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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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Police & Fire
Woman Drove Drunk, Kicked Officer, Yorktown Police Say Woman Drove Drunk, Kicked Officer, Yorktown Police Say
Woman Drove Drunk, Kicked Officer, Yorktown Police Say A 62-year-old Putnam woman was charged with numerous traffic infractions and for kicking a police officer following a car crash in Mohegan Lake, Yorktown Police said. Risa Fishbein of Putnam Valley was charged with two felony DWIs for having a conviction in the last 10 years, obstruction of governmental administration, a Class A misdemeanor and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. Yorktown Police responded to the accident on Stoney Street in Mohegan Lake on Wednesday afternoon and found Fishbein had already left the scene. She was eventually located on Mill Street and while poli…

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Neighbors
Mamaroneck Rallies Around Families Displaced By Fire Mamaroneck Rallies Around Families Displaced By Fire
Mamaroneck Rallies Around Families Displaced By Fire MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- It has been the season of giving in Mamaroneck. The community has come together to help 25 people, eight families, who were forced out of their homes Friday after a fire broke out in an apartment building on Mount Pleasant Avenue. No one was hurt in the blaze but residents will not be able to return home until sometime next year Mayor Tom Murphy put out a plea on his Facebook page, seeking necessities like clothing and toiletries as the families stay at the Community Resource Center. Residents quickly responded. By Saturday morning, Murphy marveled at how quickly the co…

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Schools
Supreme Court Displays Sculptures Loaned From Briarcliff Schools Supreme Court Displays Sculptures Loaned From Briarcliff Schools
Supreme Court Displays Sculptures Loaned From Briarcliff Schools BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- The Briarcliff Union Free School District has formed a special bond with the Supreme Court. Sculptures provided by the school district have been displayed in the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C for the last 43 years. "It's a reminder that Briarcliff has a rich history," Superintendent  James Kaishian said. "That history is our history and we are really proud of it. It really is kind of neat." The sculptures, which depict justice and were designed by Adolph Weinman, were donated to the school district from Weinman's son, Robert, who was a re…

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Lifestyle
Heavenly Productions Serves Holiday Lunch At Ronald McDonald House Heavenly Productions Serves Holiday Lunch At Ronald McDonald House
Heavenly Productions Serves Holiday Lunch At Ronald McDonald House VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Families at Ronald McDonald House in Valhalla got their own holiday treat on Friday.Heavenly Productions, an Armonk based charity, served up a holiday lunch on Friday, featuring wraps, macaroni salad, and two trays of cookies. The food was donated by DeCiccio and Sons.

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Events
Elks Lodge Serves Veterans A Holiday Dinner Elks Lodge Serves Veterans A Holiday Dinner
Elks Lodge Serves Veterans A Holiday Dinner MONTROSE, N.Y. -- The South District Elks wanted to ensure veterans had a happy holidays. The Elks, the Mid-Westchester Lodge 535 featuring the Armonk, Brewster, Ossining and Pearl River lodges served more than 100 veterans a holiday dinner on Thursday at the Montrose VA. The Elks also distributed sweatshirts and essential items, along with candy bags donated from students at Bedford Road School in Pleasantville. "It's a wonderful time," Deirdre Vedovino, an Elk said. "It's really beautiful and they are so appreciative." Vedovino, the veterans representative for her lod…

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Sports
Poughkeepsie Getting 'Woken': Matt Hardy Headlining WWE Show Poughkeepsie Getting 'Woken': Matt Hardy Headlining WWE Show
Poughkeepsie Getting 'Woken': Matt Hardy Headlining WWE Show DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! "Woken" Matt Hardy will step into the battlefield to challenge the Bray Wyatt in the main event of WWE's live event at the Mid Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. WWE's 205 Live Tour will mainly feature cruiserweights who weigh less than 205 pounds. Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore will face Kalisto with Nia Jax as the special referee. "I shall be working TIRELESSLY on these Eves," Hardy said on Twitter. "Not only must I DELETE the DASTARDLY Bray Wyatt and the HORRENDOUS Sister Abigail, I must also COUNSEL a MYR…

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Lifestyle
Valhalla's Residential Charm, Short Commute Cited In New York Times Profile Valhalla's Residential Charm, Short Commute Cited In New York Times Profile
Valhalla's Residential Charm, Short Commute Cited In New York Times Profile VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The New York Times took a deep dive into life in Valhalla. The hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant is known for its excellent schools and short and direct commute to the city, according to the Times. The Times said Valhalla has slim pickings for shoppings, with many residents doing their grocery shopping in Thornwood or North White Plains. Downtown also has limited parking, according to the Times. Valhalla is also home to the Kensico Damn and a new 3 million biotech development near Westchester Medical Center that is expected to create 9000 permanent homes. More busines…

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Politics
State Democrats Propose Legislation In Response To Tax Reform Bill State Democrats Propose Legislation In Response To Tax Reform Bill
State Democrats Propose Legislation In Response To Tax Reform Bill State lawmakers are fighting back after a Republican-led federal tax reform bill was passed and signed into law this week. The bill caps state and local property tax deductions at $10,000 which could hurt people who live in high tax states like New York. Assemblywoman Amy Paulin said she would introduce legislation allowing New York residents to itemize their state returns even if they do not itemize their federal returns. The categories of itemized deductions used at the federal level are also used for the New York State personal income tax. “The new federal tax bill is an assault on New …

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Schools
Pines Bridges, Walden Students Perform 'The Wizard Of Oz' Pines Bridges, Walden Students Perform 'The Wizard Of Oz'
Pines Bridges, Walden Students Perform 'The Wizard Of Oz' YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A recent production of "The Wizard of Oz' made sure everyone got a chance to shine.Students at the Pines Bridge and Walden Schools performed "The Wizard of Oz" at the Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES campus last week, serving as both cast and crew. “All of the kids are involved,” said art teacher Jesse Steiner,.“They all have had a hand in putting on this play – whether they helped to paint a set or acted in the show.”  The work starts in art class, where Steiner will spread out tasks based on students’ abilities and their goals. Some students may do broad-…

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Sports
Longtime Yorktown Soccer Coach Honored Longtime Yorktown Soccer Coach Honored
Longtime Yorktown Soccer Coach Honored George Souls has always put his kids first. Souls, who has coached soccer in Yorktown for 37 years, was named Personality of the Month in December by the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association. Souls has coached nearly 30 teams and was inducted into the East Hudson Youth Soccer League Hall of Fame in 2009. "It was quite the honor," Souls said. "I was very surprised." The soccer bug bit Souls when his son started playing. Initially helping out the coach, Souls took over when he left and was hooked. He has coached more than 500 boys and girls, including his son, daught…

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