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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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News
Rosie O'Donnell, Lt. Gov. Hochul Celebrate Rockland Pride Center Rosie O'Donnell, Lt. Gov. Hochul Celebrate Rockland Pride Center
Rosie O'Donnell, Lt. Gov. Hochul Celebrate Rockland Pride Center Rockland is set to have its own very own center for the LGBT community.Rosie O'Donnell, who lives in South Nyack, and Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul were at the center Wednesday to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Rockland Pride Center at South Franklin Street.  The building, which previously housed the Rockland Elks Club, remains under renovation. O'Donnell had donated $150,000 to the center and Hochul announced a $250,000 grant. O'Donnell announced she plans to donate more money to the center. The Pride Center will offer support groups, family services, senior care, education and host co…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Former Briarcliff Teacher Charged After Contacting Student Former Briarcliff Teacher Charged After Contacting Student
Former Briarcliff Teacher Charged After Contacting Student Daniel Lavelle, who previously taught social studies at Briarcliff High School was arrested and charged Wednesday night with endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. Lavelle had recently been in contact with at least one Briarcliff High School student via text and social media, Superintendent James Kaishian said in a letter to parents. Kaishian said some of the communication was criminal in nature. The DA's office declined to provide further details at this time.  "Although I cannot be more descriptive re…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
White Plains Tattoo Artists Competing On 'Ink Master' White Plains Tattoo Artists Competing On 'Ink Master'
White Plains Tattoo Artists Competing On 'Ink Master' WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. --  The tattoo artists at Thicker Than Blood in White Plains are looking to earn the title of "Ink Master." Jhon Campuzano and Babiery Hernandez are contestants on Season 9 of the tattoo competition show, which airs on Spike TV beginning June 6. The winning tattoo shop receives $200,000 and a feature spread in Inked magazine. The show is hosted by guitarist Dave Navarro. Campuzano has been tattooing for eight years and said his go-to style is black and gray. He has dreamed of competing on "Ink Master" and hopes winning the show will help him provide fo…

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by Sam Barron
Sports
Westlake Lacrosse Advances To Regional Finals Westlake Lacrosse Advances To Regional Finals
Westlake Lacrosse Advances To Regional Finals MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- The Westlake High School Boy's Varsity Lacrosse Team just keeps winning. The Wildcats defeated O'Neill High School in the regional semifinals 20-3. They advance to the regional finals where they will face Mohonasen High School on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at Greenwich High School.

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
George Bailey, 99, White Plains Minister George Bailey, 99, White Plains Minister
George Bailey, 99, White Plains Minister George Bailey lived a wonderful life. Bailey, who was a minister at United Methodist Churches in White Plains and Mamaroneck, serving as fire chaplain for the Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department, died May 22 with his family by his side.  Born on Nov. 20, 1917, in Vermont, Bailey graduated from Rutland High School and later attended Syracuse University where he ran track and cross country. Bailey graduated from Yale Divinity School. In April of 1943 he was ordained Deacon at the Troy Annual Conference United Methodist Church and in June of 1945 he became an Elder. On April 21, 1943, Baile…

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by Sam Barron
Events
Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day
Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- It's a day to celebrate Yorktown.The Town of Yorktown is hosting the 28th annual Yorktown Community Day on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson Valley Mall.  This year's event will honor Dr. Ralph Napolitano, who is retiring after 11 years Superintendent of the Yorktown School District with a farewell ceremony. "It has been an honor and a joy to serve the children and parents of Yorktown Central School District”, said Dr. Napolitano. “Eleven years ago when I was hired to be Superintendent here, I promised the Board and Community that I would love and take c…

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News
Letter To The Editor: Praising Former Ardsley Mayor Jay Leon Letter To The Editor: Praising Former Ardsley Mayor Jay Leon
Letter To The Editor: Praising Former Ardsley Mayor Jay Leon ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Rivertowns Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email rivertowns@dailyvoice.com Finally, the lights are on at the former waterwheel property in Ardsley. That's the property that once was the site of a restaurant called the water wheel which burnt down in 1992. The town of Greenburgh took ownership in the property after the owners failed to pay taxes. The village of Ardsley asked the town to sell the waterwheel property to an affordable housing developer which we did in 2013 for $1.21 million dollars 22 units wo…

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by Paul Feiner
Schools
Two Putnam Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State Two Putnam Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State
Two Putnam Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State The state education department recently gave high marks to Lakeland High School and Haldane High School. The high schools were named Reward Schools by the education department's Office Of Accountability. Reward Schools are schools that demonstrate either high academic achievement or the most progress with minimal gaps in student achievement between certain populations of students, according to the state. “These remarkable schools deserve to be recognized for their efforts,” Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa said. “The dedicated teachers and administrators in these schools are making…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Three Dutchess Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State Three Dutchess Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State
Three Dutchess Schools Honored As Reward Schools By State The state education department recently gave high marks to Red Hook High School, Rhinebeck High School and Spackenkill High School. The high schools were named Reward Schools by the education department's Office Of Accountability. Reward Schools are schools that demonstrate either high academic achievement or the most progress with minimal gaps in student achievement between certain populations of students, according to the state. “These remarkable schools deserve to be recognized for their efforts,” Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa said. “The dedicated teachers and administrators …

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Sing Sing Production Of 'A Few Good Men' Spotlighted In PBS Documentary Sing Sing Production Of 'A Few Good Men' Spotlighted In PBS Documentary
Sing Sing Production Of 'A Few Good Men' Spotlighted In PBS Documentary OSSINING, N.Y. -- A new documentary on Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining will go behind the bars. "Dramatic Escape", a documentary about Sing Sing's production of "A Few Good Men," premieres June 13 at 9:30 p.m. on WNET Channel 13.  It was directed by Nicholas Quested. The production was done as part of Sing Sing's Rehabilitation Through The Arts program and features 72 inmates. The program gives the men the opportunity to learn social and cognitive skills that act as a springboard to education, family reconciliation, with the goal of successful reintegration i…

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