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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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Sports
First-Ever Dutchess vs. Putnam Soccer Fundraiser Kicks Off First-Ever Dutchess vs. Putnam Soccer Fundraiser Kicks Off
First-Ever Dutchess vs. Putnam Soccer Fundraiser Kicks Off Putnam or Dutchess? Which county will stand superior on Saturday on the soccer field? Brewster High School will play host to the Dutchess v. Putnam Challenge Saturday, featuring five games pitting a Dutchess County team against a Putnam County team. T-shirts will be sold at the game with proceeds going to Help Our Military Heroes, a not-for-profit that has delivered 84 adaptive minivans to servicemen and women. Haldane faces Pawling at 9:30 a.m., followed by Beacon v. Carmel at 11:30 a.m., Mahopac v. Arlington at 1:30 p.m., Roy C. Ketcham v. Putnam Valley at 3:30 p.m. and Brewster v. John …

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Politics
Faso Talks Trump At Town Hall Faso Talks Trump At Town Hall
Faso Talks Trump At Town Hall ESOPUS, N.Y. -- Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) said Thursday he's doing his best to address the concerns of constituents.  Faso, who represents the 19th District, which includes part of East Dutchess, said at a town hall he's had more than 75,000 communications since he took office in January. The event was organized by Move Forward New York and attended by 200 people. When asked whether President Donald Trump was mentally fit to serve, Faso said the voters of the 19th District supported him last November. "Look at the election results in this district," Faso said. "He won t…

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Schools
Elmsford Kicks Off New School Year Elmsford Kicks Off New School Year
Elmsford Kicks Off New School Year ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- New Elmsford Superintendent Marc Baiocco is ready for the first day of school.The Elmsford Union Free School District held a Superintendent's Conference Day on Wednesday to help staff come together to prepare for the coming school year. Baiocco was hired this summer, replacing Joseph Ricca, who left to become superintendent in White Plains.  “The work that we do is going to be strategic, which will lead us to greater efficiency in the classroom,” said Baiocco. “We are going to work smarter, not harder. Baiocco has developed a strategic plan which includes the development o…

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Schools
Heavenly Productions Donates Supplies to Yonkers School Heavenly Productions Donates Supplies to Yonkers School
Heavenly Productions Donates Supplies to Yonkers School YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Scholastic Academy in Yonkers got a big boost from Heavenly Productions Foundation, based in Armonk.Heavenly Productions Foundation raised funds this year to buy backpacks, school supplies, library books and classroom necessities such as paper towels, bottled hand soap, facial tissues and hand sanitizers for the students and teachers at the school. The funds were for the 6th annual Backpack to School Donation Drive for the school, which serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade.  Heavenly Productions Foundation donated 210 backpacks, school supplies, 100 library book…

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Neighbors
How To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims, Rockland How To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims, Rockland
How To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims, Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rockland is doing what it can to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey.County Executive Ed Day announced for the first time that the Rockland County Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster has been activated. "Rockland residents have a long tradition of rushing to help," County Executive Ed Day said. "For that, we should all be proud. Now the people and pets of Texas need help and we are on it. Day said current and former county employees are on the ground in Texas and the Rockland Disaster Medical Assistance Team has been deployed. "They repr…

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Neighbors
Pawling Library Gets $5K For Teen Programs Pawling Library Gets $5K For Teen Programs
Pawling Library Gets $5K For Teen Programs PAWLING, N.Y. -- Two new programs are coming to the Pawling Library. Thanks to a $5,000 Bullet Aid grant, the library is adding programs for teens that focus on science and botany. The library will also use the grant money to purchase additional laptop computers. This is the fifth grant the library has been awarded this year. “We have been very fortunate that so many organizations recognized the good work the library does and have wanted to partner with us.” said Library Director Steven Avery, 

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Lifestyle
Tonya Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Tonya Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Tonya Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Tonya, currently residing at the SPCA Westchester in Briarcliff, is looking for her forever home.Tonya is an 11-month-old Jack Russell terrier/Feist mix. "She's an energetic girl who'd like a home where she can get out and have lots of fun," the SPCA said.  The SPCA said she gets along with other dogs, but can be selective with her friends, so anyone who already has a dog should bring them to meet her. For more information, e-mail shelter@spca914.org.

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Sports
Massive East Fishkill Sports Facility Opening At Former IBM Campus Massive East Fishkill Sports Facility Opening At Former IBM Campus
Massive East Fishkill Sports Facility Opening At Former IBM Campus EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Athletes will be able to play some of their favorite sports year-round in East Fishkill. The Sports KingDome will be opening later this year at 2 Auditorium Drive on the site of a former IBM Campus. The 347,000 square foot facility will feature 464' and 160' high ceilings. The Kingdome claims it will have the world's largest air-supported sports dome. The $25 million facility aims to provide training opportunities for baseball/softball, soccer, lacrosse, football and field hockey teams,  as well as private training for individual athletes. The facility plans to auctio…

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Lifestyle
NBC Panicked Over Westchester's Megyn Kelly's New Morning Show, Report Says NBC Panicked Over Westchester's Megyn Kelly's New Morning Show, Report Says
NBC Panicked Over Westchester's Megyn Kelly's New Morning Show, Report Says Megyn Kelly's new morning show is set to start next month and she has her bosses at NBC nervous.According to the Daily Beast, executives are nervous about the Rye resident's show, "Today's Tae," especially after her Sunday night newsmagazine bombed in the ratings. NBC executives are questioning who her audience is exactly and are worried about justifying her $17 million a year contract, according to Daily Beast. "Today's Take" debuts Sept. 25. Kelly also attracted controversy for her interview with Alex Jones, who claims the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a ho…

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Police & Fire
Haverstraw Police Get $25K Grant To Upgrade Equipment Haverstraw Police Get $25K Grant To Upgrade Equipment
Haverstraw Police Get $25K Grant To Upgrade Equipment HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- The Haverstraw Police Department will be getting some new equipment soon.The police department recently received a $25,000 grant to upgrade equipment. The grant was made possible through the efforts of Supervisor Howard Phillips and Senator Bill Larkin, the police department said.

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