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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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Lewisboro Police Moves To New HQ At Old Elementary School Lewisboro Police Moves To New HQ At Old Elementary School
Lewisboro Police Moves To New HQ At Old Elementary School This story has been updated. LEWISBORO, N.Y .-- There was a phone interruption as the Lewisboro Police Department moved to a new location at 79 Bouton Road, the former home of Lewisboro Elementary School, police said. Residents were advised to dial 911 in the event of an emergency while the lines were down, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The town inked a four-year lease with the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. The town's land-use departments are also moving to Lewisboro Elementary School.  For years, the town had faced a severe shortage of space, as its town hall, located in So…

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by Sam Barron
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Letter: Ossining Roundabout Is Solution In Search Of A Problem Letter: Ossining Roundabout Is Solution In Search Of A Problem
Letter: Ossining Roundabout Is Solution In Search Of A Problem OSSINING, N.Y. - Ossining 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: "A solution in search of a problem." Despite the lack of a compelling rationale for the proposed roundabout, and ignoring the opposition of the Chamber of Commerce and hundreds of residents, Mayor Gearity insists on heedlessly blasting the project through the wall of resistance. A "Downtown Redevelopment Working Committee" is to propose a grand plan, but that group won't report until July. Work on t…

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by Bailey Livesey
Sports
Joe Torre's Horse Trotting At Yonkers Raceway Tuesday Joe Torre's Horse Trotting At Yonkers Raceway Tuesday
Joe Torre's Horse Trotting At Yonkers Raceway Tuesday YONKERS, N.Y. -- Former Yankees manager Joe Torre is hoping his winning ways extend to the racetrack Tuesday. Torre, who won four World Series managing the Bronx Bombers, is part-owner of Hillosophical, a four-year-old mare racing at Yonkers Raceway Tuesday night in a $100,000 race. Hillosophical has four wins in 26 career starts, including a victory over the Yonkers half-mile oval on April 11. Torre has owned several Thoroughbred racehorses, including Homeboykris with former Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer, who won the 2009 Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park, Wild Desert, winner of the $1 mi…

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by Sam Barron
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Girl Scouts Open New Shop In Poughkeepsie Girl Scouts Open New Shop In Poughkeepsie
Girl Scouts Open New Shop In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. -- The Girl Scouts are open for business in Poughkeepsie.Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson held a ribbon cutting for its new retail shop at Poughkeepsie Plaza last Thursday. The ribbon cutting was hosted by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and was attended by Girl Scout staff, chamber members, Girl Scout volunteers, and local business owners.  The shop sells Girl Scout merchandise including uniform pieces, badges and patches, children’s activities, and collectibles.

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by Sam Barron
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Letter To The Editor: Westchester Land Trust Pleased With State Budget Letter To The Editor: Westchester Land Trust Pleased With State Budget
Letter To The Editor: Westchester Land Trust Pleased With State Budget BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email bedford@dailyvoice.com To the editor, We are pleased to share that the final agreement on a state budget includes significant investments in New York's environment. Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, support for the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), expansion of funding for capital projects in the New York State Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation facilities and services, and a commitment to Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs each pl…

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by Lori Ensinger
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Letter: Thank You For Enforcing Unsafe Driving On Sprain Parkway Letter: Thank You For Enforcing Unsafe Driving On Sprain Parkway
Letter: Thank You For Enforcing Unsafe Driving On Sprain Parkway GREENBURGH, N.Y.-- Greenburgh Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email greenburgh@dailyvoice.com  Daily Voice has recently been publishing articles highlighting the fact that the NYS police has been issuing tickets for various offenses on the Sprain Parkway. A big thank you to both the New York State Police and to Daily Voice for reminding people that if they violate the motor vehicle law by driving unsafely that they will be ticketed. The Sprain Parkway has had numerous accidents over the years - many fatalities. This action…

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by Paul Feiner
Events
Drop Off Your Drugs At Croton's Prescription Take Back Day Drop Off Your Drugs At Croton's Prescription Take Back Day
Drop Off Your Drugs At Croton's Prescription Take Back Day CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. --The Croton Community Coalition and the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department are sponsoring their semi-annual prescription drug take back day on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Croton Commons. The initiative, launched by the Drug Enforcement Agency, is designed to keep unused, unwanted or outdated prescription medications from being thrown out in the trash where children might find them. Additionally, the collection program prevents prescription drugs from entering the water supply since many prescription drugs are flushed down the toilet. The collected m…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Schumer, Molinaro Call For Riverfront Dock Approval At Poughkeepsie Park Schumer, Molinaro Call For Riverfront Dock Approval At Poughkeepsie Park
Schumer, Molinaro Call For Riverfront Dock Approval At Poughkeepsie Park POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- At a press conference in Poughkeepsie Monday, Sen. Charles Schumer and County Executive Marcus Molinaro called on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite approvals for a riverfront dock expansion project at Quiet Cove Riverfront Park in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Schumer said the proposed plan will increase and enhance recreation access to the Hudson River.  “This project could be a significant boost for tourism for Poughkeepsie and provide new Hudson River access for residents," Schumer said. "Since the opening of the park, the recent renovations made at Quie…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Rockland School Board Candidates Announced Rockland School Board Candidates Announced
Rockland School Board Candidates Announced Four Rockland school districts will have contested school board elections this year. The school board elections will take place on May 16, the same day budgets are voted on. In East Ramapo, Mark Berkowitz and Alexandra Manigo are running for a three-year term. Incumbent Moshe Hopstein is not seeking a fourth term. Board Vice President Harry Grossman is seeking a second term and is being challenged by Eric Goodwin. Chevon Dos Reis is facing Joel Freilich for an open seat following the resignation of Joe Chajmovicz. In South Orangetown, Board President Guy DeVincenzo faces Christine Lee and …

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Beekman GOP Looking For Candidates To Run For Office Beekman GOP Looking For Candidates To Run For Office
Beekman GOP Looking For Candidates To Run For Office BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- Do you have what it takes to run for public office? The Beekman Republican Committee announced it is looking for potential candidates for the position of Supervisor, Town Board, Highway Superintendent, Receiver of Taxes, and County Legislator for the upcoming town elections in November. Individuals interested in this position should contact Faye Garito at 845-724-5989 or faydee@msn.com. The deadline is May 1.

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