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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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Politics

Scarsdale Investor Declines Gubernatorial Run Gov. Andrew Cuomo's potential opponents are stepping aside. Harry Wilson, a Scarsdale businessman considered the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, announced on Facebook Monday that he will not be running for governor, citing family reasons. Cuomo, a Democrat, is running for a third term this year. Wilson joins Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who also announced they will not be challenging Cuomo. "I have been wrestling with two incredibly powerful but, ultimately, competing forces – a deep desire to serve and make …

by Sam Barron

01/08/2018

Politics

Latimer's Vacant Senate Seat: What's Next? There is one less state senator in New York. With George Latimer (D-Rye) being sworn in as Westchester County Executive, he resigned his senate seat, which represents the 37th district. Gov. Andrew Cuomo must now set a date for a special election. Four Democrats have announced their candidacy: Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, West Harrison resident Mark Jaffe, teacher Kat Brezler and Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick. Democrats will choose their nominee on Jan. 9. On the Republican side, only Sarmad Khojasteh, a Bedford attorney, has announced his candidacy. Brezler sent out a statement Tuesd…

by Sam Barron

01/08/2018

News

Cuomo Proposes New Name For Stewart NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to expand and rebrand Stewart International Airport. The governor wants the Port Authority to spend $34 million to build a permanent U.S. Customs and Border Protection federal inspection station to allow the airport to expand its international service. Stewart currently flies to Norway, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The airport currently uses a temporary federal inspection station. Cuomo also wants to rename the airport "New York International at Stewart Field." "By transforming Stewart Airport into a state-of-the-art…

by Sam Barron

01/07/2018

Politics

FBI Questioning Clinton Foundation The FBI is looking into the Clinton Foundation. The foundation, run by Chappaqua residents Bill and Hillary Clinton, is being questioned by the Justice Department over whether it engaged in any pay-to-play politics while Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State, according to The Hill. The FBI has interviewed one witness with more interviews planned, according to The Hill, questioning whether the Clintons promised favors in return for charitable donations. Nick Merrill, a spokesman for Hillary Clinton, said the probe was disgraceful and a distraction by Republicans. "Let’s call this wha…

by Sam Barron

01/07/2018

Neighbors

Elliot Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The SPCA is hoping someone will adopt Elliot. Elliot is 1.5 and recently spent time in a foster home, becoming housebroken. He enjoys people and dogs but not cats. "Elliot is initially timid but warms up nicely; he's a blast to play with in the yard," the SPCA said. For more information, e-mail trainer@spca914.org or call (914) 941-2896 ext. 24.

by Sam Barron

01/07/2018

Police & Fire

Yorktown Man Caused $500 Worth Of Damage To Bedroom, Police Say A 21-year-old Northern Westchester man was arrested and charged Sunday after police say he caused $500 worth of damage to a bedroom door, door frame and wall. Connor Sweeney of Yorktown was charged with criminal mischief in the third degree, a Class E felony. At 3:20 a.m., Yorktown Police responded to a domestic incident that resulted from a verbal argument. The victim locked herself in the bedroom and Sweeney damaged the bedroom door, door frame, and wall. Sweeney fled the scene before police arrived but police were eventually able to locate him and transport him back to headquarters for…

by Sam Barron

01/07/2018

Politics

Rockland Sewer Commissioners Must Pay Back $70K: Judge Rules ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A judge ruled in favor of Rockland County this week ordering urging sewer commissioners to pay back $70,000 in improper payments.Rockland Supreme Court Judge Thomas Walsh said the supervisors and mayors who served on the sewer board were wrongly paid. County Executive Ed Day cheered the ruling. Two of the officials who received payment, former Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence and former Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Johnson, have since been convicted of fraud. Other commissioners named in the lawsuit include Paul Whelan, John Maloney, Bernard Jackson, Demeza…

by Sam Barron

01/06/2018

Politics

Schumer Visits New Windsor Following Cosmetics Factory Explosion In the wake of a cosmetics factory explosion that killed one person in the Hudson Valley, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling for more coordination from government officials when a company is cited for violations. At New Windsor Town Hall Friday, Schumer called for an immediate improvement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) coordination and communication system protocols to notify local governments, fire departments and first responders and other public utility entities if and when a local company is cited for serious violations like Verla International was. The ex…

by Sam Barron

01/06/2018

Politics

Latimer Announces Re-Appointments To New Administration WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- There will be some familiar faces in County Executive George Latimer's administration. Latimer, who took office Monday, announced seven people will continue with their roles in his new administration. Mae Carpenter, commissioner of senior programs and services department, Rocco Pozzi, commissioner of the probation department, Michael Orth, commissioner of community mental health, Kathleen O'Connor, commissioner of parks, recreation and conservation, Dr. Kunjlata Ashar, medical examiner, Robi Schlaff, executive director of the office for women and Ronald Tocci, directo…

by Sam Barron

01/06/2018

Neighbors

Hawthorne Community Rallies Around Family After New Father Dies Paulie Packes was only 9 days old when his father, Anthony, a Stamford resident who grew up in Hawthorne, died of a brain tumor at the age of 36. A GoFundMe page has been launched for the Packes family. As of Friday morning, the page has raised $51,565 in four days from 325 people. Anthony was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March 2015. The tumor was surgically removed, and he was given a clean bill of health. He married Toni in October 2016, but his brain tumor returned last June. While the tumor was surgically removed, it eventually resurfaced and was deemed inoperable. "Anthony n…

by Sam Barron

01/06/2018

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