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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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Politics
Pleasantville Dancers' Video Goes Viral After Hillary Clinton Tweet Pleasantville Dancers' Video Goes Viral After Hillary Clinton Tweet
Pleasantville Dancers' Video Goes Viral After Hillary Clinton Tweet Click here for a related story: Hillary Clinton Draws Big Crowd At Hometown Book Signing In Chappaqua CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. --There were some very special guests at Hillary Clinton's book signing at the Chappaqua Library Saturday. Clinton met dancers from The Artistry Project in Pleasantville, who made a video of them dancing inside Scattered Books in Chappaqua to "Fight Song," holding copies of Clinton's new books "What Happened and "It Takes A Village." "This video from my local bookstore @scatteredbooks in Chappaqua put a smile on my face," Clinton tweeted T…

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Politics
Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuits Will Be Heard In White Plains Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuits Will Be Heard In White Plains
Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuits Will Be Heard In White Plains When it comes to his lawsuits against the state over the closing of Buchanan-based Indian Point, County Executive Rob Astorino has the home court advantage. A judge ruled Astorino's lawsuit must be heard in White Plains. The state had been pushing to have the case moved to Albany since the decision to close the plant was made by state officials.  Indian Point is set to close in 2020 and 2021 after Entergy, which owns Indian Point said it was closing down the plant because it was no longer economically viable to remain open. “Were it not for the existence of the facility, the agreement, cer…

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Lifestyle
Showtime Lands Novel By Westchester's Bill Clinton, James Patterson Showtime Lands Novel By Westchester's Bill Clinton, James Patterson
Showtime Lands Novel By Westchester's Bill Clinton, James Patterson The novel co-written by Chappaqua's Bill Clinton and Scarborough's James Patterson, a Newburgh native, is headed to the small screen.Showtime announced it is adapting the duo's novel "The President Is Missing" for a TV show. The novel concerns a sitting president who goes missing. It's set to be released in June 2018. According to Entertainment Weekly, the 42nd president and bestselling author did a 16-meeting tour around Hollywood to find the right fit. “Working on a book about a sitting President — drawing on what I know about the job, life in the White House, and the way Washin…

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Politics
Hillary Clinton Draws Big Crowd At Hometown Book Signing In Chappaqua Hillary Clinton Draws Big Crowd At Hometown Book Signing In Chappaqua
Hillary Clinton Draws Big Crowd At Hometown Book Signing In Chappaqua CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- About 1,000 people showed up at the Chappaqua Library Saturday as hometown resident Hillary Clinton signed copies of her new book "What Happened." Clinton, who arrived just before 3 p.m., was greeted with a large ovation. She took photos with dancers who had made a video in her honor before sitting down to sign books. The book discusses Clinton's failed run for president in 2016. The Democratic nominee lost to Republican Donald Trump. Clinton also signed copies of her new children's book "It Takes A Village." Nirit Rosenblum, a Chappaqua resident, was…

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Neighbors
Benefit Set For Son Of Fallen Orangetown Officer Battling Cancer Benefit Set For Son Of Fallen Orangetown Officer Battling Cancer
Benefit Set For Son Of Fallen Orangetown Officer Battling Cancer CONGERS, N.Y. - The Orangetown community is coming together to help one of its own. A benefit is being held for Tom Kennedy, who is battling breast cancer. Tom is the son of Thomas Kennedy, an Orangetown Police Officer who was killed by a drunk driver in 1973 while directing traffic. The benefit will be held Saturday, Sept. 30 at Kennelly's Grille House at 962 South Route 9 West in Congers from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and feature music by the Cousins Moran Band. Kennedy was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago, though last month is prognosis took a turn for the worst, with the cancer spreading…

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Events
Expect Traffic As Art Show Comes To Armonk Expect Traffic As Art Show Comes To Armonk
Expect Traffic As Art Show Comes To Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk is hosting its annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the North Castle Community Park at 205 Business Park Drive in Armonk. Due to this event, there will be a significant increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic along Business Park Drive, North Castle Police said. People are asked to use caution when traveling in this area and allow extra time for their trip, police said. Traffic control personnel will be in the area to assist and help direct vehicles to approved parking areas, police said.

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Business
New City Restaurant Honors Rockland's Greatest New City Restaurant Honors Rockland's Greatest
New City Restaurant Honors Rockland's Greatest NEW CITY, N.Y. -- A Facebook post that went viral has led to Rockland's Greatest All Star Sports Grill in New City at 190 South Main St. The restaurant, which will have its grand opening in October, was inspired by a Facebook group called Rockland's Greatest.   The group started after Andre Chiavelli posted a picture of Rocky Balboa with the caption, "The eye of the tiger, do you still have it?"  Over the next two weeks, Chiavelli's posts had more than 4,000 comments with many Rockland athletes reminiscing about their exploits on the field. Chiavelli eventually turned it into a F…

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News
Hudson River HealthCare Gets 91K To Help Patients With HIV Hudson River HealthCare Gets 91K To Help Patients With HIV
Hudson River HealthCare Gets 91K To Help Patients With HIV PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Hudson River Health Care hopes a new grant will improve the lives of people battling HIV.Peekskill-based Hudson River Health Care was awarded a $91,00 federal Ryan White Part C HIV Capacity Development and Planning Grant to enhance care management of people living with HIV. Hudson River Health Care has locations in Dutchess, Rockland, and Orange.  Hudson River Health Care treats about 1,000 people living with HIV. “The resources will help to ensure that critical care coordination is in place to reduce duplication and improve health outcomes," said Anne Kauffman Nolon…

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Schools
Hastings Teacher Celebrates 25 Years Hastings Teacher Celebrates 25 Years
Hastings Teacher Celebrates 25 Years HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Debbie Troop has been keeping kids stimulated for 25 years. The elementary school teacher was recently honored by the Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District for her 25 years of service. Troop, who lives in Yonkers, currently teaches 4th grade at Hillside Elementary School. Troop said she runs into parents of kids she taught who are now in college, which means a lot to her. "It's a very significant achievement," Troop said. "I've seen all the changes in education and to the community."  One of the biggest changes has been in technology…

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Schools
Heavenly Productions, Bob's Discount Furniture Spread Joy In Mount Kisco Heavenly Productions, Bob's Discount Furniture Spread Joy In Mount Kisco
Heavenly Productions, Bob's Discount Furniture Spread Joy In Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The children at Mount Kisco Child Care Center were in for quite the treat Monday.Heavenly Productions and Bob's Discount Furniture distributed Dr. Seuss books, Dr. Seuss hats and Bob's Discount furniture blankets for 85 children. They then sang "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," while Cathy Poulin of Bob's Discount Furniture dressed up as The Cat In The Hat and read the famous Dr. Seuss book.

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