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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
Marist Gets More Than $400K For Drop-Out Prevention Marist Gets More Than $400K For Drop-Out Prevention
Marist Gets More Than $400K For Drop-Out Prevention POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A grant from the state is hoping to keep Marist College students in school. The state awarded Marist College a $426,417 grant from the Liberty Partnership Program. The LPP is the only state-funded dropout prevention program directly connected to higher education which prepares students for post-secondary education and careers, Recipients of these higher education initiative grants will provide programming for at-risk students to successfully graduate and transition into postsecondary education or a career path. “It’s critically important that we develop new strategies…

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Politics
Westchester Lawmakers Pass Immigrant Protection Act Westchester Lawmakers Pass Immigrant Protection Act
Westchester Lawmakers Pass Immigrant Protection Act This story has been updated. The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved the Immigrant Protection Act 10-5 Monday, though County Executive Rob Astorino has vowed to veto.  The bill prevents Westchester County from using its resources to assist federal investigations that are based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or national origin. It also prohibits county departments and officers from sharing confidential information with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) unless ICE demonstrates probable cause “The Immigrant Protection Act improves publ…

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Business
White Plains' Mariachi Loco Opens New Greenburgh Location White Plains' Mariachi Loco Opens New Greenburgh Location
White Plains' Mariachi Loco Opens New Greenburgh Location GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Mariachi Loco is expanding. The restaurant, which has been in White Plains since 2000, recently opened a second location, Mariachi Loco II, at 706 Central Park Avenue in Greenburgh. Guillermo Arellano runs both restaurants, having a dream of being his own boss and offering authentic Mexican cuisine in the neighborhood. Arellano, who emigrated from Mexico in the mid-1980s thought Greenburgh would be the perfect place to expand following the success of the White Plains establishment. Popular items at the new restaurant include traditional Mexican food like fajitas, enchil…

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Business
Nanuet Pizzeria For Sale After 55-Years Nanuet Pizzeria For Sale After 55-Years
Nanuet Pizzeria For Sale After 55-Years NANUET, N.Y. -- A Nanuet institution is on the market. The Nanuet Restaurant, which has been in business for 55 years, has been listed for sale. The turn-key fully operational restaurant, pizzeria, and bar located at 211 Main Street will cost prospective buyers $1.4 million. The 6,928 restaurant is located on .39 acres with 30 parking spots and Coldwell Banker said it could be an ideal spot for a microbrewery. It is within walking distance from the Nanuet train station.

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Lifestyle
Chappaqua Performing Arts Center Announces First Fall Lineup Chappaqua Performing Arts Center Announces First Fall Lineup
Chappaqua Performing Arts Center Announces First Fall Lineup CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua Performing Arts Center is set to open its doors. The new auditorium announced its first 12 plays, concerts and performances for the 2017-2018 season with tickets going on sale Friday, Aug. 11.  The first performance is by Cyrille Aimee on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.Aimee is known for integrating the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt and Brazilian rhythms to American standards.  Other performers include an Allman Brothers tribute band, Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets, and screenings of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," and "Elf." The 425-se…

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Business
Meyer's Old Dutch Fully Opens In Beacon Meyer's Old Dutch Fully Opens In Beacon
Meyer's Old Dutch Fully Opens In Beacon BEACON, N.Y. -- The new burger joint is officially open for all. Meyer's Olde Dutch recently opened its doors to a full bar and menu service, having only been serving burgers since May at its location at 184 Main Street, replacing Poppy's. Brian Arnoff, who runs Meyer's, said he is committed to sourcing local ingredients. His beef will come from the Hudson Valley Cattle Company and cheese will come from McCadam Cheese, both based in New York. "It's important to know where your product comes from," Arnoff, who also runs Kitchen Sink Food and Drink, said. At Meyer's, Arnoff said h…

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Lifestyle
Walking Tours Of Bannerman Island Home Now Available From Beacon Walking Tours Of Bannerman Island Home Now Available From Beacon
Walking Tours Of Bannerman Island Home Now Available From Beacon BEACON, N.Y. -- Interested in exploring the Bannerman residence? Bannerman Island is offering walking tours of the Bannerman residence for the first time. Tours depart from Beacon via kayak or passenger boat and from Cold Spring via kayak. The tour features a walking tour of the island and a chance to learn about the history of the Bannerman family. The island was originally built as a place for The island has been open to the public since 2004. To gain access to the residence, new floors were put in and a grant from Hudson Valley Greenway Conservatory allowed for interpretive signage. &q…

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Politics
PAC Launching Campaign Against Cuomo PAC Launching Campaign Against Cuomo
PAC Launching Campaign Against Cuomo Republicans have their sights set on Governor Andrew Cuomo.America Rising PAC, a conservative group, announced they are launching a campaign against Cuomo, who is running for a third term in 2018 and is also being touted as a potential presidential candidate in 2020. The group said they plan on targeting Cuomo's handling of the Metropolitan Transit Authority and will hire a campaign tracker to film Cuomo at his public events according to the New York Times. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro are considering running against Cuomo on the Repu…

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Neighbors
Mount Kisco Musician Gets Animated On 'Teen Titans' Mount Kisco Musician Gets Animated On 'Teen Titans'
Mount Kisco Musician Gets Animated On 'Teen Titans' WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A hit song has turned into the opportunity of a lifetime for Frank Enea. Enea, a White Plains native who runs Satellite Music Studios in Mount Kisco, is playing himself on "Teen Titans Go," which is airing on the Cartoon Network this week. The episodes are based on a song he co-wrote called "The Night Begins To Shine." The song, recorded by Enea's band B.E.R., was written for the Warner Brothers music library and was used for the show on Oct. 2015. Once it aired, the song started taking off and charted on iTunes.  The song has more than four m…

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Events
SPCA Hoping To Clear The Shelter SPCA Hoping To Clear The Shelter
SPCA Hoping To Clear The Shelter The SPCA has more dogs and cats than usual, but are hoping a one-day event can help their animals find forever homes. The SPCA is taking part in NBC's Clear the Shelters on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Briarcliff location at 590 North State Road. As part of the event, many of the animal's adoption fees will be waived.  All the same rules and criteria involved in approving an adopter/adoption will be in place. "It's been a rough summer," Lisa Bonanno, director of events and communications for the SPCA, said. "We've gotten more dogs and cats than we've had i…

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