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Leonard Sparks
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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Hochul OKs Beacon Hotel Room Tax
Levy of up to 5% includes short-term rentals Â
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Dutchess Judge Issues New Migrant Ban
County cites TB cases in lawsuit against NYC, hotels
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Affirmative Action Group Takes Aim at West Point
Group recruiting rejected applicants for lawsuit
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Central Hudson Asks to Increase Electricity, Gas Rates
Officials say billing fix should come first
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Plea Deal Possible in Beacon Disappearance
Woman and husband charged in death of her ex
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Dutchess, Newburgh Await Contamination Settlements
Billions proposed to settle lawsuits over tainted water
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State Accepting Proposals for Former Prison
Housing prioritized for property served by Beacon waterÂ
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Push For Storm Aid Begins
Hochul asks federal government to declare major disasterÂ
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Train From Poughkeepsie to Croton in Eight Hours
Passengers recall ordeal on Metro-North train
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Orders Barring Gun Possession Skyrocket
Dutchess, Putnam police apply at record rates
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Local Residents Mobilize to Aid Migrants
Groups, individuals lend time and skills
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Couple Charged in Beacon Disappearance
Steven Kraft last seen on West Church Street
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Fjord Trail Drops Some Elements, for Now
Says it will initially take ‘trail-first’ approach
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Glynwood’s New Harvest: Access
Philipstown farm debuts ‘sliding-scale’ CSA
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Putnam Valley Fire Sues Over Dumping
Seeks at least $1.75 million in cleanup costs
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Hotels Sue Counties Over Migrant Orders
Say that official actions ‘reek of discrimination’
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Judge Bars Migrants from Dutchess Hotels
86 men allowed to stay at Red Roof Inn on Route 9Â
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Fallout from Displaced Veterans Hoax
Rolison apologizes for believing phony story
