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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Leonard Sparks

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Leonard Sparks has been reporting for The Current since 2020. The Peekskill resident holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Morgan State University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland and previously covered Sullivan County and Newburgh for The Times Herald-Record in Middletown. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Central Hudson Wants Another Rate Increase

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 16, 2025May 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State must approve three-year agreement

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Philipstown Losing Energy Option

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 9, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Customers again will be returned to Central Hudson

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Records Sought in Local Prison Death

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 9, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Medical examiner rules fight led to heart attack

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Fishkill IDs Little Red Schoolhouse Owner

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 9, 2025May 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Says state owns Route 9D property

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Sets Hearing on Solar Rules

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 9, 2025May 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Guidelines cover residential, commercial panels

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Rep. Lawler Faces Questions, Boos, Jeers

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 2, 2025June 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Two attendees ejected from Rockland town hall

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislature Debates Plan to Share Savings

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Towns, villages would split sales-tax revenue

Putnam County courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sales Tax Veto Stands

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators fall short to override veto

A rendering of the storage facility presented to the Fishkill Town Board
Posted inBeacon News

Study Finalized for Storage Proposal

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Project near Beacon border faces opposition

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Approves Budget

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 25, 2025May 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Board votes to override levy cap

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Farm Wins Lawsuit Over Putnam Rules

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 19, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Judge overturns rejection for Agricultural District

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Executive Calls for MTA Rep to Resign

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 18, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Cites support for NYC toll, interest in Lawler seat

Cold Spring Mayor Kathleen Foley speaks during a news conference on Tuesday (April 15) outside Kent Town Hall. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Executive Vetoes Lower Sales Tax

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 18, 2025April 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Endorses revenue sharing with towns, villages

Farmers harvest greens inside a high tunnel at Glynwood.
Posted inAround Town

Glynwood Launches Farm Aid

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 11, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Program spurred by federal cuts

Philipstown Town Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Town Board to Study Short-Term Rentals

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also, council member protests Trump policies

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Posted inAround Town

Food Bank Shipments Threatened

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 4, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Federal cuts affect other hunger programs

The proposed rail trail would follow the tracks through Beacon (File photo)
Posted inBeacon News

Court Orders Beacon Trail Payout

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 4, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Other cases pending in rail conversion

Nancy Montgomery, who represents Philipstown on the Putnam County Legislature, addresses her colleagues. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam OKs Lower Sales Tax

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 4, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Meeting draws rally by farmers

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Hudson Highlands Reserve Gets Final Approval

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 28, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Developer proposes million-dollar homes off Route 9

The current view from the Rosenberg property could soon include a two-story storage facility. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inPhilipstown News

Trees Required for Philipstown Project

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Neighbors seek to reclaim view and privacy

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Former Beacon Couple Seeks Acquittal

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 28, 2025April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Orsinis convicted of killing wife’s ex-husband

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Approves Draft Budget

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 21, 2025March 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor floats overriding state-mandated tax cap

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Posted inAround Town

Putnam Hospital Nears Union

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 21, 2025March 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Northwell agreement awaits approval by Connecticut

cold spring police radio system (photo by M. Turton)
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Readies Radio System

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 21, 2025March 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local agencies raise concerns about rollout

Posted inArts & Leisure

Rescuing a Lost Novel

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon professor’s quest led to publication

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