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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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BOCES Nursing School Graduates 27 BOCES Nursing School Graduates 27
Boces Nursing School Graduates 27 YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES just graduated its next set of nurses. The school held its commencement ceremonies for the 27 nurses who graduated its Licensed Practical Nursing program Wednesday. “You have chosen a life of personal and professional service. You will make a difference in the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of people,” District Superintendent Dr. James Ryan told graduates. “There’s really no higher calling.” The program is designed to teach students the ins and outs of the world of nursing, ensuring that they are well prepared for when they …

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Sports
Spackenkill HS Softball Player Hit In Head With Bat Awarded $1.1M Spackenkill HS Softball Player Hit In Head With Bat Awarded $1.1M
Spackenkill HS Softball Player Hit In Head With Bat Awarded $1.1M A Hudson Valley school district has been ordered by a jury to pay Emily McGinley and her father Gregg $1.1 million after she was struck in the head with a bat during softball practice following a two-week trial.In 2013, the softball team at Spackenkill High School in Dutchess County was practicing indoors at Nassau Elementary School and McGinley, who was 15 at the time was involved in a soft toss batting drill, where she was the tosser, according to Finkelstein and Partners, which represented her. An identical drill was going on behind her, and since the girls were not properly spaced out, s…

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Pleasant Valley Native Drafted By Atlanta Braves Pleasant Valley Native Drafted By Atlanta Braves
Pleasant Valley Native Drafted By Atlanta Braves  Drew Lugbauer is ready to chop. The Pleasant Valley native, who graduated Arlington High School, was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball draft June 14. While at the University of Michigan, Lugbauer led the Wolverines with 11 home runs, 58 RBIs, total bases and had an OPS of .917, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors in his junior season. Though he played third base this season, Lugbauer will be catching for the Braves.  At Arlington, Lugbauer was named all-state, all-selection, all-region and was the Dutchess County and MSG Varsity Player of the …

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Politics
Hudson Valley Reps Express Thoughts, Prayers After Congressman Shot Hudson Valley Reps Express Thoughts, Prayers After Congressman Shot
Hudson Valley Reps Express Thoughts, Prayers After Congressman Shot This story has been updated. The Hudson Valley's congressional delegation is offering its thoughts and prayers in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) as Republicans were practicing for the annual Congressional Softball Game in Virginia. Scalise is in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery. "Mary Fran and I are praying for the victims of today’s shooting, including Majority Whip Scalise, congressional staff, and the brave men and women of the Capitol Police," Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) said.  "Thank you to our law enforcem…

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News
Stay Denied For Ossining Teen Detained By ICE Stay Denied For Ossining Teen Detained By ICE
Stay Denied For Ossining Teen Detained By ICE There is nothing keeping Diego Macancela, a 19-year-old Ossining teen who was detained by ICE last Thursday hours before his senior prom, from being deported back to Ecuador. Macancela was denied a stay of removal Monday that would've kept him in the United States for one more year to allow him to graduate high school, according to Carola Bracco, executive director of Neighbor's Link, the Mount Kisco-based organization providing legal representation for Macancela.  In denying the request Monday, ICE accused Macancela of being in a gang back in Ecuador, Bracco said. Bracco said Macancela was…

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Neighbors
Putnam Sheriff's Sergeant Graduates From FBI National Academy Putnam Sheriff's Sergeant Graduates From FBI National Academy
Putnam Sheriff's Sergeant Graduates From FBI National Academy PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. --A sheriff's sergeant in Putnam recently graduated from the FBI National Academy.Timothy Keith, a supervisor in the patrol division,  was among 228 law enforcement officials who attended the 268th Session of the Academy. The FBI National Academy is a ten-week program of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training.  Less than one percent of America’s law enforcement officials are selected to attend the program. Sergeant Keith joins the ranks of 10 other active members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office who are alumni of the Academy.  “I know I speak for a…

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Schools
Croton-Harmon Students Celebrate Summer At The Fest Croton-Harmon Students Celebrate Summer At The Fest
Croton-Harmon Students Celebrate Summer At The Fest CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Croton-Harmon High School students kicked off their summer last Friday with The Fest, an outdoor celebration at Vassallo Park.The event was sponsored by the Croton Community Coalition and encourages students to have a safe and drug-free summer. Students were treated to a mechanical bull ride, photo booth, dunk tank, food, refreshments, live music and a DJ. Shop Rite donated food including hot dogs and water, and Frankie's Deli donated sandwiches for fest-goers. “We recognize the challenges faced by our teenagers at this time of year.  We want to send the students o…

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Poughkeepsie School Board Expected To Vote On Superintendent Hire Poughkeepsie School Board Expected To Vote On Superintendent Hire
Poughkeepsie School Board Expected To Vote On Superintendent Hire POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- At a special meeting Wednesday night, the Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education will be voting on several new hires, including a new deputy superintendent. Dr. Kathleen Farrell will be hired with a five-year contract for $150,000 a year. The vote was originally scheduled for June 7. Two school board trustees who were recently voted out of office will be approving Farrell's hire and the other agenda items, which include hirings and awarding tenure. Their replacements will not join the board until July. Board member Felicia Watson along with Doreen Cliffo…

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Ossining Teen Detained By ICE 'Scared,' 'Petrified,' Neighbors Link Says Ossining Teen Detained By ICE 'Scared,' 'Petrified,' Neighbors Link Says
Ossining Teen Detained By ICE 'Scared,' 'Petrified,' Neighbors Link Says OSSINING, N.Y. -- Neighbors Link,  a Mount Kisco-based organization that advocates for immigrants, is providing legal representation to Diego Puma Macancela and his mother, Rosa Vasquez. Macancela, a 19-year--old Ossining resident, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at his home last Thursday, the same day as his senior prom and days before his graduation. His mother was detained last Wednesday. Macancela and his mother had been ordered removed by an immigration judge last November They had fled Ecuador because of gang violence in 2014 and were seeking asylum, Carola B…

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Spackenkill HS Softball Player Hit In Head With Bat Awarded $1.1M Spackenkill HS Softball Player Hit In Head With Bat Awarded $1.1M
Spackenkill HS Softball Player Hit In Head With Bat Awarded $1.1M The Spackenkill School District has been ordered by a jury to pay Emily McGinley and her father Gregg $1.1 million after she was struck in the head with a bat during softball practice following a two-week trial.In 2013, the softball team was practicing indoors at Nassau Elementary School and McGinley, who was 15 at the time was involved in a soft toss batting drill, where she was the tosser, according to Finkelstein and Partners, which represented her. An identical drill was going on behind her, and since the girls were not properly spaced out, she was hit in the head with a metal bat. McGin…

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