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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
Senate Passes Bill Notifying Residents Of Out-Of-State Sex Offenders Senate Passes Bill Notifying Residents Of Out-Of-State Sex Offenders
Senate Passes Bill Notifying Residents Of Out-Of-State Sex Offenders The State Senate unanimously passed legislation Monday preventing sex offenders from moving to New York and living anonymously while they await their risk level designation.  The bill, S6548, would allow the dissemination of information on sex offenders from another state who have been assigned a risk level in New York.  "No more games of hide and seek for sex offenders," said Senator Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown). "We want to make sure New York is not on their shopping lists when they look for a place to indulge in their despicable crimes. The Senate sent a strong message tha…

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Schools
143 BOCES Graduates Earn Adult Education Diplomas 143 BOCES Graduates Earn Adult Education Diplomas
143 Boces Graduates Earn Adult Education Diplomas YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- BOCES celebrated its 143 graduates who earned their Adult Education diplomas Wednesday in Yorktown Heights. “You will hear stories tonight that will leave you in awe,” said Dr. James Ryan, District Superintendent of Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. “Congratulations on your accomplishments. Each one of you is a success story.” The 143 graduates juggled work and parenting and some also with assimilating into a new country and learning English, to earn their diplomas. “I had my first daughter at age sixteen, and all I could think of was providing for her,” said Bre…

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Schools
Pines Bridge Celebrates Class of 2017 Pines Bridge Celebrates Class of 2017
Pines Bridge Celebrates Class of 2017 YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Pines Bridge celebrated its annual commencement last week, graduating 10 students. “We are so proud of all of you, so pleased with the progress and the outcomes that have been achieved," Superintendent James Ryan said. "There’s nothing like a Pines Bridge graduation.” All 10 graduates were praised in “Student Spotlights” read by their teachers and given an opportunity to address the audience, some using assistive devices.  Pines Bridge is a school for students with multiple disabilities.  Teachers recalled Nicholas Marrone’s quiet demeanor and love of re…

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Haldane Celebrates Class Of 2017 Haldane Celebrates Class Of 2017
Haldane Celebrates Class Of 2017 COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- Haldane High School celebrated its Class of 2017 Saturday, holding an outdoor graduation at the high school. Before graduation, students walked through the elementary and middle school where they were cheered on and high-fived by the younger students in the district. Send us a selfie or another photo of your graduation or of your child graduating. E-mail sbarron@dailyvoice.com.

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Ossining Celebrates Class Of 2017 Ossining Celebrates Class Of 2017
Ossining Celebrates Class Of 2017 OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining held its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday at Pace University. The graduation was the last one for Principal Joshua Mandel, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Send us a selfie or another photo of your graduation or of your child graduating. E-mail sbarron@dailyvoice.com.

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Dobbs Ferry Celebrates Class Of 2017 Dobbs Ferry Celebrates Class Of 2017
Dobbs Ferry Celebrates Class Of 2017 DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Dobbs Ferry High School sent the class of 2017 out in style Saturday. The high school held its annual commencement ceremony at Waterfront Park. The class also walked the halls of Springhurst Elementary School for the last time to cheers from students and their former teachers.  Send us a selfie or another photo of your graduation or of your child graduating. E-mail sbarron@dailyvoice.com.

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Our Lady Of Lourdes Celebrates Class Of 2017 Our Lady Of Lourdes Celebrates Class Of 2017
Our Lady Of Lourdes Celebrates Class Of 2017 POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Our Lady of Lourdes held its 56th annual commencement on June 3 with a class of 167 graduates.  Valedictorian, Andrew Lam’s message to his fellow graduates spoke of the irreplaceable experiences and memories that they encountered over their four years at Lourdes.  “Happiness is in the unexpected, and they should embrace the unexpected in their future relationships and experiences," Lam said. Esther Roman was presented with her Certificate of Admission to West Point at the ceremony.  “We are confident that Esther Roman has what it takes," James P. Trainor, L…

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Police & Fire
Man Steals Nearly $9K From Jefferson Valley Mall Sears, Police Say Man Steals Nearly $9K From Jefferson Valley Mall Sears, Police Say
Man Steals Nearly $9K From Jefferson Valley Mall Sears, Police Say YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A man was arrested after police say he electronically completed fraudulent returns into his personal bank account from Sears at the Jefferson Valley Mall, totaling $8.964.77 Pablo Andrade, a 30-year-old New York City resident, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony. His scheme ran from March 11 through April 17, Yorktown police said. Andrade was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on July 11.

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News
Residents Debate Proposed Pleasantville Assisted Living Facility Residents Debate Proposed Pleasantville Assisted Living Facility
Residents Debate Proposed Pleasantville Assisted Living Facility PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville residents came out in full force at the June 12 village board meeting to debate a proposed assisted living facility at the United Methodist Church site.The Sunrise Senior Living would be a three-story building with 79 units and 90 residents. Sunrise is asking the village to create an Eldercare Community Floating District. The district would provide the village board with the discretion to permit assisted living facilities on properties it deems appropriate. Senior citizens who spoke at the meeting said having another assisted living facility would give th…

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Politics
Senate Passes Legislation For Medal Of Honor Day Senate Passes Legislation For Medal Of Honor Day
Senate Passes Legislation For Medal Of Honor Day July 25 could soon be a day to remember New Yorkers who have achieved one of the highest honors.The State Senate recently passed legislation to make July 25 a day to remember those given the Medal of Honor. There has been 666 Medal of Honors awarded to New Yorkers dating back to the Civil War. "These brave souls are true American heroes," Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown). Having a day to formally recognize them across New York State gives us another opportunity to acknowledge and thank them for their extraordinary courage." Eugene Lang, a Purple Heart recpient for his time …

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