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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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Ossining Voters Approve School Budget, Proposition Ossining Voters Approve School Budget, Proposition
Ossining Voters Approve School Budget, Proposition OSSINING, N.Y. -- Voters in the Ossining School District approved the 2014-2015 budget, 1,308 votes to 515 votes. The $114.5 million budget increased spending 3.72 percent and had a tax levy increase of 2.38 percent, within the state mandated tax levy. Ossining residents will see a 2.13 percent tax increase, New Castle residents will see a .9 percent tax increase, Yorktown residents will see taxes increase 1.13 percent. Graig Galef, Frank Schnecker and Steve Wardwell ran unopposed for school board. Voters approved a proposition to reduce transportation mileage limits for Claremont Sch…

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Pleasantville Voters Approve School Budget, Two Propositions Pleasantville Voters Approve School Budget, Two Propositions
Pleasantville Voters Approve School Budget, Two Propositions PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Voters in Pleasantville approved the 2014-2015 budget, 740 votes to 333 votes.  Pleasantville's $47.4 million budget increased spending by 2.36 percent with a tax increase of 1.68 percent. The budget was within the state tax cap on the  tax levy, with a tax levy increase of 1.99 percent. Louis Conte and Angela Vella ran unopposed for school board. Voters also approved two propositions in Pleasantville. A $4 million bond for infrastructure repairs was approved 678 votes to 315 votes while a partial school tax exemption for veterans was approved 679 votes to 291 vot…

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Peekskill Voters Approve School Budget, Elect Two Board Members Peekskill Voters Approve School Budget, Elect Two Board Members
Peekskill Voters Approve School Budget, Elect Two Board Members PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Voters in Peekskill approved the 2014-15 school budget, 409 votes to 220 votes. The $79.8 million budget increases spending 1.86 percent, with a 1.57 percent tax levy increase and 1.58 percent tax increase. The budget is within the state mandated cap on the tax levy. Richard Sullivan and Douglas Glickert were elected to the school board with 386 votes and 339 votes, respectively. Joe Urbanowicz had 302 votes and George Ondek had 188 votes.  

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Byram Hills Voters Overwhelmingly Approve School Budget Byram Hills Voters Overwhelmingly Approve School Budget
Byram Hills Voters Overwhelmingly Approve School Budget ARMONK, N.Y. -- Voters in the Byram Hills School District threw their support behind the 2014-15 budget, approving it 722 votes to 199 on Tuesday. The $87.7 million budget increases spending 4.6 percent, with a tax levy increase of 3.6 percent, which is within the state tax cap. North Castle residents will see taxes increase 3.61 percent, New Castle residents will see taxes increase 4.59 percent, Bedford residents will see taxes decrease 6.79 percent and Mount Pleasant residents will see taxes increase 4.36 percent.  Ira Schulman and Brett Summers ran unopposed for the school board. "…

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Briarcliff Manor School Budget Approved; Jennifer Rosen Elected Briarcliff Manor School Budget Approved; Jennifer Rosen Elected
Briarcliff Manor School Budget Approved; Jennifer Rosen Elected BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Voters in the Briarcliff Manor School District approved the 2014-15 budget, 863 votes to 452 votes. The $49.3 million budget increased spending by 5.45 percent with a tax levy increase of .45 percent. Town of Ossining residents will see their taxes increase by 1.21 percent while Mount Pleasant residents will see their taxes decrease by .21 percent. Jennifer Rosen defeated Gregory Dow for one seat on the school board, 764-662.

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Croton-Harmon School Budget Approved By Voters; Three Board Members Elected Croton-Harmon School Budget Approved By Voters; Three Board Members Elected
Croton-Harmon School Budget Approved By Voters; Three Board Members Elected CROTON HARMON, N.Y. -- Voters in the Croton Harmon School District approved the 2014-2015 budget, 530 votes to 130 votes. The $45.4 million budget increased spending 1.81 percent with a tax levy increase of 1.69 percent, within the state tax cap on the tax levy. The budget increases taxes by 2.27 percent in Cortlandt and 6.66 percent in Yorktown. Patrice Davidson, Todd Freebern and Neil Haber were elected to the school board with 511 votes, 438 votes and 400 votes, respectively defeating Carleen Julian and Ann Marie Sasso.   

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Yorktown Voters Approve School Budget, Decide On New Board Members Yorktown Voters Approve School Budget, Decide On New Board Members
Yorktown Voters Approve School Budget, Decide On New Board Members YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Voters in the Yorktown School District overwhelmingly approved the 2014-2015 budget, 1,146-369. The $97 million budget increased spending by 3.2 percent with a tax levy increase of .6 percent, within the state's tax cap on the tax levy. Yorktown residents will see a .52 percent tax increase, New Castle residents will see a .30 percent tax increase while Cortlandt residents will see taxes increase 3.61 percent. Anthony D'Alessandro and Michael Magnani were elected to the school board with 994 votes and 922 votes respectively. Edward Ciffone had 574 votes.  

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Lakeland Voters Approve Budget, Decide On New Board Of Education Members Lakeland Voters Approve Budget, Decide On New Board Of Education Members
Lakeland Voters Approve Budget, Decide On New Board Of Education Members YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Voters in the Lakeland School District approved the 2014-2015 budget, 933-320. The $161.2 million budget increases spending .5 percent, with a tax levy increase of .5 percent, within the state's tax cap on the tax levy. Yorktown residents will see taxes increase 2.5 percent, Cortlandt residents will see  taxes decrease 1.7 percent, Somers residents will see taxes increase .6 percent. Lakeland also covers three municipalities in Putnam County. Denise Ness, Glen Malia and Rachelle Nardelli were elected to the school board with 759, 715 and 688 votes, respectively. Mich…

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Hendrick Hudson Voters Approve School Budget, Proposition Hendrick Hudson Voters Approve School Budget, Proposition
Hendrick Hudson Voters Approve School Budget, Proposition CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Voters in the Hendrick Hudson school district approved the 2014-15 budget, 616 votes to 224 votes on Tuesday. The $73.4 million budget increases spending by 1.73 percent with a .03 percent increase in the property tax levy, which is within the state mandated cap. Cortlandt residents will see a .2 tax increase, while Peekskill residents will see a 2.12 percent tax decrease. Barbara Pettersen and Charles Thompson ran unopposed for school board. Voters also approved, 577-239 a proposition to spend $525,000 to purchase school vehicles and equipment,  

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Ball Threatens Assemblyman Katz With Legal Action Ball Threatens Assemblyman Katz With Legal Action
Ball Threatens Assemblyman Katz With Legal Action WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The war of words between State Senator Greg Ball and Assemblyman Steve Katz is continuing. Ball, through his lawyer, Joseph Tacopina, sent Katz a letter threatening him with a lawsuit if he continues to imply Ball is under investigation for misusing campaign funds.  On Thursday, while announcing his re-election bid for the 94th district, Katz, according to News 12, said Ball was under investigation by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara for abusing campaign funds, per a follow-up to an investigation by the Moreland Commission. Ball has denied the allegations. On Frid…

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