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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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News
Poughkeepsie City Administrator Hired As New Ossining Village Manager Poughkeepsie City Administrator Hired As New Ossining Village Manager
Poughkeepsie City Administrator Hired As New Ossining Village Manager OSSINING, N.Y. -- Debbie McDonnell is the new Village Manager of Ossining. McDonnell, who starts on Sept. 5, serves as City Administrator in Poughkeepsie. McDonnell replaces Paul Fraioli, who was serving as interim village manager and will continue as village engineer. McDonnell will be responsible for the daily operations of the Village and Village Departments, including oversight of 171 full-time employees and 130 seasonal and part time employees.  "The village trustees and I are excited to have Debbie joining the Ossining team. Her experience with community and economic development…

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Lifestyle
Last Call To Register For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Last Call To Register For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Last Call To Register For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is kicking into full gear. This year's event will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 12 and will feature restaurants from Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester. 100 restaurants have already signed up and the deadline for restaurants to register is Tuesday, Aug. 15. “Our goal has always been to cultivate relationships between the Hudson Valley’s restaurants, farms, and purveyors," Janet Crenshaw, founder of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, said. "Each year we drive more local and visitor traffic to the region and its chefs and restaurants through our…

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Real Estate
Fair, Affordable Homeownership Tour Set For Somers Fair, Affordable Homeownership Tour Set For Somers
Fair, Affordable Homeownership Tour Set For Somers  Looking to learn more about affordable housing? A free informational workshop and tour are being held in Northern Westchester on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the new Avalon Somers Apartment Complex at 49 Clayton Blvd. from 10 a.m. to noon. “These workshops are a great way to understand the fair and affordable housing process and if you are qualified to participate,” said County Executive Rob Astorino. “I urge anyone that is interested to attend a free workshop to learn more about these opportunities.” Applications are currently being accepted to enter the lottery for the Avalon Somers Apartment C…

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Neighbors
New City World War II Vet Presented With Service Medals New City World War II Vet Presented With Service Medals
New City World War II Vet Presented With Service Medals ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- For Alfred Magnatta, it's an honor that's long overdue. Magnatta, a New City resident, who served in World War II, was presented with five overdue service medals by Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison).  Magnatta was presented with the Air Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Recruiter Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with four bronze service stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. While serving in the Army, Magnetta achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and flew 25 missions in England between 194…

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Events
Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival
Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival VALHALLA, N.Y. -- It's going to be a day filled with Jewish music. The 43rd Annual Westchester Jewish Music and Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The festival is presented by The Westchester Jewish Council and The Westchester Klezmer Program in cooperation with Westchester County Parks. The event will feature a wide variety of musical performances including headliner Golem, a Klezmer rock band based in New York City.  Also performing will be Rockmitzvah, a full service live musical ensemble of rock and roll musicians.who…

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Obituaries
Rev. Joseph J. Kohut, 98, Peekskill Native Rev. Joseph J. Kohut, 98, Peekskill Native
Rev. Joseph J. Kohut, 98, Peekskill Native Monsignor Joseph J. Kohut, 98, of Norwalk, died on Aug. 5 at Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Peekskill, N.Y., he was the son of the late Michael and Barbara (Biro) Kohut. Joseph had served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning a Bronze Star Medal, as well as in the Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from St. Jerome’s College in Ontario and attended Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., and was ordained a Catholic priest on May 26, 1962. Over the span of more than 55 years as a priest, Msgr. Joe blessed and touched countless lives in his servic…

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Politics
Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Could Soon Be Pastor, Report Says Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Could Soon Be Pastor, Report Says
Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Could Soon Be Pastor, Report Says CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Hillary Clinton, a Chappaqua resident, could be coming to a church near you. According to Bill Shillady, her longtime pastor, Clinton, a Methodist, told him of her interest in turning to the ministry during a photo shoot for her new book about her failed 2016 presidential campaign. Clinton has written the forward for Shillady's new book, "Strong For A Moment Like This," a book of devotionals. During the cmapaign, Shillady would wake up at 4 a.m. to send Clinton a daily devotional to use on the campaign, according to The Atlantic.  Shillady said he could see Cli…

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Sports
Hulk Hogan Will Sign Autographs At Westchester County Center Hulk Hogan Will Sign Autographs At Westchester County Center
Hulk Hogan Will Sign Autographs At Westchester County Center Whatcha gonna do brother when Hulkamania runs wild in Westchester? Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan will be signing autographs at the Westchester County Center in White Plains from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.19 as part of the August East Coast National Show, which runs from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20. Hogan, a six-time WWF champion, and six-time WCW champion, was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 2005. Other athletes signing autographs that weekend include Lawrence Taylor, who main evented Wrestlemania XI, Joe Theismann, Bill Parcells, Ivan Rodriguez, Frank Thomas, and Wade Boggs.

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Schools
Marist Gets More Than $400K For Drop-Out Prevention Marist Gets More Than $400K For Drop-Out Prevention
Marist Gets More Than $400K For Drop-Out Prevention POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A grant from the state is hoping to keep Marist College students in school. The state awarded Marist College a $426,417 grant from the Liberty Partnership Program. The LPP is the only state-funded dropout prevention program directly connected to higher education which prepares students for post-secondary education and careers, Recipients of these higher education initiative grants will provide programming for at-risk students to successfully graduate and transition into postsecondary education or a career path. “It’s critically important that we develop new strategies…

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Politics
Westchester Lawmakers Pass Immigrant Protection Act Westchester Lawmakers Pass Immigrant Protection Act
Westchester Lawmakers Pass Immigrant Protection Act This story has been updated. The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved the Immigrant Protection Act 10-5 Monday, though County Executive Rob Astorino has vowed to veto.  The bill prevents Westchester County from using its resources to assist federal investigations that are based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or national origin. It also prohibits county departments and officers from sharing confidential information with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) unless ICE demonstrates probable cause “The Immigrant Protection Act improves publ…

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