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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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Schools

No Tuition Increase For WCC Under County Budget WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- For the 5th consecutive year, tuition at Westchester Community College will remain the same. The Board of Legislators unanimously approved County Executive Rob Astorino's budget, which keeps tuition flat for the 13,000 students. “WCC is where so many students go for a quality and affordable education so that they can make a better life for themselves and their families," Astorino said. "We must find ways to keep public education affordable and a tuition increase would hurt far too many of WCC’s students.” The $122 million operating budget for the 2017…

by Sam Barron

08/09/2017

Lifestyle

New Bridges, Boardwalks Debut At FDR State Park YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- There are new ways to get around FDR State Park. Freinds of FDR State Park recently held a ceremony dedicating new bridges and boardwalks. The bridges and boardwalks are part of a larger project to connect two trail networks in Yorktown to form a 60-mile trail system, the largest in Westchester. The bridge was a passion project for Linda Cooper, former Town Supervisor and Regional Director of New York State Park Taconic Region to use an abandoned railbed to connect the park to the business area. The project includes a 70-foot boardwalk through wetlands, a bike bypass, a …

by Sam Barron

08/09/2017

News

Poughkeepsie City Administrator Hired As New Ossining Village Manager OSSINING, N.Y. -- Debbie McDonnell is the new Village Manager of Ossining. McDonnell, who starts on Sept. 5, serves as City Administrator in Poughkeepsie. McDonnell replaces Paul Fraioli, who was serving as interim village manager and will continue as village engineer. McDonnell will be responsible for the daily operations of the Village and Village Departments, including oversight of 171 full-time employees and 130 seasonal and part time employees. "The village trustees and I are excited to have Debbie joining the Ossining team. Her experience with community and economic development…

by Sam Barron

08/09/2017

Lifestyle

Last Call To Register For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is kicking into full gear. This year's event will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 12 and will feature restaurants from Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester. 100 restaurants have already signed up and the deadline for restaurants to register is Tuesday, Aug. 15. “Our goal has always been to cultivate relationships between the Hudson Valley’s restaurants, farms, and purveyors," Janet Crenshaw, founder of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, said. "Each year we drive more local and visitor traffic to the region and its chefs and restaurants through our…

by Sam Barron

08/09/2017

Real Estate

Fair, Affordable Homeownership Tour Set For Somers Looking to learn more about affordable housing? A free informational workshop and tour are being held in Northern Westchester on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the new Avalon Somers Apartment Complex at 49 Clayton Blvd. from 10 a.m. to noon. “These workshops are a great way to understand the fair and affordable housing process and if you are qualified to participate,” said County Executive Rob Astorino. “I urge anyone that is interested to attend a free workshop to learn more about these opportunities.” Applications are currently being accepted to enter the lottery for the Avalon Somers Apartment C…

by Sam Barron

08/09/2017

Neighbors

New City World War II Vet Presented With Service Medals ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- For Alfred Magnatta, it's an honor that's long overdue. Magnatta, a New City resident, who served in World War II, was presented with five overdue service medals by Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison). Magnatta was presented with the Air Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Recruiter Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with four bronze service stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. While serving in the Army, Magnetta achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and flew 25 missions in England between 194…

by Sam Barron

08/08/2017

Events

Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival VALHALLA, N.Y. -- It's going to be a day filled with Jewish music. The 43rd Annual Westchester Jewish Music and Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The festival is presented by The Westchester Jewish Council and The Westchester Klezmer Program in cooperation with Westchester County Parks. The event will feature a wide variety of musical performances including headliner Golem, a Klezmer rock band based in New York City. Also performing will be Rockmitzvah, a full service live musical ensemble of rock and roll musicians.who…

by Sam Barron

08/08/2017

Obituaries

Rev. Joseph J. Kohut, 98, Peekskill Native Monsignor Joseph J. Kohut, 98, of Norwalk, died on Aug. 5 at Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Peekskill, N.Y., he was the son of the late Michael and Barbara (Biro) Kohut. Joseph had served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning a Bronze Star Medal, as well as in the Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from St. Jerome’s College in Ontario and attended Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., and was ordained a Catholic priest on May 26, 1962. Over the span of more than 55 years as a priest, Msgr. Joe blessed and touched countless lives in his servic…

by Sam Barron

08/08/2017

Politics

Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Could Soon Be Pastor, Report Says CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Hillary Clinton, a Chappaqua resident, could be coming to a church near you. According to Bill Shillady, her longtime pastor, Clinton, a Methodist, told him of her interest in turning to the ministry during a photo shoot for her new book about her failed 2016 presidential campaign. Clinton has written the forward for Shillady's new book, "Strong For A Moment Like This," a book of devotionals. During the cmapaign, Shillady would wake up at 4 a.m. to send Clinton a daily devotional to use on the campaign, according to The Atlantic. Shillady said he could see Cli…

by Sam Barron

08/08/2017

Sports

Hulk Hogan Will Sign Autographs At Westchester County Center Whatcha gonna do brother when Hulkamania runs wild in Westchester? Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan will be signing autographs at the Westchester County Center in White Plains from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.19 as part of the August East Coast National Show, which runs from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20. Hogan, a six-time WWF champion, and six-time WCW champion, was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 2005. Other athletes signing autographs that weekend include Lawrence Taylor, who main evented Wrestlemania XI, Joe Theismann, Bill Parcells, Ivan Rodriguez, Frank Thomas, and Wade Boggs.

by Sam Barron

08/08/2017

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