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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
Yorktown Teen Exposes Himself At Club Fit, Police Say Yorktown Teen Exposes Himself At Club Fit, Police Say
Yorktown Teen Exposes Himself At Club Fit, Police Say A 16-year-old Yorktown resident was arrested and charged after police say he exposed himself to a patron in a lewd manner at Club Fit in Jefferson Valley on Wednesday. The teen, whose name is being withheld due to his eligibility for his youthful offender status, was charged with public lewdness, a Class B misdemeanor, and criminal trespass in the third degree, a Class B misdemeanor. On Friday, the teen came to Yorktown Police Department and was placed under arrest. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on Oct. 26.

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter To The Editor: Vote Robert Langley Letter To The Editor: Vote Robert Langley
Letter To The Editor: Vote Robert Langley Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail putnam@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: There are 2 candidates on the ballot for Sheriff this year. One of them, Robert Langley, has 23 years of hands-on policing experience in the Putnam County Sheriff's department. He's been in corrections, on patrol, in forensics, in investigation. If that's not enough, he's been a volunteer fire fighter in Mahopac and Garrison for a combined 22 years. To say that Robert Langley is qualified for the job of Sheriff is a major understatement. He's pledged …

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by John Plummer
Events
Just For Laughs: Judy Gold Performing In Poughkeepsie Just For Laughs: Judy Gold Performing In Poughkeepsie
Just For Laughs: Judy Gold Performing In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Get ready to laugh, Poughkeepsie. Comedian Judy Gold is performing Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Laugh it up! Comedy Club at 35 Main Street in Poughkeepsie at 8 p.m. Gold has appeared in two one-woman shows "25 Questions For A Jewish Mother," and "The Judy Gold Show: My Life As A Sitcom," and was a cast member on the sitcom "All American Girl."  She has worked with Woody Allen twice- in the movie "Curse of the Jade Scorpion," and the TV series "Crisis In Six Scenes." For tickets, click here. 

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Yorktown Man Allows Dogs To Run At Large, Police Say Yorktown Man Allows Dogs To Run At Large, Police Say
Yorktown Man Allows Dogs To Run At Large, Police Say For the second time this year, a Yorktown man has been issued a criminal summons because of his dogs. Ivan Mintah was issued two criminal summons for allowing his dogs to run at large, a violation of town code.  Mintah's dogs were running around the backyard of a Hickory Street residence, prompting a complaint. In August, Mintah was issued four criminal summons for allegedly owning four dogs were not licensed to the town of Yorktown. Mintah is due back in court on Oct. 10.

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by Sam Barron
Sports
Stepinac 5K Run Raises $14,000 Stepinac 5K Run Raises $14,000
Stepinac 5K Run Raises $14,000 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Stepinac High School once again lent a helping hand to the American Cancer Society and its sports program. The annual 5K Family Fun Run raised $14,000, with $1,500 going to the American Cancer Society. The race was organized by the Stepinac Lady Crusaders. One-mile race winners were Stepinac student Timmy Cleary of White Plains who captured first place in the male category at 4:41 while Maeve Briton of White Plains took the top female spot at 5:44. The 5K first place runners were Stepinac student Drew DePietro of Pleasantville at 17:30 and Margaret Byrne of Yonkers at…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Shared Services Could Save Westchester Taxpayers Millions Shared Services Could Save Westchester Taxpayers Millions
Shared Services Could Save Westchester Taxpayers Millions Sharing services could save Westchester taxpayers $6 million over the next few years. County Executive Rob Astorino outlined the county's shared services plan at the Fire Training Center in Valhalla, joined by 50 career firefighters. Astorino used the fire training center as an example of the benefit of sharing services. “Can you imagine how expensive it would be if all 58 fire departments had to pay for 58 different emergency training centers?" Astorino said. "The cost would be prohibitive, the training less effective and lives would be put in jeopardy.” The shared services plan…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Sloatsburg Development Aims To Attract City Dwellers Sloatsburg Development Aims To Attract City Dwellers
Sloatsburg Development Aims To Attract City Dwellers SLOATSBURG, N.Y. -- A new development is hoping to bring new life to Sloatsburg. Valley Rock Inn features a market, bike shop, garden grill and four guesthouses that will be available for rent later in the fall. Developer Michael Bruno, who moved to the area five years ago, said his goal to entice people from the city who visit Harriman State Park to come and spend money in Sloatsburg. At Valley Rock, people can visit 7 Lakes Bike Barn, where people can rent road and mountain bikes and purchase apparel. A coffee bar will be opening inside the bike bar later this year. “This region has a v…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Hospital for Special Surgery Westchester Celebrates White Plains Opening Hospital for Special Surgery Westchester Celebrates White Plains Opening
Hospital for Special Surgery Westchester Celebrates White Plains Opening WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Hospital for Special Surgery is set to open the doors on its new White Plains location. A grand opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m at 1133 Westchester Avenue. The 50,000 square foot center features 20 exam rooms, three X-rays and an MRI suite. Specialties include adult reconstruction and joint replacement, foot and ankle, pediatric orthopedics, physiatry, sports medicine (both primary care and surgical) and rheumatology.

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by Sam Barron
Schools
New Trustee Tapped By Wappingers School Board New Trustee Tapped By Wappingers School Board
New Trustee Tapped By Wappingers School Board HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- Mehrdad Sanai is the newest member of the Wappingers Central School District Board of Education. Sanai, a Hopewell Junction resident, was appointed to the nine-member board on Oct. 2. A 25-year resident of the district, Sanai's two children graduated from the district. His appointment came following the resignation of Tracy Pelton. Sanai said he wanted to join the board to give back to the community. He said public education is where children learn how to live in a society. “We don’t want our children to live in a bubble and then come out facing a different reali…

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by Sam Barron
News
White Plains' Mariano Rivera Pitches In To Help Puerto Rico White Plains' Mariano Rivera Pitches In To Help Puerto Rico
White Plains' Mariano Rivera Pitches In To Help Puerto Rico NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Mariano Rivera, the Yankees great who lives in White Plains, is coming in relief for Puerto Rico. Rivera and his wife, Clara, are donating supplies that will be shipped by The Mariano Rivera Foundation to help with the recovery. “It’s always a blessing when you can help others,” Rivera said at the church Refugio de Esperanza in New Rochelle. “Together we can accomplish a lot of things, and together we can build up Puerto Rico. When there is this need, we need to step up.” Spearheaded by volunteers from the Department of Social Services, the countywide Hurricane Re…

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