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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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Police & Fire
Yorktown Police Introduce Newest Officer Yorktown Police Introduce Newest Officer
Yorktown Police Introduce Newest Officer YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Police Department is about to have a new four legged friend join the force.Ditto, a two-year-old black lab is being trained in North Carolina. Her partner will be Officer Thomas Breyer, who will be joining for her training. Ditto is a single purpose narcotic detection K9, and was donated by Yorktown Against Heroin. Chief Robert Noble said  "On behalf of the Yorktown Police Department, I cannot thank Yorktown Against Heroin enough for allowing us to become more aggressive in our ongoing fight against drugs in our community," Chief Robert Noble said.  …

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Politics
Protestors Stage 'Die-In' Urging Sen. Murphy To Support Healthcare Act Protestors Stage 'Die-In' Urging Sen. Murphy To Support Healthcare Act
Protestors Stage 'Die-In' Urging Sen. Murphy To Support Healthcare Act YORKTOWN, N.Y. --  More than 100 people gathered in Yorktown to urge Terrence Murphy to support the New York Healthcare Act Friday. The group, made up of 16 activist groups in Murphy's district, held a die-in to show what would happen if the bill was not passed and New Yorkers did not have access to adequate heath care. The bill, a single-player plan. has passed the Assembly for three straight years but has failed to get out of committee in the Senate. Marianna Stout, who helped organize the protest, said she is concerned about what will happen if the Affordable Care Act is repealed and re…

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Schools
White Plains Teachers Voting On New Contract White Plains Teachers Voting On New Contract
White Plains Teachers Voting On New Contract WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A new two-year contract for White Plains teachers is set to be approved by the teachers union Tuesday.The contract between the district and the union was agreed upon at the June 11 Board of Education meeting. Under the new contract, a first-year teacher with a bachelor's degree will earn $56,161, while a first-year teacher with a doctorate will earn $79,321.  Teachers will also pay slightly more into their health insurance from 13.5 percent to 14 percent in 2017-2018 and 14.25 percent in 2018-2019.

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Schools
Westchester Residents Graduate From Manhattan College Westchester Residents Graduate From Manhattan College
Westchester Residents Graduate From Manhattan College The graduates of Manhattan College are ready for their next chapter in life. Manhattan College celebrated its 175th annual commencement ceremony last month at Draddy Gymnasium in The Bronx. Manhattan College awarded more than 700 degrees in some 40 major fields of study. Here is a list of Westchester County residents who recently received their undergraduate degrees: Meagan Barnett, B.S., Armonk, School of Engineering Evan Camp, B.S., Briarcliff Manor, School of Science Austin Johnson, B.S., Briarcliff Manor, School of Business Eric Flegar, B.S., Bronxville, School of Business John Par…

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Schools
Briarcliff Freshman Honored As BOCES Student of Distinction Briarcliff Freshman Honored As BOCES Student of Distinction
Briarcliff Freshman Honored As Boces Student of Distinction BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. --  Declan Fullerton is known for his kindness and character at school. Fullerton, a freshman in the Oasis Program at Walter Panas High Schol run by Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, was honored as Student Of Distinction at a Briarcliff Board of Education. Fullerton, who lives in Briarcliff, was joined at the meeting by family members and BOCES’ representatives including his teacher, Margot Schepart. “He is a wonderful member of our learning community. Declan is a very inquisitive, generous and interested member of our classroom. He is always a breath of fresh air when he…

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Briarcliff Celebrates Class Of 2017 Briarcliff Celebrates Class Of 2017
Briarcliff Celebrates Class Of 2017 BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The Briarcliff High School Class of 2017 is ready for their next chapter. The 167 members of Briarcliff High School’s class of 2017 thanked their teachers, hugged their classmates and celebrated with their families for the last time as high schoolers during the school’s 94th commencement ceremony, held Friday at Pace University.  “I am confident that you are prepared and ready to move beyond the comfort of home and high school," Principal Debora French said.“Remember, that where you want to be can’t be mapped with longitude and latitude. Your destination is a …

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Politics
Senate Passes Bill Notifying Residents Of Out-Of-State Sex Offenders Senate Passes Bill Notifying Residents Of Out-Of-State Sex Offenders
Senate Passes Bill Notifying Residents Of Out-Of-State Sex Offenders The State Senate unanimously passed legislation Monday preventing sex offenders from moving to New York and living anonymously while they await their risk level designation.  The bill, S6548, would allow the dissemination of information on sex offenders from another state who have been assigned a risk level in New York.  "No more games of hide and seek for sex offenders," said Senator Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown). "We want to make sure New York is not on their shopping lists when they look for a place to indulge in their despicable crimes. The Senate sent a strong message tha…

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Schools
Pines Bridge Celebrates Class of 2017 Pines Bridge Celebrates Class of 2017
Pines Bridge Celebrates Class of 2017 YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Pines Bridge celebrated its annual commencement last week, graduating 10 students. “We are so proud of all of you, so pleased with the progress and the outcomes that have been achieved," Superintendent James Ryan said. "There’s nothing like a Pines Bridge graduation.” All 10 graduates were praised in “Student Spotlights” read by their teachers and given an opportunity to address the audience, some using assistive devices.  Pines Bridge is a school for students with multiple disabilities.  Teachers recalled Nicholas Marrone’s quiet demeanor and love of re…

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143 BOCES Graduates Earn Adult Education Diplomas 143 BOCES Graduates Earn Adult Education Diplomas
143 Boces Graduates Earn Adult Education Diplomas YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- BOCES celebrated its 143 graduates who earned their Adult Education diplomas Wednesday in Yorktown Heights. “You will hear stories tonight that will leave you in awe,” said Dr. James Ryan, District Superintendent of Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. “Congratulations on your accomplishments. Each one of you is a success story.” The 143 graduates juggled work and parenting and some also with assimilating into a new country and learning English, to earn their diplomas. “I had my first daughter at age sixteen, and all I could think of was providing for her,” said Bre…

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Haldane Celebrates Class Of 2017 Haldane Celebrates Class Of 2017
Haldane Celebrates Class Of 2017 COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- Haldane High School celebrated its Class of 2017 Saturday, holding an outdoor graduation at the high school. Before graduation, students walked through the elementary and middle school where they were cheered on and high-fived by the younger students in the district. Send us a selfie or another photo of your graduation or of your child graduating. E-mail sbarron@dailyvoice.com.

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