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

July 06, 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.

Around Town
Sprout Brook Road bridge

The State of Highlands Bridges

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 26, 2021

Inspections give generally solid marks to local spans

Philipstown News
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Haldane Student Wins Vaccination Scholarship

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 26, 2021

Award covers tuition, room, board at SUNY or CUNY schools

Coronavirus Updates
Lewis & Pine

No Vax, No Mask, No Service

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 24, 2021

Local businesses enforce new mandate 

Philipstown News

Brewster Officer Accused of Protecting Sex Traffickers

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 23, 2021

Prosecutors allege he was bribed with sex

5 Questions
Jim Rooney

5 Questions: Jim Rooney

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 18, 2021

Ex-priest runs Beacon bed-and-breakfast

Coronavirus Updates
Woman wearing mask

Dutchess, Putnam Will Not Enforce Mask Mandate

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 17, 2021

Serino also criticizes state order as COVID-19 cases rise

Beacon News
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Dutchess Ethics Chair Faulted

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 11, 2021

Ordered spy cam while head of Bridge Authority

Coronavirus Updates
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Hospitals Brace for Two Unwelcome Visitors

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 10, 2021

COVID-19 cases climb as the flu re-emerges

Beacon News
dutchess county government building

Dutchess Legislature Approves $533 Million Budget

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 5, 2021

Property tax rate falls by 10 percent

Beacon News
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Lease — and Land — Divides Beacon Developers

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 4, 2021

Lawsuit centers on 99-year agreement

Beacon News
Fanny Fay house

Longtime Beacon Scout House May Be Sold

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 3, 2021

Built as Civilian Conservation Corps barracks

Homepage Featured
HVSF tent

HVSF Gets $2 Million State Grant

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 26, 2021

Also applies for ‘special-events’ permit for next two seasons

Around Town

State Approves New Central Hudson Rate Plan

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 20, 2021

Electric, gas bills to increase under three-year agreement

Bridge work

Decking Half Complete for Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 20, 2021

Crews finish left lane of westbound span

Philipstown News
fair street parking lot

Cold Spring Project Eyes Village Lot for Parking

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 19, 2021

Former gallery may become retail, office space

Philipstown News
Kevin Byrne

State Legislator to Run for Putnam Executive

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 19, 2021

Byrne supports Constitutional County resolution

Around Town
New York marijuana legalization

State Issues Marijuana Guidance for Employers

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 19, 2021

Draft regulations on home growing released

Beacon News
dutchess county government building

Dutchess Workers to Receive $1K Bonus

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 13, 2021

Also, legislature passes tax exemption on clothing, shoes

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
Louis Weber

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
marijuana leaf

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

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