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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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North Salem Resident Marching In Tournament Of Roses Parade North Salem Resident Marching In Tournament Of Roses Parade
North Salem Resident Marching In Tournament Of Roses Parade Samuel Levine, a Northern Westchester resident, is going to have a very happy new year. Levine, who graduated from North Salem High School, will be marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade in California on New Year's Day. Levine is one of 400 people in the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band. A trumpet player, Levine, a freshman at UMass, initially was reluctant to join the band. But he went to an event over the summer and was instantly blown away by the band — which is known as "The Power and Class of New England."  Aside from the Tournament of Roses parade, Le…

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News
Two Generations Of Blue Celebrate Westchester Police Academy Graduation Two Generations Of Blue Celebrate Westchester Police Academy Graduation
Two Generations Of Blue Celebrate Westchester Police Academy Graduation VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Westchester County Police Academy graduation day was a special one for the Hodges family.John Hodges, chief inspector for the Westchester County Police Department, got to witness his son, also named John, graduate from the academy. The younger Hodges, one of 59 graduates, will become a police officer in White Plains. Overall, 59 recruits from 15 law enforcement agencies graduated. The graduates are going to work for the Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Greenburgh, Harrison, Mount Pleasant, Eastchester, Larchmont, Mamaroneck Village and SUNY Purchase police…

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Hyde Park Site Recommended For Historic Registry Hyde Park Site Recommended For Historic Registry
Hyde Park Site Recommended For Historic Registry HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The New Guinea site in Hyde Park is one of 23 properties being recommended by the New York State Board of Historic Preservation for the state and national register of historic places. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement Friday. The New Guinea Community Site, at East Market Street, was the location of an early free black community from 1790 to 1850. The site was home to black migrants looking for work, searching for family members or attempting to flee slaveowners.  During the mid-1860s, attorney John Hackett consolidated several parcels, including those associated wi…

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Schools
Somers Senior Named Siemens Semifinalist Somers Senior Named Siemens Semifinalist
Somers Senior Named Siemens Semifinalist Alyssa Klee's science research has gained national recognition. Klee was named a Siemens semifinalist for her work on trying to reduce side effects for patients on immunotherapies.  The identification of the unknown binding site between two proteins, PD-L1 and B7-1, would benefit the countless weaker patients who cannot handle these side effects, Klee said.  At Somers, Klee is the founder and president of Somers Cancer Research, founder and president of the Math National Honor Society, Chem Club President, a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the Spanish National Honor Soci…

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Police & Fire
Macy's Employee Fraudulently Returned Merchandise, Yorktown Police Say Macy's Employee Fraudulently Returned Merchandise, Yorktown Police Say
Macy's Employee Fraudulently Returned Merchandise, Yorktown Police Say A 20-year-old Northern Westchester resident was arrested and charged for processing fake returns when she worked at Macy's in Jefferson Valley Friday. Cyan Rampersant of Peekskill was charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. While working at Macy's, Rampersant allegedly took merchandise in the store and returned the merchandise to her register numerous times for a total value of $460.14, police said. Rampersant then took the value of the merchandise and placed it on two Easy Exchange gift cards, police said. She was released on $100 bail and is due back in court on Jan. 23. 

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Golden Corral Closure Tops Dutchess News For 2017 Golden Corral Closure Tops Dutchess News For 2017
Golden Corral Closure Tops Dutchess News For 2017 DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Golden Corral did not have a good 2017 in Poughkeepsie. The long-delayed buffet finally opened on Route 9 in the Town of Poughkeepsie Jan. 15 after having issues with the gas line. Just as quickly as it opened, it closed briefly in February for undisclosed reasons. After reopening, first-responders were dispatched to Golden Corral after receiving a report of an apparent drug overdose involving a male victim found in the bathroom It mercifully closed for good in March, though in October, reports the restaurant might be reopening again. The heroin epidemic continued…

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Lifestyle
The Grand Helps Poughkeepsie Spread Holiday Cheer The Grand Helps Poughkeepsie Spread Holiday Cheer
The Grand Helps Poughkeepsie Spread Holiday Cheer POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Grand Rehabilitation, and the Poughkeepsie Fire and Police Departments wanted to make sure everyone had a Merry Christmas. The groups teamed up last weekend to distribute food and gifts to families in need throughout the city. The Grand at River Valley served as a drop-off site with many items donated by visitors and family members of residents at the facility. Additionally, staff purchased more than $400 worth of toys from Mart to add to the boxes. Volunteers also delivered flowers and turkeys provided by participating local businesses. 

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Man Involved In Three-Car Crash Drove Drunk, Police Say Yorktown Man Involved In Three-Car Crash Drove Drunk, Police Say
Yorktown Man Involved In Three-Car Crash Drove Drunk, Police Say A three-car accident on Underhill Avenue and Rochambeau Drive in Yorktown resulted in a 52-year-old man being charged with felony DWI Friday. Roy Byremo of Yorktown was charged with a felony DWI and felony aggravated DWI because he had a previous DWI conviction in the last 10 years, Yorktown Police said. He was also charged with driving with a suspended registration, a misdemeanor. After investigating the accident, Byremo was arrested at the scene and transported back to police headquarters.

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Walkway Over The Hudson Awarded $500,000 for Visitors Center Walkway Over The Hudson Awarded $500,000 for Visitors Center
Walkway Over The Hudson Awarded $500,000 for Visitors Center POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- the Walkway Over The Hudson is getting a new visitors center. The Walkway was awarded a $500,000 grant through New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) program this week, to be allocated toward the planned Eastern Entrance Welcome Center. The welcome center is expected to be completed by spring 2019 and will feature permanent restrooms, a gathering area for up to 40 visitors,  water fountains, benches, lighting, landscaping and other amenities. The welcoming center will cost approximately $3 million and be located adjacent to the park's east side parking…

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Rockland Allowing Residents To Prepay 2018 Property Taxes Rockland Allowing Residents To Prepay 2018 Property Taxes
Rockland Allowing Residents To Prepay 2018 Property Taxes ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rockland County residents will be able to pay their 2018 tax bills early. Rockland County Legislators voted 13-0 Wednesday to approve the tax warrants necessary for Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo and Stony Point to accept early payments of some 2018 taxes. The tax warrants are being hand-delivered by the Sheriff’s Office and will allow the towns to accept the tax payments. “It’s totally understandable that local property owners want to take advantage of any tax savings possible,” Legislator Chairman Toney Earl said. " I hope this effort will help ea…

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