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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
Tax Rates Draw Attention At Poughkeepsie Supervisor Forum Tax Rates Draw Attention At Poughkeepsie Supervisor Forum
Tax Rates Draw Attention At Poughkeepsie Supervisor Forum POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. --Taxes was the key issue between Poughkeepsie Town Supervisor Republican Jon Baisley and his Democratic challenger Michael Treybich Wednesday morning. The two took part in a forum sponsored by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. As supervisor, Baisley touted the town's A1 bond rating and healthy fund balance, along with producing budgets that remain under the state-mandated tax cap on the tax levy, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Treybich criticized the town for having an "absurd" commercial tax rate, 2.5 times higher than the second highe…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Molinaro Budget Focusing On Youth Success, Empowerment Molinaro Budget Focusing On Youth Success, Empowerment
Molinaro Budget Focusing On Youth Success, Empowerment The 2018 Dutchess County budget is 11 days away but Marc Molinaro already knows what he wants to target.Molinaro plans to unveil his budget on Oct. 31 and said it includes new grant-funded positions to improve success for children in foster care and continues the county’s partnership with the Boys & Girls Club program at the New Hope Community Center. “Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive," Molinaro said. "We are firmly committed to ensuring Dutchess County kids have every chance to grow, learn and succeed." With a grant from Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK), the De…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Ramapo Supervisor Candidates Debate Town's Future Ramapo Supervisor Candidates Debate Town's Future
Ramapo Supervisor Candidates Debate Town's Future RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Both Bill Weber and Michael Specht want to help restore Ramapo's reputation. The two supervisor candidates debated Wednesday at Rockland Community College. Weber is running on the New Direction for Ramapo slate while Specht is running on a Democratic line. Longtime supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence was ousted in May after being convicted of federal securities and wire fraud and conspiracy. Specht and Weber both agreed Ramapo's reputation is in tatters following St. Lawrence's conviction. Specht said Ramapo should not look back, but look forward, while Weber said Specht re…

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Police & Fire
Man Steals Drone In Yorktown Parking Lot, Police Say Man Steals Drone In Yorktown Parking Lot, Police Say
Man Steals Drone In Yorktown Parking Lot, Police Say A 60-year-old man was arrested and charged with stealing a drone from a parking lot in Yorktown Heights on Thursday. Henry Johnson of Yorktown was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a Class E felony.  A person reported his drone and his accessories were stolen from the parking lot at 1864 Commerce Street on Oct. 7. The victim received an anonymous tip of the location of the drone and a police investigation led to Johnson. Johnson was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on Nov. 21.

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Lifestyle
New Showtime Series Directed By Ben Stiller Films In Montebello New Showtime Series Directed By Ben Stiller Films In Montebello
New Showtime Series Directed By Ben Stiller Films In Montebello  "Escape from Dannemora," a new Showtime series directed by Westchester's own Ben Stiller which has been filming throughout the Hudson Valley, was in Montebello in Rockland County this week for filming. Stiller, a Chappaqua resident, was in Montebello on Monday and Tuesday according to the Town of Ramapo Facebook page. The series captures the real-life story -- and 20-day manhunt -- of convicted killers Richard Matt and David Sweat. The two were serving time at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. The two men were aided by prison worker Joyce Mitchell who, in the end, …

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News
Letter To The Editor: Overhaul Yorktown's Board of Ethics Letter To The Editor: Overhaul Yorktown's Board of Ethics
Letter To The Editor: Overhaul Yorktown's Board of Ethics Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail yorktown@dailyvoice.com. What started off years ago as just a trickle of unaddressed accusations of cronyism has now become a stream of allegations of improprieties. Assertions that the possibility of a 'quid pro quo' and an 'attorney for hire' atmosphere has been allowed to exist in Yorktown's local government has lead to a lawsuit recently being filed in Westchester's Supreme Court as well as a separate inquiry being commenced by the New York Bar Association. Our Councilmen ha…

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by Stephen Brown
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Bob Outhouse Letter To The Editor: Vote Bob Outhouse
Letter To The Editor: Vote Bob Outhouse Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail ossining@dailyvoice.com. I am writing this letter in support of Bob Outhouse for Westchester County Legislator in District 9. I am a long-time resident of Ossining and have seen politicians come and go. From all I have seen, heard and read about Bob, he has my full support. He is not your typical politician. He is a 38-year volunteer firefighter and an EMS provider and a decorated Westchester County Police Detective. Bob has shown his dedication to the community in many ways. Bob’…

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by Marie Parks
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Bob Outhouse Letter To The Editor: Vote Bob Outhouse
Letter To The Editor: Vote Bob Outhouse Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail ossining@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor, On November 7th, I will be casting my vote for Robert J. Outhouse for County Legislator for the 9th legislative district. Bob has spent the entirety of his life serving his community, including 38 years in the volunteer fire service and 23 years as a Westchester County police officer. He currently serves as the President of the Westchester County Volunteer Fireman's Association, and played a role in getting Albany to write a bill to cover can…

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by Aaron Spring
Police & Fire
Beekman Fire District Putting $3.5 Million Bond On Ballot Beekman Fire District Putting $3.5 Million Bond On Ballot
Beekman Fire District Putting $3.5 Million Bond On Ballot BEEKMAN, N.Y. --The Beekman Fire District is hoping residents will approve of its plan to build a new fire training facility. The Beekman Fire District is putting a $3.5 million bond up for a vote on Dec. 12. The fire district has been planning the facility for eight years and will be holding an informational session for voters on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Beekman Fire House at 316 Beekman-Poughquag Road. The facility will include a classroom, a fire training tower to simulate a two-story home and its own water source, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The facility would be built on exi…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Dream Come True For Fort Lee Chef On 'Chopped' Dream Come True For Fort Lee Chef On 'Chopped'
Dream Come True For Fort Lee Chef On 'Chopped' FORT LEE, N.J. -- Dreams really do come true, and Fort Lee native Christopher Holland will be among the first to attest. Holland, who is the chef at D'Vine Kitchen and Bar in Sparkill, N.Y., is competing on "Chopped: Alton's Challenge," Tuesday at 10 p.m.  The show is a five-part tournament hosted by chef Alton Brown. Appearing on "Chopped," was something Holland always wanted and he had sent in his application many times until producers finally gave him a call. "I was super excited," Holland said. "Alton Brown is my idol and I got to cook with him. It w…

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