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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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First Statewide Heroin Forum Held In Yorktown First Statewide Heroin Forum Held In Yorktown
First Statewide Heroin Forum Held In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The heroin epidemic continues to plague the Hudson Valley. State Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) hosted the first statewide hearing of the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction at Mildred Strang Middle School in Yorktown. The hearing featured testimony from elected officials, police officers, health care professionals and parents of people who have died of heroin overdoses.  "This has reached a crisis level in the Hudson Valley region," Murphy said. "There's only so many words that can describe the situation such as the one we're experienc…

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Events
Inspirational Dog Leads Annual SPCA Walk-A-Thon In Yorktown Inspirational Dog Leads Annual SPCA Walk-A-Thon In Yorktown
Inspirational Dog Leads Annual SPCA Walk-a-thon In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- When Marie arrived at the SPCA in Briarcliff, she was severely undernourished. Marie was 30 pounds underweight and was so neglected and dehydrated, she could barely walk. "She could only walk a few steps and then would have to lie down," Lisa Bonanno of the SPCA said. Despite her condition, the staff at the SPCA said Marie was a gentle, happy dog. "Since the day she arrived at the shelter, her tail hasn't stopped wagging," Bonanno said. "After months of special care and attention, she is now thriving and is the perfect example of how resilient rescue anim…

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Briarcliff Native Performs Theater Games In Pleasantville Briarcliff Native Performs Theater Games In Pleasantville
Briarcliff Native Performs Theater Games In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A former Briarcliff Manor resident is bringing his acclaimed theater game to ARC Stages in Pleasantville. Warren Tusk will be hosting a theatrical experience game, the Dance and the Dawn on May 2 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at ARC Stages at 175 Tompkins Ave. in Pleasantville. The Dance and the Dawn is a theater-style live action roleplay game and the first of its kind coming to Westchester. The game is a Gothic fairy tale for 15 players who waltz and duel while searching for true love. Dance was funded via a Kickstarter campaign and has been performed all over the w…

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Schools
Hastings High School Hosts AP Art Show Hastings High School Hosts AP Art Show
Hastings High School Hosts AP Art Show HASTINGS, N.Y. -- Hastings High School is hosting its 3rd Annual Advanced Placement Art Show in the Lloyd Library of the Farragut Complex. The reception is being held April 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. and the public is encouraged to attend. The exhibit features artwork and photography from the high school's highest level artists and photographers. The exhibit will be displayed on April 30 and May 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

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Business
Croton Resident Launches Kickstarter For Farm To Table Business Croton Resident Launches Kickstarter For Farm To Table Business
Croton Resident Launches Kickstarter For Farm To Table Business CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Tom Deacon is hoping there are people out there enthusiastic about the farm-to-table movement. Deacon launched a Kickstarter campaign for Fable, his new farm-to-table business. Deacon has raised almost $6,400 of his $10,000 goal. Fable's goal is to provide the Hudson Valley with produce that is fresh and pesticide free. On the farm, Deacon aims to grow oranges, lemons, avocados and pomegranates, fruits and vegetables not commonly seen in Westchester.  Deacon said Fable initially will sell its products to markets and restaurants with the hope of eventually op…

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Latin Business Today Launches In Cortlandt Latin Business Today Launches In Cortlandt
Latin Business Today Launches In Cortlandt CORTLANDT MANOR , N.Y. -- Latino entrepreneurs now have a place to call home. Barry Mittelman, a Cortlandt resident, has launched Latin Business Today, a site that provides resources for Latino small business owners looking to succeed. Mittelman described Latin Business Today as a forum for the exchange of ideas and for collaboration. Users will gain perspective and insight through dialogue with mentors. The site was inspired by the work of Dr.  Les Fernandez, the founder and executive director of EduCage, an alternative educational program for at-risk students that was established i…

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Yorktown Residents Protest Proposed Spectra Pipeline Yorktown Residents Protest Proposed Spectra Pipeline
Yorktown Residents Protest Proposed Spectra Pipeline YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown residents rallied at town hall last week to speak out against a proposed pipeline that has drawn the ire of residents. The expansion of the Spectra Algonquin pipeline recently received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.  The project involves replacing about 20.1 miles of natural gas pipeline that is 26 inches in diameter with larger pipeline material of 42 inches in diameter, according to FERC and would go through Yorktown. Spectra presented its plans at a work session in Yorktown. Jeremy Newberger said he is very concerned about the pr…

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Mother Of Croton Child Who Died Upgraded To Serious Condition Mother Of Croton Child Who Died Upgraded To Serious Condition
Mother Of Croton Child Who Died Upgraded To Serious Condition CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The mother of 6-year-old Lacey Carr, who was found unconscious along with her daughter in their Croton=On-Hudson home, has been upgraded to serious condition at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow. Both were taken to Phelps where Lacey was pronounced dead. Dymes had previously been in critical condition, according to Tina Dorfman, a spokeswoman for Phelps. Dymes and Lacey were found by Lacey's father, David Carr. Lucian Chalfen, a spokesman for the Westchester District Attorney's Office said they are still waiting for the final autopsy report on…

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Megan McCarthy Joins Mamaroneck Daily Voice As Community Advisor Megan McCarthy Joins Mamaroneck Daily Voice As Community Advisor
Megan McCarthy Joins Mamaroneck Daily Voice As Community Advisor MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Megan McCarthy is one of Mamaroneck Daily Voice's community advisors. Community advisors provide the Daily Voice with tips for local news and events. McCarthy is a licensed Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Larchmont, where she has lived since 1989. McCarthy  is deeply rooted in the Larchmont-Mamaroneck community. She is a director of the Larchmont Chamber of Commerce, co-chair of her church community outreach committee and performs with the Westchester Chorale. Previously, she worked with crime victims as a case worker for the special prose…

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Schools
Opt-Out Numbers Climb At Yorktown As Math Testing Begins Opt-Out Numbers Climb At Yorktown As Math Testing Begins
Opt-Out Numbers Climb At Yorktown As Math Testing Begins YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The number of parents having their children opt out of state tests has increased substantially in Yorktown. In grades 3 to 5, 242 students declined to take the math tests, according to info provided by the Yorktown Central School District. In grades 6 to 8, 257 students declined.  This is approximately 30 percent of all eligible students, according to the district. Last year, 97 percent of all students participated in the tests, according to the distict. 

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