Sam Barron

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An (almost) lifelong Westchester resident, Sam has reported on all facets of Westchester since he graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in print journalism, including stints at North County News and The Examiner. A film columnist for WAG Magazine, Sam's moviegoing expertise has been profiled in the New York Times and he was a featured guest on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live.

Sam was formerly a community editor at Daily Voice.

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Beekman GOP Looking For Candidates To Run For Office Beekman GOP Looking For Candidates To Run For Office Beekman GOP Looking For Candidates To Run For Office
Beekman GOP Looking For Candidates To Run For Office BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- Do you have what it takes to run for public office? The Beekman Republican Committee announced it is looking for potential candidates for the position of Supervisor, Town Board, Highway Superintendent, Receiver of Taxes, and County Legislator for the upcoming town elections in November. Individuals interested in this position should contact Faye Garito at 845-724-5989 or [email protected]. The deadline is May 1.

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Armonk, NY
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Gillibrand, Cuomo Being Cited As Possible 2020 Dem Challengers To Trump Gillibrand, Cuomo Being Cited As Possible 2020 Dem Challengers To Trump Gillibrand, Cuomo Being Cited As Possible 2020 Dem Challengers To Trump
Gillibrand, Cuomo Being Cited As Possible 2020 Dem Challengers To Trump It could be New York v. New York again in the 2020 presidential election. Despite the election being almost four years away, Democrats are already looking at contenders to run against Republican President Donald Trump, with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Gov. Andrew Cuomo as two candidates to watch, according to NBC News. Gillibrand has been getting attention for voting against almost all of Trump's cabinet nominees. Gillibrand was picked to replace Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton, who was defeated by Trump when she was nominated to be Secretary of State.  Cuomo recently got national attention fo…

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Ossining, NY
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Ossining Names Bedford Educator As New Fifth-Grade Principal Ossining Names Bedford Educator As New Fifth-Grade Principal Ossining Names Bedford Educator As New Fifth-Grade Principal
Ossining Names Bedford Educator As New Fifth-Grade Principal OSSINING, N.Y. -- Michelle Grier is the Roosevelt School's next principal. The Ossining Board of Education said Friday it plans to appoint Grier, an educator in Bedford, as early as next month to be the new principal. Grier, Bedford's math department coordinator for grades 6-12, will replace Principal Stephen Hancock July 1.  Hancock will take over as principal of Ossining High School as current leader Joshua Mandel retires. Superintendent Raymond Sanchez said Ms. Grier's teaching and educational leadership experience make her a great fit as principal of Roosevelt School, which has about 3…

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Ossining, NY
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Two Propositions On The Ballot In Ossining School Elections Two Propositions On The Ballot In Ossining School Elections Two Propositions On The Ballot In Ossining School Elections
Two Propositions On The Ballot In Ossining School Elections OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining School District is looking to create a capital reserve fund and renovate the Roosevelt School cafeteria. The two propositions will be on the ballot when voters go to the polls on May 16 to vote on the budget and Board of Education. The district said the two propositions would have no impact on the budget or tax levy.  The capital reserve fund will allow the district to address enrollment and maintenance needs that cannot be included in the annual budget, compensate for a possible future decrease in the transfer to the capital line and responsibly allocate rema…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Obituaries
Flags Fly At Half Staff For Rudy Russo, Former Dutchess County Legislator Flags Fly At Half Staff For Rudy Russo, Former Dutchess County Legislator Flags Fly At Half Staff For Rudy Russo, Former Dutchess County Legislator
Flags Fly At Half Staff For Rudy Russo, Former Dutchess County Legislator A longtime public servant for Dutchess County is being honored. Rudy Russo, who served in the Dutchess County Legislature, died in Tucson on April 6. County Executive Marc Molinaro announced flags on all Dutchess County Government facility buildings would be lowered to half-staff  Russo graduated from Pawling High School, later enlisting in the US Navy. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1957 and practiced law in Dutchess for 60 years. Russo developed an interest in politics and public policy and served as town judge and as the attorney for the towns of Beekman and Pawling. He wa…

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Stony Point, NY
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Rockland School Districts Approve BOCES Budget Rockland School Districts Approve BOCES Budget Rockland School Districts Approve BOCES Budget
Rockland School Districts Approve Boces Budget The Rockland BOCES has its administrative budget for next year. The Boards of Education unanimously approved the $5.19 million administrative budget for the 2017-2018 school year. Incumbent trustees Michael Mark, a Nyack resident, Peggy Zugibe, a North Rockland resident and Deborah Gatti Member-were re-elected to the Rockland BOCES Board of Education for three-year terms which begin July 1. Edward Dingman was elected to represent the Nanuet Union Free School District. “For nearly 60 years, Rockland BOCES has been helping our local school districts further contain costs by providing innovat…

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New City, NY
Breaking News
Rockland Tops In Lower Hudson In Single-Family Home Sales Rockland Tops In Lower Hudson In Single-Family Home Sales Rockland Tops In Lower Hudson In Single-Family Home Sales
Rockland Tops In Lower Hudson In Single-Family Home Sales ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's a good time to be selling a home in Rockland.Overall home sales in Rockland were up 29.3 percent in the first quarter compared to last year, according to the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service. In the first quarter, 444 singe-family homes were sold in Rockland, an increase of 23.7 from last year, according to HGMLS. Rockland also saw a 32.7 percent increase in condominiums sold, with 118 being sold in the first quarter. A seller's market also means prices have gone up in Rockland. The median sale price of a single-family home was $425,000, a 6.5 percent in…

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Yorktown, NY
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Yorktown Car Show Will Cause Road Closures Yorktown Car Show Will Cause Road Closures Yorktown Car Show Will Cause Road Closures
Yorktown Car Show Will Cause Road Closures YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Sunday's 2017 Road Knights car show will cause Commerce Street from Downing Drive south to the Shell gas station to be closed from approximately 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yorktown Police said. Access to Underhill Plaza will be available from Downing Drove, police said.

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Band That Played Trump Inaugural Concert Booked For Dutchess County Fair Band That Played Trump Inaugural Concert Booked For Dutchess County Fair Band That Played Trump Inaugural Concert Booked For Dutchess County Fair
Band That Played Trump Inaugural Concert Booked For Dutchess County Fair DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- One of President Donald Trump's favorite bands will be playing Dutchess County this summer. The Dutchess County Fair announced 3 Doors Down, who performed at the Make America Great Again Welcome Celebration Concert at the Lincoln Memorial, will be performing at the fair on August 22. Tickets will go on sale April 29. 3 Doors Down, a rock band from Mississippi, is known for songs like "Kryptonite," and "Here Without You." The Marshall Tucker Band and Brothers Osborne will also be performing at the fair. The 172nd Dutchess County Fair will run fr…

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Mt. Kisco, NY
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Owner Of Mount Kisco Atomic Bomb Site Moves Forward With Lawsuit Owner Of Mount Kisco Atomic Bomb Site Moves Forward With Lawsuit Owner Of Mount Kisco Atomic Bomb Site Moves Forward With Lawsuit
Owner Of Mount Kisco Atomic Bomb Site Moves Forward With Lawsuit WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Both the Village of Mount Kisco and a property owner were claiming victory after a judge's ruling on who is responsible for cleaning up a site used to make the first atomic bomb. Judge Nelson Roman, in White Plains Federal Court, allowed several claims by Mark Stagg, majority owner of the 105 Kisco Avenue property to move forward against the Village/Town of Mount Kisco, the county Health Department, Paul Carozza, the previous owner of the site, the federal government and six other companies. The judge dismissed claims against an environmental consulting firm and …

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