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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
White Plains Mayor Running For Re-Election White Plains Mayor Running For Re-Election
White Plains Mayor Running For Re-Election WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach is not done yet. Roach announced Thursday he is running for another term as mayor of White Plains.  "It's official, I am seeking reelection as Mayor of the City of White Plains," Roach tweeted. "Proud to be part of a strong progressive Democratic slate." Roach will be challenged in a primary by Councilwoman Milagros Lecuona.  At a press conference outside of White Plains City Hall, Roach was joined by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Senator George Latimer, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblyman David Buchwald, County…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Key Foods Opens In Yonkers Key Foods Opens In Yonkers
Key Foods Opens In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers residents finally have their new supermarket. Key Foods Marketplace opened at 1233 Nepperhan Avenue, replacing an A & P that closed last year. A CVS is also at that location.

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Events
Tarrytown Celebrates 10th Annual Rubber Duck Derby Tarrytown Celebrates 10th Annual Rubber Duck Derby
Tarrytown Celebrates 10th Annual Rubber Duck Derby TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- It's going to be a quacktastic day in the Village of Tarrytown Saturday. Tarrytown is hosting its 10th annual Rubber Duck Derby on Saturday, where hundreds of ducks will float down Andres Brook in Patriots Park to benefit the Tarrytown Rotary Club.  There will be six races and the winning ducks of each heat face off in a final round. The winner gets $1500. There will also be a 50/50 race, for $200 a duck, in memory of Gerry Barbelet, a firefighter who was instrumental in putting together the duck derby. Half of the money from the 50/50 will go to Hope Hose Fire Dept for r…

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Politics
Molinaro Urges State Senate To 'Think Differently' Molinaro Urges State Senate To 'Think Differently'
Molinaro Urges State Senate To 'Think Differently' County Executive Marc Molinaro brought his "Think Differently" initiative to the New York State Senate's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee Wednesday morning. Molinaro discussed Dutchess' “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” initiative, which encourages fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for residents with special needs. Molinaro also provided insight about Dutchess County’s experience with crisis intervention training for law enforcement as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder training for first responders for legislation the committee was considering. “In Dutchess C…

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Schools
WNBC's Bruce Beck Visits Stepinac For Career Day WNBC's Bruce Beck Visits Stepinac For Career Day
Wnbc's Bruce Beck Visits Stepinac For Career Day WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. --Bruce Beck, the lead sports anchor of WNBC-TV and a multiple Emmy Award winner and a Scarsdale resident, shared his knowledge about how to succeed at Archbishop Stepinac High School’s Career Day Monday. Bech was among a group of 15 people who provided the sophomore class with career guidance on a wide range of business sectors during morning sessions that were held in the school’s gymnasium. In a keynote address, Beck spoke about his career in broadcast sports journalism.  Beck was joined by Stepinac graduates who pursued successful careers in finance, education, medic…

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Business
New City Burger King Closes New City Burger King Closes
New City Burger King Closes NEW CITY, N.Y. -- You can no longer have it your way in New City. Burger King, located at 164 South Main Street, recently closed its doors, leaving residents no place to get their Whoppers and chicken fries. "This is very sad for me to stomach," Clarkstown native Pete Bradley said on his Facebook page. "I, like many others in Clarkstown have built memories in that restaurant on Main Street in New City. My mother used to take me and my brother, Vincent there frequently in the seventies. Back then, it was called 'Carrol's' restaurant. It was a mecca of quality fast food." …

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Schools
Fox Lane Wins 2017 Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon Fox Lane Wins 2017 Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon
Fox Lane Wins 2017 Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Fox Lane High School finished in first place at the 2017 Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon at the Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill.A five-member team of high school students worked together to compete on five environmental topics. They were tested on their knowledge of soils, aquatics, forestry, wildlife and current issues. They also gave a 5-minute oral presentation on a problem-solving issue related to a current environmental issue. The goal is to allow students to learn about the natural environment and develop research skills, practice team building and gain an appreciati…

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Schools
Drop Your Drugs Off At Irvington Prescription Take Back Day Drop Your Drugs Off At Irvington Prescription Take Back Day
Drop Your Drugs Off At Irvington Prescription Take Back Day IRVINGTON, N.Y. --  Got any unused drugs lying around the house? iASK and the Community Advisory Board are hosting National Prescription Drug “Take Back Day” at the Irvington Town Hall at 85 Main St. on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. People can turn in their unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal. Allowed are- prescription medications, prescription ointments, prescription patches, over the counter meds, vitamins, samples and pet medications. Residents are asked to remove all personal identifying information such as patient and doctor names. Prohibited are- sharps (ne…

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Business
Harrison Planning Board Allows Wegmans To Skip Full Environmental Review Harrison Planning Board Allows Wegmans To Skip Full Environmental Review
Harrison Planning Board Allows Wegmans To Skip Full Environmental Review HARRISON, N.Y. -- Wegmans is one step closer to being Harrison's next supermarket. The Harrison Planning Board unanimously voted Tuesday night to allow Wegmans, which will be located at 106-110 Corporate Park Drive, near the I-684/I-287 junction, to skip a full environmental review process. The project was first announced last December. The town board is expected to vote on a zoning change for the project on May 5. The town hopes the supermarket will open in fall 2019. Wegmans, which was founded 100 years ago, currently has 92 stores in the Northeast. For Daily Voice's previous story on W…

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Schools
Letter To The Editor: Bill Canavan Running For Board Of Education Letter To The Editor: Bill Canavan Running For Board Of Education
Letter To The Editor: Bill Canavan Running For Board Of Education BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email bedford@dailyvoice.com Dear Neighbor: My name is Bill Canavan, and I have decided to run for the Bedford Central School District Board of Education this spring. As a Bedford resident for the past 22 years, and a father of three children currently in the district, I believe that this is the ideal time for me to run for the BOE. Progress has been made here over the past year by the new Board of Education.  The Board’s recent adoption of a fiscally responsible b…

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