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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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Obituaries
Rev. Joseph J. Kohut, 98, Peekskill Native Rev. Joseph J. Kohut, 98, Peekskill Native
Rev. Joseph J. Kohut, 98, Peekskill Native Monsignor Joseph J. Kohut, 98, of Norwalk, died on Aug. 5 at Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Peekskill, N.Y., he was the son of the late Michael and Barbara (Biro) Kohut. Joseph had served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning a Bronze Star Medal, as well as in the Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from St. Jerome’s College in Ontario and attended Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., and was ordained a Catholic priest on May 26, 1962. Over the span of more than 55 years as a priest, Msgr. Joe blessed and touched countless lives in his servic…

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Sports
Hulk Hogan Will Sign Autographs At Westchester County Center Hulk Hogan Will Sign Autographs At Westchester County Center
Hulk Hogan Will Sign Autographs At Westchester County Center Whatcha gonna do brother when Hulkamania runs wild in Westchester? Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan will be signing autographs at the Westchester County Center in White Plains from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.19 as part of the August East Coast National Show, which runs from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20. Hogan, a six-time WWF champion, and six-time WCW champion, was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 2005. Other athletes signing autographs that weekend include Lawrence Taylor, who main evented Wrestlemania XI, Joe Theismann, Bill Parcells, Ivan Rodriguez, Frank Thomas, and Wade Boggs.

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Politics
Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Could Soon Be Pastor, Report Says Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Could Soon Be Pastor, Report Says
Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Could Soon Be Pastor, Report Says CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Hillary Clinton, a Chappaqua resident, could be coming to a church near you. According to Bill Shillady, her longtime pastor, Clinton, a Methodist, told him of her interest in turning to the ministry during a photo shoot for her new book about her failed 2016 presidential campaign. Clinton has written the forward for Shillady's new book, "Strong For A Moment Like This," a book of devotionals. During the cmapaign, Shillady would wake up at 4 a.m. to send Clinton a daily devotional to use on the campaign, according to The Atlantic.  Shillady said he could see Cli…

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Schools
Marist Gets More Than $400K For Drop-Out Prevention Marist Gets More Than $400K For Drop-Out Prevention
Marist Gets More Than $400K For Drop-Out Prevention POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A grant from the state is hoping to keep Marist College students in school. The state awarded Marist College a $426,417 grant from the Liberty Partnership Program. The LPP is the only state-funded dropout prevention program directly connected to higher education which prepares students for post-secondary education and careers, Recipients of these higher education initiative grants will provide programming for at-risk students to successfully graduate and transition into postsecondary education or a career path. “It’s critically important that we develop new strategies…

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Politics
Westchester Lawmakers Pass Immigrant Protection Act Westchester Lawmakers Pass Immigrant Protection Act
Westchester Lawmakers Pass Immigrant Protection Act This story has been updated. The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved the Immigrant Protection Act 10-5 Monday, though County Executive Rob Astorino has vowed to veto.  The bill prevents Westchester County from using its resources to assist federal investigations that are based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or national origin. It also prohibits county departments and officers from sharing confidential information with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) unless ICE demonstrates probable cause “The Immigrant Protection Act improves publ…

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Business
White Plains' Mariachi Loco Opens New Greenburgh Location White Plains' Mariachi Loco Opens New Greenburgh Location
White Plains' Mariachi Loco Opens New Greenburgh Location GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Mariachi Loco is expanding. The restaurant, which has been in White Plains since 2000, recently opened a second location, Mariachi Loco II, at 706 Central Park Avenue in Greenburgh. Guillermo Arellano runs both restaurants, having a dream of being his own boss and offering authentic Mexican cuisine in the neighborhood. Arellano, who emigrated from Mexico in the mid-1980s thought Greenburgh would be the perfect place to expand following the success of the White Plains establishment. Popular items at the new restaurant include traditional Mexican food like fajitas, enchil…

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Lifestyle
Chappaqua Performing Arts Center Announces First Fall Lineup Chappaqua Performing Arts Center Announces First Fall Lineup
Chappaqua Performing Arts Center Announces First Fall Lineup CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua Performing Arts Center is set to open its doors. The new auditorium announced its first 12 plays, concerts and performances for the 2017-2018 season with tickets going on sale Friday, Aug. 11.  The first performance is by Cyrille Aimee on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.Aimee is known for integrating the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt and Brazilian rhythms to American standards.  Other performers include an Allman Brothers tribute band, Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets, and screenings of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," and "Elf." The 425-se…

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Business
Nanuet Pizzeria For Sale After 55-Years Nanuet Pizzeria For Sale After 55-Years
Nanuet Pizzeria For Sale After 55-Years NANUET, N.Y. -- A Nanuet institution is on the market. The Nanuet Restaurant, which has been in business for 55 years, has been listed for sale. The turn-key fully operational restaurant, pizzeria, and bar located at 211 Main Street will cost prospective buyers $1.4 million. The 6,928 restaurant is located on .39 acres with 30 parking spots and Coldwell Banker said it could be an ideal spot for a microbrewery. It is within walking distance from the Nanuet train station.

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Business
Meyer's Old Dutch Fully Opens In Beacon Meyer's Old Dutch Fully Opens In Beacon
Meyer's Old Dutch Fully Opens In Beacon BEACON, N.Y. -- The new burger joint is officially open for all. Meyer's Olde Dutch recently opened its doors to a full bar and menu service, having only been serving burgers since May at its location at 184 Main Street, replacing Poppy's. Brian Arnoff, who runs Meyer's, said he is committed to sourcing local ingredients. His beef will come from the Hudson Valley Cattle Company and cheese will come from McCadam Cheese, both based in New York. "It's important to know where your product comes from," Arnoff, who also runs Kitchen Sink Food and Drink, said. At Meyer's, Arnoff said h…

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Politics
PAC Launching Campaign Against Cuomo PAC Launching Campaign Against Cuomo
PAC Launching Campaign Against Cuomo Republicans have their sights set on Governor Andrew Cuomo.America Rising PAC, a conservative group, announced they are launching a campaign against Cuomo, who is running for a third term in 2018 and is also being touted as a potential presidential candidate in 2020. The group said they plan on targeting Cuomo's handling of the Metropolitan Transit Authority and will hire a campaign tracker to film Cuomo at his public events according to the New York Times. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro are considering running against Cuomo on the Repu…

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