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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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Schools
Poughkeepsie School Board Firing Finance Chief Poughkeepsie School Board Firing Finance Chief
Poughkeepsie School Board Firing Finance Chief POUGHKEPESIE, N.Y. -- The flurry of moves from the Poughkeepsie City School Board is continuing Thursday. The board also announced a meeting for Thursday night to vote on the no-fault termination of Joseph Jimick, the district's Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. Jimick was hired last year on a three-year contract. His termination is effective Sept. 14. Dawn Capuano will be replacing Jimick and will also be given a three-year contract. At Wednesday's meeting, the board hired Kathleen Farrell as deputy superintendent with a five-year contract for $150,000 a year. Two scho…

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Politics
Putin Mocks Westchester Native Comey's Trump Testimony, Offers Him Asylum Putin Mocks Westchester Native Comey's Trump Testimony, Offers Him Asylum
Putin Mocks Westchester Native Comey's Trump Testimony, Offers Him Asylum James Comey will apparently always have Russia to call home. Russian President Vladmir Putin jokingly offered the former FBI director and Yonkers native asylum if he gets in trouble leaking recorded conversations he had with President Donald Trump. Putin made the comments during an appearance on Russian TV in which he took calls from Russians for four hours. Putin compared Comey to Edward Snowden. Snowden, a whistleblower who leaked classified material from the National Security Agency, was granted asylum in Russa. He also once again denied interfering in last year's presidential election.…

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Politics
After Shooting, Rep. Maloney Calls For Unity, Bipartisanship In Video After Shooting, Rep. Maloney Calls For Unity, Bipartisanship In Video
After Shooting, Rep. Maloney Calls For Unity, Bipartisanship In Video Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-Cold Spring) wants people to treat each other with compassion and respect.Maloney, who represents the 18th district, posted a video on Facebook following the Wednesday shooting of a congressman as Republicans were practicing for the Congressional Baseball game.  In the video, Maloney said it's important to work across the aisle to get legislation passed. “In this business, the rhetoric gets hot and the passions run high and that's normal, and it's even good, but that's very different than engaging in violence, Maloney said. "And so it's just a reminder to a…

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News
Children’s Book Drive Collects 4,500 Books Children’s Book Drive Collects 4,500 Books
Children’s Book Drive Collects 4,500 Books The Children's Aid Society at Wagon Road Day Camp is now full of books.Gamechanger's 4th Annual Children's Book Drive collected a record-breaking 4,500 books from drop-off locations across the county in May. The books will provide easier access to literature for the underprivileged children attending the camp. Each child will be able to take home eight books. “This will give our summer book giveaway the kind of boost it needs. The kids will love them. Over 4,500 books means that each camper will get several books to build their home library,” says Vince Canziani, Director of the Wagon Road D…

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Neighbors
Wappingers Falls Businessman Receives Meritorious Service Award Wappingers Falls Businessman Receives Meritorious Service Award
Wappingers Falls Businessman Receives Meritorious Service Award WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Jack Fedigan has been an institution in Wappingers Falls for 50 years. Fedigan was honored by the Exchange Club of Southern Dutchess for his dedicated service to helping others with its Meritorious Service Award on Tuesday.  The event also raised more than $1,000 to support the victims of the fire in the Wappingers Falls and $900 to support Autism Society Hudson Valley in honor of Fedigan’s involvement with these causes. “In many respects, Jack Fedigan represents the best in all of us – someone who came here as a young man fifty years ago; who stayed here and rais…

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Patrons Of Cortlandt Restaurant Warned About Risk Of Hepatitis A Patrons Of Cortlandt Restaurant Warned About Risk Of Hepatitis A
Patrons Of Cortlandt Restaurant Warned About Risk Of Hepatitis A If you consumed a beverage at Monteverde at Oldstone in Cortlandt Manor recently, you might be at risk for Hepatitis A. Dr. Sherlita Amler, Westchester County’s Health Commissioner, is encouraging people who drank there between May 31 and June 10 to protect themselves against Hepatitis A following confirmation that an employee with the disease worked at the restaurant while infectious. Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease transmitted by ingesting contaminated food or water or through direct contact with an infectious person.  “The key to prevention is a quick response,” said Westchester Co…

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Events
Global 'Make Music Day' Returns To Ossining, Briarcliff Global 'Make Music Day' Returns To Ossining, Briarcliff
Global 'Make Music Day' Returns To Ossining, Briarcliff OSSINING, N.Y. -- It's going to be a day to celebrate music in Ossining and Briarcliff. Ossining and Briarcliff are celebrating Make Music Day on June 21. Make Music Day is an annual one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world to celebrate the Summer Solstice.  More than 750 cities are celebrating the day, which is inspired by France's Fete de la Muisique.  The event will feature a flash mob and various pop-up concerts throughout the day in Ossining and Briarcliff.  “Making music positively affects t…

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Schools
BOCES Nursing School Graduates 27 BOCES Nursing School Graduates 27
Boces Nursing School Graduates 27 YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES just graduated its next set of nurses. The school held its commencement ceremonies for the 27 nurses who graduated its Licensed Practical Nursing program Wednesday. “You have chosen a life of personal and professional service. You will make a difference in the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of people,” District Superintendent Dr. James Ryan told graduates. “There’s really no higher calling.” The program is designed to teach students the ins and outs of the world of nursing, ensuring that they are well prepared for when they …

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Sports
Spackenkill HS Softball Player Hit In Head With Bat Awarded $1.1M Spackenkill HS Softball Player Hit In Head With Bat Awarded $1.1M
Spackenkill HS Softball Player Hit In Head With Bat Awarded $1.1M A Hudson Valley school district has been ordered by a jury to pay Emily McGinley and her father Gregg $1.1 million after she was struck in the head with a bat during softball practice following a two-week trial.In 2013, the softball team at Spackenkill High School in Dutchess County was practicing indoors at Nassau Elementary School and McGinley, who was 15 at the time was involved in a soft toss batting drill, where she was the tosser, according to Finkelstein and Partners, which represented her. An identical drill was going on behind her, and since the girls were not properly spaced out, s…

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Pleasant Valley Native Drafted By Atlanta Braves Pleasant Valley Native Drafted By Atlanta Braves
Pleasant Valley Native Drafted By Atlanta Braves  Drew Lugbauer is ready to chop. The Pleasant Valley native, who graduated Arlington High School, was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball draft June 14. While at the University of Michigan, Lugbauer led the Wolverines with 11 home runs, 58 RBIs, total bases and had an OPS of .917, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors in his junior season. Though he played third base this season, Lugbauer will be catching for the Braves.  At Arlington, Lugbauer was named all-state, all-selection, all-region and was the Dutchess County and MSG Varsity Player of the …

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