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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
Peekskill Council Looking To Fill Vacancy Peekskill Council Looking To Fill Vacancy
Peekskill Council Looking To Fill Vacancy PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Interesting in serving on the Peekskill Common Council? The election of Andre Rainey to Mayor of Peekskill as created a vacancy on the council. The current council is looking to appoint someone to fill his spot. Prospective politicians must reside in the City of Peekskill, a be registered voter and have lived in the city for a minimum of three years.  Resumes and cover letters should be sent by Friday, Jan. 26 to the mayor's office via e-mail at arainey@cityofpeekskill.com or by mail to Mayor Andre Rainey, 840 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. The term will run until El…

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Business
B. Good Bringing Food With Roots To Nanuet B. Good Bringing Food With Roots To Nanuet
B. Good Bringing Food With Roots To Nanuet NANUET, N.Y. -- Nanuet residents will soon be able to enjoy a "Cousin Oliver" or "Adopted Luke." B. Good. is opening at 44 Rockland Plaza in Nanuet on Thursday, Jan. 18. The first 100 customers in line Thursday will receive free B. Good swag. The burger chain's slogan is "food with roots", with food sourced from local farms. The Nanuet location will serve food from Sider Forms in Suffolk County, Hepworth Farms in Ulster County, Dagele Farms in Florida, N.Y. and MJB Mushrooms in Pennsylvania. B. Good also serves salads, smoothies, and shakes. "We offer rea…

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Politics
Latimer Addresses Business Leaders At WCA Breakfast Latimer Addresses Business Leaders At WCA Breakfast
Latimer Addresses Business Leaders At WCA Breakfast TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- County Executive George Latimer gave his first address to Westchester's business community Wednesday morning. Latimer, who took office last week, was the keynote speaker at the Westchester County Association's annual breakfast at the Westchester Marriot in Tarrytown.  The new county executive pledged to work across the aisle and practice bipartisanship.  “We have to work across the aisle out of necessity, or we will not succeed," Latimer said. Latimer said the country was living through a difficult time, but said he remains optimistic given the quality of life offe…

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Business
Changes Afoot For Armonk Business Landscape Changes Afoot For Armonk Business Landscape
Changes Afoot For Armonk Business Landscape Downtown Armonk is seeing a changing of the guard. Two longtime businesses, The Right Thing and Sheep Shack, are shutting their doors, while a host of new businesses will be opening soon. Sheep Shack, which has sold women's clothes at 418 Main St. for 42 years will be closing at the end of February as its owner, Ronnie Zeidenberg, plans on retiring. "It's been a very lucrative 42 years," Zeidenberg, who lives in Armonk, said. "I have wonderful customers, but it's time for me to move on. This is the right time." Zeidenberg said it's a bittersweet feeling. Her customers …

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Police & Fire
Man Possesses Xanax While Driving On Route 6, Yorktown Police Say Man Possesses Xanax While Driving On Route 6, Yorktown Police Say
Man Possesses Xanax While Driving On Route 6, Yorktown Police Say A 23-year-old Mahopac resident was arrested and charged with possessing Xanax after a traffic stop on Route 6 early Wednesday morning. Shane McDonald was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, a Class A Misdemeanor and driving with a suspended license. McDonald was pulled over after police saw he only had one tail light illuminated. Police discovered his driver's license had been suspended multiple times for failing to answer a summons and that he was in possession of Xanax, a controlled substance. McDonald was released on his own recognizance and is …

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Schools
New Teacher Contract Approved In Newburgh New Teacher Contract Approved In Newburgh
New Teacher Contract Approved In Newburgh NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- Newburgh teachers are getting a raise. As part of a new five-year agreement approved by the school board Tuesday, Newburgh teachers will be receiving two-percent raises. The agreement runs through June 30, 2022. Varsity head coaches will receive $500 raises for the current school year and $200 a week for postseason practices. The previous contract with the Newburgh Teachers Association expired on J

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News
Putnam County Auctioning Off Vehicles Putnam County Auctioning Off Vehicles
Putnam County Auctioning Off Vehicles PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Want to own a seized vehicle? The Putnam County District Attorney's Asset Forfeiture Unit is auctioning off vehicles that were seized and forfeited as the result of felony crimes in Putnam. Bidding began Wednesday morning and ends on Wednesday, Jan. 24. For more information, visit Auctions International or contact Tracy Locascio at 845-808-1051.

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Politics
Putnam County Legislature Appoints New Chairman Putnam County Legislature Appoints New Chairman
Putnam County Legislature Appoints New Chairman PUTNAM COUNTY N.Y. -- Joe Castellano is now leading the Putnam County Legislature. In a 9-0 vote, Joe Castellano, a Southeast resident who has served on the board since 2012, was voted in as chairman while Toni Addonzio was named deputy chairwoman. Castellano, who is running for a third term this year, replaces Ginny Nacerino.  Addonizio, a Kent resident, is starting her second term.

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Schools
Byram Hills Tops In Regeneron Scholars Byram Hills Tops In Regeneron Scholars
Byram Hills Tops In Regeneron Scholars ARMONK, N.Y.-- Five Byram Hills High School students were selected as scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search.Five students are the most from any high school in Westchester.  The students selected are Alexis Aberman, Alexandra Brocato, Stella Li, Jeremy Ma and Kylie Roslin. Forty finalists will be invited to Washington, D.C. in March to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, meet with notable scientists and compete for the top award of $250,000. Aberman investigated if a milestone exists when infants can make abstractions from unique object labels to generic…

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Obituaries
Bernice Feldman, 94, Briarcliff Native Bernice Feldman, 94, Briarcliff Native
Bernice Feldman, 94, Briarcliff Native Bernice K. Feldman, a resident of Briarcliff Manor for more than 50 years, died on Jan. 6 in Texas. She was 94. A graduate of Hunter College, Columbia University and New York University, Dr. Feldman specialized in speech pathology and rehabilitation, serving as a speech therapist, pathologist and teacher at numerous health and educational institutions, including the Dobbs Ferry School System, Lehman College, the College of New Rochelle, Mercy College, Westchester Community College, Phelps Memorial Hospital and the Mount St. Ursula Speech Center.  She was a past president of the Westchester …

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