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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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Schools
Wampus Elementary Principal Retiring Wampus Elementary Principal Retiring
Wampus Elementary Principal Retiring ARMONK, N.Y. -- Debi Cagliostro, the principal at Wampus Elementary School, has announced her retirement. Cagliostro announced her decision last week, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school, after 26 years as an educator. "Ms. Cagliostro has always been regarded as an educator who cares deeply about students, the faculty, and staff," Superintendent Jen Lamia said. "Every note or email sent from her ends with the word 'Warmly,' which truly reflects her connection to our school community. Lamia said the district will follow the same search process recently conducted when…

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Neighbors
World War II Vet Leading Rockland St. Patrick's Day Parade World War II Vet Leading Rockland St. Patrick's Day Parade
World War II Vet Leading Rockland St. Patrick's Day Parade PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- A true American hero will be the Parade Commander of the 2018 Rockland County St. Patrick's Day Parade.Francis Duffy, a Silver Star recipient who was wounded in Iwo Jima when serving in the Marines was given the honor for next year's parade, being held on March 18. “He put his life on the line during one of the darkest periods in our nation’s history," said Rockland County Legislator Vincent D. Tyer. "Thanks to Frank and others like him, good prevailed over evil. We can never say thanks enough."  Tyer and Legislator Patrick Moroney presented Duffy, a Pear…

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Schools
Peekskill Senior Nominated For Presidential Scholars Program Peekskill Senior Nominated For Presidential Scholars Program
Peekskill Senior Nominated For Presidential Scholars Program PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The accolades keep piling up for Peekskill High School senior Valentina Loaiza. Loaiza, who ranks first in her class of 247, is one of 25 New York high school seniors nominated as a finalist for the Presidential Scholars Program. Two students from each state, one male and one female, are named Presidential Scholars each year. "I am thrilled to be nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program," said Loaiza said. "I think this is an amazing opportunity to represent my school. Peekskill has been underrepresented throughout the years and I believe this w…

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Politics
Dutchess Legislator Tyner Challenging Serino For Senate Seat Dutchess Legislator Tyner Challenging Serino For Senate Seat
Dutchess Legislator Tyner Challenging Serino For Senate Seat Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner (D-Rhinebeck) has announced he is running against Senator Sue Serino in the 41st District (R-Hyde Park) next year. Serino, who was first elected in 2014, is running for a third term in the district that represents parts of Dutchess and Putnam. "The working class has been ignored by Sue Serino," Tyner said. "She has sold her office to the highest bidder." Tyner, a teacher's assistant at Hudson High School, has been critical of Serino's refusal to support a $15 minimum wage. "A minimum wage has to be a living wage," Tyner s…

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Neighbors
East Fishkill Police Sergeant Calls It A Career East Fishkill Police Sergeant Calls It A Career
East Fishkill Police Sergeant Calls It A Career HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. - Sergeant Eric Fields is heading into retirement. The East Fishkill Police Sergeant retired last week. Fields joined the East Fishkill Police Department in 1995 and was promoted to Sergeant in April 2008.  "Please join us in wishing Sergeant Fields a long and healthy retirement," the department said on its Facebook page.

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Obituaries
Rafael 'Bob' Amelio, 92, Harrison Republican Party Chairman Rafael 'Bob' Amelio, 92, Harrison Republican Party Chairman
Rafael 'Bob' Amelio, 92, Harrison Republican Party Chairman HARRISON, N.Y. -- Rafael "Bob" Amelio, a longtime leader of the Harrison Republican Party, passed away on Sunday at the age of 92. Amelio, a lifelong Harrison resident, was born on Oct. 25, 1925. He graduated Harrison High School and attended the Merchant Marine Academy before serving in World War II. He was a developer and owner of Sha-Mar Construction and R & D Amelio Builders building over 200 homes and commercial buildings in Westchester. He was an active and dedicated member of the Harrison Community which he loved and served selflessly.  Amelio was chairman of the Harri…

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Politics
Tax Reform Bill Could Cost New Yorkers Big Tax Reform Bill Could Cost New Yorkers Big
Tax Reform Bill Could Cost New Yorkers Big New Yorkers might have a little -- or in some cases, a lot -- less in their wallets if the tax reform bill approved by the Senate becomes law.The Republican-led bill eliminates the state and local income tax deduction and caps the property tax deduction at $10,000 which critics say would hurt residents of high tax and high-cost areas- like the suburbs of New York City. According to the Internal Revenue Service, 47 percent of Westchester residents take the SALT deduction, at an average of $34,300.  The bill could see home prices fall 10 percent and impact state and local governments ability …

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Sports
Stepinac Football Player Named Con Edison Athlete Of The Week Stepinac Football Player Named Con Edison Athlete Of The Week
Stepinac Football Player Named Con Edison Athlete Of The Week Ronald Prince II is earning accolades for his accomplishments both on and off the field. The Stepinac football player, who lives in Valhalla, was recently named the Con Edison Athlete of the Week. Prince helped lead the Crusaders varsity football team, which won the CHSHL AAA and New York State CHSAA championship titles this season.  For the past three years, in addition to football, Prince has played on Stepinac’s varsity baseball and basketball teams. A member of the National Honor Society, Prince participated and won an award in the National Business Competition, attended the Columbia U…

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News
Deadline Nears To Recertify Handgun Licenses Deadline Nears To Recertify Handgun Licenses
Deadline Nears To Recertify Handgun Licenses Handgun owners have a little over a month before they have to recertify their handguns. Holders of handgun licenses issued prior to Jan. 15, 2013 must recertify their licenses with the New York State Police by Jan. 31. Covered licensees who fail to recertify by that date could be subject to having their licenses suspended or revoked without further notice, according to the Putnam County Sherrif's Office. The State Police offers an online recertification process for all handgun licenses issued in New York, with the exception of those issued in Westchester. To complete the recertification pr…

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Schools
Spackenkill Student Scores Big In Siemens Competition Spackenkill Student Scores Big In Siemens Competition
Spackenkill Student Scores Big In Siemens Competition A student from Poughkeepsie and a student from Ardsley were selected as national finalists in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology. Rachel Li of Spackenkill High School and Jainil Sutaria of Ardsley High School along with another student from Colorado won a team division runner-up prize and will split a $50,000 scholarship.  Their project developed a novel gel compound that could help bone regeneration in teeth by acting as a barrier to bacteria.

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