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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
Dutchess County Exec Molinaro Forms Gubernatorial Campaign Committee Dutchess County Exec Molinaro Forms Gubernatorial Campaign Committee
Dutchess County Exec Molinaro Forms Gubernatorial Campaign Committee Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is one step closer to running for governor in 2018. Molinaro, a Republican, formed a gubernatorial campaign committee that will allow him to raise money for a potential run against Democrat Andrew Cuomo, who is running for a third term. "As Marc has traveled around the state exploring a run, many have asked how they can support and encourage his efforts - the committee provides a mechanism for them to do so," David Catalfamo, a spokesman for Molinaro, said. The county executive, who has been touring the state, announced Monday he is conside…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Dutchess Educator Named Assistant Principal At Hen Hud Dutchess Educator Named Assistant Principal At Hen Hud
Dutchess Educator Named Assistant Principal At Hen Hud MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Anthony Giovinazzi is enjoying his first month at Hendrick Hudson High School. Giovinazzi, a Poughkeepsie resident, is the new assistant principal at Hen Hud. He previously served as assistant principal at two high schools in the Wappingers Central School District and also served as the Coordinator of Alternative Education at Dutchess County BOCES. The new assistant principal said he believes in the four C's: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.  “Our students need all four to successfully transition from high school to college and careers,” Gi…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Questions About Sheriff Donald Smith Letter To The Editor: Questions About Sheriff Donald Smith
Letter To The Editor: Questions About Sheriff Donald Smith Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail putnam@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor, I'll admit that I haven't followed every bit of news regarding Sheriff Smith and the legal disputes that he's been embroiled in, but as election day approaches, I think that we all could use some clarity. I'd like to appeal to your publication to answer a few questions that might help voters like myself make an informed decision on November 7th. Questions that I have regarding Sheriff Donald Smith: As of today, how much have Sheriff Smith's leg…

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by Ana Silverlinck
Business
Rye Ridge Plaza Gets Two New Tenants Rye Ridge Plaza Gets Two New Tenants
Rye Ridge Plaza Gets Two New Tenants Illuminations Public Relations Firm and Sara Ryba, Nutritionist are joining the Rye Ridge Shopping Center in Rye Brook in November.Win Properties, which runs the shopping center, announced the two had signed long-term office leases for the Rye Ridge Plaza Office Building. Illumination is a public relations firm specializing in brand development and celebrity integration. The firm has been in business for over 8 years. Ryba plans to open a private practice at the shopping center. Ryba has been working as a nutritionist since 1995. 

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Rockland County Executive Candidates Debate Deficit, Tax-Exempt Properties Rockland County Executive Candidates Debate Deficit, Tax-Exempt Properties
Rockland County Executive Candidates Debate Deficit, Tax-Exempt Properties RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Rockland County Executive Ed Day and his opponent Maureen Porette have stark differences on the future of Rockland County. The two participated in a debate Wednesday night at Rockland Community College. Day, a Republican, is running for a second term while Porette is running as a Democrat. Thomas Sullivan, who is running on the Conservative line, was not invited to the debate. Day touted his role in reducing Rockland's budget, while Porette criticized him for allowing Rockland's deficit to climb when Day served on the county Board of Legislators, according to LoHud. When it…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Comprehensive Plan Moves Forward In North Castle Comprehensive Plan Moves Forward In North Castle
Comprehensive Plan Moves Forward In North Castle NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- The Town of North Castle is taking the first steps to updating its Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing hosted by the Steering Committee will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Hergenhan Recreation Center and the committee will hold another meeting on Nov. 9. The town board said it hopes to hold its own public hearings in January. The town is also considering asking the state to conduct a study of the Route 22 corridor in North White Plains, which could open itself up for future grant money for improvements, according to The Examiner. Other highlights of the plan inc…

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Neighbors
Hometown Starlet Grace VanderWaal Doing Campaign Fundraiser Hometown Starlet Grace VanderWaal Doing Campaign Fundraiser
Hometown Starlet Grace VanderWaal Doing Campaign Fundraiser SUFFERN, N.Y. -- She may not be old enough to vote, but one slate of candidates has Grace VanderWaal's support. The America's Got Talent winner, just 13, will be performing at The Hope for Change concert at the Lafayette Theater in Suffern on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The concert benefits the New Direction for Ramapo slate, which features candidates Bill Weber, Shani Bechofer and Grant Valentine. VanderWaal's new album "Just The Beginning" comes out on Nov. 3 and features the new single "So Much More Than This." For tickets to see VanderWaal, click here. If you can't make i…

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by Sam Barron
News
St. Thomas Episcopal Marks 200 Years In Mamaroneck St. Thomas Episcopal Marks 200 Years In Mamaroneck
St. Thomas Episcopal Marks 200 Years In Mamaroneck MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- 2017 has been a very special year for St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Mamaroneck. The church, at 168 Boston Post Road, is celebrating its bicentennial this year and has been having a series of events to mark the occasion, including performing Handel's Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. Despite its advanced age, the congregation is still going strong, with a membership of 105 families.  St. Thomas is the oldest and longest standing church in Mamaroneck. "It's pretty terrific," Rev. Carol Gadsden said. "This church really lives up to the spirit of the gosp…

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by Sam Barron
News
Carmel Town Board Could Increase Mahopac FD Payment Carmel Town Board Could Increase Mahopac FD Payment
Carmel Town Board Could Increase Mahopac FD Payment CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department may be getting some more funds from the Carmel  Town Board. The Carmel Town Board is discussing increasing its contribution to the fire department, whose finances were left depleted after former treasurer Michael Klein admitted to embezzling $5.5 million. In the 2018 proposed budget, the town would contribute $1.2 million, the same as last year. Following Klein's arrest, the town cut the fire department's funding by $500,000. The fire department needs additional funds to make repairs to its substation and headquarters and lease two new …

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Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Catherine Borgia Letter To The Editor: Vote Catherine Borgia
Letter To The Editor: Vote Catherine Borgia Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail ossining@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor, This letter is to demonstrate that I stand proud to support Westchester County Board of Legislators Majority Leader, Catherine Borgia. Catherine Borgia has always been the strongest of advocates for our community. This is no different today than it was when she first began advocating for children & families in our community over twenty years ago. I have been so honored and grateful to know Catherine as a community leader, neighbor and fri…

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