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

October 27, 2021


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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.

Arts & Leisure
dar williams on tour

Dar Williams: Back On the Road

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 25, 2021

Cold Spring singer-songwriter tours after yearlong delay

Philipstown News

Haldane to Receive More State Funding

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 23, 2021

State agrees to pay billions to settle lawsuit

Arts & Leisure
Patricia Miranda at work in her studio.

Lacing Together History

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 22, 2021

Artist weaves donated fabrics into ‘community’ project

Arts & Leisure
St. Christopher's Inn

Words of Recovery

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 16, 2021

New book features work by men at Garrison treatment center

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Around Town

Local Retailers Feel Supply Pinch

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 15, 2021

Shortages expected as holiday spending ramps up

Philipstown News
George Taranto

Family Alleges Deputies Caused Death

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 9, 2021

Say they may revise lawsuit against Putnam County

Around Town

Big Bucks Coming from Opioid Settlement

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 9, 2021

Settlement money must be used for treatment and prevention 

Newburgh-Beacon_Bridge_2

Walking the Bridge at Night

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 9, 2021

Newburgh-Beacon Bridge could open after dusk

Around Town

Postal Delivery Expected to Slow

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 8, 2021

New mail standards will add one to two days

Around Town

5 Questions: Deb Madsen

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 2, 2021

Traveling intensive-care unit nurse

Around Town

Flood Insurance Rates Rise

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 1, 2021

Dozens of Highlands properties will see hikes

5 Questions
Linda Weaver

5 Questions: Linda Weaver

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 25, 2021

Co-founder of agency for voice-over actors

Coronavirus Updates
Donna Selwa-Selig

Health Workers Due for Shots

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 24, 2021

Deadline nears for unvaccinated hospital, nursing home staff

Beacon News
Molinaro

Molinaro to Run for Congress

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 24, 2021

Dutchess executive files to challenge in 19th district

Special Reports
Sprout Brook Road bridge

Bridging The Gap

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 17, 2021

Federal bill could boost funding for crossing work

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  • Questions for Candidates: Philipstown Town Board

    Responses from the trustee candidatesQuestions for Candidates: Philipstown Town Board was first posted on October 26, 2021 at 7:52 am.

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    "Self-deprecation is the norm in female-speak, and I’m quite sick of it."Kid Friendly: Surrendering in Motion was first posted on October 26, 2021 at 7:28 am.

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  • Dar Williams: Back On the Road

    Cold Spring singer-songwriter tours after yearlong delayDar Williams: Back On the Road was first posted on October 25, 2021 at 11:25 am.

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