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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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New Castle Adopts Comprehensive Plan New Castle Adopts Comprehensive Plan
New Castle Adopts Comprehensive Plan NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- The Town of New Castle now has a blueprint for future development. The town unanimously adopted a Comprehensive Plan at a town board meeting last week. The plan was five years in the making and it had been 28 years since New Castle last adopted a Comprehensive Plan. "We did it the right way," Supervisor Rob Greenstein said. "With community participation. We received and incorporated multiple comments and suggestions, which were incredibly helpful. The comprehensive plan is divided into five categories with 48 goals and 184 action items and the town hopes …

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Schools
Red Hook Celebrates Class Of 2017 Red Hook Celebrates Class Of 2017
Red Hook Celebrates Class Of 2017 RED HOOK, N.Y. -- The Red Hook High School Class of 2017 is ready for their next chapter. The school held its 111th annual commencement ceremony Saturday at Linden Avenue Middle School.

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Lifestyle
New York Times Spotlights Yorktown Heights New York Times Spotlights Yorktown Heights
New York Times Spotlights Yorktown Heights YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Looking to live in Yorktown Heights? The New York Times has got you covered. The Times featured the hamlet, part of the Town of Yorktown, in its real estate section Wednesday, mentioning such events as the Feast of San Gennaro and the New Year's Eve ball drop and fireworks. Supervisor Michael Grace was quoted in the article, discussing the restoration of the former Yorktown Heights railroad depot and the construction of a rental apartment complex, all done in keeping with Yorktown's motto "Progress With Preservation." Yorktown currently has 92 single-fam…

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Letter To The Editor: Renaming The Tappan Zee Bridge Letter To The Editor: Renaming The Tappan Zee Bridge
Letter To The Editor: Renaming The Tappan Zee Bridge Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email ossining@dailyvoice.com The NY State Senate bill and vote to change the name of the Tappan Zee Bridge is an irresponsible waste of tax payer funds! I am tired of our Representatives spending local, state and federal funds on renaming bridges and roads to the tune of millions of dollars. The renaming of the Triborough Bridge to the RFK Bridge cost over 4 million dollars. Stop already, we are grossly overtaxed in this state and our tax dollars should be used for more worthy programs and …

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by Mary Donnelly
Schools
Fox Meadow High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 Fox Meadow High School Celebrates Class Of 2017
Fox Meadow High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 The twelve graduates of Fox Meadow High School are ready for their next chapter.The ceremony was held last Wednesday at the Walden gym at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. “I know the challenges have been many, but now the opportunities are many for all of you,” said District Superintendent Dr. James Ryan in his message to the students. “Whether your future includes work, college or military service, you’ve been prepared well.” Davonte Hudson, one of the graduating seniors, thanked the administrators, teachers and support staff who continually kept expectations high for the students. Ackno…

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Schools
Carmel Celebrates Class Of 2017 Carmel Celebrates Class Of 2017
Carmel Celebrates Class Of 2017 CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Carmel High School Class of 2017 is ready for its next chapter. Carmel held its annual commencement ceremony Thursday at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. The valedictorian was James D'Angio and the salutatorian was Anna Mederer. 

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Judge Dismisses Daryl's House Lawsuit Against Town Of Pawling Judge Dismisses Daryl's House Lawsuit Against Town Of Pawling
Judge Dismisses Daryl's House Lawsuit Against Town Of Pawling PAWLING, N.Y. -- The lawsuit filed by Daryl's House, the music club and restaurant on Route 22 in Pawling owned by rock star Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates fame, against the town has been dismissed. Judge Victor Grossman dismissed the suit, which was filed in New York State Supreme Court in Dutchess County, and said the town was harassing the club as it tried to establish a backyard concert series. Grossman said many of the claims in the lawsuit are premature and were not supported by fact. "The claim that a reduction of the occupancy limits was demanded by the town in exchange for approva…

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Politics
Outhouse Running For County Legislator Outhouse Running For County Legislator
Outhouse Running For County Legislator Robert Outhouse announced he is running to represent the 9th District in the Westchester County Legislator. The seat is currently held by Democrat Catherine Borgia.  Outhouse served for 23 years as a county police officer and 38 years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Cortlandt and Croton. Outhouse said Borgia is too partisan. “I’m afraid that we’ve seen far too often with Catherine Borgia is that she will allow politics to dictate how she will act or vote on any given issue,” said Outhouse.  The community needs to be protected for when Indian Point closes in several years, Outhouse s…

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Obituaries
Joseph L. DaRonco, 77, Yorktown Joseph L. DaRonco, 77, Yorktown
Joseph L. DaRonco, 77, Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Joseph DaRonco, Sr. died Friday at the age of 77. DaRonco was born in 1939 in Mt. Vernon to Lee and Kathryn DaRonco. He graduated Yorktown High School in 1956 and later worked at General Foods in White Plains for 33 years. He also met Dianne, his wife, at General Foods.  DaRonco battled an illness for 25 long years with Dianne by his side daily. Prior to this, DaRonco had a love for cars, his landscaping, and watching his son play baseball. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and strong will to live. Joe is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dianne; son Joseph II,…

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Schools
Woodlands High School Celebrates Class of 2017 Woodlands High School Celebrates Class of 2017
Woodlands High School Celebrates Class of 2017 GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The 124 students of the Woodlands Class Of 2017 are ready for their next chapter. The school held its graduation Friday night, led by keynote speaker Jared Marcus Green,  senior associate/vice president at Langan Engineering and a Woodlands graduate,  who credited Woodlands with helping him find success.  "If your dreams don't scare you, you're not dreaming big enough," Green said. Superintendent Tahira Dupree Chase gave the graduates one last long-term homework assignment, telling them to use their time wisely, continue learning, work hard and build and maint…

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