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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Sports
Poughkeepsie Resident Playing Soccer In Brazil Poughkeepsie Resident Playing Soccer In Brazil
Poughkeepsie Resident Playing Soccer In Brazil POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Kevin Hoff, a Poughkeepsie resident, will be living every soccer player's dream.The Arlington High School grad who plays soccer at SUNY Oneonta will be heading to Brazil for a soccer tour. While at Arlington, Hoff led the school to a state title in 2012. Hoff, a junior at Oneonta, is one of 15 players who play Division 3 soccer selected for the trip. He will be in Brazil from May 29 to June 7 and play three exhibition matches.

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Politics
Covill Challenging Corcoran For County Legislator Covill Challenging Corcoran For County Legislator
Covill Challenging Corcoran For County Legislator KATONAH, N.Y. -- Kitley Covill, a Katonah resident, and attorney, announced she is running for County Legislator in District 2 on the Democratic ticket. Covill will challenge Republican Francis Corcoran. Covill is a principal at CCB Consulting, a Title IX consulting business.  She is co-president on the Board of Directors for the YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester and is also heavily involved with the Westchester Woman's Bar Association. She previously served as Inspector General for the City of Yonkers and worked for the county as Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney. Distric…

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Politics
Trump Taps Former Mount Kisco Resident To Lead Russia Probe Legal Team Trump Taps Former Mount Kisco Resident To Lead Russia Probe Legal Team
Trump Taps Former Mount Kisco Resident To Lead Russia Probe Legal Team President Donald Trump, who has an estate in Bedford, is going one town over for help when it comes to the Russia probe now being overseen by special counsel and former FBI Director Robert Mueller. Trump has selected Marc Kasowitz, a former Mount Kisco resident, to head his legal team as the investigation over whether Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election heats up, according to Politico. Kasowitz has represented Trump in his class action lawsuit against Trump University and when Trump wanted The New York Times to retract a story about two women accusing Trump of touching them …

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Police & Fire
Man Who Crosses Double-Yellow Line Was Drunk, Had Pot, Yorktown Police Say Man Who Crosses Double-Yellow Line Was Drunk, Had Pot, Yorktown Police Say
Man Who Crosses Double-Yellow Line Was Drunk, Had Pot, Yorktown Police Say YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A Yorktown man was arrested  last week and charged with two counts of driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana after police said they pulled him over on Crompond Road for crossing a double yellow line and driving on the shoulder.  Alex Garcia, 26, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content of .18 percent or more, both misdemeanors. He was also in possession of 1.02 grams of marijuana wax, a violation, police said. Garcia was arrested and transported to police headquarters for proce…

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Schools
J.J. Abrams Addresses Graduates At Sarah Lawrence Commencement Ceremony J.J. Abrams Addresses Graduates At Sarah Lawrence Commencement Ceremony
J.J. Abrams Addresses Graduates At Sarah Lawrence Commencement Ceremony YONKERS, N.Y. -- May the force be with the Class of 2017 of Sarah Lawrence College. J.J. Abrams, the director of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens and a Sarah Lawrence alum, gave the commencement address at last Friday's ceremony to the 355 students receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Abram spoke about the importance of gratitude, respect, humanity, and belief in the graduates’ own accomplishments. “It’s not just important to feel gratitude, it’s critical to express it," Abrams said, telling students they should write thank you notes. Abrams said graduates should work to fight …

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Schools
Stepinac Musical Earns Record 18 Metro Nominations Stepinac Musical Earns Record 18 Metro Nominations
Stepinac Musical Earns Record 18 Metro Nominations WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Stepinac High School's drama club is at the top of the class. The drama club received a record 18 Metro Award nominations for its production of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." The awards will be held on June 12 at SUNY Purchase. Freshman Jeremy Fuentes, who played Quasimodo, received a nomination for Best Actor while Gabbie Sansone, a senior at Lakeland High School who played Esmerelda, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Anthony Pietrolongo was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for playing Archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo. The play also received nominat…

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Traffic
Memorial Day Parade Will Cause Road Closures In Yorktown Memorial Day Parade Will Cause Road Closures In Yorktown
Memorial Day Parade Will Cause Road Closures In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Police is advising motorists of some road closures ahead of Monday's Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Yorktown Town Hall and travel east on Underhill Avenue to the intersection with Commerce Street. The parade will continue to Veterans Road concluding with ceremonies at the Yorktown Community Cultural Center. The following roadways will be closed for approximately one hour during the parade: Underhill Avenue from Route 118 to Front Street Commerce Street from Kear Street to Veterans Road Veterans Road from Commerce Street to …

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News
Coyote Alert Issued In Pleasantville Coyote Alert Issued In Pleasantville
Coyote Alert Issued In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Village of Pleasantville is asking residents to remain on alert after a coyote was spotted near Romer Avenue and Ashland Avenue. Residents should not feed coyotes, not feed pets outside and make garbage inaccessible to coyotes and other animals, the village said.  Residents should also eliminate the availability of birdseed, which an attract coyotes, the village said. Pets should not be allowed to run free and anyone who sees a coyote should be aggressive in their behavior, the village said. For more information, click here. 

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Schools
Six Peekskill Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society Six Peekskill Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society
Six Peekskill Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill High School recently honored some of its best and brightest. Six Peekskill High School students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society last Thursday, having demonstrated scholarship, character, leadership, service and skill at an exemplary level. The honorees and their fields of study were: Jada Anthony (Certified Nurse Aide) Emily Czerwinski (Television Production and Digital Film) Autumn Jacobs (Culinary Arts) Karla Mogrovejo (Medical Assistant) Brittney Pauta (New Visions Health) Josh Satur (New Visions Health) The ceremony was held at…

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News
Coyote Alert Issued In Pleasantville Coyote Alert Issued In Pleasantville
Coyote Alert Issued In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Village of Pleasantville is asking residents to remain on alert after a coyote was spotted near Romer Avenue and Ashland Avenue. Residents should not feed coyotes, not feed pets outside and make garbage inaccessible to coyotes and other animals, the village said.  Residents should also eliminate the availability of birdseed, which an attract coyotes, the village said. Pets should not be allowed to run free and anyone who sees a coyote should be aggressive in their behavior, the village said. For more information, click here. 

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