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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 School Nurse Honored For 27 Years Of Service Ossining School Nurse Honored For 27 Years Of Service
Ossining School Nurse Honored For 27 Years Of Service OSSINING, N.Y. -- For 27 years, Dianne Thomas has been helping kids feel better in Ossining. Thomas, who works as a school nurse at the Roosevelt School,  received the New York State Association of School Nurses’ 2017 Award for Excellence in School Nursing for Westchester and Putnam counties. The organization said she was selected because of her exemplary work as a school nurse in diagnosis, communication, leadership, education, outcomes identification, ethics and other areas. Her colleagues nominated her for the award, which she received at a dinner in Yorktown Heights last week on Nationa…

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Neighbors
Poughkeepsie Woman Honored For Fighting Alzheimer's Poughkeepsie Woman Honored For Fighting Alzheimer's
Poughkeepsie Woman Honored For Fighting Alzheimer's POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Donna Slavin, a Poughkeepsie resident, is deeply devoted to ending Alzheimer's Disease. The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter named  Slavin one of its 12 Women’s Champions.  Slavin is the coordinator for Always There Home Care, having spent her entire career working closely with the elderly. She is a regular participant and team captain in the Dutchess/Ulster Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “I do what I can for the Alzheimer’s Association … with a team that will hopefully be there for a long time to help fight this disease,” Slavin said. The Women’s Champions pr…

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Police & Fire
Father, Son Stole Money From Elderly Woman, Yorktown Police Say Father, Son Stole Money From Elderly Woman, Yorktown Police Say
Father, Son Stole Money From Elderly Woman, Yorktown Police Say YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A father and son duo from Harrison were arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing money from an elderly woman who lived at a senior living complex. John E. MacInnes, Sr., 54 and John E. MacInnes, Jr., 26, were arrested and charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. Police were called to The Country House to investigate a past larceny, and determined the MacInnes' entered her room and stole money from her. They were released on their own recognizance and are due back in Yorktown Town Court on June 13.

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News
NY Medical College, Westchester Medical Center Announce Long-Term Agreement NY Medical College, Westchester Medical Center Announce Long-Term Agreement
NY Medical College, Westchester Medical Center Announce Long-Term Agreement VALHALLA, N.Y., -- New York Medical College and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network announced Wednesday a 12-year agreement that they hope will strengthen medical research and clinical care. Under the agreement, hospitals on Westchester Medical Center's  Valhalla campus will be the primary teaching sites for the clinical education of students of New York Medical College and Touro College affiliated programs. Additionally, New York Medical College will facilitate the expansion of that education to other hospitals in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. They will also coll…

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Obituaries
Josephine Milani, 100, Ossining Josephine Milani, 100, Ossining
Josephine Milani, 100, Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Josephine Milani, an Ossining resident, died Monday at the age of 100. Milani was born in Illinois and raised in New York City. She received a BA from Hunter College and an MA from Columbia University. Her main subject of study was foreign languages and was licensed to teach French, Spanish, Italian and English. She taught for 25 years in various high schools and at one time, also taught at Marymount College in New York City. Because teaching positions were scarce, immediately after graduation, she worked for several years as a legal secretary on Wall Street. She was event…

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Politics
New Castle Republicans Unveil Slate, Incumbents Seek Re-Election New Castle Republicans Unveil Slate, Incumbents Seek Re-Election
New Castle Republicans Unveil Slate, Incumbents Seek Re-Election NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- The race is on in New Castle. The New Castle Republicans unveiled their slate for municipal elections, nominating incumbent Supervisor Robert Greenstein and council members Adam Brodsky and Lisa Katz for re-election. Greenstein, who is running for a third term, will be opposed by Kristen Browde, the Democratic candidate for supervisor. Brodsky and Katz are running for their second term. Gail Merkels and Ivy Pool are running for town council on the Democratic slate.  According to the New Castle GOP, Greenstein and Katz are registered Democrats. "We are very proud t…

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Obituaries
Hudson Valley Resident, Ousted Fox News Chief Roger Ailes Dies At 77 Hudson Valley Resident, Ousted Fox News Chief Roger Ailes Dies At 77
Hudson Valley Resident, Ousted Fox News Chief Roger Ailes Dies At 77 This story has been updated. Hudson Valley resident Roger Ailes, the former president and chairman of Fox News, 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. “I am profoundly sad and heartbroken to report that my husband, Roger Ailes, passed away this morning. Roger was a loving husband to me, to his son Zachary, and a loyal friend to many,” Elizabeth Ailes, his wife, said in a statement. His family was the former publishers of the Putnam County News and Recorder and the Putnam County Courier…

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Neighbors
Briarcliff Boy Is A Pokemon Whiz Kid Briarcliff Boy Is A Pokemon Whiz Kid
Briarcliff Boy Is A Pokemon Whiz Kid BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- When it comes to playing the Pokemon Trading Card Game, Sebastian Male-Diaz is a child prodigy.Male-Diaz,  a 10-year-old who lives in Briarcliff and is in 5th grade, is ranked 11th  in the country for his age group, regularly traveling across the country competing in tournaments.  He has been invited to compete in tournaments in Australia. He recently finished in 2nd at a tournament in Virginia and last weekend competed at a tournament in Toronto. In Pokemon, players use their Pokemon to battle their opponent with the goal of winning knocking out their opponents cards.  …

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Neighbors
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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Schools
Pocantico Students Reap Sweet Reward For Community Service Pocantico Students Reap Sweet Reward For Community Service
Pocantico Students Reap Sweet Reward For Community Service POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. -- Students at Pocantico Hills recently learned the value of doing a good deed. Students donated more than 1,500 food and toiletry items to help six nearby needy families. The classes that brought in the most contributions were rewarded with an ice cream party. The program is a project of the Student Council Government organized by Family and Consumer Science teacher Ilana Brennan, who is also student government advisor.  The Student Government members and many other middle school students spent countless hours collecting, sorting and tallying the donations.  “I am s…

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