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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
Montrose Man Charged With DWI Following Car Accident Montrose Man Charged With DWI Following Car Accident
Montrose Man Charged With DWI Following Car Accident YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A 58-year-old Montrose man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a car accident on Route 100 early Sunday morning. Eric Rasmussen was charged with driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated with a BAC of .08 percent or more, both misdemeanors following the two-car accident that caused property damage, police said. Rasmussen was arrested and transported to headquarters. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on Sept. 14.

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Teachers Help Raise $35K For New Webutuck District Program Teachers Help Raise $35K For New Webutuck District Program
Teachers Help Raise $35K For New Webutuck District Program AMENIA, N.Y. -- Webutuck students have a new English language arts program, thanks to the efforts of their teachers. The Webutuck Teachers' Association helped raise more than $35,000 for the Journeys literacy program, which will be for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Rebecca Garrard, president of the teachers' association, said they wanted a program that could be engaging to students, particularly to those that come from an economically disadvantaged background. "We wanted teachers to have access to the most up to date resources," Garrard said. Garrard began reachi…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote For Michael Whitten Letter To The Editor: Vote For Michael Whitten
Letter To The Editor: Vote For Michael Whitten CLINTON, N.Y. -- Dutchess Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email northwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com  To the Editor, Michael Whitton is running for Clinton Town Board, and he has my vote. Over the last few months, I've come to know Michael and his family. Through our interactions, Michael has proven himself to be a good, decent man who cares about the people in his community, the Clinton community where he grew up, where he works, lives, and where his children have gone to school. When I have voiced my concerns on local iss…

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by Bernadette Ebner-Duquette
Business
Taco Project Debuts In Yonkers Taco Project Debuts In Yonkers
Taco Project Debuts In Yonkers The Taco Project has opened its second location in Westchester. The popular Mexican eatery, which has a location on Main Street in Tarrytown, recently opened another location in Yonkers at the Boyce Thompson Center at 1086 North Broadway. The restaurant celebrated its grand opening Tuesday. The menu offers tacos, burritos, burrito bowls along with churros, sangria, and Mexican fresh juices. "We have worked hard to bring you a quality product that you can enjoy," the founders wrote on Facebook. "The smiles on the many faces and empty plates show us that we are succeeding in o…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Democratic County Exec Candidates Square Off In First Debate Democratic County Exec Candidates Square Off In First Debate
Democratic County Exec Candidates Square Off In First Debate Ken Jenkins and George Latimer, who are facing off in the Democratic primary for county executive, can agree on one thing: neither thinks incumbent Republican Rob Astorino, who is running for a third term, should remain on the job. Jenkins, a county legislator, and Latimer, a state senator, took part in a debate Tuesday at the Chappaqua Library before their Sept. 12 primary. The winner faces Astorino in the general election. Latimer said Astorino has taken the county in the wrong direction and tied him to President Donald Trump, according to LoHud. Astorino endorsed Trump last year during t…

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter To The Editor: Has Yorktown Been Left Vulnerable? Letter To The Editor: Has Yorktown Been Left Vulnerable?
Letter To The Editor: Has Yorktown Been Left Vulnerable? YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email yorktown@dailyvoice.com. Has Yorktown Been Left Vulnerable? We have seen the catastrophic flooding from hurricane "Harvey" which has caused nightmarish reality for millions of Texas residents. But what about the damage that may be caused by subsequent hurricanes like "Irma" or the next Nor'easter that targets Westchester County? One has to wonder about where will all of Yorktown drenching rain go? Town-wide rezoning has allowed developmen…

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by David Witkowich
News
Hillary Clinton's Pastor, Westchester Native, Admits To Plagiarizing Book Hillary Clinton's Pastor, Westchester Native, Admits To Plagiarizing Book
Hillary Clinton's Pastor, Westchester Native, Admits To Plagiarizing Book Bill Shillady, Chappaqua resident Hillary Clinton's pastor who recently published a book of devotionals that he sent to her during the presidential campaign, has admitted the book was plagiarized. "Strong For A Moment Like This," will be removed from all sales outlets with all copies set to be destroyed. Shillady, who works in Manhattan, previously preached in Mamaroneck and Yonkers. Trouble began when it was discovered a devotional sent to Clinton the morning after the election was plagiarized from a blog post from a pastor in Indiana. His publisher, Abingdon Press subsequently i…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter: Why We Must Invest In Infrastructure Letter: Why We Must Invest In Infrastructure
Letter: Why We Must Invest In Infrastructure Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words.  To submit your letter, email tarrytown@dailyvoice.com. I recently had the opportunity to join Governor Andrew Cuomo, local elected officials, and community leaders at a ceremony to mark the opening of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. That day, as I stood there looking out over the Hudson River, I thought about how, just as the old bridge is representative of our larger national infrastructure crisis, the Cuomo Bridge demonstrates what is possible when the government is willing and committed to making smart and …

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by Rep. Nita Lowey
Police & Fire
Boy Steals Laptops After Mohegan Lake Home Break-In, Police Say Boy Steals Laptops After Mohegan Lake Home Break-In, Police Say
Boy Steals Laptops After Mohegan Lake Home Break-In, Police Say An 11-year-old boy was arrested and charged after allegedly stealing two laptops from a home in Mohegan Lake on Friday. The boy was charged with juvenile delinquency, with the underlying charge of criminal possession of stolen property, a Class E felony.  The boy removed a screen from a ground level window, opened the window and entered the home on Ellis Street, stealing the two laptops, valued at $2,000, Yorktown Police said. While investigating, police found him to be in possession of the two laptops. He was released to a parent and is due back at the Westchester County Department of Pro…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Ossining Kicks Off New School Year Ossining Kicks Off New School Year
Ossining Kicks Off New School Year OSSINING, N.Y. -- The 2017-2018 school year has begun in Ossining. Tuesday was back to school day for most of the more than 5,000 students in the Ossining School District, from pre-kindergarteners starting their education to the freshman class entering Ossining High School.  "We are excited to have our children back,” Superintendent Raymond Sanchez said. “It's going to be a great year filled with many successes.” At Ossining High School, students picked up their schedules and made their way to the gymnasium to start orientation. They attended workshops and were treated to a barbecue l…

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