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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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Hudson Valley Expands Youth Jobs Program Hudson Valley Expands Youth Jobs Program
Hudson Valley Expands Youth Jobs Program The Hudson Valley wants to make sure there are people able to fill high-wage and high-skilled jobs.Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino announced the Jobs Waiting program has received a $4 million federal grant to help more unemployed people find work. “Our young adults are our most valuable resource, and we want them to succeed right here in Westchester,” Astorino said. “Westchester County is known for its highly skilled and educated workforce, and we’re invested in keeping it that way." The expanded program will serve 400 individuals in the Hudson Valley, the majority of which w…

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Business
Charming Charlie Opening At Jefferson Valley Mall Charming Charlie Opening At Jefferson Valley Mall
Charming Charlie Opening At Jefferson Valley Mall YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- People looking to accessorize their wardrobe finally have a place to call home. Charming Charlie is set to open this month at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights. The store is known for offering a wide array of fashion accessories merchandised by color and offers jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, scarves, watches, sunglasses, select footwear and apparel, a special occasion collection, and more.  “Jefferson Valley Mall is excited to further diversify and expand our retail roster with Charming Charlie,” said Dave Napolitan, general manager at Jefferso…

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Obituaries
Greenburgh's Chuck Bronz Remembered As Devoted Husband, Father, Educator Greenburgh's Chuck Bronz Remembered As Devoted Husband, Father, Educator
Greenburgh's Chuck Bronz Remembered As Devoted Husband, Father, Educator GREENBURGH, N.Y.--  For 50 years, Chuck Bronz was Lois Bronz's traveling companion. Bronz, a Greenburgh resident who taught math at Woodlands High School and later served on the Greenburgh School Board, died April 21 at the Grove at Valhalla at the age of 86. Chuck first met Lois when he was on vacation in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. The two were soon married and spent 50 years of marriage traveling all over the world and going on camping trips with their grandchildren. Aside from being a teacher and school board trustee, Chuck coached football at Woodlands and Tuckahoe, and serve…

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Schools
Mamaroneck High Schooler A 'Future Filmmaker' Mamaroneck High Schooler A 'Future Filmmaker'
Mamaroneck High Schooler A 'Future Filmmaker' MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- She may only be a sophomore in high school but Mamaroneck High Schooler Leah Roffman is a filmmaker to watch. Roffman won the top prize yesterday at the Westchester Future Filmmakers Festival held at the Picture House in Pelham. Roffman was among 73 students from 13 schools who showcased their work at the festival. Roffman's film, entitled “Unaware” is a conceptual work inspired by the lyrics of the Dave Matthews Band song “Ants Marching.”

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Schools
Students from Rye Country Day, Mamaroneck Honored at Backyard Benefit Students from Rye Country Day, Mamaroneck Honored at Backyard Benefit
Students from Rye Country Day, Mamaroneck Honored at Backyard Benefit MAMARONECK, N.Y -- Eight students from Rye Country Day School and Mamaroneck High School were recently honored for helping to ensure everyone gets a chance to play. The students were honored by Backyard Sports Cares at a Backyard Benefit at the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club Thursday. The students help run sports programs for underserved and special needs children as volunteer coaches for Backyard Sports Cares. “I am deeply grateful to the 400+ friends and supporters who turned out to honor our amazing volunteers and Most Valuable Team Players,” said Danny Bernstein, executive director, Ba…

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News
Letter: Should County Remove Graffiti On Bronx River Parkway? Letter: Should County Remove Graffiti On Bronx River Parkway?
Letter: Should County Remove Graffiti On Bronx River Parkway? GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email ossining@dailyvoice.com On Sunday, I went bicycling on the Bronx River Parkway bike trail. The bike path is used by many runners, walkers and cyclists. And, the scenery is beautiful. One big problem: Lots of graffiti along the path - from south of the Kensico Dam to White Plains and Scarsdale. Attached please find two photos of some of the graffiti along the parkway. Almost every bridge and wall along the pathway has graffiti on it --some with language no…

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Neighbors
Pawling's James Earl Jones Receiving Lifetime Achievement Tony Award Pawling's James Earl Jones Receiving Lifetime Achievement Tony Award
Pawling's James Earl Jones Receiving Lifetime Achievement Tony Award PAWLING, N.Y. -- James Earl Jones, a Pawling resident, is being honored for his life's work on the Great White Way. The actor will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Tony Awards on June 11. Jones has appeared in 20 Broadway plays and won two Tonys for his performances in the "The Great White Hope" and "Fences." Offstage, he is best known for voicing Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" movies.

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Man Charged After Threatening Victim With Pistol In Yorktown, Police Say Man Charged After Threatening Victim With Pistol In Yorktown, Police Say
Man Charged After Threatening Victim With Pistol In Yorktown, Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A 21-year-old Ossining man was arrested and charged after Yorktown police say he displayed and pointed a pistol at another person. Jorge Andres Caranugi was charged with menacing in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor, after the incident, which occurred on April 28, police said. Caranugi was arraigned and released on $250 bail and is due back in court on May 16. 

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Events
More Than 300 Kids Participating In Chappaqua STEM Fest More Than 300 Kids Participating In Chappaqua STEM Fest
More Than 300 Kids Participating In Chappaqua STEM Fest CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Students will be showcasing their experiments, inventions, and research at Chappaqua's annual STEM Fest Saturday. The third annual Chappaqua annual STEM Fest will be Saturday at Bell Middle School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with more than 300 students expected to participate.  Visitors will see a range of projects including rocketry; upcycling; facial recognition; 3D video; hydroponics; cardiovascular research; computer recycling; eel migration research; handcrafted knives; and a tennis ball launcher.  In addition, local and national companies will run hands-on activities at …

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Yorktown Town Board Rejects Changes To Wetland Ordinance Yorktown Town Board Rejects Changes To Wetland Ordinance
Yorktown Town Board Rejects Changes To Wetland Ordinance YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- After a three-hour hearing with more than 30 speakers, the Town of Yorktown decided to table any changes to its wetland ordinance at its April 18 meeting. Supervisor Michael Grace said the town will go back to the drawing board on the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Ordinance. The ordinance would've increased the minimum size for wetlands from 1,000 square feet to 4,356 square feet. Aside from the speakers, the hearing drew more than 100 protestors opposing the ordinance.  Supervisor Michael Grace defended the proposed ordinance, saying it would be stronger than the curren…

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