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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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Disturbance At Sunshine Home Property Under Investigation Disturbance At Sunshine Home Property Under Investigation
Disturbance At Sunshine Home Property Under Investigation NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- The Town of New Castle Building Department is investigating after a report of a site disturbance at the Sunshine Children's Home and Rehabilitation Center. The town has not said what the disturbance is or how long the investigation will take, according to The Examiner, though residents have said seeing demolition and excavation. The Sunshine Children's Home & Rehab Center is seeking to expand its main building from approximately 19,000 square feet to roughly 146,000. It is also proposing to raise the number of beds for children from 54 to 122. The plan has not yet re…

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter To The Editor: State Should Allow Partial Payment Of Taxes Letter To The Editor: State Should Allow Partial Payment Of Taxes
Letter To The Editor: State Should Allow Partial Payment Of Taxes Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail greenburgh@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has objected to the congressional action that may lead to the elimination of the real estate tax deduction for many New Yorker's whose taxes exceed $10,000 could help many property owners in Westchester save money if he calls a special session of the NYS Legislature quickly and the Legislature authorizes municipalities to accept partial payments of the 2018 municipal, county, fire district and school taxes in 2017, rathe…

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by Supervisor Paul Feiner
Neighbors
Red Hook Library Earns Five-Star Rating Red Hook Library Earns Five-Star Rating
Red Hook Library Earns Five-Star Rating RED HOOK, N.Y. -- Red Hook has one of the top libraries in the country. The Red Hook Library recently received a five-star rating from Library Journal, and was named one of its "Star Libraries." "Thank you to our incredible community for making this possible," the library said on Instagram. 

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Events
Heavenly Productions Fundraiser Raises $12,000 Heavenly Productions Fundraiser Raises $12,000
Heavenly Productions Fundraiser Raises $12,000 MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Women from throughout Westchester came together to give a little love to Heavenly Productions at Cafe of Love in Mount Kisco.The fundraiser raised $12,000 which will support Operation Teddy Bear projects and help supply kids with backpacks. Awards were presented to longtime supporters and executive board members, John and Marie DeCicco of DeCicco's and Sons and Leslie Lampert, owner of Cafe of Love.  "I am thrilled Heavenly Productions Foundation had another successful fundraiser which allows us to continue our mission to help kids in need," Lori Rocco, a boar…

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Politics
Westchester Legislature's $1.8 Billion Budget Deal Increases Taxes Westchester Legislature's $1.8 Billion Budget Deal Increases Taxes
Westchester Legislature's $1.8 Billion Budget Deal Increases Taxes WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --Westchester residents could be seeing an increase in their county taxes next year. The Board of Legislators reached a deal on a $1.8 billion budget that increases taxes by two percent Friday. Majority Leader Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) said they have enough votes to override a veto by County Executive Rob Astorino (R-Mount Pleasant), who has vowed not to increase taxes and has not proposed a budget with a tax increase since he took office. Astorino was defeated in his bid for a  third term last month by George Latimer. The budget scraps the $30 million Astorino…

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Politics
County Executive Rob Astorino Visits Trump In Oval Office County Executive Rob Astorino Visits Trump In Oval Office
County Executive Rob Astorino Visits Trump In Oval Office Outgoing County Executive Rob Astorino met with one of Westchester's most prominent property owners. Astorino, a Republican, visited the White House on Friday, meeting with President Donald Trump and visiting the Oval Office and West Wing. And in true Trump fashion, Astorino documented the visit on Twitter. "Great time visiting the West Wing," Astorino tweeted. "The White House is beautiful this time of year." Astorino, who was defeated in his bid for a third term last month by George Latimer, supported Trump for president after he secured the Republican nomination. La…

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News
2018 Dutchess Budget Passes 2018 Dutchess Budget Passes
2018 Dutchess Budget Passes DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Dutchess County has its 2018 budget. The County Legislature adopted the $480 million budget 24-1 Friday. The budget increases spending by 2.8 percent but reduces property taxes. "We make new investments in services to help children, families, seniors, and veterans," County Executive Marc Molinaro said. "This budget strengthens mental health and addiction services, provides investment in infrastructure and furthers efforts to support those with disabilities. We are grateful for the near-unanimous support, good amendments & partnership in serving yo…

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Politics
Greenwich's Hope Hicks Interviewed By Special Counsel Over Russia Emails Greenwich's Hope Hicks Interviewed By Special Counsel Over Russia Emails
Greenwich's Hope Hicks Interviewed By Special Counsel Over Russia Emails Hope Hicks, a Greenwich native who serves as President Donald Trump's communications advisor, recently was interviewed by the special counsel over her contact with Russia.Hicks met with the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election on Thursday and Friday. Hicks is not being investigated for any potential wrongdoing, according to published reports. According to The New York Times, Hicks was warned by the FBI Russians operatives would be trying to contact her during the presidential transition. She received emails from Russian government addresses aft…

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Schools
Carmel Residents Voting On Two School Bonds Monday Carmel Residents Voting On Two School Bonds Monday
Carmel Residents Voting On Two School Bonds Monday CARMEL, N.Y. -- Residents of the Carmel School District will head to the polls on Monday to vote on two bond propositions. Proposition A totals $37.2 million, while Proposition B totals $48.3 million. If Proposition A fails, Proposition B will not go forward. Proposition A will replace roofs in each school at a cost of $12.3 million, add solar panels at each school at a cost of $5 million, purchase land to build a new transportation garage and bus yard for $11 million, make updates to be compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act for $822,00, reconstruct softball and baseball fields…

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Police & Fire
Somers Woman Leaves Toddlers In Car To Go Shopping, Yorktown Police Say Somers Woman Leaves Toddlers In Car To Go Shopping, Yorktown Police Say
Somers Woman Leaves Toddlers In Car To Go Shopping, Yorktown Police Say A 37-year-old Northern Westchester woman was arrested and charged after she left her two children in the car to shop at Toys 'R' Us near the Jefferson Valley Mall on Thursday, police say. Kary Sarrey of Somers was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor. Police said Sarrey left her 2-year-old child and 8-month-old child unattended in the car for more than 15 minutes. She was arrested at the scene and released on her own recognizance. She is due back in court on Dec. 14.

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