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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
Committee Says Cortlandt Candidate's Lawn Signs Unfair Committee Says Cortlandt Candidate's Lawn Signs Unfair
Committee Says Cortlandt Candidate's Lawn Signs Unfair CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee is speaking out against the signs of a Cortlandt Town Clerk candidate. The committee ruled that Gary Dyckman's campaign signs, that said "Elect Dyckman," was misleading since the current town clerk is Joann Dyckman. The complaint was filed LaRoue Shatkin, the Democratic candidate for town clerk. Dyckman is currently trailing Reed Douglas in the Republican primary for town clerk 211 votes to 192 votes. The committee said since Joann Dyckman is not a candidate, it could lead many voters to think she is runn…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Galef Hosting Forum On Health Care Letter To The Editor: Galef Hosting Forum On Health Care
Letter To The Editor: Galef Hosting Forum On Health Care Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email ossining@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor, On Tuesday, October 10th, I am hosting a Town Hall meeting to discuss the pros and cons of a single payer healthcare system in New York State. I have gotten many emails and phone calls from my constituents asking about what the single payer healthcare system is, and what it will do. This forum provides an opportunity to address any questions you may have. Healthcare- and who pays for it- has become one of the most discussed topics in Ameri…

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by Assemblywoman Sandra Galef
Police & Fire
Man Causes 'Bruising, Pain' In Domestic Incident, Yorktown Police Say Man Causes 'Bruising, Pain' In Domestic Incident, Yorktown Police Say
Man Causes 'Bruising, Pain' In Domestic Incident, Yorktown Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown Heights man was charged with causing bruising and pain to a woman during a domestic incident Friday. Brandon Durham, 46, was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. Police received a walk-in complaint of a domestic incident. After an investigation, police determined Durham assaulted the victim, causing a cut, bruising and pain to the victims right shoulder as well as pain and bruising to her knee. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on Oct. 5.

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Teen's Underage Drinking Party Busted By Yorktown Police Teen's Underage Drinking Party Busted By Yorktown Police
Teen's Underage Drinking Party Busted By Yorktown Police A teenager was arrested and charged Thursday night for allegedly hosting an underage drinking party at his Edgehill Road home in Yorktown Heights. The 16-year-old, whose name is not being released due to his eligibility for youthful offender status, was charged with criminal nuisance in the second degree, a Class B misdemeanor. The teen was released on his recognizance and is due back in court on Oct. 24. 

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Dannon Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Dannon Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Dannon Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Dannon is a dog lover looking for his forever home. The SPCA said Dannon, eight months, wants to live with another dog. Dannon is a little on the timid side as he figures out the big wide world and other dogs really help him feel comfortable and confident, the SPCA said. His happy place is playing in the yard with his human and dog buddies, the SPCA said.  For more information, e-mail trainer@914.org or call (914) 941-2896 ext. 24 with any questions!

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Showtime Lands Novel By Westchester's Bill Clinton, James Patterson Showtime Lands Novel By Westchester's Bill Clinton, James Patterson
Showtime Lands Novel By Westchester's Bill Clinton, James Patterson The novel co-written by Chappaqua's Bill Clinton and Scarborough's James Patterson, a Newburgh native, is headed to the small screen.Showtime announced it is adapting the duo's novel "The President Is Missing" for a TV show. The novel concerns a sitting president who goes missing. It's set to be released in June 2018. According to Entertainment Weekly, the 42nd president and bestselling author did a 16-meeting tour around Hollywood to find the right fit. “Working on a book about a sitting President — drawing on what I know about the job, life in the White House, and the way Washin…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuits Will Be Heard In White Plains Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuits Will Be Heard In White Plains
Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuits Will Be Heard In White Plains When it comes to his lawsuits against the state over the closing of Buchanan-based Indian Point, County Executive Rob Astorino has the home court advantage. A judge ruled Astorino's lawsuit must be heard in White Plains. The state had been pushing to have the case moved to Albany since the decision to close the plant was made by state officials.  Indian Point is set to close in 2020 and 2021 after Entergy, which owns Indian Point said it was closing down the plant because it was no longer economically viable to remain open. “Were it not for the existence of the facility, the agreement, cer…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Pleasantville Dancers' Video Goes Viral After Hillary Clinton Tweet Pleasantville Dancers' Video Goes Viral After Hillary Clinton Tweet
Pleasantville Dancers' Video Goes Viral After Hillary Clinton Tweet Click here for a related story: Hillary Clinton Draws Big Crowd At Hometown Book Signing In Chappaqua CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. --There were some very special guests at Hillary Clinton's book signing at the Chappaqua Library Saturday. Clinton met dancers from The Artistry Project in Pleasantville, who made a video of them dancing inside Scattered Books in Chappaqua to "Fight Song," holding copies of Clinton's new books "What Happened and "It Takes A Village." "This video from my local bookstore @scatteredbooks in Chappaqua put a smile on my face," Clinton tweeted T…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Hillary Clinton Draws Big Crowd At Hometown Book Signing In Chappaqua Hillary Clinton Draws Big Crowd At Hometown Book Signing In Chappaqua
Hillary Clinton Draws Big Crowd At Hometown Book Signing In Chappaqua CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- About 1,000 people showed up at the Chappaqua Library Saturday as hometown resident Hillary Clinton signed copies of her new book "What Happened." Clinton, who arrived just before 3 p.m., was greeted with a large ovation. She took photos with dancers who had made a video in her honor before sitting down to sign books. The book discusses Clinton's failed run for president in 2016. The Democratic nominee lost to Republican Donald Trump. Clinton also signed copies of her new children's book "It Takes A Village." Nirit Rosenblum, a Chappaqua resident, was…

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by Sam Barron
Neighbors
Benefit Set For Son Of Fallen Orangetown Officer Battling Cancer Benefit Set For Son Of Fallen Orangetown Officer Battling Cancer
Benefit Set For Son Of Fallen Orangetown Officer Battling Cancer CONGERS, N.Y. - The Orangetown community is coming together to help one of its own. A benefit is being held for Tom Kennedy, who is battling breast cancer. Tom is the son of Thomas Kennedy, an Orangetown Police Officer who was killed by a drunk driver in 1973 while directing traffic. The benefit will be held Saturday, Sept. 30 at Kennelly's Grille House at 962 South Route 9 West in Congers from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and feature music by the Cousins Moran Band. Kennedy was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago, though last month is prognosis took a turn for the worst, with the cancer spreading…

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