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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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Family Receives Purple Heart Found In Central Nyack Family Receives Purple Heart Found In Central Nyack
Family Receives Purple Heart Found In Central Nyack ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Purple Heart found in Central Nyack has been returned to its rightful owner. Senator Chuck Schumer presented the once-missing Purple Heart to the family of Bernard McNamara, a World War II veteran on Sunday. The Purple Heart was found in the dirt on West Broadway and contained no information other than that it belonged to someone by the name of "B.J. McNamara on Dec. 9, 1943.' “It is a privilege and an honor to return this Purple Heart to the family of decorated World War II veteran, Bernard J. McNamara,” said Schumer. “McNamara was a true American hero and p…

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White Plains Plans Protected Bike Lane On Busy Martine Avenue White Plains Plans Protected Bike Lane On Busy Martine Avenue
White Plains Plans Protected Bike Lane On Busy Martine Avenue WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The City of White Plains is continuing with its plans to make downtown more accessible and pedestrian friendly. The city received a $1.2 million grant from the state to make improvements in downtown White Plains which will see added bike lanes and upgraded pedestrian access. The protected bike lane will be installed at Martin Avenue, running from Court Street to Lexington Street. A protected bike lane will put a four food median in front of the lane to give cyclists more security.  "We have not in the past been as bike friendly," Mayor Tom Roach, who called …

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Obituaries
Vincent Licenziato, 97, Received French Legion Of Honor, Yorktown Heights Vincent Licenziato, 97, Received French Legion Of Honor, Yorktown Heights
Vincent Licenziato, 97, Received French Legion Of Honor, Yorktown Heights YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Vincent Licenziato, 97, of Yorktown Heights passed away peacefully on July 16 at his home. Licenziato was born in New York City, grew up in Naples, Italy and moved to Mount Kisco at age 13 where he met his wife, Josephine. They lived in Amawalk where they raised their four children. They retired to Yorktown Heights. Licenziato had a love of his country which was surpassed by none. A member of the greatest generation, he served in the 926th Signal Battalion in the army during World War II. In 2016 he received the French Legion of Honor for his efforts in the defense…

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Letter To The Editor: Congrats To Ardsley On Affordable Housing Letter To The Editor: Congrats To Ardsley On Affordable Housing
Letter To The Editor: Congrats To Ardsley On Affordable Housing ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Rivertowns Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email rivertowns@dailyvoice.com. Congratulations to the village of Ardsley and the team that developed the new affordable condominium units at the waterwheel on Saw Mill River Road. The property, previously located on foreclosed Greenburgh town owned land that we turned over to Ardsley for affordable housing, will provide a great quality of life for 22 families. When I attended the grand opening this Saturday morning many of the families expressed appreciation fo…

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Public Invited To Westchester County Airport Master Plan Discussion Public Invited To Westchester County Airport Master Plan Discussion
Public Invited To Westchester County Airport Master Plan Discussion WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The county is looking to hear your input on the master plan for Westchester County Airport.A public hearing on the airport's draft master plan will be held on Thursday, July 27 at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater at the Westchester County Center. The public hearing will include a presentation of the draft master plan and an opportunity for attendees to comment on the draft plan. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and there will be free parking at the County Center parking lot.  County Executive Rob Astorino has considered privatizing Westchester County Airport, saying it would prov…

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Business
Burke Physician Named Best Doctor By New York Magazine Burke Physician Named Best Doctor By New York Magazine
Burke Physician Named Best Doctor By New York Magazine WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Dr. Barry Jordan is one of the best of the best.For the 16th consecutive year, Dr. Jordan, assistant medical director and director of neurorehabilitation at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, was named one of the Best Doctors for Neurology by New York Magazine. “It is an honor to be named one of the Best Doctors in New York again this year, especially to be included in a group of such distinguished physicians," Dr. Jordan said.  At Burke, we pride ourselves on our comprehensive neurorehabilitation programs for those who have experienced a life changing neurological inj…

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Business
Westchester-Based PepsiCo Names New President Westchester-Based PepsiCo Names New President
Westchester-Based PepsiCo Names New President PURCHASE, N.Y. -- PepsiCo, which is headquartered in Purchase, announced three senior leadership appointments Thursday. Ramon Laguarta was named the new president of PepsiCo. As president,  Laguarta will shape PepsiCo's corporate strategy, work closely with business units to deliver top line growth, drive productivity to enable this growth, and invest in new areas of disruptive innovation, the company said. Laguarta has been at PepsiCo for more than 20 years. The company also named Laxman Narasimhan as CEO of its Latin American and Europe Sub-Saharan Africa division and Silviu Popvici was n…

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Business
Westchester Diner Demolished To Make Room For Honda Service Center Westchester Diner Demolished To Make Room For Honda Service Center
Westchester Diner Demolished To Make Room For Honda Service Center WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- It was officially the end of an era in Tarrytown. The El Dorado Diner, which closed in February, was demolished, to make room for a 23,168 square foot Honda service center. Honda has a dealership across the street. The diner was an institution on South Broadway, having previously been a Howard Johnson's.  El Dorado still has locations in Elmsford and Scarsdale. 

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Politics
Hudson Valley's Rosie O'Donnell Promotes 'Push Trump Off Cliff' Game Hudson Valley's Rosie O'Donnell Promotes 'Push Trump Off Cliff' Game
Hudson Valley's Rosie O'Donnell Promotes 'Push Trump Off Cliff' Game Rosie O'Donnell, who lives in the Hudson Valley, is continuing her feud with President Donald Trump. O'Donnell, of South Nyack, tweeted a link to a website that allows users to push President Trump off a virtual cliff or into a virtual volcano. Wednesday morning, O'Donnell tweeted a link to the game again. "So good," O'Donnell tweeted. "Let's post it again." O'Donnell feuded with Trump before he became president and has been a harsh critic of his since he took office, often frequently tweeting her thoughts to her more than 1 million followers. The president, a frequent…

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Lifestyle
Hufflepuff Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Hufflepuff Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Hufflepuff Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Harry Potter" by adopting Hufflepuff. The 3-year-old Australian shepherd/collie mix is smart, mild-mannered, gets along with other dogs and has lived with a cat before, the SPCA said. No word on his Quidditch skills or if he gets along with Ravenclaws.  For more information, e-mail trainer@spca914.org or call (914) 941-2896 ext. 11

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