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

May 21, 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

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
new creek plantings

A River Runs (Back) Through It

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 23, 2021

The aftereffects of dam removal

Around Town
Gray squirrel looking while climbing a tree

Where Are All the Squirrels?

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 22, 2021

And why did a coyote just eat your cat?

Arts & Leisure
Barns Art Center

Barn Raising

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 15, 2021

New center connects food, art and agriculture

Columnists
Some of the colors of the New Fall Photo by B. Cronin

Out There: Southern Comfort

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 12, 2021

Learning to love The New October

Homepage Top Story
Perkins Memorial Tower

The Return of the Tree Army

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 1, 2021

The Civilian Conservation Corps transformed the Hudson Valley.
Would a new CCC have the same impact?

Special Reports
Cold Spring dam

The Dammed Unknown

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | September 24, 2021

We know Highlands dams are old. It’s what we don’t know that’s a problem.

Around Town
Chalet on the Hudson

Chalet at Breakneck Sold to State

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | September 24, 2021

Site will become new trailhead for Brook Trail

Around Town
Sam Merrett

Shipping for a Small Planet

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | September 17, 2021

Schooner brings carbon-free transport to the Hudson

Columnists
The Beacon Fire Tower, illuminated

Out There: The Glow Up

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | September 14, 2021

Honoring the legacy of New York’s fire towers

5 Questions
Sue Downes

5 Questions: Sue Downes

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | August 28, 2021

Garrison resident is cybersecurity expert

Around Town
deer in Beacon

Deadly Deer Disease Returns to Hudson Valley

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | August 13, 2021

Virus confirmed in Dutchess County

Columnists
Catching up

Out There: The Only Runner You Have to Beat

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | August 13, 2021

Hint: It’s not the one in front of you (or behind you)

Around Town
Jacob Nawy and Maeve McGee

Regenerating Land — and People

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | August 7, 2021

Project revitalizes communities through farming, engagement

5 Questions
Coach Jean Bell

5 Questions: Jean Bell

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 30, 2021

Founder of the Jeuness Track Club

Beacon News
toxic melzingah reservoir

Algal Bloom Invades Beacon Reservoir

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 30, 2021

Officials: Water supply not threatened

Columnists
bird feeder

Out There: The Mystery of the Sick Songbirds

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 16, 2021

Removal and cleaning of bird feeders recommended

Beacon News
Beacon cookout logo

Beacon’s Community Cookout Returns

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 16, 2021

Event set for July 24 after last year’s cancellation

Around Town
Indian Point

New Indian Point Oversight Board Forms

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 10, 2021

Concerns raised about risks to pipelines

Around Town
Summit at Breakneck

Nimham Trail Opens at Breakneck

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 9, 2021

New route offers hikers a quicker, safer way down

Sports
Tracksmith

Miles Ahead

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | July 2, 2021

Tracksmith opens pop-up shop in Beacon

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