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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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Bedford Hills Hosting Forum On Drug Abuse Bedford Hills Hosting Forum On Drug Abuse
Bedford Hills Hosting Forum On Drug Abuse BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- Parents and teens will be able to learn about the dangers of drug abuse at a forum in Bedford Hills Wednesday. The Bedford/Lewisboro/Pound Ridge Drug Abuse Prevention Council is hosting "This Is Your Brain on Drugs," a presentation by Dr. Stephen Dewey at 7 p.m. at the Bedford Hills Community House at 74 Main Street. Dewey is a neuroscientist and research professor at the New York University School of Medicine and has appeared on shows like "Dateline" and "Good Morning America." The discussion will focus on how alcohol, marijuana, vaping…

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Schools
Mount Pleasant CSD Superintendent Announces Retirement Mount Pleasant CSD Superintendent Announces Retirement
Mount Pleasant CSD Superintendent Announces Retirement Susan Guiney is stepping aside. The Mount Pleasant Central School District superintendent announced her retirement at Wednesday's board meeting, effective in July. Guiney originally joined in the district in July 2008 as director of curriculum. "Over the past 10 years, our school community has worked together to create great success and to bring well-deserved recognition to Mount Pleasant as a high achieving school district," Guiney said. Guiney said she intends to work with the board to ensure a smooth transition.  "The past 10 years have been incredible and it has been a …

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Business
ShopRite Could Be Opening Mount Kisco Store ShopRite Could Be Opening Mount Kisco Store
ShopRite Could Be Opening Mount Kisco Store A new ShopRite could soon be coming to Northern Westchester. The Village of Mount Kisco is hosting a joint village board and planning board meeting Thursday, Jan.18 to discuss plans for bringing the supermarket to 333 North Bedford Road, opposite Staples. The 70,000 square foot supermarket would be relocated from its Bedford Hills location, also on Route 117. "The current zoning doesn't permit for it," Mayor Gina Picinich said. "We want to discuss what's best for the community. We want to work together to help simplify the process." The joint meeting will also discuss …

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Yorktown Water Main Break Causes Service Interruptions, Discolored Water Yorktown Water Main Break Causes Service Interruptions, Discolored Water
Yorktown Water Main Break Causes Service Interruptions, Discolored Water A water main break occurred at Granite Springs Road at Curry Street just before noon Thursday, Yorktown Police said. Yorktown Police said service would be temporarily interrupted. If anyone experiences discolored water, police said they should run cold water until it clears.

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Yonkers Superintendent Gets New Five-Year Contract Yonkers Superintendent Gets New Five-Year Contract
Yonkers Superintendent Gets New Five-Year Contract YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Yonkers Board of Education likes what it sees with Superintendent Edwin Quezada. The board unanimously approved a new 5-year contract for Quezada, beginning Feb. 1 and ending Jan. 31, 2023. "It is clear to the Trustees that our school district and our community need the confidence that there is a stable long-term strategic improvement plan for our district," Steve Lopez, president of the Yonkers Board said.  "By this action, the Trustees provide seven years of steadfast leadership." Lopez said Quezada has been an outstanding superintendent.  "…

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Business
Starbucks Opening In Elmsford Starbucks Opening In Elmsford
Starbucks Opening In Elmsford Starbucks lovers will have a new place to check out in Westchester. The coffee giant has signed a 10-year-lease to open at 280 East Main Street in Elmsford. The 2,200 square foot store will also feature a drive-thru. The store is expected to open in the spring. The Starbucks is part of the Apex at 290 property, an 81-unit residential development.

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Pleasantville, Greenburgh Residents Complain About Post Office Pleasantville, Greenburgh Residents Complain About Post Office
Pleasantville, Greenburgh Residents Complain About Post Office PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The snowstorm in early January caused some Pleasantville residents to miss out on their mail. In Facebook groups, residents complained about not receiving any mail from the post office for more than five days following the Jan. 4 snowstorm and having run-ins with the post office when trying to get customer service. George Flood, a spokesman for the US Post Office, said mail delivery in Pleasantville was affected by the snowstorm. "Many roads were impassable and we adjusted operations accordingly," Orwell said.  "Some pockets of delivery did see impacts…

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Indian Point Employees Ready To Strike Indian Point Employees Ready To Strike
Indian Point Employees Ready To Strike BUCHANAN, N.Y. --  The union that represents employees of Indian Point Entergy Center in Buchanan said they are prepared to go on strike if negotiations with Entergy, which runs the plant, go nowhere. "If there is a strike...it will be only because Entergy does not appear to be making the same effort at the bargaining table," James Slevin, the Local 1-2 President said Wednesday. The union said it is seeking a new collective bargaining agreement through 2022, the year after the nuclear power plant is set to close. Indian Point is set to close in 2020 and 2021 after Entergy said it w…

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Wappingers Voters Decide To Keep Police Department Wappingers Voters Decide To Keep Police Department
Wappingers Voters Decide To Keep Police Department WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Wappingers Falls residents are apparently satisfied with their police department. Residents voted 486-294 to keep their police department Tuesday rather than entering into a shared services agreement with the county which could've saved taxpayers more than $700,000 a year. Last November, Dutchess County Supreme Court blocked an effort by the village to disband its police force and replace it with the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, saying the village did not conduct an environmental review. The Sheriff's Office was set to take over on Jan. 1.The village said an …

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Real Estate
Mohegan Lake Complex Sells For $54M Mohegan Lake Complex Sells For $54M
Mohegan Lake Complex Sells For $54M The Landing at Mohegan Lake has sold to Ginsburg Development for $54 million. The company announced the acquisition Tuesday of the 207-unit lakefront community, which features one and two-bedroom apartments. Ginsburg acquired the property from New Chalet Apartments. The apartments range in size from 712 to 1,215 square feet and rent from $1,860 to $2,595 per month. Ginsburg said it plans to modernize existing amenities and add more amenity space including a children’s playground, gazebo/BBQ area on the lake and lakeside clubhouse. The existing fitness club, swimming pool, and landscaping w…

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