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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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Lifestyle
Meerkat Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Meerkat Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Meerkat Is SPCA Pet Of The Week The SPCA Westchester is looking for a permanent foster home for Meerkat.Meerkat is a two-year-old lab type mix who weighs 40 pounds and loves to stand on her back legs. The SPCA said Meerkat is an affectionate girl with lots of energy who loves the outdoors. Meerkat loves playing with other dogs and would be a good fit for kids older than 10. She would prefer not to live with cats. Meerkat has kidney insufficiency, which requires medical attention. She is on a low protein diet, takes medication, and needs to receive fluids on a regular basis. All of Meerkat's medical care will be provided by…

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Sports
WWE Star Enzo Amore, Waldwick Native, Fired Over Sexual Assault Allegation WWE Star Enzo Amore, Waldwick Native, Fired Over Sexual Assault Allegation
WWE Star Enzo Amore, Waldwick Native, Fired Over Sexual Assault Allegation WALDWICK, N.J. --Professional wrestler Enzo Amore (real name Eric Ardnt) was fired by WWE Tuesday as he is being investigated for sexually assaulting a woman in Phoenix in October. Amore, a Waldwick native, was Cruiserweight Champion at the time of his release. Phoenix police say they are still investigating the alleged assault, which occurred in October. On Monday, the victim shared her story on Twitter, saying she was given drugs and left alone with Amore, who then raped her. The victim said she was in a mental hospital for 45 days following the assault. Through his lawyers, Amore denied…

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News
Unemployment Rate Inches Up In Westchester Unemployment Rate Inches Up In Westchester
Unemployment Rate Inches Up In Westchester The unemployment rate in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange increased year over year according to the State Labor Department's report for Nov. 2017. In Westchester, the unemployment rate was 4.6 percent, an increase from 4.1 percent in Nov. 2016. In Putnam, the unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, an increase from 3.8 percent in Nov. 2016. In Dutchess, the unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, an increase from 3.9 percent in Nov. 2016. In Rockland, the unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, an increase from 4 percent in Nov. 2016. In Orange, the unemployment rate was 4.6 percent, …

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Police & Fire
Bus Monitor Strikes, Threatens Middle Schooler In Putnam, Sheriff Says Bus Monitor Strikes, Threatens Middle Schooler In Putnam, Sheriff Says
Bus Monitor Strikes, Threatens Middle Schooler In Putnam, Sheriff Says A school bus monitor was arrested and charged with striking and threatening a Putnam Valley Middle School Student on Jan. 11. Joseph Masi, a 65-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident, was arrested by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A Misdemeanor and harassment in the second degree, a violation after he struck an 11-year-old in the face and threatened to knock him out. After interviewing several witnesses and reviewing video and audio footage supplied by the bus company, Deputy Ryan McMahon arrested Masi. Masi was released on his ow…

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Schools
Wappingers Fourth Graders Learning About Roosevelts Through New Grant Wappingers Fourth Graders Learning About Roosevelts Through New Grant
Wappingers Fourth Graders Learning About Roosevelts Through New Grant WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- The fourth graders in the Wappingers Falls Central District will get to learn more about the Roosevelts. The Roosevelt Vanderbilt National Historic Site was awarded an Every Kid in a Park grant that will allow fourth graders free access to parks, lands, and waters through the summer. The grant will reimburse bus costs for 770 fourth graders for their field trip to the park. Students will learn more about the legacy of the Roosevelts and develop a service learning project, the school district said. Fourth graders plan to visit the park in May and June, the district…

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Neighbors
Amazing Grace: VanderWaal Takes Center Stage In East Ramapo Amazing Grace: VanderWaal Takes Center Stage In East Ramapo
Amazing Grace: VanderWaal Takes Center Stage In East Ramapo EAST RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Grace VanderWaal gave her hometown a special treat Monday night. The "America's Got Talent" winner and Suffern native performed with East Ramapo's Little Miracles choir at Chesnut Ridge Middle School. VanderWaal founded the choir last year as part of her Little Miracles foundation. A select audience of parents, faculty and school officials on Monday night were treated to the first-ever performance by the choir, which VanderWaal formed last year as part of her Little Miracles foundation. She recently donated Fender ukeleles to the choir.  VanderWaal kicks off …

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Schools
Poughkeepsie High School Principal Suspended Poughkeepsie High School Principal Suspended
Poughkeepsie High School Principal Suspended POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Poughkeepsie High School Principal Phee Simpson has been suspended through the remainder of the school year. The school board voted to suspend Simpson at a meeting Monday. She will be paid during her suspension. Ronald Jackson, Dean of Students, was appointed acting executive principal. No reason was given for Simpson's suspension. Simpson has been principal since 2013 and previously served as principal of Poughkeepsie Middle School. Recently,  Poughkeepsie City School District Superintendent Nicole Williams filed a notice of claim against the school board for $1 mill…

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Police & Fire
Woman Tries To Take Child Out Of Classroom, Yorktown Police Say Woman Tries To Take Child Out Of Classroom, Yorktown Police Say
Woman Tries To Take Child Out Of Classroom, Yorktown Police Say A 49-year-old Croton woman was arrested and charged after Yorktown Police say she tried to remove a child from a classroom at Yorktown Presbyterian Church on Monday. Lesia Gagliotti was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor, a Class A misdemeanor.  Gagliotti entered a classroom and attempted to grab the child out of the arms of a teacher, despite not being a relative or having custody of the child. Gagliotti is a licensed master social worker, according to her LinkedIn page.  Gagliotti was remanded to Westchester County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail and is due back in court on…

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Business
Mount Kisco Officials Support Proposed ShopRite Move From Bedford Hills Mount Kisco Officials Support Proposed ShopRite Move From Bedford Hills
Mount Kisco Officials Support Proposed ShopRite Move From Bedford Hills MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A proposed ShopRite that would move to Mount Kisco from Bedford Hills is starting to gain momentum. Village officials expressed support for the project at a meeting last week which would see the supermarket open at 333 North Bedford Road, opposite Staples on the Diamond Brothers property. The 70,000 square foot supermarket would be relocated from its Bedford Hills location, also on Route 117. The current zoning does not permit a supermarket but Planning Board trustee Ralph Vigliotti, Mayor Gina Picinich, and Trustee Peter Grunthel all expressed their support for a zoni…

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News
Dangerous Levels Of Radon, Cause Of Lung Cancer, In More Than 4K Area Homes Dangerous Levels Of Radon, Cause Of Lung Cancer, In More Than 4K Area Homes
Dangerous Levels Of Radon, Cause Of Lung Cancer, In More Than 4K Area Homes With January being National Radon Awareness Month, the New York State Health Departments said New Yorkers should make sure their homes are tested. Dangerous radon levels (at a level above the EPA guideline) have been reported in 4,000 Hudson Valley homes. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., after cigarette smoking and the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year. About 2,900 of those deaths occur in people who never smoked. Radon Test kits are…

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