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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

October 22, 2020

The Highlands Current (https://highlandscurrent.org/author/lsparks/)

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Leonard Sparks

Leonard Sparks

Senior Editor

The Peekskill resident is a former reporter for the Times Herald-Record in Middletown, where he covered Sullivan County and later Newburgh. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Morgan State University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of Expertise: General.

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Beacon News

Dutchess Jail Plan Moves Ahead

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 16, 2020

Legislature approves study for youth court

Philipstown News

Murder Suspect Barred From Some Info

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 16, 2020

Attorney accuses Putnam jail of violating privacy rights

Coronavirus Updates

Current Conversation: Michael Gusmano

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 16, 2020

Hastings scholar discusses COVID-19 vaccine development

Beacon News
Hedgewood

COVID Cases, Deaths Rise at Hedgewood

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 9, 2020

Cluster also forces Marist College to close

Homepage Top Story

Drawing the Lines

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 9, 2020

Dutchess voters to decide on legislative redistricting

Coronavirus Updates
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Hudson Valley Clusters Raise Concerns

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 2, 2020

COVID-19 spikes in Orange and Rockland counties

Around Town
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High Demand for Flu Shots

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 2, 2020

COVID-19 raises stakes for avoiding illness

Around Town

State: Power Plant Project Needs Juice

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 26, 2020

Danskammer must show fit with climate-change goals

Beacon News
Hedgewood

Virus Outbreak, Death Linked to Beacon Facility

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 25, 2020

Police to enforce two-week quarantine of residents

Arts & Leisure
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Crisis Cops

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 21, 2020

Putnam sheriff to participate in discussion at screening

Homepage Featured
Hudson House

August Surge

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 11, 2020

Deluge of visitors boosts Cold Spring eateries

Philipstown News
37 Moog Road

Home Sales Surge in Philipstown

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 4, 2020

Brokers see boom in higher-end properties

Around Town
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MTA Weighs Metro-North Service Cuts

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 4, 2020

Considers reducing frequency of trains

Around Town
Dutchess election workers process absentee ballots

Election Officials Prepare for Deluge of Votes by Mail

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | August 28, 2020

Hire additional workers, stock up on letter openers

Around Town
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Officials Fault Utilities for Isaias Response

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | August 28, 2020

Governor calls for heavier fines for failures

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