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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
Ossining Celebrates Class Of 2017 Ossining Celebrates Class Of 2017
Ossining Celebrates Class Of 2017 OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining held its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday at Pace University. The graduation was the last one for Principal Joshua Mandel, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Send us a selfie or another photo of your graduation or of your child graduating. E-mail sbarron@dailyvoice.com.

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Schools
Dobbs Ferry Celebrates Class Of 2017 Dobbs Ferry Celebrates Class Of 2017
Dobbs Ferry Celebrates Class Of 2017 DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Dobbs Ferry High School sent the class of 2017 out in style Saturday. The high school held its annual commencement ceremony at Waterfront Park. The class also walked the halls of Springhurst Elementary School for the last time to cheers from students and their former teachers.  Send us a selfie or another photo of your graduation or of your child graduating. E-mail sbarron@dailyvoice.com.

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Police & Fire
Man Steals Nearly $9K From Jefferson Valley Mall Sears, Police Say Man Steals Nearly $9K From Jefferson Valley Mall Sears, Police Say
Man Steals Nearly $9K From Jefferson Valley Mall Sears, Police Say YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A man was arrested after police say he electronically completed fraudulent returns into his personal bank account from Sears at the Jefferson Valley Mall, totaling $8.964.77 Pablo Andrade, a 30-year-old New York City resident, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony. His scheme ran from March 11 through April 17, Yorktown police said. Andrade was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on July 11.

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Schools
Our Lady Of Lourdes Celebrates Class Of 2017 Our Lady Of Lourdes Celebrates Class Of 2017
Our Lady Of Lourdes Celebrates Class Of 2017 POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Our Lady of Lourdes held its 56th annual commencement on June 3 with a class of 167 graduates.  Valedictorian, Andrew Lam’s message to his fellow graduates spoke of the irreplaceable experiences and memories that they encountered over their four years at Lourdes.  “Happiness is in the unexpected, and they should embrace the unexpected in their future relationships and experiences," Lam said. Esther Roman was presented with her Certificate of Admission to West Point at the ceremony.  “We are confident that Esther Roman has what it takes," James P. Trainor, L…

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News
Residents Debate Proposed Pleasantville Assisted Living Facility Residents Debate Proposed Pleasantville Assisted Living Facility
Residents Debate Proposed Pleasantville Assisted Living Facility PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville residents came out in full force at the June 12 village board meeting to debate a proposed assisted living facility at the United Methodist Church site.The Sunrise Senior Living would be a three-story building with 79 units and 90 residents. Sunrise is asking the village to create an Eldercare Community Floating District. The district would provide the village board with the discretion to permit assisted living facilities on properties it deems appropriate. Senior citizens who spoke at the meeting said having another assisted living facility would give th…

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Politics
Senate Passes Legislation For Medal Of Honor Day Senate Passes Legislation For Medal Of Honor Day
Senate Passes Legislation For Medal Of Honor Day July 25 could soon be a day to remember New Yorkers who have achieved one of the highest honors.The State Senate recently passed legislation to make July 25 a day to remember those given the Medal of Honor. There has been 666 Medal of Honors awarded to New Yorkers dating back to the Civil War. "These brave souls are true American heroes," Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown). Having a day to formally recognize them across New York State gives us another opportunity to acknowledge and thank them for their extraordinary courage." Eugene Lang, a Purple Heart recpient for his time …

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Traffic
Repairs Set For Sprain Brook Parkway Bridge Repairs Set For Sprain Brook Parkway Bridge
Repairs Set For Sprain Brook Parkway Bridge GREENBURGH, N.Y. --  Residents near the Payne Street bridge might be inconvenienced as repairs begin at the end of June.This summer, the installation of the piles for support of the existing MSES wall will begin. They will have one or two drilling rigs operating alongside Payne Street through this time period, Paul Tirums an engineer for the State Department of Transportation said. "There will most likely be days when there will be flaggers on Payne Street to control traffic flow through the work zone," Tirums said. At the start of August,  some preliminary work on the Sprain Broo…

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Politics
Westchester Leaders Discuss Sharing Services To Control Tax Burdens Westchester Leaders Discuss Sharing Services To Control Tax Burdens
Westchester Leaders Discuss Sharing Services To Control Tax Burdens Sharing services might be the key to lowering property taxes.County Executive Rob Astorino hosted a Shared Services Forum with the leaders of 40 municipalities throughout Westchester. “Lowering taxes must be a priority in Westchester County and throughout New York State,” Astorino said. “It’s critical that we all work together to find savings to pass on to taxpayers.” Astorino discussed a number of  ways the county has been sharing services in recent years with localities, such as consolidating village police departments with the county, providing specialized police units to cities and town…

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Schools
New York Could See 'Severe' Teacher Shortage New York Could See 'Severe' Teacher Shortage
New York Could See 'Severe' Teacher Shortage As teachers near retirement age and enrollment in teacher education programs decline, a "severe" teacher shortage could loom in New York. According to New York State United Teachers, more than 50,000 teachers are older than 55. Within the next five years, more than a third of 270,000 teachers in the in the retirement system could be eligible to retire. The average age of teachers in the state is 48. While teachers are facing retirement, enrollment of new teachers is down. Since 2009-2010,  enrollment in teacher education programs in New York has decreased by roughly 49 percent— fr…

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Business
Seritage Proposes Moving Sears, Adding Fitness Center Seritage Proposes Moving Sears, Adding Fitness Center
Seritage Proposes Moving Sears, Adding Fitness Center This story has been updated. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A new proposal from the owners of Sears at the Jefferson Valley Mall would see the store move up a floor. Seritage, which owns the retailer, told the Yorktown Town Board at a June 13 meeting that it is considering moving Sears to the second floor, according to Citizens for an Informed Yorktown. The first-floor Sears would be turned into three separate spaces, including a 24-hour fitness center. No other tenants were identified for the other two spaces, according to Citizens for an Informed Yorktown.  The Sears auto center on the second…

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