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Brian PJ Cronin

Brian PJ CroninReporter

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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One closes unexpectedly, another opens

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Rebuilding a Ship, and a Community

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 19, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Sloop Club works to bring the Woody Guthrie back

Posted inBeacon News

New Howland Library Director Looks Ahead

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 6, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Changes coming inside and out

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Binnacle Books Opens in Beacon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 21, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Pointing the way to great reading

Posted inAround Town

Setting the Stage for the Beacon Theatre

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 7, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Community gathers to discuss plans

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Tightening the Focus in Beacon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 19, 2015July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Third annual Independent Film Festival keeps it local

Posted inBeacon News, Philipstown News

Doubt Cast on Beacon Theatre Plans for Housing

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 11, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Critics want a review of past and future

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A Party of One

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 29, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon’s Mayor Randy Casale crosses party lines in his re-election campaign

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Democrat Seeks Beacon Mayoralty

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 28, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Ron Ray lays out his plans for change

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The Beacon Theatre Sold

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 21, 2015March 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Parties say the show will go on

Posted inBeacon News, Philipstown News

Yarn Bomber

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 14, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Controversial artwork in Beacon detonates opposing views

Posted inAround Town

Beacon Declares Stage 1 Drought Alert

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 7, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Public urged to conserve

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Full Metal Beacon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 7, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Windows on Main celebrates its 11th year by going industrial

Posted inArts & Leisure

Dining at Dusk

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 31, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Second annual Firefly Feast to benefit Common Ground Farm

Posted inBeacon News

Newburgh-Beacon River Swim

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 17, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

12th annual event to raise funds for the River Pool

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A Walk in the Woods

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 10, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The Beacon Institute’s ambling lecture series returns to Denning’s Point

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Traces of History

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 3, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Group show opens at the Howland Cultural Center

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Change Continues to Come to Beacon’s Main Street

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 27, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro visits Beacon

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Reviews Merging Fire Houses

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 26, 2015November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Fighting fire as one

Posted inArts & Leisure

Radio Free Beacon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 21, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The Ground updates community radio for the Internet age

Posted inBeacon News

Waddle n Swaddle Arrives in Beacon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 21, 2015July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Boutique maternity store opens Main Street location

Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon 3D Sculptures Transform Main Street

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 13, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Outer dimensional forces in play

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Speaks Out, and Listens

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 6, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Dialogue aims to improve relations between police and community

Posted inAround Town

An Early Start for Tick Season

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 30, 2015September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Nymph black-legged ticks prevalent until July

Posted inBeacon News

Tick Free Beacon Wants Albany’s Help

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 22, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Discusses how lawmakers can fight tick-borne illnesses

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