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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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Neighbors
Putnam Girl Busts A Move On 'Ellen' Putnam Girl Busts A Move On 'Ellen'
Putnam Girl Busts A Move On 'Ellen' Bianca Busa, an 8-year-old Hudson Valley resident, loves to dance, no matter what the stage. Busa, of Putnam Valley, performed on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Monday, dancing to Kendrick Lamar's song "Humble." "I started dancing since I was two and I remember when my sister was four years old, I used to always watch her dance and I used to always do her dance on the side with her," Busa said. Busa told DeGeneres that she dances six days a week and thinks of happy things when she dances...except for when she gets into her "fierce" mode. "When I ge…

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Lifestyle
Premiere Date Set For Rye's Megyn Kelly's New Show Premiere Date Set For Rye's Megyn Kelly's New Show
Premiere Date Set For Rye's Megyn Kelly's New Show RYE, N.Y. -- Megyn Kelly, who lives in Rye, will be returning to the airwaves on June 4. Her new newsmagazine show, "Sunday Night With Megyn Kelly," will premiere at 7 p.m. on NBC. The show will air this summer before returning following the Winter Olympics in 2018. Kelly's daily talk show will begin airing at 9 a.m. in September. Kelly announced she was leaving Fox News for NBC back in January.

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Politics
Beekman Democrats Seeking Candidates For Municipal Elections Beekman Democrats Seeking Candidates For Municipal Elections
Beekman Democrats Seeking Candidates For Municipal Elections BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- Do you want to run for office in Beekman?The Beekman Democrats are seeking candidates to run for town supervisor, two town board seats, highway supervisor, town clerk, tax collector, county legislator and two town judge seats in this November's elections.  Interested individuals should send letters to PO Box 637 2546 Route 55 in Poughquag. Letters must be received by June 20.

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Police & Fire
Man, 21, Driving Recklessly On Route 6 Had Steroids, Yorktown Police Say Man, 21, Driving Recklessly On Route 6 Had Steroids, Yorktown Police Say
Man, 21, Driving Recklessly On Route 6 Had Steroids, Yorktown Police Say A 21-year-old man was charged with reckless driving, possessing anabolic steroids and various traffic violations after being pulled over on Route 6 Friday. Nicholas Dellabate of Putnam Valley was operating a vehicle with an obstructed view, following vehicles too closely and speeding, police said. After a traffic stop was initiated, he was found to be in possession of the steroids and was charged with two criminal possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanors.  He was arrested and transported to headquarters for processing and was released on $250 cash bail. He is due back in c…

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Police & Fire
Woman Charged With Stealing Underwear From Yorktown Kmart Woman Charged With Stealing Underwear From Yorktown Kmart
Woman Charged With Stealing Underwear From Yorktown Kmart YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A 36-year-old Yorktown woman was arrested and charged with stealing five pairs of underwear from KMart Thursday. Mika Tsunekage allegedly exited the store with $29.95 in unpaid underwear and was charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. She turned herself in and was released on her own recognizance. She is due back in court on June 20. 

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Business
Former Server At Poughkeepsie Olive Garden Rises To GM Former Server At Poughkeepsie Olive Garden Rises To GM
Former Server At Poughkeepsie Olive Garden Rises To GM The Olive Garden has been like family for Jeffrey Babineau. Babineau has been working for the Italian restaurant chain for more than 20 years, starting in Poughkeepsie in 1996 as a server. He was recently promoted to general manager of its new location in Yonkers at the Cross County Shopping Center. "It feels good," Babineau said. "It's something I've been striving for. I'm very happy about it." At Olive Garden, Babineau has filled many different roles at many different roles. As general manager, he is responsible for leading his team, including hiring and interviewing …

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News
Letter: Speed Cameras Near Schools Should Be Allowed In Westchester Letter: Speed Cameras Near Schools Should Be Allowed In Westchester
Letter: Speed Cameras Near Schools Should Be Allowed In Westchester GREENBURGH N.Y. -- Greenburgh Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email greenburgh@dailyvoice.com  Legislation being pushed by Mayor De Blasio in Albany and introduced in the NYS senate and Assembly, would increase the number of speed cameras in school zones from 140 camera’s to 750. A great idea. The legislation, if approved would allow cameras to be installed up to a half mile away from school entrances. The current limit in NYC is a quarter mile. The cameras would be operational seven days a week from 6 AM to 10 PM. And the…

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Lifestyle
Tarrytown Woman Wins Car On 'Price Is Right' Tarrytown Woman Wins Car On 'Price Is Right'
Tarrytown Woman Wins Car On 'Price Is Right' Emily Pilkington of Tarrytown walked away with two big prizes on her recent appearance on "The Price Is Right." Pilkington got to come on down and play on the venerable game show last week. She won $24,000 in prizes, including a NordickTrack C 7.5 Elliptical Fitness Trainer and a 2017 Blazing Red Metallic Mini Cooper.  On "One Bid", Pilkington guessed $751 on a Virtual Reality Set, when the actual price was $500. The next time she played, Pilkington guessed $950 on the fitness trainer. It actually cost $1029 and Pilkington won the game and the fitness trainer. Screaming …

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Obituaries
Ousted Fox News CEO Ailes Was Selling Hudson Valley Properties When He Died Ousted Fox News CEO Ailes Was Selling Hudson Valley Properties When He Died
Ousted Fox News CEO Ailes Was Selling Hudson Valley Properties When He Died Hudson Valley resident Roger Ailes, the former president and chairman of Fox News, was in the process of selling his properties in Putnam at the time of his death. Two properties are still on the market, while one sold last December. Ailes died Thursday morning at age 77 due to complications of a subdural hematoma after he fell in his Palm Beach home last week, according to police. Last July, Ailes was ousted from Fox News following allegations of sexual harassment made by former anchor Gretchen Carlson. Lawsuits against Ailes over sexual harassment are expected to continue, with the suits…

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Schools
Sixteen Westchester Students Nominated For Service Academies Sixteen Westchester Students Nominated For Service Academies
Sixteen Westchester Students Nominated For Service Academies Some of Westchester's best and brightest could soon be serving our country. Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) honored the 16 Westchester 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 accomplish…

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