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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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Business
Broken Fan Temporarily Closes Red Robin In Town Of Poughkeepsie Broken Fan Temporarily Closes Red Robin In Town Of Poughkeepsie
Broken Fan Temporarily Closes Red Robin In Town Of Poughkeepsie  It's been a long two days for burger lovers. The Red Robin on Route 9 in the Town of Poughkeepsie was closed Sunday and Monday after an exhaust fan malfunctioned. The burger chain expects to reopen on Tuesday. The fan started malfunctioning Sunday afternoon, which caused smoke to build up in the kitchen and the restaurant to be shut down, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. 

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Obituaries
Howard Pier, 90, Former Armonk Resident Howard Pier, 90, Former Armonk Resident
Howard Pier, 90, Former Armonk Resident ARMONK, N.Y. -- Howard J. Pier, 90, a former Armonk resident, passed away on Nov. 27 from Alzheimer's related dementia in Denver. Pier was born in Pennsylvania on Feb. 6, 1927. February 6, 1927. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy, and served in World War II. After the war, he received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Detroit in electrical engineering. Pier married to Therese M. (née Martin) Pier on Sept. 19, 1953, and they were married until her death in 2006. Pier worked for IBM Corporation for 35 years holding several positions i…

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Schools
Hen Hud Partners With Lakota Indian Reservation School Hen Hud Partners With Lakota Indian Reservation School
Hen Hud Partners With Lakota Indian Reservation School MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Students at Hendrick Hudson High School have made new friends...all the way in South Dakota. The Hen Hud students are mentoring the students at Pine Ridge Girls School, which is located on the Lakota Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The collaboration began when Christine Rogers, science research director at Hen Hud met Beau White, the science teacher at Pine Ridge during a professional conference in Washington, D.C and the two decided to work together to help Pine Ridge develop a science research program. The schools are the first in the country to establish a partnersh…

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Politics
Letter To The Editor: Gov. Cuomo Should Sign My Code Enforcement Bill Letter To The Editor: Gov. Cuomo Should Sign My Code Enforcement Bill
Letter To The Editor: Gov. Cuomo Should Sign My Code Enforcement Bill Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail clarkstown@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor: It is time for Governor Cuomo to sign into law my Code Enforcement Integrity bill authorizing the removal of local code enforcement officer’s credentials for misconduct. This legislation, which I partnered with Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski to pass, is critical to protecting the public safety in our community. All too often, we hear the same story: A local code enforcement official chooses to look the other way when confronted with serious violations. T…

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by Sen. David Carlucci
Schools
Crompond Elementary School Classroom Offers Flexible Seating Crompond Elementary School Classroom Offers Flexible Seating
Crompond Elementary School Classroom Offers Flexible Seating A new initiative at an elementary school in Northern Westchester has provided diverse seating arrangements for students.Two teachers at Crompond Elementary in Yorktown Heights are piloting a flexible seating program, thanks to a grant from the Yorktown Foundation for Excellence. Tori  Cavallo and Katelyn Fornaro thought the diverse seating options and arrangements would encourage collaboration and critical thinking. “As students move forward, they’re going to need to be able to work collaboratively, think critically and communicate with each other,” says Cavallo. “So we wanted to provide a c…

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News
State Increases Fines For Hunting Deer Out Of Season State Increases Fines For Hunting Deer Out Of Season
State Increases Fines For Hunting Deer Out Of Season Before trying to bag a deer, New Yorkers should make sure they are in season- or it will be costly. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Wednesday that will increase the fines of killing deer, bear, moose, and elk out of season to a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $3,000.  The bill takes effect in 120 days.  Hunters are also banned from shining spotlights onto deer, causing them to freeze and making them easier to kill. Repeat offenders are subject to increased penalties.

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Sports
Two Lakeland Field Hockey Players Sign Letters Of Intent To Play In College Two Lakeland Field Hockey Players Sign Letters Of Intent To Play In College
Two Lakeland Field Hockey Players Sign Letters Of Intent To Play In College Two members of Lakeland High School's championship field hockey team will be playing in college next year.Caroline Cahill and Kelsey McCrudden recently signed letters of intent to play at James Madison University in Virginia and the University of Albany, respectively. The two starred on the field hockey team, which recently celebrated an undefeated season and captured its 9th straight title. McCrudden and Cahill both earned All-Tournament honors.  The field hockey team has not lost to a New York State team since 2008.

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Politics
Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer Running For State Senate Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer Running For State Senate
Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer Running For State Senate Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer (D-Yonkers) is looking to move up.  Mayer, who represents the 90th Assembly District, announced she is running for state senate in the 37th district to represent the seat vacated by Sen. George Latimer's ascension to Westchester County Executive. "The values that make our state and nation strong - fairness, inclusion, and opportunity for all - are under attack," Mayer said. "We need leaders ready and willing to stand up and fight back." If elected, Mayer said she would join the Democratic caucus. Kat Brezler, a White Plains resident, and a De…

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Politics
Cuomo Facing Many Potential GOP Challengers, Including Molinaro Cuomo Facing Many Potential GOP Challengers, Including Molinaro
Cuomo Facing Many Potential GOP Challengers, Including Molinaro If Dutchess County Executive Republican Marc Molinaro wants to challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-New Castle) as he runs for a third term, he'll have to get in line. Molinaro is one of several challengers considering a run against the governor with election day less than a year away. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who ran against Cuomo in 2014, said he is unlikely to run after he lost re-election last month. Other potential challengers include Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-Syracuse), Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R-Finger Lakes) and Harry Wilson, a Scarsdale financier. Wilson is c…

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News
Rockland Welcomes 161 New Citizens Rockland Welcomes 161 New Citizens
Rockland Welcomes 161 New Citizens POMONA, N.Y. -- There are 161 new Americans in Rockland County.Rockland County held a Naturalization Ceremony at the Fire Training Center in Pomona on Friday, welcoming new American citizens from 43 different countries. "I see the joy in your eyes as you choose to join this democracy and make the United States of America your home," County Executive Ed Day said. To view the ceremony, click here. 

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