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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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Politics
Tips On Avoiding Ticks, Mosquitos Offered By Astorino, County Officials Tips On Avoiding Ticks, Mosquitos Offered By Astorino, County Officials
Tips On Avoiding Ticks, Mosquitos Offered By Astorino, County Officials Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler want county residents to avoid Lyme disease and West Nile Virus. Astorino and Dr. Amler offered tips for residents at the Marshlands Conservancy in Rye. “Ticks and mosquitoes shouldn’t prevent us from enjoying the outdoors this spring and summer,” Astorino said. “Remember to cover up and use insect repellents to keep ticks and mosquitoes from biting, and perform tick checks daily on yourself, your family and pets after spending time in wooded and grassy areas.” Astorino explained that appropriate attire in…

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Report: Westchester Native Comey Acted On Russian Intel He Knew Was Fake Report: Westchester Native Comey Acted On Russian Intel He Knew Was Fake
Report: Westchester Native Comey Acted On Russian Intel He Knew Was Fake Former FBI Director James Comey, a Westchester native, knowingly used fake intelligence from Russia in his investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails, according to CNN. Comey was fired two weeks ago by President Donald Trump. The move has caused controversy since the FBI is investigating Russia's influence on the 2016 election. According to CNN, Comey decided to go public and declare the investigation into Clinton's handling of classified email over because of fake email exchanges cooked up by the Russians between then-Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and a Clinton…

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Schools
Pleasantville Celebrates NCAA-Bound Athletes Pleasantville Celebrates NCAA-Bound Athletes
Pleasantville Celebrates Ncaa-bound Athletes PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville's student-athletes will be taking their talents across the country in the fall. Pleasantville recently honored 8 seniors who will be playing college sports. The students, who have committed to play at the Division III level will play or participate in sports like field hockey, football, lacrosse, softball, soccer, and wrestling. The honorees and the schools they will attend are: Jacqueline Bendeson – field hockey, Hartwick College Lucas Cohen - lacrosse, Ithaca College Erin Egan - soccer, Mount Ida College Ian Esliker - football, Hamilton College V…

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Schools
Veatch Fund Awarding Scholarships To Yorktown, Lakeland Students Veatch Fund Awarding Scholarships To Yorktown, Lakeland Students
Veatch Fund Awarding Scholarships To Yorktown, Lakeland Students YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Justin Veatch's legacy continues to live on. Seven graduating seniors from six high schools will be honored in June when The Justin Veatch Fund presents each of them with a $1,000 music scholarship. The award comes with a personally inscribed metronome which has become synonymous with the honor.  The 2017 recipients are Cooper Aquilino from Mahopac, Grace Dashnaw from Somers, Emily Fareed from Hendrick Hudson, Ellen Gruber also from Hendrick Hudson, Trevor Legeret from Newtown, CT, Gabrielle Sansone from Lakeland and Victoria Vespucci from Yorktown.  The awards pr…

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Politics
Rep. Lowey Rips Education Secretary DeVos At Budget Hearing Rep. Lowey Rips Education Secretary DeVos At Budget Hearing
Rep. Lowey Rips Education Secretary DeVos At Budget Hearing Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) is no fan of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. The congresswoman grilled DeVos Wednesday during the House Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the U.S. Department of Education. "This budget reflects the views of an administration filled with people who frankly never had to worry about how they were going to pay for their children going to college," Lowey said. "It's clear to me you do not have the necessary funding of our education system." Lowey inv…

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Schools
New Daniel Warren Elementary School Principal Appointed New Daniel Warren Elementary School Principal Appointed
New Daniel Warren Elementary School Principal Appointed RYE NECK, N.Y. -- Tara Napoleoni Goldberg is the new principal of Daniel Warren Elementary School. Napoleoni Goldberg was appointed by the Rye Neck School Board of Education and will start on July 1. She was previously principal of PS 183 in New York City for seven years. "I am pleased to have Napoleoni Goldberg join us as principal,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Ferraro said. “Her extensive educational and administrative experience, philosophy and skills will be an asset to our community.  During her time at PS 183, Napoleoni Goldberg established schoolwide instructional foc…

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Business
Wappingers Falls Hair Salon For Sale Wappingers Falls Hair Salon For Sale
Wappingers Falls Hair Salon For Sale WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Would you like to own your own hair salon? Snip-its, a children's hair salon and party center located on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls is currently for sale, according to a listing posted on Facebook. At Snip-its, children get to play computer games and activities while they get their haircut. When finished, children receive a special prize from the Snip-its Magic Box. The asking price is $45,000.

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New Rye Neck High School Principal Appointed New Rye Neck High School Principal Appointed
New Rye Neck High School Principal Appointed RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Neck High School has a new principal. Tina Yu Wilson was named the new principal of Rye Neck High School by the Rye Neck School Board of Education. Her first day is July 1. She previously was assistant principal at Hendrick Hudson High School for three years. “I am pleased to have Wilson join us as principal,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Ferraro said. “She is an experienced and highly effective administrator. Her leadership will quickly prove to be an asset to Rye Neck High School.” During her tenure at Hendrick Hudson High School, Wilson served as supervising ad…

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Events
Thousands Expected At Nanuet Street Fair Thousands Expected At Nanuet Street Fair
Thousands Expected At Nanuet Street Fair NANUET, N.Y. -- It's one of the most anticipated days of the year in Rockland County. The Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce is hosting the fourth annual Nanuet Street Fair on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street. Parking and admission are free. This year's event will feature old-fashioned games with participants competing against local politicians including Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann and their families.  The family games will support the Nanuet Schools Family Resource Center and CANDLE who will be on hand to coordinate three-legged…

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Lifestyle
Rusty Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Rusty Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Rusty Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Rusty is looking for a good home. The SPCA is hoping someone will adopt Rusty. He is super friendly, has lots of energy and would love a home with active people, the SPCA said. The SPCA said he would be good in a home with kids 10 and up and gets along with most other dogs. For more information, e-mail shelter@spca914.org.

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