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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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Deadline Nears To Recertify Handgun Licenses Deadline Nears To Recertify Handgun Licenses
Deadline Nears To Recertify Handgun Licenses Handgun owners have a little over a month before they have to recertify their handguns. Holders of handgun licenses issued prior to Jan. 15, 2013 must recertify their licenses with the New York State Police by Jan. 31. Covered licensees who fail to recertify by that date could be subject to having their licenses suspended or revoked without further notice, according to the Putnam County Sherrif's Office. The State Police offers an online recertification process for all handgun licenses issued in New York, with the exception of those issued in Westchester. To complete the recertification pr…

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Schools
Spackenkill Student Scores Big In Siemens Competition Spackenkill Student Scores Big In Siemens Competition
Spackenkill Student Scores Big In Siemens Competition A student from Poughkeepsie and a student from Ardsley were selected as national finalists in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology. Rachel Li of Spackenkill High School and Jainil Sutaria of Ardsley High School along with another student from Colorado won a team division runner-up prize and will split a $50,000 scholarship.  Their project developed a novel gel compound that could help bone regeneration in teeth by acting as a barrier to bacteria.

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Schools
Pleasantville Honors 63 Students At Youth Recognition Night Pleasantville Honors 63 Students At Youth Recognition Night
Pleasantville Honors 63 Students At Youth Recognition Night PLEASANTVILLE,  N.Y. -- From organizing blood drives to volunteering at the Tina Gambino 5K Race and Gala, Pleasantville students are making their mark. The village recently honored 63 students at its annual Youth Recognition Night. Honorees included 3 members of the Pleasantville Class of 2017, 58 current Pleasantville students, and 2 students who attend private schools.  Students honored served in organizations like ECHO, Student Visions, Farmers Market/Foodchester, Community Garden at St. John's, the Presbyterian Church's Appalachia Service Project and Social Justice Program, Holy Innoce…

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Business
Chipotle Opening New White Plains Location Chipotle Opening New White Plains Location
Chipotle Opening New White Plains Location Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new Westchester location.The eatery, famous for its burritos and bowls, will launch its second restaurant in White Plains on Thursday, Dec. 7. The new restaurant is in front of the Crossroads Shopping Center at 405 Tarrytown Road. Chipotle's other White Plains location is at 250 Main Street in White Plains. The restaurant will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. In Westchester, Chipotle has locations in Rye Brook, Yonkers, and Pelham.

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Politics
Bedford Supervisor Running For State Senate Bedford Supervisor Running For State Senate
Bedford Supervisor Running For State Senate BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The race to fill Senator George Latimer's seat is getting crowded. Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick, a Democrat, announced he is planning to run for the seat and represent the 37th district, which will become vacant when Latimer becomes Westchester County Executive. “I am proud of my record of results in Bedford, from enacting progressive policies to enhancing services, and boosting the financial strength of the town," Burdick, who was re-elected last month, said. "I am looking forward to taking that record, and my work ethic, to the next level by representing the…

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Politics
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Announcing Senate Run: Report Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Announcing Senate Run: Report
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Announcing Senate Run: Report YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano looks to be the next person to run for Senate in the 37th District.According to the Daily News,  Spano is expected to announce he will seek the Democratic nomination for the seat vacated by George Latimer when he ascends to Westchester County Executive. Spano has two years left on his final term as Yonkers mayor. Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer (D-Yonkers) announced last week she is running for the seat. Kat Brezler, a White Plains resident, and a Democrat has also announced her candidacy for the 37th Senate District. The 37th Senate District covers the…

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Business
KFC Closes In Ossining, Leaving It With Just One Northern Westchester Store KFC Closes In Ossining, Leaving It With Just One Northern Westchester Store
KFC Closes In Ossining, Leaving It With Just One Northern Westchester Store There's one less place to get fried chicken in the area. The Kentucky Fried Chicken at 189 South Highland Ave. in Ossining has closed, leaving the fast-food chain with just one store in Northern Westchester - at the Beach Shopping Center in Peekskill. (Its Yorktown location had previously closed.) Inside the Ossining restaurant, the lights are off and the chairs are stacked up with a sign that says CLOSED on the front door. The Kentucky Fried Chicken website has also removed the location from its website. The restaurant was not well received by the community, only rating one star on Yelp. …

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News
Letter to the Editor: New York Must Focus on Renewable Energy Letter to the Editor: New York Must Focus on Renewable Energy
Letter to the Editor: New York Must Focus on Renewable Energy Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail ossining@dailyvoice.com. To The Editor: I understand that the Department of Public Service and the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) are considering carbon pricing options for New York’s wholesale electricity markets. While this may be a step forward, it is a small step for a state that barely burns any oil or coal to generate electricity. The thing we burn most is natural gas. Natural gas produces methane emissions, which are much more potent than CO2 emissions. To amp up the…

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by Caroline Eimer
Sports
Ramapo Spring Valley Hornets Advance To Pop Warner Semifinals Ramapo Spring Valley Hornets Advance To Pop Warner Semifinals
Ramapo Spring Valley Hornets Advance To Pop Warner Semifinals RAMAPO, N.Y. -- It's been a dream season for the Ramapo Spring Valley Hornets. The team advanced to the semifinals of the 61st Pop Warner Super Bowl after knocking off the Almaden Mustangs 36-14 at the Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The Hornets will face the Dorchester Eagles Wednesday.  "It feels good," coach Velton Blacknall said. "Our kids have worked very hard to achieve their goal of getting to Disney. For many, this is their last year of playing Pop Warner." The team was led by standouts like Enzo Arjona, Andre Epps, Jaquan Chambers and Colby A…

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Politics
Lawmaker Criticizes State's Mute Swan Plan Lawmaker Criticizes State's Mute Swan Plan
Lawmaker Criticizes State's Mute Swan Plan A Queens senator wants to protect New York's swans. Sen. Tony Avella (D-Queens) has been critical of the state's Department of Environmental Conservation plans to control the mute swan population. In 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into a law a bill imposing a two-year moratorium of the plan. In September, the DEC released another Mute Swan Management Plan, which Avella harshly criticized. He commissioned a study which he said questioned many of DEC's claims for why the swans had to be controlled. "Mute swans are splendid beautiful birds that have been in our state for more than 150 ye…

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