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

February 08, 2023


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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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Kit Nicholls

5 Questions: Kit Nicholls

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | August 5, 2022

Beacon resident co-wrote book on syllabi

Philipstown News
The state has closed Indian Brook Falls indefinitely. Photo by Chip Rowe

State Closes Indian Brook Falls

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 29, 2022

Cites loss of trail and lack of parking

Columnists
Marcos Antonio, the owner of Rincon Argentino, recorded this black bear outside a home on Main Street in Cold Spring early on a Saturday in May.

Out There: Bear With Me

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 15, 2022

On the recent rash of sightings

Around Town
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New Trail Opens At Fahnestock

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 1, 2022

Hubbard Perkins Loop built for multiple uses

5 Questions
Paul Brady

5 Questions: Paul Brady

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 1, 2022

Owner of Paul Brady Wines in Beacon

Columnists
Pete Seeger had hoped that Little Stony Point would someday be an official swimming spot on the river.

Out There: Swimming in the Hudson

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | June 17, 2022

Where you can — and can’t

5 Questions
Julien Icher

5 Questions: Julien Icher

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | June 3, 2022

Founder of The Lafayette Trail

Around Town
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Holtec Seeking Exemptions at Indian Point

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | June 3, 2022

Decommissioning firm: ‘We’re taking all the risk’

Columnists
Don’t blame me — I’m a pollinator.

Out There: Bugging Out

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | May 20, 2022

Reconsidering the humble mosquito

5 Questions
Arthur Sulzberger

5 Questions: Arthur Sulzberger Jr.

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | May 13, 2022

Former publisher of The New York Times will be honored by Desmond-Fish Public Library

Around Town
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Avian Flu Creeps into Dutchess

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | May 6, 2022

No threat to humans, but chickens at risk

Beacon News
Visitors came by automobile, train and steamship. Incline railway sign

End of the Line

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 29, 2022

Beacon Incline Railway society shuts down

Around Town
State Sen. James Skoufis announces new funding on Thursday at the Breakneck Ridge station for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail.

State Provides $20M for Fjord Trail

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 22, 2022

Money will allow work to begin in the fall

Beacon News

Is Beacon a ‘Disadvantaged’ Community?

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 22, 2022

State releases draft of environmental justice report

Columnists
A reasonable ramp harvest

Out There: Off Ramp

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 22, 2022

Navigating the written and unwritten rules of foraging.

Around Town

The Return of the Shad?

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 15, 2022

State seeks input on recovery plan

Columnists
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
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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

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