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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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Friends of Karen Featured On CNN Friends of Karen Featured On CNN
Friends of Karen Featured On CNN NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Friends of Karen, based in North Salem, is a champion for change. The charity was profiled on CNN's Champions for Change program by reporter John Berman. Friends of Karen provides one-on-one support for families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness in the tri-state area. "We are honored and humbled by our wonderful friend and longtime supporter John Berman to have been included in this inspiring prime-time special," said Judith Factor, Executive Director of Friends of Karen. "We are tremendously grateful that he has shared his experience wit…

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Neighbors
Bedford Resident Recounts Friendship With Mickey Mantle In New Book Bedford Resident Recounts Friendship With Mickey Mantle In New Book
Bedford Resident Recounts Friendship With Mickey Mantle In New Book BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Tom Molito lived every baby boomer's dream: becoming friends with Yankee great Mickey Mantle. Molito discusses his friendship with the Hall of Famer as well as Mantle's career in his new book "Mickey Mantle: Inside and Outside The Lines," which was released in April. Molito will be doing an event at the Pound Ridge Library on Saturday at 3 p.m. "Mickey Mantle was the number one sports idol in America in the 1950s and 1960s," Molito said. "Everybody idolized him." Molito first met Mantle when his production company was doing a show on members o…

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Police & Fire
Carmel Man Involved In Crash Drove With Revoked License, Yorktown PD Says Carmel Man Involved In Crash Drove With Revoked License, Yorktown PD Says
Carmel Man Involved In Crash Drove With Revoked License, Yorktown PD Says MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y. -- A Carmel man was arrested and charged Tuesday night after a collision in front of the Mohegan Diner. Tsedai Shearer, 26, was charged with driving with a revoked license, a second-degree misdemeanor after police investigated the car wreck, which caused property damage, police said. Shearer was arrested at the scene and transported back to headquarters, police said. He was released on $100 cash bail and is due back in court on July 20.

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Business
Squires Celebrates 50 Years With Throwback Bash Squires Celebrates 50 Years With Throwback Bash
Squires Celebrates 50 Years With Throwback Bash BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Squires of Briarcliff turning back the clock Saturday to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The restaurant, which Daily Voice readers voted Best Burgers in Westchester, will be offering $1.99 burgers and $1 for a pint of Pabst from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will also be live music and giveaways. Squires is at 94 North State Road. Kurt Knox, who has run Squires for 32 years, is excited to see his restaurant turn the big 5-0. "It's impressive," Knox, an Ossining resident, said. "Most restaurants don't even last three years. We offer quality food at reasonable…

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Sports
Hudson Valley Renegades Set For Home Opener Hudson Valley Renegades Set For Home Opener
Hudson Valley Renegades Set For Home Opener FISHKILL, N.Y. -- It's almost time to play ball in Dutchess. The Hudson Valley Renegades 2017 season kicks off Wednesday with a series against the Staten Island Yankees through Friday. Next week, the Renegades play host to the Lowell Spinners. The Renegades, the Class A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays will have home games through mid-September when they finish the home schedule against the Aberdeen Ironbirds.  Fireworks will be displayed on Friday, June 23 and Friday, June 30. Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding from "Saved By The Bell" will appear as part of Teacher Appreciation Night …

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Schools
Fulmar Road Principal Kisses Pig Fulmar Road Principal Kisses Pig
Fulmar Road Principal Kisses Pig MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Gary Chadwick, the principal of Fulmar Road Elementary School in Mahopac, definitely keeps his promises. Chadwick recently kissed Freddie the pig after telling students he would kiss a pig if everyone, students and faculty included finished "Charlotte's Web," as part of the school's One School, One Book program. “As you remember, I promised to kiss a pig if everyone did their reading,” Chadwick said, addressing the students. “I don’t think a day has gone by when one of you hasn’t said, ‘You better kiss that pig!. I am so thankful that all of you took the time to r…

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News
Lawmaker Proposes Naming New Tappan Zee Bridge After Mario Cuomo Lawmaker Proposes Naming New Tappan Zee Bridge After Mario Cuomo
Lawmaker Proposes Naming New Tappan Zee Bridge After Mario Cuomo Are you ready to drive over The Mario Cuomo Bridge? Assemblyman Denny Farrell said the state should name the new Tappan Zee Bridge after former Governor Mario Cuomo, who served three terms, according to LoHud. Cuomo's son Andrew is currently governor. Farrell made his remarks Tuesday at the Governor's Mansion in Albany at a ceremony marking his retirement. Other lawmakers have proposed naming it after Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, Pete Seeger and Purple Heart recipients. The new bridge is on track to open in 2018. The current Tappan Zee Bridge is named after Malcolm Wilson, a former Yonk…

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Lifestyle
Alcohol At The Movies Remains Restricted In New York Alcohol At The Movies Remains Restricted In New York
Alcohol At The Movies Remains Restricted In New York Want to have a beer at the movies? Your options remain limited. The New York State Assembly rejected a bill that would allow all movie theaters to begin serving alcohol. Currently, only movie theaters that offer table service are allowed to serve alcohol.  Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers and iPic Theaters in Dobbs Ferry are the only theaters in the Hudson Valley with food and drink service. Though the measure was supported by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Democratic lawmakers said they were concerned about children being around alcohol. Theater owners and breweries have been pushing the legislation, sayi…

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Police & Fire
Ex-Mahopac Fire Treasurer Sentenced To Prison For Embezzling Millions Ex-Mahopac Fire Treasurer Sentenced To Prison For Embezzling Millions
Ex-Mahopac Fire Treasurer Sentenced To Prison For Embezzling Millions MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Michael Klein, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Fire Department, was sentenced to 77 months (more than six years) in prison Wednesday for embezzling more than $5.7 million from the department and failing to report the income to the IRS. Klein, 49, lavished the embezzled money on himself, buying yachts, jewelry, and a second home in Florida, and then failed to report any of it on his tax returns, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. He faced up to 60 years in prison time. Klein, who was elected treasurer in 2001, embezzled funds under his control by writing checks to …

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News
No Date Set For Deportation Of Ossining Teen No Date Set For Deportation Of Ossining Teen
No Date Set For Deportation Of Ossining Teen OSSINING, N.Y. -- Neighbors Link, the organization representing Diego Puma Macancela, the 19-year-old detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is pushing back on reports that Macancela will be deported Friday. "There is no indication he is going to be deported," Carola Bracco, executive director of Neighbor's Link said. "ICE is still reviewing his case." Bracco said elected officials are continuing to lobby on Macancela's behalf. While no deportation date has been set, the next plane deporting people to Ecuador is June 23. Macancela was recently moved to a deten…

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