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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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Police & Fire
Inmate Attacks Westchester Correctional Officers, Report Says Inmate Attacks Westchester Correctional Officers, Report Says
Inmate Attacks Westchester Correctional Officers, Report Says A New Rochelle man allegedly put a corrections officer in a headlock and kicked another corrections officer in the face at the Westchester County jail last week, according to lohud. Rawkan McKinnon, 20, is being held on first-degree robbery charges. The Corrections Department is working with the District Attorney's Office to file additional criminal charges against McKinnon for the attack, according to lohud.  It is unknown if the officers sustained any injuries. 

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Sports
Peekskill Native Runs Non-Profit Youth Program In California Peekskill Native Runs Non-Profit Youth Program In California
Peekskill Native Runs Non-Profit Youth Program In California PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- John Bagala, a native from Peekskill, is keeping kids in California active. Bagala, who lives in Bakersfield, runs FUN Sports,  a not for profit youth sports program where kids play soccer, flag football, basketball, and baseball. More than 1,000 kids, from ages three to 11, participate in the program. As part of the program, Bagala also teaches them about Christianity.  After graduating from Peekskill High School, Bagala went to college in Missouri, where he graduated in Parks and Recreation. He then moved out to California to run a beach and eventually settled in Bakers…

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Police & Fire
Shrub Oak Man Assaults Victim During Domestic Incident, Police Say Shrub Oak Man Assaults Victim During Domestic Incident, Police Say
Shrub Oak Man Assaults Victim During Domestic Incident, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was arrested and charged with assault and criminal mischief Tuesday following a domestic incident that occurred in July. Kevin Michael Powell, 30, of Shrub Oak was charged with assault in the third degree, a misdemeanor and criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor. Yorktown Police responded to a domestic incident at a Yorktown residence where they claim Powell assaulted the victim with intent to cause physical injury and caused property damage. Police did not say where the incident Powell was turned over to the police from the Westchester County Corr…

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News
'Strong Odors' Halt Work On Chappaqua Construction Project 'Strong Odors' Halt Work On Chappaqua Construction Project
'Strong Odors' Halt Work On Chappaqua Construction Project The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has halted work on the remediation of 54 Hunts Place in Chappaqua due to a strong chemical odor. Conifer Realty is removing contaminated soil from the site to build a 28-unit affordable housing apartment building. New Castle Town Supervisor Rob Greenstein held a press conference about the issue Tuesday, flanked by Senator Terrence Murphy, Assemblyman David Buchwald, and Councilwoman Hala Makowska.  Greenstein blamed previous administrations for wanting to develop the property. Approvals were granted by the town board in 2013. &qu…

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Politics
Most Americans Embarrassed By Trump’s Behavior, Marist Poll Says Most Americans Embarrassed By Trump’s Behavior, Marist Poll Says
Most Americans Embarrassed By Trump’s Behavior, Marist Poll Says A new Marist College poll finds that 64 percent of Americans are embarrassed by President Donald Trump. Trump's approval rating fell to 35 percent, according to the poll, with 55 percent of Americans disapproving of his job performance. Trump's approval rating among Republicans fell from 91 percent in June to 79 percent now.  “While Republicans are still largely in Trump’s corner, the cautionary tale for the president lies in the softening of support at his base,” says Dr. Lee M. Miringoff, Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. “Since his numbers among Democrats and i…

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Politics
Astorino Vetoes Immigrant Protection Act Astorino Vetoes Immigrant Protection Act
Astorino Vetoes Immigrant Protection Act WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino formally vetoed the Immigrant Protection Act Wednesday.In his veto, Astorino said the act, approved last week by the Board of Legislators 10-5, "endangers public safety, violates federal law, infringes upon long-established principles of law enforcement cooperation and jeopardizes millions in federal public safety grants.” Twelve legislators must vote in favor of the legislation to override Astorino's veto.  The bill was also criticized by County Department of Public Safety Commissioner George Longworth and Sgt. Hect…

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Sports
White Plains Hoops Star Trying Out For Team USA White Plains Hoops Star Trying Out For Team USA
White Plains Hoops Star Trying Out For Team USA Ra'Shad James, who played at White Plains High School, St. Thomas Aquinas, and at Iona College, could next be wearing the red, white and blue. James is one of 16 players who will participate in the USA Basketball Men's AmeriCup Team training camp to participate in the FIBA AmeriCup 2017. The camp will be held from Aug. 17 to Aug. 24 in Houston and 12 players will be selected from the camp. The tournament begins on Aug. 28. Team USA is being coached by former Chappaqua resident Jeff Van Gundy. Ra'Shad James last played for Cedevita Zagreb in Croatia and previously played for the Westchester…

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News
Unity Rally Set For Outside Dutchess County Office Building Unity Rally Set For Outside Dutchess County Office Building
Unity Rally Set For Outside Dutchess County Office Building POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- People in Poughkeepsie are coming together Tuesday night to show their solidarity with Charlottesville. A vigil organized by the Dutchess County Progressive Action Alliance is being held Tuesday at 6 p.m. outside the Dutchess County Office building at 22 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. The vigil is designed to oppose the white supremacist march that occurred in Charlottesville last weekend and urge local elected officials to speak out and condemn the racist events in Charlottesville.  A demonstration will be held at Route 44 and Route in 55 following the vigil. Rep. Jo…

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News
Greenburgh Considering Legislation To Allow Beekeeping Greenburgh Considering Legislation To Allow Beekeeping
Greenburgh Considering Legislation To Allow Beekeeping GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Town Board is weighing legislation that would allow people to do beekeeping on their property. Supervisor Paul Feiner said 90 percent of residents surveyed said they supported allowing beekeeping. The legislation would have a setback requirement and residents would have to get permission from their next door neighbors before they started beekeeping. "I was surprised so many people were interested," Feiner said. Feiner said beekeeping would help preserve the honeybees and be good for the environment. The legislation will be introduced next month …

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Neighbors
Yo-Yo Ma Helps North Salem Conductor Find Puppy Yo-Yo Ma Helps North Salem Conductor Find Puppy
Yo-Yo Ma Helps North Salem Conductor Find Puppy NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- It was a happy reunion for conductor David Zinman, who lives in North Salem, and his 4-month old puppy, Carlito. Zinman was reunited with Carlito after cellist Yo-Yo Ma asked attendees at a concert in Massachusetts, where Zinman is staying, to help find the Cuban Havanese puppy, who went missing that morning. A woman heard about the lost dog from someone who attended the show and saw Carlito in the road, according to the AP. She knew it was Carlito and returned him to Zinman, according to the AP.

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