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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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Police & Fire
Nanny Leaves 18-Month Old Alone In Car At Yorktown CVS, Police Say Nanny Leaves 18-Month Old Alone In Car At Yorktown CVS, Police Say
Nanny Leaves 18-Month Old Alone In Car At Yorktown CVS, Police Say A 25-year-old Northern Westchester nanny was arrested and charged Thursday after police say she left an 18-month-old in the car while she shopped at CVS in Yorktown. The Mohegan Lake woman was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor.  Police received a 911 call about a child being left unattended in a vehicle at the CVS at 2000 Commerce Street. Police were able to remove the child from the vehicle.  The child was crying but unharmed, police said.  The woman was transported to police headquarters, while the child was turned over to her mother. A temporary ord…

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Sports
Briarcliff High School Seniors Sign Letters Of Intent Briarcliff High School Seniors Sign Letters Of Intent
Briarcliff High School Seniors Sign Letters Of Intent BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Three Briarcliff athletes will be taking their talents to the collegiate level. Quinten Cooleen, Rachel Lim, and Jack Ryan signed their letters of intent Wednesday at a ceremony at Briarcliff High School. Cooleen will be playing baseball at the University of Albany, Lim will be playing tennis at Harvard and Ryan will be playing baseball at William and Mary.

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Politics
Candidate Eyes Latimer’s Senate Seat Candidate Eyes Latimer’s Senate Seat
Candidate Eyes Latimer’s Senate Seat WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- It only took two days, but a White Plains woman is already eyeing George Latimer's soon to be vacant senate seat. Kat Brezler, a White Plains resident who teaches in The Bronx, announced her candidacy for the 37th Senate District, running as a Democrat. The seat became open once Latimer defeated Astorino for Westchester County Executive. A special election has not yet been called. “From my anti-fracking and environmental issues activism to fighting for sound education policies both in the classroom and out, I am proud of the work I have been able to accomplish, but I k…

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Sports
Former John Jay Basketball Player Suiting Up For Penn State Former John Jay Basketball Player Suiting Up For Penn State
Former John Jay Basketball Player Suiting Up For Penn State Taylor Nussbaum is about to play basketball on the big stage. Nussbaum is playing for the Penn State Nittany Lyons after playing at John Jay-Cross River High School, White Plains High School and at Cheshire Academy in Connecticut. At White Plains, Nussbaum earned all-section and all-league and was ranked No. 13 in New York State for the Class of 2017.  "We’re impressed with his work ethic, energy, and attitude," coach Patrick Chambers said. "He’s a competitor who is committed to helping make everyone on the team better.” The last John Jay player on a Division I men's basket…

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Lifestyle
Gordon Ramsay Visits Congers Restaurant For New Show Gordon Ramsay Visits Congers Restaurant For New Show
Gordon Ramsay Visits Congers Restaurant For New Show Bella Gianna's in Rockland County just got put through the ringer.The restaurant in Congers was visited by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay for his new FOX show "24 Hours to Hell and Back." On the show, Ramsay, known for his acerbic wit and harsh critiques, has just 24 hours to turn a failing restaurant into a successful one.  On the show, Ramsey has Hell on Wheels, a 70-foot long semi-truck that turns into a state of the art mobile kitchen, allowing him to change the menu and get the staff back on their feet. No word on when the episode will air. 

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Politics
Prestigious Winged Foot Golf Club Just Says No To Trump Portrait Prestigious Winged Foot Golf Club Just Says No To Trump Portrait
Prestigious Winged Foot Golf Club Just Says No To Trump Portrait One of the nation's most prestigious golf clubs has decided it doesn't want the president's portrait on display. Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck is refusing to hang a portrait of President Donald Trump, who is a member of the club, according to Page Six. Republican members of the club have been pushing to honor the president, according to Page Six. Speculation is the club doesn't want to drive a wedge between members or offend charities, according to Page Six. Winged Foot is hosting the US Open in 2020. Trump's name has also been removed from his locker, according to Page Six. To read…

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Business
Wappingers Falls Supermarket To Close, Lay Off 83 Employees Wappingers Falls Supermarket To Close, Lay Off 83 Employees
Wappingers Falls Supermarket To Close, Lay Off 83 Employees WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Wappingers Falls is losing its supermarket. Tops Friendly Markets, at 1357 Route 9 in Wappingers Falls, announced it is closing its doors on Feb. 1 and laying off 83 employees. The company filed a WARN notice with the State Department of Labor and said the reasons were "economic." Tops took over the location, which was formally a Stop & Shop, after Hannaford and Stop & Shop merged.

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Business
Westchester-Based Mrs. Green's Missed $150K In Payments, Companies Say Westchester-Based Mrs. Green's Missed $150K In Payments, Companies Say
Westchester-Based Mrs. Green's Missed $150K In Payments, Companies Say The hits just keep on coming for Mrs. Green's Natural Market. The beleaguered supermarket chain, based in Irvington, which has had to close stores and has had trouble stocking shelves, has been sued by five different companies for withholding payments of more than $150,000. A medical company, Boiron USA, sued Mrs. Green's in September for failing to make inventory payments totaling $42,000, according to lohud.com. The Wonderful Company sued Mrs. Green's in August, claiming the store owes $50,000 for deliveries made in 2016, according to lohud.com. Three other companies- Country Life Vitami…

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Police & Fire
Four Teens Charged With Robbing Yorktown Home, Police Say Four Teens Charged With Robbing Yorktown Home, Police Say
Four Teens Charged With Robbing Yorktown Home, Police Say Four teenagers were arrested and charged with robbing a home Sunday, Yorktown Police said. Frank Elio, Jr., a 17-year-old Putnam Valley resident, Adam Diclerico, a 19-year-old Yorktown resident, Daniel George, an 18-year-old Mohegan Lake resident, and Tyler Comiskey, a 17-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident, were all charged with robbery in the first degree, a Class B felony. At 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, police received a 911 call from a Yorktown home about a dispute. After investigating, police determined the four stole undisclosed property and pointed firearms at the occupants of the home, polic…

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Schools
Two Greeley Athletes Commit To Division I Schools Two Greeley Athletes Commit To Division I Schools
Two Greeley Athletes Commit To Division I Schools CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Two Greeley athletes will be playing college sports next year. Greeley seniors Jacob Ferreira and Brandon Neeck signed their National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. Ferreira will wrestle at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania while Neeck will play baseball at the University of Virginia. Both students expressed sincere gratitude for the support they have received from their families, coaches and the Greeley community over the years.

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