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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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Politics
Molinaro Maintains Interest In Gubernatorial Run Molinaro Maintains Interest In Gubernatorial Run
Molinaro Maintains Interest In Gubernatorial Run Marc Molinaro is taking his pitch statewide. The Dutchess County Executive was in Essex County Saturday as he continues to kick the tires on running for governor in 2018 on the Republican ticket. Incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo is running for a third term. At the Essex County Republican Committee's annual dinner Saturday, Molinaro criticized Cuomo for the state's high taxes which he says is causing people to leave New York, according to Sun Community News. Molinaro also highlighted his record as Dutchess County Executive, cutting the workforce and eliminating positions without laying off e…

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Police & Fire
Armonk Fire Department Hoping To Fill The Boot For Children's Hospital Armonk Fire Department Hoping To Fill The Boot For Children's Hospital
Armonk Fire Department Hoping To Fill The Boot For Children's Hospital ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Armonk Fire Department is lending a helping hand...or boot. The fire department is one of 12 fire departments in Westchester taking part in a "fill the boot" campaign to raise money for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla Sunday. Firefighters will be collecting donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Armonk Square. “So many Armonk residents and colleagues have benefitted from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s medical services – we are honored to have an opportunity to support its vital mission," said Fire Chief Carlos Cano.  

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News
Letter To The Editor: Bringing Single Payer To New York Letter To The Editor: Bringing Single Payer To New York
Letter To The Editor: Bringing Single Payer To New York Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail cortlandt@dailyvoice.com To the Editor: Every other developed country offers its people universal healthcare – covering everyone birth to grave — spending half what we spend, with better health outcomes than we have. Our state is uniquely positioned to protect New Yorkers from the ravages of deep cuts to our healthcare, both by Congress and by executive action. The New York Health Act is one vote away from passing the state senate. New York Health will work for us the way Medicare works …

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Events
Suffern Woman Walks For Alzheimer's In Honor Of Grandmother Suffern Woman Walks For Alzheimer's In Honor Of Grandmother
Suffern Woman Walks For Alzheimer's In Honor Of Grandmother ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Ashley Cole is walking for her grandmother, Lillian. Cole is one of the many people participating in the Rockland Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday at Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by the walk. Cole began noticing her grandmother's decline following the death of her grandfather. Cole lived around the corner from her grandmother growing up,  bonding over coffee. “Her mind slowly began to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease,” Ashley said. “She began to forget things I told her one day…

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News
Ramapo Supervisor Unveils Proposed Budget Ramapo Supervisor Unveils Proposed Budget
Ramapo Supervisor Unveils Proposed Budget RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Under Supervisor Yitzchok Ullman's proposed budget, Ramapo residents are getting a tax decrease. Ullman unveiled his proposed budget at a town board meeting Tuesday. The budget cuts spending by six percent. Residents who live in unincorporated Ramapo will see a tax decrease of 3.2 percent. Residents who live in one of Ramapo's villages will see their taxes decrease by 8.2 percent. Suffern residents will see taxes decrease by 12 percent and Spring Valley residents will see taxes decrease by 14 percent. "We are turning the page by offering the people of Ramapo a responsi…

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Events
Harrison Plans Benefit For Performing Arts Ensembles Harrison Plans Benefit For Performing Arts Ensembles
Harrison Plans Benefit For Performing Arts Ensembles HARRISON, N.Y. -- Even Elvis wants to help Harrison High School. The Harrison High School Performing Arts Ensemble will be hosting "A Music Night To Remember" on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Harrison High School. Performers include Alive N' Kickin', Patrick Perone and the Blue Suede Rockers Showband (an Elvis tribute act), Tracey DeLucia and Reunion, along with special guest appearances by Harrison High School Performing Arts students in band, chorus, dance, and orchestra. The event is being organized by Carlo Riccobono, whose son in the band and whose two daughter…

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Business
Golden Corral Could Reopen In Town Of Poughkeepsie, Report Says Golden Corral Could Reopen In Town Of Poughkeepsie, Report Says
Golden Corral Could Reopen In Town Of Poughkeepsie, Report Says DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- If at first, you don't succeed... Golden Corral is in talks to re-open its Town of Poughkeepsie location, which closed in March less than two months after opening and was beset by numerous problems. A spokesman for Golden Corral told the Poughkeepsie Journal it was working with another franchisee on an arrangement to operate the restaurant, at 2345 South Street. Golden Corral opened in January after numerous delays, only to close for the weekend in February in an attempt to "figure things out." In late February,  first responders were dispatched to a Pou…

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Events
Classic Cars Will Parade Through Peekskill Classic Cars Will Parade Through Peekskill
Classic Cars Will Parade Through Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill be turning back the clock next Sunday. More than 50 classic cars will parade through downtown Peekskill on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an event called Peekskill's Grand Prix. The show is presented by the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce. Car enthusiasts can expect to see Austin-Healeys, MGs, Jaguars, Corvettes, Rolls-Royces, Porsches, and Mustangs. Following the parade, each car will be on display on Central Avenue from Division Street to Nelson Avenue to allow people to see the vehicles up close and meet the owners. The starting line f…

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Events
Port Chester Gears Up For Annual Art Show Port Chester Gears Up For Annual Art Show
Port Chester Gears Up For Annual Art Show PORT CHESTER, N.Y. --  Port Chester will once again be showing off its artwork.The Port Chester Council for the Arts is hosting the seventh annual 10573 on Sunday, Oct. 15 at Crawford Park Mansion, 122 North Ridge St. in Rye Brook from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Patrons can view a wide variety of artwork, including watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, colored pen, colored pencil, oil, and photography. This year’s artists include Port Chester residents Ileana Hernandez Carafas, April Dessereau, Laurie Macallister, Gregory Maggi, Grace Mora, Christine Morgan Teter, Patrice Pelissier an…

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News
Westchester Will Sue Pharmacy Companies Linked To Opioid, Heroin Crisis Westchester Will Sue Pharmacy Companies Linked To Opioid, Heroin Crisis
Westchester Will Sue Pharmacy Companies Linked To Opioid, Heroin Crisis WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester County Board of Legislators is going after Big Pharma. The board unanimously passed legislation authorizing Westchester to join counties from across the country in suing pharmaceutical companies they say are responsible for the opioid crisis.  Eight counties -- including Dutchess, Rockland, and Orange -- allege unethical marketing practices by the pharmaceutical companies have contributed to people getting hooked on prescription painkillers and/or eventually developing a heroin addiction. The county wants to be compensated for financial and other…

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