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

January 27, 2022


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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.

Beacon News
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Postal Service to Issue Pete Seeger Stamp

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 12, 2021

Folk musician, environmentalist was longtime Beacon resident

Philipstown News
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Louis Weber Sentenced to 20 Years

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 12, 2021

Prosecutor says case about ‘greed’ and ‘revenge’

Arts & Leisure
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Voices of Veterans

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 8, 2021

Garrison filmmaker, Beacon vet part of new PBS series

Around Town
Ballot proposals

Dutchess Voters Reject Smaller Legislature

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 5, 2021

Statewide voting reform, redistricting proposals voted down

Around Town
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Board Approves Medical Home Grown

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 3, 2021

Allows up to 12 marijuana plants per residence

Around Town
cold spring flooding

Rain, Rain, Go Away Already

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 30, 2021

Ida produced second-wettest day in 13 years

Around Town
Ballot proposals

Quick Guide to Ballot Proposals

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 29, 2021

A look at the back of the ballot

Beacon News
Dutchess Budget 2022

Molinaro Unveils ‘Historic’ Tax Cut

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 29, 2021

Proposal would cut Dutchess taxes by 10 percent

Arts & Leisure
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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

Around Town
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Local Retailers Feel Supply Pinch

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 15, 2021

Shortages expected as holiday spending ramps up

Philipstown News
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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 

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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
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5 Questions: Linda Weaver

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 25, 2021

Co-founder of agency for voice-over actors

Coronavirus Updates
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Health Workers Due for Shots

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 24, 2021

Deadline nears for unvaccinated hospital, nursing home staff

Beacon News
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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

Beacon News
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5 Questions: Leilani Alarcon

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 11, 2021

Pastor for the Salvation Army in Beacon

Beacon News
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Ex-Commissioners Sue Dutchess

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 10, 2021

Legislature had disbanded redistricting panel

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