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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.

Indian Point before the shutdown (File photo)
Posted inAround Town

Restart Indian Point?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Six state lawmakers propose study

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Free Pipe Organ*

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 30, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Touring the vanishing instruments of Beacon

Seining at Little Stony Point in Philipstown
Posted inColumnists

Out There: River of Life

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 23, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The Great Hudson River Fish Count comes to Little Stony Point

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited Philipstown on Tuesday (Aug. 6) to announce that he had secured $1.5 million in federal funds for HVSF.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Schumer Secures $1.5 Million for Shakespeare Fest

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 9, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Theater groundbreaking expected next month

More than 200 people took part in 2023.
Posted inColumnists

Out There: The Fabulous Fahnestock Returns

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Runners — and hikers — will toe the line Aug. 17

A rendering shows the outdoor theater that HVSF expects to open in 2026 at the former Garrison Golf Course property.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Shakespeare Fest Plan Approved

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 26, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New theater scheduled to open in 2026

The former landfill at Dennings Point is now a solar array. (Photo by B. Cronin)
Posted inAround Town

Landfill Filters Coming to Beacon, Philipstown

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 26, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Federal grant pays for devices that cut emissions

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Unveils New Climate Plan

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 19, 2024July 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Hopes to reduce emissions by 31% by 2030

Storm King with Bannerman’s Castl
Posted inColumnists

Out There: We’re in the Right Place

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 19, 2024July 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Valley has an abundance of local climate plans

Climate Smart logo
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Goes for Silver

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 19, 2024July 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

County restarts Climate Smart Task Force

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

EPA Punts on Cleanup Ruling

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 12, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Says it needs more data to rule on PCBs in Hudson

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
Posted inAround Town

Attorney General Accuses Holtec of Illegal Discharges

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Groundwater and storm-water releases under review

Antolinez shows off a $7 spotted lanternfly trap. (Photos by B. Cronin)
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Spot the Pest

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Researching the spotted lanternfly

Indian Point
Posted inAround Town

Feds Cite Holtec for Violations

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 21, 2024June 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Indian Point returns funds and revises contract

New York City traffic
Posted inAround Town

Congestion Toll ‘Pause’ Upends Climate Bills

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 18, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Superfund law approved, but others don’t get to floor

A snapping turtle in a happier place
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

How to safely move a snapping turtle

Clearwater
Posted inAround Town

Clearwater Finds Safe Harbor

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 4, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Raises $347,000 to surpass emergency fundraising goal

Winter clouds seen from the south summit of Mount Beacon Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Old Man Yells at Cloud

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Missing a once-in-a-generation celestial event (twice)

Posted inAround Town

Clearwater Confronts Rough Weather

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 17, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Venerable environmental organization at risk of insolvency

This Metro-North photo shows flooding near the Garrison Station during high tide after a storm in January. MTA
Posted inAround Town

Flood on the Tracks

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 17, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

MTA releases climate resilience roadmap

spongy moths
Posted inAround Town

Spongy Moth Caterpillars Hatch En Masse

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 3, 2024December 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Local outbreak continues, little threat to humans

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
Posted inAround Town

New Options at Indian Point?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 3, 2024December 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Decommissioning board examines wastewater solutions

The Beacon Monument today
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Hiding in Plain Sight

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 26, 2024April 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

One of Beacon’s most historic sites is also one of its least visited

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
Posted inAround Town

Holtec Sues Over River Ban

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 19, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Says feds should have final say on discharge

This screen shot of a segment of Beacon from the interactive map shows roads, in purple, that have a high risk of flooding. The light green areas would be at risk in a flood expected to occur once per century.
Posted inBeacon News

The Future in Flooding

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess identifies areas made vulnerable by climate change

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