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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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Yorktown Superintendent Ralph Napolitano Announces Retirement Yorktown Superintendent Ralph Napolitano Announces Retirement
Yorktown Superintendent Ralph Napolitano Announces Retirement YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Dr. Ralph Napolitano is saying his final farewell to Yorktown.  Napolitano announced he is retiring as Yorktown Central School Superintendent after 11 years and a 43-year career in education as a teacher, college professor, department chairperson and assistant superintendent. “I have had the privilege of working with an amazing Board of Education, an outstanding administrative team, an excellent faculty and staff, and a wonderful group of parents and students,” he said in a letter to faculty and staff. “I have been blessed to work in a profession that is dedicated …

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Ossining Names New High School Principal Ossining Names New High School Principal
Ossining Names New High School Principal OSSINING, N.Y. -- After an extensive search, the Ossining School District has named Stephen Hancock to be the next high school principal. Hancock, who is replacing the retiring Joshua Mandel, has been with the district since 2008. He started as a social studies teacher at an Anne M Dorner Middle School before being promoted to dean. In 2013, he was promoted to assistant principal. Last year he was named principal of Roosevelt Elementary School. "Mr. Hancock is dedicated to our students and staff and is focused on educating the whole child," Superintendent Ray Sanchez said. "H…

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Yorktown AD Fio Nardone Stepping Down After 16 Years Yorktown AD Fio Nardone Stepping Down After 16 Years
Yorktown AD Fio Nardone Stepping Down After 16 Years This story has been updated. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. - After 16 years at the helm of one of Westchester County's most successful sports programs, Yorktown Central School District Athletic Director Fio Nardone has announced that he will retire at the end of the school year. Nardone said he was fortunate to work at a district like Yorktown, which puts a strong emphasis on sports. “Sports is really about the students and how sports can enhance their educational experience, Nardone said. "It has been my privilege to work with such a talented administrative team, coaching staff and such tal…

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Village Of Ossining Rejects Roundabout Petition Village Of Ossining Rejects Roundabout Petition
Village Of Ossining Rejects Roundabout Petition OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Village of Ossining announced Wednesday they are rejecting the petition submitted by the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce to pursue a referendum regarding a proposed roundabout for downtown. Of the 2,683 signatures submitted, 1,049 signatures were rejected, leaving 1,634 valid signatures, below the 2,146 signatures needed to force a referendum. The village will be discussing the matter at Wednesday's work session at 86-88 Spring Street In a letter sent to Chamber President Gayle Marchica, Village Clerk Mary Ann Roberts cited several irregularities with the petition…

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Business
Westchester Celebrates Free Pancake Day Westchester Celebrates Free Pancake Day
Westchester Celebrates Free Pancake Day HARTSDALE, N.Y. -- It is the Super Bowl for IHOP. The pancake chain celebrated National Pancake Day at its restaurants across the country, including locations in Hartsdale, Yonkers, Larchmont, Mohegan Lake, West Nyack, and Poughkeepsie.  Customers got a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes with the hope they will donate to help children battling critical illnesses. IHOP is hoping to raise $3.5 million nationwide. Empty tables were in short supply at the Hartsdale location, as the parking lot was full of people wanting to get their free flapjacks. The Hartsdale location was donating to t…

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Business
Tivoli Restaurant Always Evolving Tivoli Restaurant Always Evolving
Tivoli Restaurant Always Evolving TIVOLI, N.Y. -- There's always something interesting cooking at Panzur in Tivoli. The farm to table restaurant, which specializes in New American Cuisine, has been in Tivoli for six years. "We do a very progressive menu," owner and chef Rei Peraza said. "We are always evolving, we're always changing. We do a lot of fun things that are outside the box. We do what we do and we hope you like it." Looking to open up a restaurant, Peraza admits Tivoli wasn't initially on his radar screen. "We didn't really know much about it," Peraza said. "But then we came t…

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Rhinebeck Woman Helps Students Find Their Path Rhinebeck Woman Helps Students Find Their Path
Rhinebeck Woman Helps Students Find Their Path RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- As many high schoolers (and their parents) certainly know, finding the right college can be a daunting task. That's where Rhinebeck resident Ros Geuss comes in.  Geuss runs Fulfilling Futures, a college consulting firm that helps puts people on the right path to success.  "I like to focus on individuals and make sure they're successful," Geuss said. "I want to help them achieve their goals and aspirations." The earlier kids start thinking about their future, the better, Geuss believes as it is important they get started on the right direction. "…

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Ossining Residents Force Roundabout Referendum Ossining Residents Force Roundabout Referendum
Ossining Residents Force Roundabout Referendum This story has been updated. OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce announced Friday they had collected enough signatures to force a referendum on a proposed roundabout in downtown Ossining. The chamber collected 2,703 signatures, more than the 2,146 needed. They will be presenting the petitions to the village clerk Friday afternoon. "This is a historic day in the Village of Ossining," Chamber President Gayle Marchica said at Village Hall. "We did not meet our expectations, we exceeded them. The Village of Ossining has awoken a sleeping giant. You're goin…

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Hen Hud High Schooler Honored As BOCES Student Of Distinction Hen Hud High Schooler Honored As BOCES Student Of Distinction
Hen Hud High Schooler Honored As Boces Student Of Distinction MONTROSE, N.Y. -- David Perez, a student at Hendrick Hudson High School, has a bright future ahead of him as an auto mechanic. Perez was honored as a Student of Distinction by Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES for excelling at Auto Mechanics. Perez was presented with a medal and certificate by BOCES Tech Center Principal Jim Belucci, BOCES Superintendent James Ryan, and Hendrick Hudson Superintendent Joseph Hochreiter at a Hendrick Hudson board meeting. “David is a hard-working young man who not only wants to learn himself, but wants to help the other students around him learn as well,” his…

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Business
Ugandan Refugee Helps Keep Poughkeepsie In Shape Ugandan Refugee Helps Keep Poughkeepsie In Shape
Ugandan Refugee Helps Keep Poughkeepsie In Shape POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Fleeing Uganda as a refugee at 11. Orphaned at 17. Poughkeepsie resident Hayes Kanyike knows all about overcoming adversity and achieving hard-fought goals. Kanyike runs Hayes4Fitness, a wellness studio in downtown Poughkeepsie at 35 Main Street. Kanyike helps others overcome their adversities and reach their goals by promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. In Uganda, Kanyike's father was a prominent musician who ran into trouble with Idi Amin's cabinet. Members of his father's band were assassinated and his family left Uganda, settling in a church in Poughkeeps…

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