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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.

State Sen. James Skoufis announces new funding on Thursday at the Breakneck Ridge station for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail.
Posted inAround Town

State Provides $20M for Fjord Trail

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 22, 2022April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Money will allow work to begin in the fall

Posted inBeacon News

Is Beacon a ‘Disadvantaged’ Community?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 22, 2022May 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

State releases draft of environmental justice report

A reasonable ramp harvest
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Off Ramp

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Navigating the written and unwritten rules of foraging.

Posted inAround Town

The Return of the Shad?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 15, 2022August 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

State seeks input on recovery plan

Mountain Lion
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Ghost Cats

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 25, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The enduring mystery of mountain lions

Challenge for Churches
Posted inSpecial Reports

The Challenge for Churches

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 18, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The pandemic emptied pews. Can churches recover?

Challenge for Churches
Posted inSpecial Reports

The Challenge for Churches

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 11, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Can churches survive with social justice?

Challenge for Churches
Posted inSpecial Reports

The Challenge for Churches

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 4, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

How much religion do you want in your religion?

Challenge for Churches Part 1
Posted inSpecial Reports

The Challenge for Churches

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 25, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Is a church a building or the people inside?

Nelsonville woods
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Tree’s a Crowd

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The past and the future of the Nelsonville Woods

Bounds, after completing the Abu Dhabi race, smiles despite a broken tailbone
Posted inCurrent Conversations

Podcast: Adventures with Obstacles

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 18, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Gwendolyn Bounds discusses extreme racing

Posted inSports

Doing Hard Things

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 11, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison woman travels to Middle East for punishing race

Rae Baresel, Mike Diblasi, Steven Diblasi, Ryan Thorpe and Jay Lemos
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Summiting Everest (in Beacon)

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

24 hours of “fun” on the mountain

Posted inAround Town

Climate Plans Coming into Focus

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

State asks public for input

A foggy December on the Hudson
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Season of Mists

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 31, 2021January 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Transitions in an era of climate change

hunger in highlands
Posted inSpecial Reports

Hunger in the Highlands

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 18, 2021April 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

How can I give (or get) help?

hunger in highlands
Posted inSpecial Reports

Hunger in the Highlands

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 17, 2021April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Last in a series

hunger in highlands
Posted inSpecial Reports

Hunger in the Highlands

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 10, 2021April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Third in a series

hunger in highlands
Posted inSpecial Reports

Hunger in the Highlands

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 3, 2021April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Second in a series

hunger in highlands
Posted inSpecial Reports

Hunger in the Highlands

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 26, 2021April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A four-part series on local ‘food insecurity’

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Posted inAround Town

Infrastructure Money Coming Our Way

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 12, 2021November 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Includes funds for Stewart Airport, bridge repair

The Cornish Estate
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Unearthing the Cornish Estate

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 9, 2021November 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The hidden history of Breakneck Valley

Laura Lengnick
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Laura Lengnick

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 6, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Newly hired director of agriculture at Glynwood

Bird feeder
Posted inAround Town

A Green Light for Bird Feeders

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 30, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Mysterious songbird disease no longer a threat

Posted inAround Town

Proposal 2: The Green Amendment

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

“Each person shall have a right to clean air and water”

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