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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.

Penny Adler-Colvin of the Mohonk Preserve trains volunteers to observe peregrine falcons nesting on the ridgeline in the distance. Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Take to the Sky

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Keeping an eye on peregrine falcons

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

Holtec Halts Indian Point Release

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 14, 2023May 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Delays May discharge of wastewater into Hudson

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

Holtec Says It Will Discharge Indian Point Water in May

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 7, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

45,000 gallons to be released from nuclear reactor pool

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Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Betsy Garthwaite

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 7, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former captain of the sloop Clearwater

John Stowell gathers maple sap near Hubbard Lodge in Philipstown.
Posted inSpecial Reports

Dire Warmings

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 31, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mild winter was a sign of trouble for Hudson Valley agriculture 

Peach trees at Fishkill Farms transitioning for spring Photos by B. Cronin
Posted inSpecial Reports

Fruit Trees: Waking Too Soon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 31, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Part 1 of “Dire Warmings”

Teresa Dorado conducting sweet corn pest monitoring in 2022 for the Hudson Valley Farm Hub near Kingston Photo provided
Posted inSpecial Reports

Corn: Pests that Persist

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 31, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Part 4 of “Dire Warmings”

Harry Lyons fishes for shad on the Hudson River on April 18, 1947. “In my 45 years of shad fishing, this was the slowest season to get under way I’ve ever seen,” he told The New York Times. Viewing.NYS
Posted inAround Town

State Releases Final Reports on Climate Funding, Shad

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 31, 2023December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon among cities classified as ‘disadvantaged’

Wildflower: Snowball Sand-Verbena Photo by Amy Washut
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Guidebooks for a Warming Planet

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The next generation of Audubon guides forge a new path

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

Bill Would Ban River Discharge

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

Legislators seek to stop nuclear plant draining

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Out There: Snow Job(less)

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 24, 2023February 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Winter in black and white 

A rendering of the new Fjord Trail steward station (Gray Organschi Architecture)
Posted inAround Town

Partial Breakneck Ridge Trail Closure to Begin March 1

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 24, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Trailhead to be moved in first phase of Fjord Trail

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

Holtec to Release Radioactive Water

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 10, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Says it will not wait for state endorsement

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Valley Plans Green Opt-Out

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Action would reject tax break for solar, wind

Indian Point
Posted inAround Town

State Objects to Holtec Request

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

Firm wants exceptions for Indian Point work

Area A: Cold Spring
Posted inPhilipstown News

‘Not a Tourist Attraction’

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 27, 2023May 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Committee presents Philipstown path proposal

Can you spot the smeuse? Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Thunderstruck

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

Why the right word matters

Deer, like people, enjoy a good run now and then.
Posted inColumnists

Out There: This Deer World

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

How the presence – or absence – of deer changes the landscape

Pollinator garden
Posted inSpecial Reports

Getting Climate Smarter

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 23, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New York State wants to give millions of dollars in grants to municipalities that show they are taking steps to address climate change. How are we doing?

Nuclear fuel dry cask storage facility at Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan on Monday, May 20, 2019. Indian Point
Posted inAround Town

Rental Needed. Term: 300,000 Years

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 23, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Feds search for home for Indian Point fuel

The state in 2020 added signs near Breakneck asking visitors to park parallel to the road.
Posted inAround Town

Fjord Trail Shares Early Parking Report

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 16, 2022April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Consultants recommend new lots, shuttle service

The summit at Sugarloaf has been closed since 2019 because of damage from a wildfire.
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Season of Sanctuary

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Leaving well enough alone

A woman operating a heavy duty leaf blower. Leaves being swirled up
Posted inBeacon News

Gas-Free Beacon?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 18, 2022April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Council discusses code update, leaf blower restrictions

A DEC map shows the parks it maintains in Putnam and southern Dutchess counties.
Posted inAround Town

State Releases ‘East of Hudson’ Plan

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Suggests changes to parkland in Dutchess, Putnam

Mushrooms abound in Fahnestock (but leave them there). Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Eyes of the Woods

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Making room for mushrooms

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