March 4, 2022

How much religion do you want in your religion?

Special Reports
Challenge for Churches Part 1

The Challenge for Churches

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 25, 2022

Is a church a building or the people inside?

Columnists
Nelsonville woods

Out There: Tree’s a Crowd

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 25, 2022

The past and the future of the Nelsonville Woods

Current Conversations
Bounds, after completing the Abu Dhabi race, smiles despite a broken tailbone

Podcast: Adventures with Obstacles

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 18, 2022

Gwendolyn Bounds discusses extreme racing

Sports

Doing Hard Things

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 11, 2022

Garrison woman travels to Middle East for punishing race

Columnists
Rae Baresel, Mike Diblasi, Steven Diblasi, Ryan Thorpe and Jay Lemos

Out There: Summiting Everest (in Beacon)

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | January 28, 2022

24 hours of “fun” on the mountain

Around Town

Climate Plans Coming into Focus

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | January 8, 2022

State asks public for input

Columnists
A foggy December on the Hudson

Out There: Season of Mists

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 31, 2021

Transitions in an era of climate change

Special Reports
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Hunger in the Highlands

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 18, 2021

How can I give (or get) help?

Special Reports
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Hunger in the Highlands

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 17, 2021

Last in a series

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Hunger in the Highlands

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 10, 2021

Third in a series

Special Reports
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Hunger in the Highlands

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 3, 2021

Second in a series

Special Reports
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Hunger in the Highlands

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 26, 2021

A four-part series on local ‘food insecurity’

Around Town
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Infrastructure Money Coming Our Way

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 12, 2021

Includes funds for Stewart Airport, bridge repair

Columnists
The Cornish Estate

Out There: Unearthing the Cornish Estate

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 9, 2021

The hidden history of Breakneck Valley

5 Questions
Laura Lengnick

5 Questions: Laura Lengnick

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 6, 2021

Newly hired director of agriculture at Glynwood

Around Town
Bird feeder

A Green Light for Bird Feeders

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 30, 2021

Mysterious songbird disease no longer a threat

Around Town

Proposal 2: The Green Amendment

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 29, 2021

“Each person shall have a right to clean air and water”

Around Town
Danskammer

DEC Denies Danskammer Permit

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 27, 2021

Says proposed power plant not compatible with climate goals

Around Town
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A River Runs (Back) Through It

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 23, 2021

The aftereffects of dam removal

Around Town
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Where Are All the Squirrels?

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 22, 2021

And why did a coyote just eat your cat?

Arts & Leisure
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Barn Raising

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 15, 2021

New center connects food, art and agriculture

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