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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
Two Putnam Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State Two Putnam Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State
Two Putnam Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State The state education department recently gave high marks to Lakeland High School and Haldane High School. The high 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…

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by Sam Barron
Events
Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day
Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- It's a day to celebrate Yorktown.The Town of Yorktown is hosting the 28th annual Yorktown Community Day on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson Valley Mall.  This year's event will honor Dr. Ralph Napolitano, who is retiring after 11 years Superintendent of the Yorktown School District with a farewell ceremony. "It has been an honor and a joy to serve the children and parents of Yorktown Central School District”, said Dr. Napolitano. “Eleven years ago when I was hired to be Superintendent here, I promised the Board and Community that I would love and take c…

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter To The Editor: Praising Former Ardsley Mayor Jay Leon Letter To The Editor: Praising Former Ardsley Mayor Jay Leon
Letter To The Editor: Praising Former Ardsley Mayor Jay Leon ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Rivertowns Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email rivertowns@dailyvoice.com Finally, the lights are on at the former waterwheel property in Ardsley. That's the property that once was the site of a restaurant called the water wheel which burnt down in 1992. The town of Greenburgh took ownership in the property after the owners failed to pay taxes. The village of Ardsley asked the town to sell the waterwheel property to an affordable housing developer which we did in 2013 for $1.21 million dollars 22 units wo…

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by Paul Feiner
Schools
Three Dutchess Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State Three Dutchess Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State
Three Dutchess Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State The state education department recently gave high marks to Red Hook High School, Rhinebeck High School and Spackenkill High School. The high 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 …

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Sing Sing Production Of 'A Few Good Men' Spotlighted In PBS Documentary Sing Sing Production Of 'A Few Good Men' Spotlighted In PBS Documentary
Sing Sing Production Of 'A Few Good Men' Spotlighted In PBS Documentary OSSINING, N.Y. -- A new documentary on Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining will go behind the bars. "Dramatic Escape", a documentary about Sing Sing's production of "A Few Good Men," premieres June 13 at 9:30 p.m. on WNET Channel 13.  It was directed by Nicholas Quested. The production was done as part of Sing Sing's Rehabilitation Through The Arts program and features 72 inmates. The program gives the men the opportunity to learn social and cognitive skills that act as a springboard to education, family reconciliation, with the goal of successful reintegration i…

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Obituaries
George Bailey, 99, White Plains Minister George Bailey, 99, White Plains Minister
George Bailey, 99, White Plains Minister George Bailey lived a wonderful life. Bailey, who was a minister at United Methodist Churches in White Plains and Mamaroneck, serving as fire chaplain for the Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department, died May 22 with his family by his side.  Born on Nov. 20, 1917, in Vermont, Bailey graduated from Rutland High School and later attended Syracuse University where he ran track and cross country. Bailey graduated from Yale Divinity School. In April of 1943 he was ordained Deacon at the Troy Annual Conference United Methodist Church and in June of 1945 he became an Elder. On April 21, 1943, Baile…

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Neighbors
Congers, Nanuet, New City Students Nominated For Service Academies Congers, Nanuet, New City Students Nominated For Service Academies
Congers, Nanuet, New City Students Nominated For Service Academies Some of Rockland's best and brightest could soon be serving our country.Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) honored the 12 Rockland students she nominated for admission to the nation's service academies- U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy. “These exceptional young Americans are the future leaders of our great nation,” said Lowey. “Their outstanding applications reflect a deep commitment to public service and to improving their communities. It is an honor to work with our local veterans to identify and nominate such accomplished young…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Mohegan Lake Man Slaps Victim Twice, Police Say Mohegan Lake Man Slaps Victim Twice, Police Say
Mohegan Lake Man Slaps Victim Twice, Police Say MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y. -- A Mohegan Lake man was issued a criminal summons for allegedly slapping someone in the face twice, Yorktown Police said. Christian DeMatteis, 43, was issued the summons on May 29 for harassment in the second degree, a violation for a domestic incident that occurred on May 13, police said.  DeMatteis is scheduled to appear in Yorktown Justice Court on Tuesday, June 6. 

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Events
Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle At CBY Armonk Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle At CBY Armonk
Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle At CBY Armonk Joan Lunden's tale of survival will be heard firsthand in Armonk. Lunden will be speaking at Congregation B'nai Yisrael in Armonk to talk about her new book, "Had I Known: A Memoir of Survival," on Friday, June 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In June 2014, Lunden, who anchored "Good Morning America" for 17 years, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, which required chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Lunden responded to her diagnosis with a mission to educate and inspire others about prevention, treatment, and survival.  Lunden started a video blog and a jo…

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Neighbors
Dutchess Woman Is Oldest Person in New York At Age 113 Dutchess Woman Is Oldest Person in New York At Age 113
Dutchess Woman Is Oldest Person in New York At Age 113 Vera Van Wagner, who turned 113 last week, was honored for being Dutchess' first supercentenarian as the Office of the Aging celebrated its 19th annual Celebration of Aging, honoring its Senior Citizens Of The Year in Wappingers Falls.Wagner is the oldest living person in New York, the oldest ever Dutchess County resident, the third oldest person in the United States and the 27th oldest person in the world. She lives at the Baptist Home At Brookmeade in Rhinebeck. Also honored at the event were four Dutchess County couples celebrating marriages of 71, 72, 74 and 77 years, and seven residents…

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