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

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Leonard Sparks

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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‘People Cry When They Get It’

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Medical volunteers bolster vaccination effort

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Busy Signals for Vaccine

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 15, 2021March 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

More than 3,000 people on waiting list at Drug World

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Posted inBeacon News

Fishkill Wins Fight Against Developer

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Judge upholds vote to end review of Rolling Hills

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Posted inAround Town

Dutchess, Putnam Give First Vaccines

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 8, 2021March 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Residents 75 and over can reserve at state site on Monday 

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Posted inAround Town

COVID ‘Long-Haulers’

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 1, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Some survivors report chronic health problems

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Putnam Seeks Starring Roles

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 28, 2020December 27, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

County initiative hopes to lure productions

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Families in Isolation Grow Closer

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 25, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Some say slower life has brought meaning 

Vaccine
Posted inAround Town

Vaccines: Who Goes First?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 18, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Hospital workers, nursing homes at top of list

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Posted inBeacon News

Mount Beacon Dam to Undergo Repairs

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Structure designated ‘deficient’ by state

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Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Approves $502 Million Budget

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 5, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Democrats largely reject spending plan

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No Free Delivery for Amazon Project

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Firm seeks tax breaks for East Fishkill facility

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Sets Single-Day High for New Cases

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 4, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Molinaro calls rise in hospitalizations ‘alarming’

The Leaf
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Can the Hemp Business Survive?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 21, 2020November 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Retailers say ban on bud may kill industry

Dr. Vaidian
Posted inBeacon News

Q&A: Dr. Anil Vaidian

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 21, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County health commissioner discusses surge

syringe-puzzle
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Placed in Harm’s Way

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 20, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Disproved suspicions land Philipstown girl in troubled facility

Posted inCurrent Conversations

Current Conversation: Dr. Anil Vaidian

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 18, 2020February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County health commissioner

Dawn Scanga
Posted inAround Town

Will It Work Out?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Gyms struggle as clients exercise on their own

Judith Tulloch Band
Posted inAround Town

From Chords to Discord

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Musicians, venues squeezed as pandemic marches on

Posted inAround Town

Virus Surges in Dutchess, Putnam

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State orders business curfew, limit on gatherings

dutchess county government building
Posted inBeacon News

No Layoffs or Tax Increase in Dutchess Budget Plan

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 6, 2020November 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

County saves $11 million from buyout program

Mary Roth
Posted inAround Town

Home Alone

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 30, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

As the pandemic moves into winter, more seniors face isolation

Posted inAround Town

When Will This Be Over?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 30, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A public-health professor discusses COVID-19 vaccines

Sue Serino and Karen Smythe
Posted inAround Town

Serino, Smythe Again Battle for State Senate

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 23, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Race in 2018 decided by 688 votes of 118,000 cast

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Dutchess Jail Plan Moves Ahead

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 16, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Legislature approves study for youth court

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