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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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Stone Barns Receiving Portion Of Proceeds From Rockefeller Art Auction Stone Barns Receiving Portion Of Proceeds From Rockefeller Art Auction
Stone Barns Receiving Portion Of Proceeds From Rockefeller Art Auction More than 2,000 items from the personal art collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller will be auctioned off next spring, with proceeds going to a dozen charities, including Stones Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills.David Rockefeller died in Pocantico Hills on March 20 at 101. The collection includes Modern, Impressionist and American artworksIn addition to important Modern, Impressionist and American artworks,  according to the New York Times.

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Neighbors
Community Rallies Around Yorktown Mom Battling Ovarian Cancer Community Rallies Around Yorktown Mom Battling Ovarian Cancer
Community Rallies Around Yorktown Mom Battling Ovarian Cancer YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Rosemarie Allouche-Gunning has always been a fierce advocate for her children. Now is she is in the fight of her life. Allouche-Gunning, who has lived in Yorktown with her family for two years, was recently diagnosed with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family pay for her mounting medical bills. The money raised will go directly to the family. As of Tuesday afternoon, $4,750 has been raised from 30 people over six days.  Allouche-Gunning is married to Peter and they have two children, Jonathan and Thomas.  Jonathan was diagnosed with …

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Events
Northern Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies Northern Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies
Northern Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies Congratulations senior class of 2017, your day is almost here. Throughout June, high schools across Northern Westchester are holding their annual graduation ceremonies with the class of 2017 taking their final walk as they get ready for the next chapter in their life. Briarcliff High School is hosting its graduation at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 16 at Pace University. Byram Hills High School is hosting its graduation at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at SUNY Purchase. Fox Lane High School is hosting its graduation at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at Caramoor.  Hendrick Hudson High School is hosting i…

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Politics
Cuomo's A 'Thug, Bully, Blackmailer,' Says NY Congressman Cuomo's A 'Thug, Bully, Blackmailer,' Says NY Congressman
Cuomo's A 'Thug, Bully, Blackmailer,' Says NY Congressman One of the most prominent U.S. congressmen in New York is no fan of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a New Castle resident.  Republican Rep. Chris Collins, who represents the 27th Congressional District, called Cuomo a "thug, bully, blackmailer and extortionist" in an interview with the Daily News on Thursday. On Tuesday, Cuomo unveiled a "New York Fights Back" campaign alongside House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi against six Republican representatives, including John Faso, who represents East Dutchess. Collins said Cuomo's opposition would energize his district. Collins' district h…

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Sports
Somers Superintendent Clarifies Statements About Alleged Yorktown Incident Somers Superintendent Clarifies Statements About Alleged Yorktown Incident
Somers Superintendent Clarifies Statements About Alleged Yorktown Incident Thi story has been updated Somers Superintendent Raymond Blanch said Thursday he jumped the gun in issuing a statement following an allegation the Yorktown boys lacrosse team harassed the Somers girls lacrosse team on May 25 in the Yorktown boys locker room. "I did not provide the Yorktown administration with the opportunity to fully complete their internal fact-finding related to the incident before I communicated the information from our fact-finding to the Somers community," Blanch said. "In no way was it my intention to implicate the entire Yorktown boys’ lacrosse team.&q…

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News
Letter To The Editor: Thank You To The City Of Poughkeepsie Police Letter To The Editor: Thank You To The City Of Poughkeepsie Police
Letter To The Editor: Thank You To The City Of Poughkeepsie Police POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Southwest Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email southwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com On behalf of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber Foundation, Inc., its Board of Directors, professional staff, and the hundreds of volunteers and attendees who came out in support of Hudson Valley KidVenture on May 20 & 21, I’d like to express our sincere gratitude to the men and women of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. City officers were an integral part of the weekend event and…

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by Frank Castella, Jr., President & CEO of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Politics
Report: Eric Trump Shifted Briarcliff Golf Course Charity Money To Business Report: Eric Trump Shifted Briarcliff Golf Course Charity Money To Business
Report: Eric Trump Shifted Briarcliff Golf Course Charity Money To Business A golf event held at Trump National in Briarcliff Manor to raise money for Eric Trump's charity was supposed to have all of the money go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis. Instead, according to a report from Forbes, some of the money was used to line the Trump family's pockets. Eric Trump, Trump's second son who lives at the Seven Spring Estate in Bedford,  has hosted the event every September to raise money for the hospital, raising more than $11 million from the event, according to Forbes.  Forbes reviewed filings from Eric Trump's foundation and found the Trump Organization re…

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Schools
DCC Graduates Look Forward After Getting Diplomas DCC Graduates Look Forward After Getting Diplomas
DCC Graduates Look Forward After Getting Diplomas POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess Community College held its 58th commencement ceremony on May 18 at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Associate degrees and career certificates in 48 programs of study were conferred on 1,142 graduates, who ranged in age from 18 to 68.  "Be the Poem," an original poem by Bettina Wilkerson was read at the ceremony.

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Lifestyle
Mahopac Library: Budget Passes, Longview Students Displaying Artwork Mahopac Library: Budget Passes, Longview Students Displaying Artwork
Mahopac Library: Budget Passes, Longview Students Displaying Artwork MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Public Library budget passed Tuesday 332-68. Thomas Honohan, Lee Markowitz and Alice Walsh were re-elected to the library board of trustees and will be sworn in on July 12. At the library, Longview School students are displaying their artwork in the Young Arts Gallery. The students, who range from three to 17, have been encouraged to develop their overall creativity through individualized art teaching. The work will be on display until July 7.

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Sports
Katonah Resident's New Book Tells Tales Of Tennis Legends Katonah Resident's New Book Tells Tales Of Tennis Legends
Katonah Resident's New Book Tells Tales Of Tennis Legends KATONAH, N.Y. -- When Judy Aydelott couldn't play tennis anymore, she needed a Plan B. Aydelott, who lives in Katonah, recently published "The Sport Of A Lifetime," which features 28 tennis players telling stories about their time in and out of the game.  Three years ago, Aydelott developed an autoimmune condition causing her muscles to become inflamed, preventing her from playing tennis. "Since I can't play, I'm going to write about tennis," Aydelott, who had played for years with her husband, said. "It was the most wonderful experience." Some of the tennis …

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