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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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Lifestyle
Chico Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Chico Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Chico Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Chico is looking for his forever home.Chico is a five-year-old American bulldog/basset hound mix. The SPCA said Chico is a friendly, boisterous guy who will need to stay on the calm side for the next few months -- he's heartworm positive and has to stick to leash walks, nosework, food puzzles while he gets his treatments.  Chico is eligible for foster-to-adopt, which means he can receive the care he needs in a home instead of at the shelter, his heartworm treatment will be covered by the SPCA at its clinic. When his treatments are done, an adoption can be finalized, the SPCA said. For more …

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Politics
Gouldman Gets Challenger In District Two Gouldman Gets Challenger In District Two
Gouldman Gets Challenger In District Two PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Anthony Williams is stepping forward to challenge Bill Gouldman for a seat on the Putnam County Legislator. Gouldman, a Putnam Valley resident and Republican, is seeking a second term representing District Two. Williams, a Democrat, is hoping to breakthrough on all the Republican legislature. In his first term, Gouldman has touted his record of launching the Animal Abuse Registry and keeping taxes at bay, according to The Putnam Examiner. Williams told The Putnam Examiner that Gouldman is not communicating enough with residents about important issues in the county.

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News
Southeast ZBA Deadlocked On Crane Vote Southeast ZBA Deadlocked On Crane Vote
Southeast ZBA Deadlocked On Crane Vote SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- Is a 98-foot crane a permanent structure? The Southeast Zoning Board of Appeals hasn't decided yet. At a June 19 work session, the board voted 3-3 on the issue, with member Roderick Cassidy absent. The vote was voided and will be postponed until next month. Morrow Equipment is looking to have the board determine the issue to help them gain site plan approval from the planning board, according to The Putnam Examiner. Vice Chairman Paul Vink said he believed the crane was a permanent structure while John McNeill said the crane was a piece of equipment, according to The Put…

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Man Kicks, Slaps Woman, Police Say Yorktown Man Kicks, Slaps Woman, Police Say
Yorktown Man Kicks, Slaps Woman, Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A 40-year-old Yorktown man was arrested Wednesday morning after police say he attempted to cause physical injury by kicking and slapping a woman during a domestic dispute. Joseph Franco was charged with attempted assault in the third degree for the incident that occurred at a home on Mohansic Avenue. He was arrested at the scene and transported to headquarters for processing. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on July 20. A temporary order of protection also issued.

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News
Winning Take 5 Lotto Ticket Sold In Montrose Winning Take 5 Lotto Ticket Sold In Montrose
Winning Take 5 Lotto Ticket Sold In Montrose WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Be sure to check your Take Five lottery ticket, Westchester. A winning Take 5 ticket sold at Montrose Post Road Deli at 2119 Albany Post Road was one of Wednesday's two winners, with a prize of $30,566. The numbers were: 06-09-13-26-30 with a Take Five Drawing of 2.

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Business
Chipotle To Open Fishkill Location On Friday Chipotle To Open Fishkill Location On Friday
Chipotle To Open Fishkill Location On Friday FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Get ready Chipotle lovers. You only have nine more days to wait. Chipotle announced its Fishkill location will open on Friday, July 7 at 10:45 a.m at 18 Westage Drive. The location is the chain's first location in Dutchess County. A Five Guys Burgers and Fries will also be at the location. The first 20 customers in line will receive a free Chipotle t-shirt, said Becky Mitchell, New England Marketing Strategist for Chipotle. "It's really important that in the beginning, we connect with the community," Mitchell said.  Mitchell said Chipotle hopes to host fundrais…

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Politics
Trump Attack On New Canaan's Scarborough & Brzezinski Starts Twitter Storm Trump Attack On New Canaan's Scarborough & Brzezinski Starts Twitter Storm
Trump Attack On New Canaan's Scarborough & Brzezinski Starts Twitter Storm President Donald Trump is no fan of Bronxville's Mika Brzezinski or her fiancee New Canaan's Joe Scarborough, co-hosts of MSNBC's "Morning Joe." And he let his 32.9 million Twitter followers know on Thursday. "I heard poorly rated Morning Joe speaks badly of me (don't watch anymore)," Trump tweeted. "Then how come low I.Q. Crazy Mika, along with Psycho Joe, came to Mar-a-Lago 3 nights in a row around New Year's Eve and insisted on joining me. She was bleeding badly from a face-lift. I said no." Brzezinski responded by posting a photo of a Cheerio's box that said: "Made for Little Hands." M…

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Obituaries
Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps Mourns Loss Of Member Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps Mourns Loss Of Member
Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps Mourns Loss Of Member PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Ambulance Corps Deputy Chief Mitch Williams died suddenly this week.Williams was a volunteer in the ambulance corps for the last 35 years. He started from youth corps and eventually became chief and deputy chief, according to the ambulance corps. "He always helped anyone he came across and would give you the shirt off of his back if needed," the Peekskill Ambulance Corps said in a posting on its Facebook page. "Mitch will be greatly missed and there will be a hole in our heart and family for some time to come. People who worked with Williams at th…

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News
It's Official: Tappan Zee Bridge To Be Named After Mario Cuomo It's Official: Tappan Zee Bridge To Be Named After Mario Cuomo
It's Official: Tappan Zee Bridge To Be Named After Mario Cuomo Get ready to drive over the Mario Cuomo Bridge. The state legislature approved Thursday afternoon legislation to name the new Tappan Zee Bridge after former Gov. Mario Cuomo, who served three terms as governor. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mario's son, is expected to sign the bill into law this week. The move has been criticized by both Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and Rockland County Executive Ed Day. Astorino said it would be more appropriate to name something in Queens after Cuomo while Day said Rockland residents should get to weigh in. Cuomo said the idea first came from outgoing A…

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Schools
Six Iona Prep Students Compete In National Speech, Debate Tournament Six Iona Prep Students Compete In National Speech, Debate Tournament
Six Iona Prep Students Compete In National Speech, Debate Tournament NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Six Iona Preparatory students were in Alabama last week, participating in the National Speech and Debate Tournament.  Three students nearly broke into the octo-finals while two advanced in supplemental categories. Returning to Nationals for the third consecutive year was New Rochelle resident Noah Darden, a 2014 Iona Preparatory Lower School graduate and rising senior at the Upper School who has qualified for the national tournament since his freshman year. Darden broke into the top 100 nationally in the Prose and Poetry categories; he was eliminated after the sixth ro…

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