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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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News
City Says Peekskill Water Safe To Drink City Says Peekskill Water Safe To Drink
City Says Peekskill Water Safe To Drink PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- An algae bloom was the cause for a change in odor and taste to Peekskill's drinking water, according to Water Superintendent David Rambo. Despite the odor and taste, Rambo said the water is completely safe to consume while it is being treated for algae. The algae bloom was caused by recent heavy rain, Rambo said.

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Police & Fire
Erratic Driving Complaints Leads To Man's DWI Arrest In Yorktown Erratic Driving Complaints Leads To Man's DWI Arrest In Yorktown
Erratic Driving Complaints Leads To Man's DWI Arrest In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A Yorktown man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and driving with an expired registration Friday after police received a report of an erratic driver on Summit Street in Yorktown Heights. Neil M. Quinn was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and Driving While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more, a misdemeanor as well as several traffic infractions, including the expired registration. Police spotted a vehicle matching the erratic driver's description and said he failed to signal a turn, police said.…

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ADA Improvements Coming To Rye Parks ADA Improvements Coming To Rye Parks
ADA Improvements Coming To Rye Parks RYE, N.Y. -- The Town of Rye is marking the 27th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by making town parks more accessible.The town recently completed work to make the Crawford Park grounds accessible to those with disabilities, including the construction of ADA-compliant public restrooms in the picnic pavilion, an accessible playground, and a sensory garden.  Plans are being drawn to improve the physical infrastructure of the interior of the Crawford Park Community Center to eliminate all of the barriers that the facilities still present to the disabled. The pro…

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Business
Pleasantville Engineering Firm Cuts Ribbon On 'Green' Headquarters Pleasantville Engineering Firm Cuts Ribbon On 'Green' Headquarters
Pleasantville Engineering Firm Cuts Ribbon On 'Green' Headquarters PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Barile Gallagher and Associates Consulting Engineers showed off its new corporate headquarters in Pleasantville last week. The company held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday at 39 Marble Avenue. The office is designed to green with a super-insulated envelope, lots of northern glass for daylighting and views, ultra-high efficient HVAC and plumbing, LED lighting, roof mounted solar electric generation and native plantings.  “For more than 40 years our firm has been on the forefront of designing environmentally-friendly buildings. Now it was time for us to walk-the-w…

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Schools
Greeley Assistant Principal Takes Fight Of Two-Year Suspension To Court Greeley Assistant Principal Takes Fight Of Two-Year Suspension To Court
Greeley Assistant Principal Takes Fight Of Two-Year Suspension To Court CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Michael Taylor's fight with the Chappaqua Central School District continues. Taylor, an assistant principal at Horace Greeley High School, has filed a lawsuit in Westchester County Supreme Court after the district suspended him for two years without pay. Taylor had previously sued the district last year, citing racial bias. Taylor is the district's only black administrator. In his filing, Taylor claims the suspension was retaliation for his lawsuit against the district. Taylor was charged with misconduct, conduct unbecoming of an administrator and neglect of duty. Accord…

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Business
New Store Opening At Palisades Center Mall New Store Opening At Palisades Center Mall
New Store Opening At Palisades Center Mall WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- A pop culture gift store with a cause is opening at the Palisades Center Mall Wednesday. BoxLunch will be opening Wednesday, with plans for a grand opening weekend on Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23 from noon to 4 p.m. The store features shirts, accessories, collectibles, beauty, home goods and gift and novelty merchandise. BoxLunch announced it will donate one meal to Feeding America for every $10 spent in-store or online.  “We are thrilled to bring BoxLunch to the West Nyack community. Our mission is simple, sell the best product and use our business to inspire …

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Real Estate
Westchester Sees Rise In Co-Op, Multi-Family Home Sales Westchester Sees Rise In Co-Op, Multi-Family Home Sales
Westchester Sees Rise In Co-Op, Multi-Family Home Sales Co-ops and multi-family home sales are on the rise, while single-family home sales are on the decline in Westchester over the past year, according to a second-quarter report from Westchester Real Estate Inc. Overall sales increased 1.26 percent from the second quarter last year. The increase in co-ops and muti-family home sales helped offset a 10.9 percent decrease in single-family homes and 5.6 percent decrease in condo sales.  The price of a median single-family home increased three percent from last year, while inventory decreased 15 percent. In Bedford, there were 77 homes sold in the …

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Politics
More Than $8M In Funds Committed To Uninsured In Hudson Valley More Than $8M In Funds Committed To Uninsured In Hudson Valley
More Than $8M In Funds Committed To Uninsured In Hudson Valley Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced Hudson River Healthcare will receive $8.3 million in federal funding. The grant will help Hudson River HealthCare’ provide care to vulnerable and uninsured populations in the Hudson Valley. Hudson River HealthCare has offices in Pines Plains, Beacon, Newburgh, and Yonkers. “Hudson River HealthCare is a main provider of healthcare for low-income, uninsured New Yorkers throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island,” said Senator Schumer. “Hudson River HealthCare is a critical operation, and this federal funding will support its mission …

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Lifestyle
Rivers Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Rivers Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Rivers Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Rivers is looking for his forever home. The 10-year-old beagle loves people and gets along with other dogs, the SPCA said. He is always happy, the SPCA said. For more information, e-mail trainer@spca914.org or call (914) 941-2896 ext. 11.

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Politics
Immigration Act Expected To Come Up For Vote In Westchester Immigration Act Expected To Come Up For Vote In Westchester
Immigration Act Expected To Come Up For Vote In Westchester This story has been updated. Legislators are hoping The Immigration Protection Act will be up for a vote at Monday's meeting of the Westchester County Board of Legislators.  The bill was discussed at last Monday's meeting after legislators met with members of County Executive Rob Astorino's administration, including Deputy County Executive Kevin Plunkett and George Longworth, commissioner of public safety. "The county executive's office has been trying to put pressure on us to delay the bill," Joseph Sgamatto, press secretary for the Democratic caucus, said. "We forced their…

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