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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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Horace Greeley High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 Horace Greeley High School Celebrates Class Of 2017
Horace Greeley High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Class of 2017 at Horace Greeley High School is ready for their next chapter. The school graduated 314 students at Sunday's ceremony held at the high school. The valedictorian address was given by 10 students: Alexandra Chaves,  Claire Hotchkin, Ashley Rosenberg, Catherine Sawkins, Rebecca Schelling, Bridget Stauss Meaghan Townsend, Margaux Weiner, Lily Woolf and Lan Zhang. "As we graduate today, our limits do not exist," Sawkingssaid. "In the functions of life, we enter from all directions; we arrive here on paths of mixed experiences, hardships, and vi…

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Lifestyle
NY Raises Minimum Age Of Marriage NY Raises Minimum Age Of Marriage
NY Raises Minimum Age Of Marriage Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law Tuesday raising the minimum age to marry to age 17.The law also strengthens the process to obtain court approval for a marriage of minors at least 17 but under 18 years of age. The minimum age to marry in New York State under the previous law was 14.  A 14- or 15-year old could marry with parental consent and court approval while a 16- or 17-year old could marry with parental consent. The prior law enabled children to be forced into marriage by their parents who brought their children before the court or the court clerk to provide their “consent”. In…

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Politics
NY Raises Minimum Age Of Marriage NY Raises Minimum Age Of Marriage
NY Raises Minimum Age Of Marriage Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law Tuesday raising the minimum age to marry to age 17.The law also strengthens the process to obtain court approval for a marriage of minors at least 17 but under 18 years of age. The minimum age to marry in New York State under the previous law was 14.  A 14- or 15-year old could marry with parental consent and court approval while a 16- or 17-year old could marry with parental consent. The prior law enabled children to be forced into marriage by their parents who brought their children before the court or the court clerk to provide their “consent”. In…

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Schools
Ossining Teen Taken In Custody By ICE Moved To Louisiana Detention Facility Ossining Teen Taken In Custody By ICE Moved To Louisiana Detention Facility
Ossining Teen Taken In Custody By ICE Moved To Louisiana Detention Facility Diego Puma Macancela, the 19-year-old former Ossining High School student detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement nearly two weeks ago, has been moved to a detention facility in Louisiana. The move was confirmed by Neighbors Link, the Mount Kisco-based organization that is representing him. Macancela had been detained at the Orange County Correctional Facility with his mother. His mother was moved to a different facility in Louisiana. "This is part of the typical process and does not mean this is a fait accompli," Carola Bracco, executive director of Neighbors Link, said. …

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Politics
Letter To The Editor: Sen. Murphy Unwilling To Take A Stand Letter To The Editor: Sen. Murphy Unwilling To Take A Stand
Letter To The Editor: Sen. Murphy Unwilling To Take A Stand YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email ossining@dailyvoice.com Follow up to a June 2 constituent meeting with Senator Terrence Murphy’s staff asking him to co-sponsor the Reproductive Health Act (S2796) and the Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act (S3668). https://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/politics/letter-to-the-editor-sen-murphy-should-support-reproductive-health-act/713045/ June 9 – I followed up with John Winton, Director of Community Affairs & Special Projects. A letter of response w…

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Schools
Rye Neck Senior Wins Best Comedic Actor Rye Neck Senior Wins Best Comedic Actor
Rye Neck Senior Wins Best Comedic Actor RYE, N.Y. -- Isaak Meier knows how to keep them laughing. The Rye Neck senior won the 2017 Metro Award for Best Comedic Actor for his performance as Kyle O’Boyle in the high school production of “Legally Blonde.” He received his award during the annual ceremony, which was held at Purchase College Community Arts Center on June 12. "He has a wonderful sense of comedy and a perfect deadpan expression that made him ideal to play the role of the unwittingly handsome UPS delivery man," theater director Scott Harris said. "Although his time on stage was short, Isaak made the most of…

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Police & Fire
Man Grabs Throat Of Girlfriend During Assault In Yorktown, Police Say Man Grabs Throat Of Girlfriend During Assault In Yorktown, Police Say
Man Grabs Throat Of Girlfriend During Assault In Yorktown, Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A man was arrested in Yorktown following a domestic incident in which Yorktown Police say he forcibly grabbed the throat of his victim when he assaulted her Monday night. David Collins, a 48-year-old Pennsylvania resident was charged with assault in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor, and criminal obstruction of breathing, a Class A misdemeanor.  Collins also caused an injury to her hand, police said. He was arrested at the scene and transported to police headquarters. He is currently being held pending arraignment. The location in which the incident occurred was not…

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Schools
Putnam Valley Students Honored For Creating Special Need Soccer Program Putnam Valley Students Honored For Creating Special Need Soccer Program
Putnam Valley Students Honored For Creating Special Need Soccer Program PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- A soccer program created by six 10th graders in 2013 was recently honored by the Putnam Valley Board of Education. MAGMAH was founded to give special needs children in Putnam Valley a chance to be soccer. The program has continued to grow, expanding the number of participants as well as the number of student volunteers who coach and lead the program. The MAGMAH program focuses on providing special needs children with an opportunity to be physically active in a non-competitive, enjoyable environment, where developing social skills is matched with developing soccer skil…

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Schools
Class Of 2017 Bids Farewell To Irvington High School Class Of 2017 Bids Farewell To Irvington High School
Class Of 2017 Bids Farewell To Irvington High School IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- The Irvington High School Class of 2017 is ready for their next chapter.The grads received their diplomas at their commencement ceremony at Matthiessen Park on June 17. Principal David Cohen spoke about his unique connection with the students and encouraged them to continue to find the courage to question society, trust their hearts and advocate for what they believe in. “The Class of 2017 is a remarkable and unique collection of brilliant young minds, as well as a very special group for me personally,” Cohen said. “For the past four years, I have been incredibly impresse…

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Schools
Bronxville High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 Bronxville High School Celebrates Class Of 2017
Bronxville High School Celebrates Class Of 2017 BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville seniors received quite the sendoff at the school's 95th commencement ceremony held on the school's front lawn last Friday. Senior Class President Thomas Maldonado spoke about the close-knit community of Bronxville. “Bronxville is more than just a village or a school; it’s a community unbelievably rich with relationships that will last a lifetime,” he said. “I urge you all to take a moment and reflect on all the relationships you’ve formed over the years.” Student Faculty Legislature President Aidan Flannery reflected on his years in Bronxville and the miles…

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