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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
Girl Scouts Open New Shop In Poughkeepsie Girl Scouts Open New Shop In Poughkeepsie
Girl Scouts Open New Shop In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. -- The Girl Scouts are open for business in Poughkeepsie.Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson held a ribbon cutting for its new retail shop at Poughkeepsie Plaza last Thursday. The ribbon cutting was hosted by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and was attended by Girl Scout staff, chamber members, Girl Scout volunteers, and local business owners.  The shop sells Girl Scout merchandise including uniform pieces, badges and patches, children’s activities, and collectibles.

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter: Thank You For Enforcing Unsafe Driving On Sprain Parkway Letter: Thank You For Enforcing Unsafe Driving On Sprain Parkway
Letter: Thank You For Enforcing Unsafe Driving On Sprain Parkway GREENBURGH, N.Y.-- Greenburgh Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email greenburgh@dailyvoice.com  Daily Voice has recently been publishing articles highlighting the fact that the NYS police has been issuing tickets for various offenses on the Sprain Parkway. A big thank you to both the New York State Police and to Daily Voice for reminding people that if they violate the motor vehicle law by driving unsafely that they will be ticketed. The Sprain Parkway has had numerous accidents over the years - many fatalities. This action…

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by Paul Feiner
Events
Drop Off Your Drugs At Croton's Prescription Take Back Day Drop Off Your Drugs At Croton's Prescription Take Back Day
Drop Off Your Drugs At Croton's Prescription Take Back Day CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. --The Croton Community Coalition and the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department are sponsoring their semi-annual prescription drug take back day on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Croton Commons. The initiative, launched by the Drug Enforcement Agency, is designed to keep unused, unwanted or outdated prescription medications from being thrown out in the trash where children might find them. Additionally, the collection program prevents prescription drugs from entering the water supply since many prescription drugs are flushed down the toilet. The collected m…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Schumer, Molinaro Call For Riverfront Dock Approval At Poughkeepsie Park Schumer, Molinaro Call For Riverfront Dock Approval At Poughkeepsie Park
Schumer, Molinaro Call For Riverfront Dock Approval At Poughkeepsie Park POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- At a press conference in Poughkeepsie Monday, Sen. Charles Schumer and County Executive Marcus Molinaro called on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite approvals for a riverfront dock expansion project at Quiet Cove Riverfront Park in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Schumer said the proposed plan will increase and enhance recreation access to the Hudson River.  “This project could be a significant boost for tourism for Poughkeepsie and provide new Hudson River access for residents," Schumer said. "Since the opening of the park, the recent renovations made at Quie…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Rockland School Board Candidates Announced Rockland School Board Candidates Announced
Rockland School Board Candidates Announced Four Rockland school districts will have contested school board elections this year. The school board elections will take place on May 16, the same day budgets are voted on. In East Ramapo, Mark Berkowitz and Alexandra Manigo are running for a three-year term. Incumbent Moshe Hopstein is not seeking a fourth term. Board Vice President Harry Grossman is seeking a second term and is being challenged by Eric Goodwin. Chevon Dos Reis is facing Joel Freilich for an open seat following the resignation of Joe Chajmovicz. In South Orangetown, Board President Guy DeVincenzo faces Christine Lee and …

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Beekman GOP Looking For Candidates To Run For Office Beekman GOP Looking For Candidates To Run For Office
Beekman GOP Looking For Candidates To Run For Office BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- Do you have what it takes to run for public office? The Beekman Republican Committee announced it is looking for potential candidates for the position of Supervisor, Town Board, Highway Superintendent, Receiver of Taxes, and County Legislator for the upcoming town elections in November. Individuals interested in this position should contact Faye Garito at 845-724-5989 or faydee@msn.com. The deadline is May 1.

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Gillibrand, Cuomo Being Cited As Possible 2020 Dem Challengers To Trump Gillibrand, Cuomo Being Cited As Possible 2020 Dem Challengers To Trump
Gillibrand, Cuomo Being Cited As Possible 2020 Dem Challengers To Trump It could be New York v. New York again in the 2020 presidential election. Despite the election being almost four years away, Democrats are already looking at contenders to run against Republican President Donald Trump, with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Gov. Andrew Cuomo as two candidates to watch, according to NBC News. Gillibrand has been getting attention for voting against almost all of Trump's cabinet nominees. Gillibrand was picked to replace Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton, who was defeated by Trump when she was nominated to be Secretary of State.  Cuomo recently got national attention fo…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Ossining Names Bedford Educator As New Fifth-Grade Principal Ossining Names Bedford Educator As New Fifth-Grade Principal
Ossining Names Bedford Educator As New Fifth-Grade Principal OSSINING, N.Y. -- Michelle Grier is the Roosevelt School's next principal. The Ossining Board of Education said Friday it plans to appoint Grier, an educator in Bedford, as early as next month to be the new principal. Grier, Bedford's math department coordinator for grades 6-12, will replace Principal Stephen Hancock July 1.  Hancock will take over as principal of Ossining High School as current leader Joshua Mandel retires. Superintendent Raymond Sanchez said Ms. Grier's teaching and educational leadership experience make her a great fit as principal of Roosevelt School, which has about 3…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Two Propositions On The Ballot In Ossining School Elections Two Propositions On The Ballot In Ossining School Elections
Two Propositions On The Ballot In Ossining School Elections OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining School District is looking to create a capital reserve fund and renovate the Roosevelt School cafeteria. The two propositions will be on the ballot when voters go to the polls on May 16 to vote on the budget and Board of Education. The district said the two propositions would have no impact on the budget or tax levy.  The capital reserve fund will allow the district to address enrollment and maintenance needs that cannot be included in the annual budget, compensate for a possible future decrease in the transfer to the capital line and responsibly allocate rema…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
Flags Fly At Half Staff For Rudy Russo, Former Dutchess County Legislator Flags Fly At Half Staff For Rudy Russo, Former Dutchess County Legislator
Flags Fly At Half Staff For Rudy Russo, Former Dutchess County Legislator A longtime public servant for Dutchess County is being honored. Rudy Russo, who served in the Dutchess County Legislature, died in Tucson on April 6. County Executive Marc Molinaro announced flags on all Dutchess County Government facility buildings would be lowered to half-staff  Russo graduated from Pawling High School, later enlisting in the US Navy. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1957 and practiced law in Dutchess for 60 years. Russo developed an interest in politics and public policy and served as town judge and as the attorney for the towns of Beekman and Pawling. He wa…

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