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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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Pelham Names New Superintendent Pelham Names New Superintendent
Pelham Names New Superintendent WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --Pelham has found its new superintendent. The Board of Education announced they plan to appoint Dr. Cheryl Champ as the next superintendent at its July 11 meeting. Champ will take over on August 8. Champ is currently the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction of the Sewanhaka Central High School District in Floral Park She previously served as assistant principal of Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School and principal of Lakeland High School. “I am thrilled and honored to have been selected to be the next Superintendent for the Pelham Public Schools…

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Molinaro Receiving Franklin, Eleanor Roosevelt Hudson Valley Vision Award Molinaro Receiving Franklin, Eleanor Roosevelt Hudson Valley Vision Award
Molinaro Receiving Franklin, Eleanor Roosevelt Hudson Valley Vision Award DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- County Executive Marcus Molinaro is being honored by the Franklin Roosevelt Presidential Library for his ThinkDIFFERENTLY program Saturday.Molinaro will receive the inaugural Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Hudson Valley Vision Award at the second annual Family Fun Festival on the Library's Great Lawn. “I am honored to receive this recognition for Dutchess County’s effort to ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY’ and change the hearts and minds of our residents about our neighbors of all abilities," Molinaro said. "Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were true champions for inclusio…

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Smith-Levy Settlement Approved By Legislature Smith-Levy Settlement Approved By Legislature
Smith-Levy Settlement Approved By Legislature PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County taxpayers are coughing up $125,000 after the Putnam County Legislature approved the settlement in the lawsuit between former district attorney Adam Levy, the son of TV's Judge Judy and Sheriff Don Smith.Smith will pay Levy $150,000, with $125,000 coming from the county and $25,000 personally coming from him after he admitted to making false statements about Levy interfering in a rape case. Smith publicly retracted and apologized for his statements. Lawmakers admitted they did not like the idea of using taxpayer funds, but attorneys had advised them this w…

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Hastings Celebrates Class of 2017 Hastings Celebrates Class of 2017
Hastings Celebrates Class of 2017 HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The Hastings High School Class Of 2017 is ready for its next chapter.Hastings High School held its graduation last Thursday at Fazo Field. Farid Johnson, the assistant principal at Hillside Elementary School delivered the commencement address. 

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White Plains Seeking Developers For Downtown White Plains Seeking Developers For Downtown
White Plains Seeking Developers For Downtown WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Do you want to develop a parcel in downtown White Plains? The city released an REFPI (Request For Expression Of Interest) earlier this month for three city-owned properties and one White Plains Urban Renewal Agency-owned parcel in the downtown White Plains transit district. The properties total 4.5 acres along the easterly side of the White Plains Metro-North railroad station. "The purpose of the RFEI is to solicit interest and redevelopment strategies for the Development Site that will advance the goals and objectives of the recently released White Plains Transi…

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New Castle Adopts Comprehensive Plan New Castle Adopts Comprehensive Plan
New Castle Adopts Comprehensive Plan NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- The Town of New Castle now has a blueprint for future development. The town unanimously adopted a Comprehensive Plan at a town board meeting last week. The plan was five years in the making and it had been 28 years since New Castle last adopted a Comprehensive Plan. "We did it the right way," Supervisor Rob Greenstein said. "With community participation. We received and incorporated multiple comments and suggestions, which were incredibly helpful. The comprehensive plan is divided into five categories with 48 goals and 184 action items and the town hopes …

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Red Hook Celebrates Class Of 2017 Red Hook Celebrates Class Of 2017
Red Hook Celebrates Class Of 2017 RED HOOK, N.Y. -- The Red Hook High School Class of 2017 is ready for their next chapter. The school held its 111th annual commencement ceremony Saturday at Linden Avenue Middle School.

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Lifestyle
New York Times Spotlights Yorktown Heights New York Times Spotlights Yorktown Heights
New York Times Spotlights Yorktown Heights YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Looking to live in Yorktown Heights? The New York Times has got you covered. The Times featured the hamlet, part of the Town of Yorktown, in its real estate section Wednesday, mentioning such events as the Feast of San Gennaro and the New Year's Eve ball drop and fireworks. Supervisor Michael Grace was quoted in the article, discussing the restoration of the former Yorktown Heights railroad depot and the construction of a rental apartment complex, all done in keeping with Yorktown's motto "Progress With Preservation." Yorktown currently has 92 single-fam…

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Letter To The Editor: Renaming The Tappan Zee Bridge Letter To The Editor: Renaming The Tappan Zee Bridge
Letter To The Editor: Renaming The Tappan Zee Bridge Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email ossining@dailyvoice.com The NY State Senate bill and vote to change the name of the Tappan Zee Bridge is an irresponsible waste of tax payer funds! I am tired of our Representatives spending local, state and federal funds on renaming bridges and roads to the tune of millions of dollars. The renaming of the Triborough Bridge to the RFK Bridge cost over 4 million dollars. Stop already, we are grossly overtaxed in this state and our tax dollars should be used for more worthy programs and …

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Fox Meadow High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 Fox Meadow High School Celebrates Class Of 2017
Fox Meadow High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 The twelve graduates of Fox Meadow High School are ready for their next chapter.The ceremony was held last Wednesday at the Walden gym at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. “I know the challenges have been many, but now the opportunities are many for all of you,” said District Superintendent Dr. James Ryan in his message to the students. “Whether your future includes work, college or military service, you’ve been prepared well.” Davonte Hudson, one of the graduating seniors, thanked the administrators, teachers and support staff who continually kept expectations high for the students. Ackno…

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