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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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Lifestyle

Chipotle Makes Splash On Opening Day In Fishkill FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The line for burritos was out the door. The new Chipotle in Fishkill opened on Friday with people lining up for burritos, tacos and burrito bowls before the store even opened at 10:45 a.m. It is the fast casual's chain first location in Dutchess. The first 20 customers in line received a free Chipotle T-shirt. "It was a full house with people waiting for them to open at 11 a.m. constant line to the front door to the counter all day," said David Livshin, managing agent for Dutchess Holdings, LLC, which owns the property. "People were smiling and running to th…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

Neighbors

Bitsy Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Bitsy is hoping to get out of the shelter. Bitsy is a one-year-old shepherd mix who finds life at the SPCA in Briarcliff Manor very stressful, according to the SPCA. The SPCA said the hustle and bustle of the shelter are too much for Bitsy and they are hoping to find a foster home so she can be a carefree puppy. Medical care, food, and other necessities will be covered by the SPCA for foster homes. Bitsy loves car rides, is crate trained, gets along great with other dogs, and loves to hike and explore the outdoors, the SPCA said. Kids around 14 and up would be a …

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Lifestyle

Patterson Rotary Makes 19 Donations To Local Organizations PATTERSON, N.Y.-- The Rotary Club of Patterson recently presented 19 charities, local organizations, and a scholarship recipient with donations totaling nearly $15,000. The donations were presented at a ceremony at the Patterson Recreation Center. “It’s such an honor to support scholarships and summer youth programs, children and women's advocacy groups, local charities, veterans causes, food pantries, and so many other truly important and worthy causes," said President Anthony Mole. The Matthew Patterson Elementary School and George Fisher Middle School in Patterson each received a…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Lifestyle

Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Returns To Dutchess The Hudson Valley will be full of hot air balloons this weekend.The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9 with more than 80 launches between Friday and Sunday. The festival will be held at Barton Orchards at 63 Apple Tree Lane in Poughquag. Activities include a petting zoo, hayrides, food trucks and vendors, a tap room, bakery and farmer’s market, fire pits, ball toss, and live music. There will be a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday. Balloon launches will be at 6 a.m. Saturday an…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Schools

Matthew Landahl Takes Command As Beacon School Superintendent BEACON, N.Y. -- Matthew Landahl is at the top of the class in Beacon. Landahl is the new superintendent of the Beacon City School District, officially starting his job on July 1. Landahl was hired in January on a three-year-contract. He will make $190,000 in his first year. Being superintendent in Beacon is like teaching the Defense Against The Dark Arts at Hogwarts- since 2006, there have been nine different superintendents. Before coming to Beacon, Landahl was deputy superintendent in the Ithaca City School District, being promoted from chief elementary officer and chief academic officer…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Politics

Lowey Cites 'Vile' Trump Comments As Some Fellow Dems Eye 25th Amendment Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) said President Donald Trump's tweets about Bronxville's Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," were "vile" and "heinous." Lowey made the comments last week during a meeting of the Appropriations Committee, where she serves as ranking member. "The president's behavior should be repudiated loudly and clearly," Lowey said. Trump tweeted last week, "I heard poorly rated Morning Joe speaks badly of me (don't watch anymore). "Then how come low I.Q. Crazy Mika, along with Psycho Joe, came to Mar-a-Lago 3 n…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Schools

Peekskill Names New Interim Superintendent PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Mary Keenan Foster is now the interim superintendent of the Peekskill City School District. Foster was appointed last month and started her job last week. Lorenzo Licopoli, who was serving as acting superintendent, moved into a consulting role. David Fine announced his resignation as superintendent earlier this year. Foster will serve as interim superintendent until the Peekskill Board of Education appoints a permanent superintendent. Foster has been with the district for 33 years. “I want to thank the Board of Education and Dr. Licopoli for your confidence in my ability…

by Sam Barron

07/06/2017

Neighbors

Terry Elsberry, St. Matthew’s Church Rector, Calls It A Career BEDFORD, N.Y. -- For the past 23 years, Terry Elsberry has seen people at their highest and lowest points. Elsberry, who lives in Greenwich, recently retired as rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Bedford after serving for 23 years. As rector, Elsberry oversaw a period of change for the church. It increased in parishioners and doubled the size of the parish house. It celebrated its bicentennial in 2010 and started a preschool and chamber music concert series. "We've had a lot of fun," Elsberry said. The church has been also been active in helping other Episcopal churches…

by Sam Barron

07/06/2017

News

Westchester ACE Challenge Winners Announced Some Westchester students are getting free passes to Rye Playland, thanks to some academic excellence. County Executive Rob Astorino announced the winners of the Astorino Challenge in Education, who met one of the following three benchmarks during the school year: Final G.P.A of at least 3.8, 95% or A average, or better (depending on the school’s grading system) or Perfect attendance for the entire school year or a full grade point, letter or 10 percentage point improvement from the previous year’s final report card. Astorino said he was proud so many students in grades 6-12 accepted and m…

by Sam Barron

07/06/2017

Police & Fire

Police Recover Shotgun Following Yorktown Hostage Standoff YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The standoff between police and a 40-year-old Yorktown man Tuesday night lasted two hours, Lt. Timothy Geitner said Wednesday. David Grolz, 40, was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree and menacing in the second degree, both Class A misdemeanors after the incident on the 3700 block of Crompond Road (Route 202). Police had arrived at Grolz's home to investigate an assault complaint, which was "substantiated," Geitner said. Geitner said police did not have any information about the assault. Contrary to other published reports, Grolz was al…

by Sam Barron

07/06/2017

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