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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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Sports
Yorktown Cheerleaders Advance To Semifinals At National Competition Yorktown Cheerleaders Advance To Semifinals At National Competition
Yorktown Cheerleaders Advance To Semifinals At National Competition YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown's cheerleading squad recently made history. The cheerleaders recently went to Orlando where it competed in the National High School Cheerleading Championship against teams from across the country at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. Yorktown’s team scored high enough in the preliminary round to advance to the semifinals for the first time in the team's history. "I am so incredibly proud of my team and their accomplishments," coach Angela Battista said. "This year’s team has been so motivated and their hard work at each practice truly paid off.…

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Politics
Molinaro Says To 'Think Dutchess' At State Of The County Address Molinaro Says To 'Think Dutchess' At State Of The County Address
Molinaro Says To 'Think Dutchess' At State Of The County Address DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- County Executive Marc Molinaro laid out his vision for Dutchess County at his 2017 State of the County Address, calling the state of Dutchess County "strong." Molinaro discussed a wide range of issues, from Dutchess' economic development to offering better services to seniors to how the county can combat drug abuse during his speech Thursday at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Molinaro, who has not ruled out running for governor in 2018, also took some swipes at state government. "New York does not make it easy to create a business or c…

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Police & Fire
New Details Emerge In Case Of Missing Croton Woman, 24 New Details Emerge In Case Of Missing Croton Woman, 24
New Details Emerge In Case Of Missing Croton Woman, 24 Veronica Hallock, the missing 24-year-old Croton-on-Hudson woman, was spotted by a young man getting off a southbound Metro-North train in Ossining shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday according to her sister Emily Hallock. MTA police found surveillance video of her in Grand Central Terminal at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday with a backpack and wearing a t-shirt with the Captain America logo, according to Emily. Veronica has not been heard from since noon on Tuesday. Veronica has been described as 5-foot 10-inches and slim. She has green eyes, long brown hair and wears glasses. Anyone with information can co…

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Events
Beacon Man Takes The Plunge To Help Fight Alzheimer's Beacon Man Takes The Plunge To Help Fight Alzheimer's
Beacon Man Takes The Plunge To Help Fight Alzheimer's BEACON, N.Y. -- Matt Santoro, a Beacon resident, knows the water is going to be cold Saturday. But he'll do whatever it takes to raise money for Alzheimer's Disease. Santoro, a member relations supervisor for TEG Credit Union, is one of the many hundreds of people taking part in the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter's seventh annual Subzero Heroes fundraiser by plunging into Berean Lake in Highland. Money raised by Subzero Heroes benefits the Hudson Valley Chapter’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which fuels the Alzheimer’s Association’s initiatives of care, support and research. Sub…

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News
Water Main Breaks On Route 35 In Yorktown Water Main Breaks On Route 35 In Yorktown
Water Main Breaks On Route 35 In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A water main break on Route 35 near Clark Funeral Home on Thursday has caused service to be temporarily interrupted, according to the Town of Yorktown. The Water Department staff is currently working on the repair and will restore service as soon as possible, the town said If anyone experiences discolored water and/or air in the pipes run the cold water until it clears, the town said.

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Neighbors
36 Students Graduate From Yorktown Youth Court 36 Students Graduate From Yorktown Youth Court
36 Students Graduate From Yorktown Youth Court YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Alliance For Safe Kids Youth Court in Yorktown has some new members. The 36 new graduates, students from Yorktown and Lakeland, were honored in a ceremony Wednesday night at Yorktown Justice Court that was attended by Yorktown local dignitaries and school district leaders.  “The local community was truly exceptional in supporting this program when our own Yorktown Justices, police and local attorneys contributed their time and expertise,” NancLevin added. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to learn and grow and this year was an excellent experience for a…

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Sports
White Plains' Sean Kilpatrick Honors Former Teacher At Nets Game White Plains' Sean Kilpatrick Honors Former Teacher At Nets Game
White Plains' Sean Kilpatrick Honors Former Teacher At Nets Game WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Sean Kilpatrick, a guard for the Brooklyn Nets who played at White Plains High School, said thank you to a former teacher on Wednesday. Kilpatrick, who was born in Yonkers, awarded Janet Warmbir, his high school English teacher, with the Teacher's Excellence Award. Warmbir was honored in an on-court ceremony at Barclays Center before the Nets played the Milwaukee Bucks. Warmbir taught at White Plains for 38 years and made a significant impact in Kilpatrick's life. Warmbir received a Nets prize pack and a $500 Target gift card for classroom supplies. The Brooklyn Nets F…

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News
Wappingers Woman Devotes Her Life To Helping Animals Wappingers Woman Devotes Her Life To Helping Animals
Wappingers Woman Devotes Her Life To Helping Animals WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY.-- Karen LeCain is always putting animals first. LeCain runs Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts of Dutchess County (CARE of DC), sheltering dogs, cats and any other animal that needs assistance out of her home in Wappingers Falls home. The all volunteer-based shelter is not open to the public. More than 90 percent of the cats and dogs that come in are fostered out to families to care for them until the animals are ready to be adopted.  The charity was approved at the beginning of December and has become a partner with PetCo, hosting adoption events at its Poughkeepsie…

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Schools
Pelham Schools Superintendent Announces Resignation Pelham Schools Superintendent Announces Resignation
Pelham Schools Superintendent Announces Resignation PELHAM, N.Y. -- Peter Giarrizzo,  Superintendent of Pelham Public Schools, announced his resignation in a letter to the community Wednesday. Giarrizzo, whose resignation is effective in August, is leaving to become superintendent of the North Shore Central School District. The Board of Education will formally accept his resignation at a Feb. 28 meeting. Giarrizzo has been superintendent for four years. "Together, we have set out on a course of continuous improvement for our schools," Giarrizzo wrote in his letter. "We have built and continue to plan for exciting programming a…

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Schools
Ossining Senior A National Merit Scholarship Finalist Ossining Senior A National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Ossining Senior A National Merit Scholarship Finalist OSSINING, N.Y. --Adriana Scanteianu, a senior at Ossining High School, has been selected as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Scanteianu is one of 15,000 finalists competing for 7,400 scholarships worth $33 million. Scanteianu initially qualified because of a high score on her PSATs.  At Ossining, Scanteianu has been recognized for her achievements in the Ossining Science Research Program. She was one of three students in the program to be chosen as a semifinalist in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search. She conducted proteomics research at the Icahn School of Me…

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