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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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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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Posted inAround Town

DEC Denies Danskammer Permit

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 27, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Says proposed power plant not compatible with climate goals

new creek plantings
Posted inAround Town

A River Runs (Back) Through It

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 23, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The aftereffects of dam removal

Gray squirrel looking while climbing a tree
Posted inAround Town

Where Are All the Squirrels?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

And why did a coyote just eat your cat?

Barns Art Center
Posted inArts & Leisure

Barn Raising

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New center connects food, art and agriculture

Some of the colors of the New Fall Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Southern Comfort

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 12, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Learning to love The New October

Perkins Memorial Tower
Posted inSpecial Reports

The Return of the Tree Army

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 1, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The Civilian Conservation Corps transformed the Hudson Valley.
Would a new CCC have the same impact?

Cold Spring dam
Posted inSpecial Reports

The Dammed Unknown

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 24, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

We know Highlands dams are old. It’s what we don’t know that’s a problem.

Chalet on the Hudson
Posted inAround Town

Chalet at Breakneck Sold to State

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 24, 2021February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Site will become new trailhead for Brook Trail

Sam Merrett
Posted inAround Town

Shipping for a Small Planet

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 17, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Schooner brings carbon-free transport to the Hudson

The Beacon Fire Tower, illuminated
Posted inColumnists

Out There: The Glow Up

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 14, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Honoring the legacy of New York’s fire towers

Sue Downes
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Sue Downes

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 28, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident is cybersecurity expert

deer in Beacon
Posted inAround Town

Deadly Deer Disease Returns to Hudson Valley

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Virus confirmed in Dutchess County

Catching up
Posted inColumnists

Out There: The Only Runner You Have to Beat

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Hint: It’s not the one in front of you (or behind you)

Jacob Nawy and Maeve McGee
Posted inAround Town

Regenerating Land — and People

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 7, 2021August 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Project revitalizes communities through farming, engagement

Coach Jean Bell
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Jean Bell

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 30, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Founder of the Jeuness Track Club

toxic melzingah reservoir
Posted inBeacon News

Algal Bloom Invades Beacon Reservoir

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 30, 2021August 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Officials: Water supply not threatened

bird feeder
Posted inColumnists

Out There: The Mystery of the Sick Songbirds

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Removal and cleaning of bird feeders recommended

Beacon cookout logo
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon’s Community Cookout Returns

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Event set for July 24 after last year’s cancellation

Indian Point
Posted inAround Town

New Indian Point Oversight Board Forms

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

Concerns raised about risks to pipelines

Summit at Breakneck
Posted inAround Town

Nimham Trail Opens at Breakneck

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 9, 2021April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New route offers hikers a quicker, safer way down

Tracksmith
Posted inSports

Miles Ahead

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Tracksmith opens pop-up shop in Beacon

Matcha Thomas
Posted inBeacon News

The Sweet Life

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 25, 2021May 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Matcha Thomas is a teahouse about more than tea

Fahnestock lot
Posted inPhilipstown News

New Trailheads and Parking Lots at Fahnestock

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 25, 2021July 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Projects improve access to park’s northern half

concrete repair
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Beacon Fire Tower Turns 90

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 22, 2021June 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers needed to help with repairs

HÃ¥kan MÃ¥rtensson
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: HÃ¥kan MÃ¥rtensson

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 5, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Swedish chocolatier opens shop in Beacon

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