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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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Virus Outbreak, Death Linked to Beacon Facility

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

Police to enforce two-week quarantine of residents

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Crisis Cops

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

Putnam sheriff to participate in discussion at screening

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August Surge

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 11, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Deluge of visitors boosts Cold Spring eateries

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Home Sales Surge in Philipstown

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 4, 2020September 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Brokers see boom in higher-end properties

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MTA Weighs Metro-North Service Cuts

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 4, 2020September 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Considers reducing frequency of trains

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Posted inAround Town

Election Officials Prepare for Deluge of Votes by Mail

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 28, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Hire additional workers, stock up on letter openers

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Officials Fault Utilities for Isaias Response

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

Governor calls for heavier fines for failures

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What’s Up with the Mail?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 21, 2020August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Slow delivery leads to concern about absentee votes

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Putnam Sued Over Arrest

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 21, 2020August 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Poughkeepsie man says he was Tasered, beaten

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Gyms Get OK to Open

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

State relents amid class-action lawsuit

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5 Questions: Ginny Figlia

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 15, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Librarian for 30 years at the Howland in Beacon

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Count, or Undercount?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 14, 2020August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Census takers begin knocking on doors as deadline approaches

Posted inBeacon News

Why the Jump in Dutchess Cases?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 7, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

County executive cites testing of inmates

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Boscobel Research Seeks to Free Blacks from Obscurity

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 1, 2020August 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

History of Dyckman family includes slavery

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Posted inAround Town

Stop That Maskless Man!

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 31, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands shop owners say nearly everyone complies

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Posted inAround Town

Local Hospitals in Recovery Mode

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 24, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

COVID recedes, but shutdown leaves deficits

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Posted inAround Town

Shear Madness

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 17, 2020April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands barbers become first responders

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Posted inAround Town

State: Policy Didn’t Cause Nursing Home Deaths

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 10, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Serino charges report ‘fits their narrative’ 

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Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Republicans Block Bid to Stop New Jail

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 10, 2020August 5, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

As inmate numbers plummet, new facility could be half empty

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5 Questions: Charley Krachy

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 4, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident owns Old Dog New Saxophones

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Posted inAround Town

Pick-Your-Own in the COVID Era

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 3, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Farms balance high season with safety

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Posted inBeacon News

Drive-in Theater Planned for Beacon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 3, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Arts, cultural spots prepare to reopen in Phase 4

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Travelers Begin Slow Return to Hotels

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Fears seem to ease as infection rate falls

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Action Figures, Bicycles, Puzzles, Banjos

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Shop owners reveal pandemic bestsellers 

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