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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
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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News
Security Training Exercises Planned For Indian Point Security Training Exercises Planned For Indian Point
Security Training Exercises Planned For Indian Point BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- A security training will be held at Indian Point Energy Center on Thursday. The training drills will involve simulated attack scenarios intended to be as realistic as possible, Entergy, which runs Indian Point, said. Members of the public may hear what appears to be gunfire from simulated weapons systems used during the exercises, Entergy said. Local law enforcement agencies have been informed of the events, Entergy said. Security officers will be using Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems (MILES) gear during the drill. These systems involve special laser weaponr…

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Nanuet High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 Nanuet High School Celebrates Class Of 2017
Nanuet High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 NANUET, N.Y. -- The Nanuet High School Class of 2017 is ready for their next chapter. The school celebrated its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday afternoon at MacArthur Barr Parking Lot. "My heart is full. It has been an honor capturing the moments of one of society's most important institutions," said principal Kevin McCahill on Instagram. "When children learn while their community supports the process it is magic.This is truly a special school community."

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Politics
Croton Democrats Announce Slate For 2017 Elections Croton Democrats Announce Slate For 2017 Elections
Croton Democrats Announce Slate For 2017 Elections CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The Croton Democrats will be running a full slate in this year's municipal elections. Trustee Brian Pugh will be running for mayor, while Amy Attias and Sherry Horowitz are runing for trustee. Pugh, an attorney and lifelong resident of Croton, is serving his second term on the board. “I look forward as Mayor to advancing the critical issues of environmental sustainability and transparency in government that I have dedicated myself to as a trustee," Pugh said.  "We have much to protect, like the environment, and much to invest in and support, including ou…

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Schools
Pleasantville High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 Pleasantville High School Celebrates Class Of 2017
Pleasantville High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pleasantville High School Class of 2017 is ready for their next chapter.The school graduated 152 students at its 113th annual commencement ceremony Friday held inside the high school auditorium. The valedictorian was Ana Malfa, while the salutatorians were Samantha D'Angelo and Sonja Meberg.

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Schools
Beacon High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 Beacon High School Celebrates Class Of 2017
Beacon High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 BEACON, N.Y. -- Beacon High School's Class of 2017 is ready for their next chapter.The school held its annual commencement ceremony at Dutchess Stadium on Saturday. The valedictorian was Kalina Brinas, who will be attending UCLA in the fall, while Ella Lewis, the salutatorian, will be attending the University of Buffalo.

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Man Possesses Controlled Substances While Driving, Police Say Yorktown Man Possesses Controlled Substances While Driving, Police Say
Yorktown Man Possesses Controlled Substances While Driving, Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y.-- A traffic infraction led to the arrest of a 33-year-old Yorktown man after police found him in possession of Suboxone and Alprazolam Saturday. Joseph Stingone was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a Class A misdemeanor. Police said they initially pulled him over after they observed him crossing a double yellow line. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on July 25. Police did not say where the incident occurred. 

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Business
Cortlandt Mortgage Broker Honored As Businessperson Of The Year In Yorktown Cortlandt Mortgage Broker Honored As Businessperson Of The Year In Yorktown
Cortlandt Mortgage Broker Honored As Businessperson Of The Year In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- When Irene Amato went to buy her first home, she said the whole process made her feel stupid. The process motivated Amato who founded A.S.A.P. Mortgage Corp. in 2001 and was recently honored by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce as Businessperson of the Year. A.S.A.P Mortgage now has four locations- in Yonkers, Croton, and two in Cortlandt Manor. Amato has placed more than 6,000 homeowners in their homes over the last 15 years. As she went through the process of buying her first home, Amato said she realized the process wasn't constructive. "I felt like I was afraid t…

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Neighbors
Petey Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Petey Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Petey Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Petey is seeking a forever home. The SPCA said Petey is a gentle, middle-aged terrier mix that gets along well with other dogs and really enjoys the company of people. He's super smart and already has a good handle on basic training and cues, according to the SPCA. He'd like a home where someone is home more often than not or a home where he can go to doggy daycare or have a dog walker come visit him, the SPCA said.  For more information, e-mail trainer@spca914.org.

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News
Stony Point Resident Defends Iraqi Occupation In New Book Stony Point Resident Defends Iraqi Occupation In New Book
Stony Point Resident Defends Iraqi Occupation In New Book STONY POINT, N.Y. -- In 2003, Tom Basile found himself in Baghdad as the United States had just thrown overthrown Saddam Hussein and was beginning its occupation of Iraq.Basile, who serves on the Stony Point Town Board as Deputy Supervisor and grew up in Clarkstown, recounts his experiences as senior press advisor to the U.S. Coalition Provisional Authority, where he served from 2003 to 2004, in his new book, "Tough Sell: Fighting The Media War In Iraq." "That was a very critical time in the Iraq mission," Basile. "We transitioned from an exclusively military operati…

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