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

March 31, 2023


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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.

The state attorney general accused a Long Island pet store of selling this sick puppy.
Around Town

State Bans ‘Puppy Mill’ Sales

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 30, 2022

Advocates say breeders harm pets, consumers

Jean-Marie Niebuhr of the Dutchess County’shealthdepartment Photoprovided
Around Town

Therapy Prescribed for Mental Health System

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 23, 2022

New programs aim to reverse worker shortage

Around Town
Power lines on background of sky close-up. Electric hub on pole in monochrome. Electricity equipment with copy space. Wires of high voltage in sky. Electricity industry. Sepia tone.

State Considers Fine for Central Hudson

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 16, 2022

Report says employees warned of ‘major’ billing issues

Around Town
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

Beds Refill at Local Hospitals

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 16, 2022

COVID, flu spike follows Thanksgiving

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Around Town

Plan Would Move Highlands to New Assembly District

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 9, 2022

State proposal released for 2024 election

Metro North train
Around Town

Metro-North Plans To Resume Fare Hikes

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 9, 2022

MTA chair says system faces ‘existential crisis’

Around Town
The power line will pass the Highlands underneath the Hudson River.

Work Begins On New Power Line

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 9, 2022

Route passes Highlands under Hudson River 

Around Town
Members of Defense of Democracy, which formed in response to the conservative group Moms for Liberty, march in this year's Spirit of Beacon Day parade.

Local Moms Push Back

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 2, 2022

Group mobilizes for LGBTQ, diversity 

Around Town
Man smokes a joint. Medical marijuana use and legalization of the cannabis, light drugs concept

What’s That Smell?

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 2, 2022

Public marijuana use rises with legalization

Philipstown News
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Nonna’s Drops Suit Against Homestyle

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 2, 2022

Owner of shuttered pizzeria sought $800,000

Around Town
Woman with flu

Officials Warn of Triple Threat

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 25, 2022

COVID rates steady but flu and RSV on rise

Around Town
Glynwood is raising 200 turkeys this year, rather than the more typical 30 to 50.

Gobbling Up Local Meats

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 18, 2022

Small farms meet holiday demand as costs rise

Around Town

Ruling Delays Cannabis Shops

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 18, 2022

Court order affects Beacon, Cold Spring and other areas

Around Town
Dutchess election workers process absentee ballots

New Law Quickens Results

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 11, 2022

Republicans fail in bid to stop early counting

Philipstown News
Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell presented her budget to the Legislature on Oct. 7. Photo provided

Putnam Approves $179 Million Budget

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 11, 2022

Philipstown legislator cites raises in voting ‘no’

Beacon News
Photo by Nancy LeVine

5 Questions: Anthony Lassiter

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 11, 2022

Veteran and volunteer receives Beacons of History award

Molinaro
Beacon News

Dutchess: Molinaro Proposes $560 Million Budget

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 11, 2022

Plan cuts taxes, spends on housing and mental health 

The lockbar (foreground) was removed to gain access to the grease vat behind One More Bite. Photo provided
Around Town

Grease Thieves

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 4, 2022

Bandits target restaurants for biodiesel ingredient

Around Town
Gregg Zuman

5 Questions: Gregg Zuman

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 4, 2022

Beacon resident is founder of Revolution Rickshaws

Judge gavel
Around Town

The Effects of Bail Reform

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 21, 2022

New data offer first look at impact of changes

Around Town
Julie Shiroishi, Rob Rolison

Highlands to Get New State Senator

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 21, 2022

Beacon resident, Poughkeepsie mayor face off

5 Questions
Narae Yun

5 Questions: Narae Yun

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 21, 2022

Garrison resident leading team in Walk to Cure Lupus

Although not a party in the pastors' lawsuit, this church in Oswego County made its position known.
Around Town

Pastors Fight Gun Restrictions

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 14, 2022

Wappingers Falls church and others cite safety concerns

5 Questions
Yvette Valdes Smith

5 Questions: Yvette Valdés Smith

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 14, 2022

Minority leader of Dutchess County Legislature

Beacon News
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Dutchess Official Joins Election Lawsuit

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 14, 2022

Republicans, Conservatives challenge absentee ballot rule

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