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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.

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Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 27, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Author of Hudson Valley History & Mystery

Cory Tiger of the Hudson Highlands Land Trust discusses habitat linkage at the edge of Fahnestock State Park. Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Following the Forest

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mapping project seeks community scientists

Gena Wirth and Amy Kacala
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Can the Landscape Change Behavior?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 13, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Walking the Fjord Trail with its architect

Asylum Brook was rerouted to empty into Fishkill Creek below the Roundhouse dam.
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Out There: The Buried Streams of Beacon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Uncovering the history of Asylum Brook

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
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Fate of Indian Point Wastewater Still Unclear

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Holtec considering ‘multiple options’ but won’t say more

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Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 22, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Director of documentary, One Dam at a Time

Tools of the trade Photo by B. Cronin
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Out There: Rocks on My Mind

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A chance to pitch in

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

Hochul Signs Indian Point Bill

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 25, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Legislation will prevent discharge of radioactive wastewater into Hudson

“Torqued Jetty” (Photo by Sean Doherty)
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He Built a Line, Then Crossed It

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 18, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Scenic Hudson not a fan of guerrilla art installation

An invitation, or a trap? Photos by B. Cronin
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Out There: If a Tree Falls in the Woods…

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A path appears to Fairy Island

Female spongy moths laying eggs on Mount Beacon
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Out There: Mount Beacon Brown-Out

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 28, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What’s behind those patches on the mountain?

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5 Questions: Joseph Pries

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 28, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local forest ranger fought wildfires in Quebec

Ben Noll (Photo provided)
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Watching From Afar

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 21, 2023October 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Meteorologist tracks Highlands from other side of world

Vlosky prepares a breakfast burrito.
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Out There: Angels In The Outdoors

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A little Trail Magic goes a long way

A photo taken by Peter McGivney
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Feline Perspectives

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cat Art Show returns to Howland Library

The Peeksill Brewery created a product named for Riverkeeper, the environmental organization. Photo provided
Posted inAround Town

Raising a Glass to Clean Water

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Environmental group, brewery release new beer

Storing radioactive water in tanks, like these used at the Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan, is an alternative at Indian Point to a river discharge. (Tokyo Electric Power Co)
Posted inAround Town

Legislature Votes to Ban Indian Point Discharge

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 23, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local official also says storage tanks out of question

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Main Street Survivors

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 16, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

For Beacon businesses, the community is key

An unfiltered view of last week’s unfiltered sky Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Welcome to the Age of Fire

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

When it’s hot and dry enough, anything will burn

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Then, Now & How (Part 3)

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 9, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The city has long been fertile ground for community activism. Why here?

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Then, Now and How (Part 2)

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 2, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The arts fueled Beacon’s transformation. What happens when high rents push artists and galleries elsewhere?

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

GE to Sample PCB Levels in Lower Hudson

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 2, 2023October 14, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Environmental groups say testing is overdue, inadequate

Alexa Rosales (foreground), the founder of the Body Liberation Outdoor Club, leads a hike on Storm King. Photo provided
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Liberating the Outdoors

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Expanding access with the Body Liberation Outdoor Club

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The Fjord Trail: A Primer

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 5, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Some basics about the proposed Cold Spring-to-Beacon connector

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

Board Says Plant Discharge Will Be Low-Risk

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 5, 2023May 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local legislators, public still wary of Indian Point release

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