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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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Lifestyle
Domo Arigoto! Celebrate Robots In Beekman Domo Arigoto! Celebrate Robots In Beekman
Domo Arigoto! Celebrate Robots In Beekman BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- It's robot night at the Beekman Library. The Beekman Library is teaching people how to build robots on Wednesday, June 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Patrons can learn the basics of building and programming robots using Sphero, Dot and Dash, and Mindstorm. Anyone interested can register here.

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Schools
Moms Push For Legislation Allowing Bus Drivers To Administer Epinephrine Moms Push For Legislation Allowing Bus Drivers To Administer Epinephrine
Moms Push For Legislation Allowing Bus Drivers To Administer Epinephrine CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- All Stacey Saiontz wants is her son Jared, who suffers from severe allergies, to be able to ride the bus to and from school. Saiontz and other Chappaqua moms are pushing for legislation that would allow bus drivers and anyone who works in a school district to administer epinephrine if a child is having an allergic reaction and an ambulance cannot get there in time.   Jared is allergic to dairy, wheat, sesame, sorghum, and buckwheat. "It could be the difference between life and death," Saiontz said. "I drive my son to school because I can't put him on the b…

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Politics
Numerous Cuomo Aides Investigated In Federal Probe Numerous Cuomo Aides Investigated In Federal Probe
Numerous Cuomo Aides Investigated In Federal Probe A number of aides close to Gov. Andrew Cuomo were investigated as federal attorneys looked into upstate development deals to determine if criminal activity took place, according to the Albany Times Union. Eight people were indicted on federal corruption and bribery charges by then-US Attorney Preet Bharara but many Cuomo aides, who were not indicted, were also investigated, including having their banking, email and phone records searched and subpoenaed, according to the Times Union. Cuomo has not been charged with any wrongdoing.  To read the Times Union story, click here.

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Man Threatens Victim With Firearm, Police Say Yorktown Man Threatens Victim With Firearm, Police Say
Yorktown Man Threatens Victim With Firearm, Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A 45-year-old Yorktown man was arrested and charged after he allegedly threatened someone with a firearm, Yorktown Police said. Joseph Porticelli was charged with menacing in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor after police arrested him in Cortlandt Manor and transferred him to headquarters. He was released on $200 bail and a temporary order of protection was issued for the victim. He is due back in court on June 6.

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Schools
Westchester Schools Honored As 'Reward Schools' By State Westchester Schools Honored As 'Reward Schools' By State
Westchester Schools Honored As 'Reward Schools' By State The state education department recently gave high marks to 14 Westchester schools. The schools were named Reward Schools by the education department's Office Of Accountability. Reward Schools are schools that demonstrate either high academic achievement or the most progress with minimal gaps in student achievement between certain populations of students, according to the state. “These remarkable schools deserve to be recognized for their efforts,” Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa said. “The dedicated teachers and administrators in these schools are making a difference in the lives …

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Politics
Putin Tells Rye's Megyn Kelly Nyet On Election Interference Putin Tells Rye's Megyn Kelly Nyet On Election Interference
Putin Tells Rye's Megyn Kelly Nyet On Election Interference In her first interview for NBC News, Megyn Kelly, who lives in Rye, has set a pretty high bar. Kelly moderated a panel discussion with Russian President Vladmir Putin Friday, who strongly denied Russia interfered in last year's US presidential election to Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton. Kelly is also set to go one-on-one with the Russian president to kick off the premiere of her new Sunday newsmagazine "Sunday Night With Megyn Kelly." Putin said the United States has no proof and told Kelly her underage daughter could have been behind the hacking, according to NBC News. He sa…

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Business
3 Westerly Celebrates Grand Opening In Ossining 3 Westerly Celebrates Grand Opening In Ossining
3 Westerly Celebrates Grand Opening In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Harbor Square development is complete. 3 Westerly Bar and Grill celebrated its grand opening at the Harbor Square development, the final piece of a $65 million mixed-use development, located on the Ossining waterfront. The restaurant held its soft opening on April 4. The ribbon cutting was attended by Martin Ginsburg, who developed the property, County Executive Rob Astorino, Mayor Victoria Gearity and Assemblywoman Sandy Galef. Harbor Square "has transformed a former industrial site into a thriving mixed-use residential community with a public park and riverfron…

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Neighbors
White Plains Singer-Songwriter, SUNY Purchase Student Releases New Album White Plains Singer-Songwriter, SUNY Purchase Student Releases New Album
White Plains Singer-Songwriter, SUNY Purchase Student Releases New Album WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Jonny Parks' new song is nothing but smoke and mirrors. Parks, who is from White Plains, just released "The Portia LP," featuring the new single "Smoke and Mirrors." The music is a blend of soul, r-n-b, jazz, and blues.  Parks, who writes his own music and plays multiple instruments started getting into music at eight when he played the harmonica and keyboard. He has released three EPs and plays throughout New York City, including Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. "I like performing live more than I like recording songs," Par…

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Schools
Yorktown CSD Names Local Resident As New Superintendent Yorktown CSD Names Local Resident As New Superintendent
Yorktown CSD Names Local Resident As New Superintendent YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- There's a new schools chief in Yorktown. Dr. Ronald Hattar is the new superintendent of the Yorktown Central School District. Hattar, who lives in Yorktown, is the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Eastchester High School. Hattar replaces current Yorktown Superintendent Dr. Ralph Napolitano, himself an Eastchester resident, who announced his retirement earlier this year after 11 years in that position and 43 years as an educator. The Board of Education is working on finalizing an agreement with Hattar who will start on July 10. "It i…

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Police & Fire
Three Caught After Stealing $1.4K From CVS, Yorktown Police Say Three Caught After Stealing $1.4K From CVS, Yorktown Police Say
Three Caught After Stealing $1.4K From CVS, Yorktown Police Say Three men already in custody in Putnam County were arrested and charged Thursday with grand larceny after Yorktown Police said they stole $1,462.13 worth of merchandise from CVS on Commerce Street in April. Rasheem Smith, a 28-year-old Brooklyn resident, Jose More, a 32-year-old resident of the Bronx, and Keya Wilmont, a 29-year-old and also a resident of the Bronx, were charged with the Class E felony. Police had previously arrested another man in conjunction with the crime. The three were in custody in Putnam County after a similar incident in Carmel, and were transported to Yorktown Pol…

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