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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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Mount Kisco's Via Vanti To Expand At Chappaqua Train Station Mount Kisco's Via Vanti To Expand At Chappaqua Train Station
Mount Kisco's Via Vanti To Expand At Chappaqua Train Station CHAPPAQUA, N.Y.-- Carla Gambescia, the owner of Via Vanti in Mount Kisco, is excited to give Chappaqua residents their own community space. Gambescia is close to a deal with the Town of New Castle to open a restaurant in a building at the Chappaqua Metro-North Railroad station. In July, the Town Board approved a $122,600 bid from Queens-based Meli Contracting Co. Inc to enhance the 111-year old building's foundation. Work is expected to be completed by the fall. Gambescia made a presentation to the Town Board in February and the town expressed interest in having Via Vanti open its secon…

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Ossining Radio Station Transforming Ossining Radio Station Transforming
Ossining Radio Station Transforming OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining-based WDFH may have ceased broadcasting over the air, but the radio station has not ended its commitment to serving the community.   The venerable public radio station (90.3 FM) stopped broadcasting at the end of July, being sold off to WQXR, a classical musical station operated by New York Public Radio. WDFH is looking to transform itself into a production company to assist nonprofits with establishing themselves. WDFH also is continuing its popular radio show, "OutCasting," done by LGBT youth and straight allies. WDFH currently is fundraising, hoping to raise …

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Controversial Ossining Stationary Store Closes Controversial Ossining Stationary Store Closes
Controversial Ossining Stationary Store Closes OSSINING, N.Y. -- A controversial stationary store across the street from Ossining High School closed last week. No reason was given for the closure of C and R Stationary, 26 S. Highland Ave. The store had come under fire from community members for selling drug and tobacco paraphernalia across the street from the high school. While the store did not sell any actual cigarettes or drugs, it did sell e-cigarettes and water pipes. Alice Joselow, coordinator for Ossining Communities That Care, said people in Ossining were concerned about the store selling pipes and bongs. “We are hopeful whe…

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Byram Hills Students Test Scores Above State Average Byram Hills Students Test Scores Above State Average
Byram Hills Students Test Scores Above State Average ARMONK, N.Y.-- New York State released the results of the Grades 3 to 8 English Language Assessments (ELA) and Math Assessment results for the Byram Hills School District Wednesday and the district fared better than the state average. In the state, 31.1 percent of grade 3-8 students met or exceeded the ELA proficiency standard; 31 percent met or exceeded the math proficiency standard. The percentage of students deemed proficient is significantly lower than in 2011-12. The state said the change in scores  is largely the result of the shift in the assessments to measure the common core stand…

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Chappaqua ELA/Math Results Beat State Average Chappaqua ELA/Math Results Beat State Average
Chappaqua ELA/Math Results Beat State Average CHAPPAQUA, N.Y.-- New York State released the results of the Grades 3 to 8 English Language Assessments and Math Assessment results for the Chappaqua Central School District Wednesday with the district performing better overall than the state average. In the state, 31.1 percent of the students met or exceeded the ELA proficiency standard (level 3); 31 percent met or exceeded the math proficiency standard (level 3). The percentage of students deemed proficient is significantly lower than in 2011-12. The state said the change in scores is largely the result of the shift in the assessments t…

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Bedford ELA/Math Scores For Grades 3-8 Above State Levels Bedford ELA/Math Scores For Grades 3-8 Above State Levels
Bedford ELA/Math Scores For Grades 3-8 Above State Levels BEDFORD, N.Y.-- Students in grades three to eight in the Bedford Central School District exceeded state levels in English language arts and math assessment tests, according to results released Wednesday by the state Education Department. The Bedford Central Schol District, which serves Bedford, Bedford Hills and Pound Ridge, scored lower overall than last year's test, but local and state officials are reminding residents that the decline was expected with alterations to this year's tests. The state said the change in scores is largely the result of the shift in the assessments to measure th…

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Mount Kisco Library Hosts Session For Seniors Mount Kisco Library Hosts Session For Seniors
Mount Kisco Library Hosts Session For Seniors MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.-- The Mount Kisco Library will be hosting its weekly senior benefits information center on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The weekly event, which has been held at the library for several years, allows seniors to have one-on-one counseling sessions covering topics including Medicare, health and prescription plans, food stamps, home repairs and tax repairs. Seniors are advised to bring a list of medications, dosages and frequencies. The program is free and no appointments are necessary. Mary Ayers, the reference services department head, said the program, run by the We…

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Report: Residents Blast Chappaqua Crossing At Hearing Report: Residents Blast Chappaqua Crossing At Hearing
Report: Residents Blast Chappaqua Crossing At Hearing CHAPPAQUA, N.Y.-- Chappaqua residents came out at a recent New Castle Town Board meeting to express their opposition to the Chappaqua Crossing project . According to and article in The Examiner News, residents spoke out against a rezone request for the project, fearing it would increase traffic and hurt local businesses. Summit/Greenfied, the developer of Chappaqua Crossing, has proposed 120,000 additional square feet of retail, including a supermarket between 36,000 and 60,000 square feet at the former Reader's Digest site. The town board approved 111 condominium units in 2011. “Before…

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Tractor Trailer Overturns on I-684 In Bedford Tractor Trailer Overturns on I-684 In Bedford
Tractor Trailer Overturns on I-684 In Bedford BEDFORD, N.Y.--  A tractor trailer overturned early Tuesday morning on I-684 in Bedford. The accident occurred at 3:24 a.m. causing southbound I-684 Exit 5 to be closed for four hours. Traffic was diverted to the Saw Mill split and then back onto 684. It reopened at 7:50 a.m, though traffic was delayed for eight miles, according to the state Department of Transportation. The tractor trailer overturned about a quarter mile south of the exit.  New York State Police said the driver was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco with minor injuries. Police said they did n…

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HUD Questions Ossining Zoning Laws HUD Questions Ossining Zoning Laws
HUD Questions Ossining Zoning Laws OSSINING, N.Y. -- Seven Westchester municipalities have been accused in a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report of having zoning laws that keep out and segregate low-income families. Croton-on-Hudson, Harrison, Lewisboro, the Town of Mamaroneck, the Town of Ossining, Pelham Manor and Pound Ridge were the seven municipalities named in the report recently released from Housing Monitor James Johnson. Johnson is trying to ensure that Westchester County meets the terms of a 2009 anti-discrimination housing settlement that requires the county to build 750 units of affordable hou…

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