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

March 29, 2020

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Leonard Sparks

Leonard Sparks

Sparks, the Current's senior editor, is a former reporter for the Times Herald-Record in Middletown. A resident of Peekskill, he has a journalism degree from the University of Maryland.

Coronavirus Updates

Do We Have Enough Hospital Beds?

By Leonard Sparks | March 23, 2020

Immediate area has fewer than 75 for intensive care

Around Town

Governor Wants Counties to Pay More for Medicaid

By Leonard Sparks | March 14, 2020

Odell: Proposal could ‘devastate our budget’

Philipstown News

Suspect in Stalking Case Released

By Leonard Sparks | March 13, 2020

Does not meet standard for bail under law 

5 Questions

5 Questions: Galina Krasskova

By Leonard Sparks | March 7, 2020

Spiritual counselor and worshipper of Odin

Around Town
bail reform forum

Is Bail Reform a Bust?

By Leonard Sparks | March 6, 2020

Sheriffs say yes, but others cheer changes

Around Town

Insulin: A High-Priced Shot at Life

By Leonard Sparks | February 29, 2020

State considers cap to slow rising cost of drug

Beacon News

Dutchess Approves Raises for Police

By Leonard Sparks | February 21, 2020

Moves money around to cover increases

Philipstown News

Putnam Legislators to Consider Union Contract

By Leonard Sparks | February 21, 2020

But two others remain in limbo after years of talks

Philipstown News

Sheriff Gets His Overtime Money

By Leonard Sparks | February 7, 2020

But Putnam legislators approve oversight rule

Putnam D.A. Requests Phone Breaker

By Leonard Sparks | January 31, 2020

Also says new state evidence law unworkable

Around Town

5 Questions: Barnabas McHenry

By Leonard Sparks | January 25, 2020

Boscobel board member for 55 years

Philipstown News

Putnam Legislature Awards $15,000 Bonus

By Leonard Sparks | January 17, 2020

Transportation director cited for extra work

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We are a member-supported, nonprofit media organization founded in 2010 that serves the communities of Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville and Garrison) and Beacon, New York, in the Hudson Highlands.

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  • Small Pieces, Big Problems

    The Hudson River is filling with microplastics. What is the effect? Scientists aren’t sure yet, but no one thinks it’s good.

  • Living on the Edge

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  • Maria Amor on Looking Back in Beacon: “Thank you for this! As the great-grandniece of George Janes McCartney, 28 Church St., it means so much.” Mar 29, 14:03
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