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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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Higher rates proposed for electricity, gas

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Helped ID suspect in Philipstown thefts

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Budget votes, school board elections set for May 21

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Utility criticized for seeking higher delivery rates

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Philipstown landscaper, speeding deputy collided

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Hudson Power Cable Install to Begin in August

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Will deliver Canadian hydropower to NYC

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Nelsonville Approves $359K Budget

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More costs for storm repair and rising insurance premiums

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Elections board tosses problem signatures

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State Budget Boosts Housing, Clean Water

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Education spending, eviction limits also approved

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Indian food business opens new facility

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