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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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Sports
Longtime Yorktown Soccer Coach Honored Longtime Yorktown Soccer Coach Honored
Longtime Yorktown Soccer Coach Honored George Souls has always put his kids first. Souls, who has coached soccer in Yorktown for 37 years, was named Personality of the Month in December by the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association. Souls has coached nearly 30 teams and was inducted into the East Hudson Youth Soccer League Hall of Fame in 2009. "It was quite the honor," Souls said. "I was very surprised." The soccer bug bit Souls when his son started playing. Initially helping out the coach, Souls took over when he left and was hooked. He has coached more than 500 boys and girls, including his son, daught…

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Lifestyle
Princess Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Princess Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Princess Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Princess is looking to find her Prince Charming. The SPCA of Westchester is hoping someone will adopt Princess, who they describe as fun, friendly and an absolute love. Princess loves playing fetch and cuddling, according to the SPCA. For more information, e-mail trainer@spca914.org or call (914) 941-2896 ext. 24.

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News
It Takes A Village: Tuxedo Could Be Heading There It Takes A Village: Tuxedo Could Be Heading There
It Takes A Village: Tuxedo Could Be Heading There TUXEDO, N.Y. -- How does the Village of Tuxedo sound? The Town of Tuxedo is exploring the idea of forming a village that would share the same borders of the town, according to the Times Herald-Record.  The town has reached out to a law firm to consider the idea, feeling it would help prevent a pipeline from being built through town, though they declined to offer further specifics, according to the Times Herald-Record. To read the Times Herald-Record story, click here.

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Sports
White Plains Native Sean Kilpatrick Signs With Milwaukee Bucks White Plains Native Sean Kilpatrick Signs With Milwaukee Bucks
White Plains Native Sean Kilpatrick Signs With Milwaukee Bucks Sean Kilpatrick has a new home. The White Plains native, who was born in Yonkers, signed with the Milwaukee Bucks this week after he was waived by the Brooklyn Nets. In his first game with the Bucks Friday, Kilpatrick played 10 minutes and scored five points, helping to lead Milwaukee to a 109-104 win over Charlotte. "#FeartheDeer," Kilpatrick tweeted about his signing. Kilpatrick had struggled to crack the Nets rotation this season, playing in 16 games where he averaged 4.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and .9 assists per game. Last season, he averaged 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 2.2 assi…

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Schools
Dr. Anthony: Bourdain Gets Honorary Degree From Culinary Institute Dr. Anthony: Bourdain Gets Honorary Degree From Culinary Institute
Dr. Anthony: Bourdain Gets Honorary Degree From Culinary Institute Just call him Dr. Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, his alma mater, delivering the keynote address at commencement ceremonies Thursday.  “The CIA is an institution that I’m very grateful for having attended,” Bourdain told the 143 graduates and their families. “It was incredibly important to me. I had a good time here, and I’m grateful for all of the skills I learned and the experiences I had.” Bourdain, who also attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, enrolled at the CIA in 1978. He gained fame with his book …

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Politics
Gillibrand, Cuomo Rank High Among 2020 Democratic Presidential Prospects Gillibrand, Cuomo Rank High Among 2020 Democratic Presidential Prospects
Gillibrand, Cuomo Rank High Among 2020 Democratic Presidential Prospects Could the 2020 presidential election once again be New York v. New York? U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-New Castle) made the Washington Post's list of the top 15 Democratic presidential candidates for 2020 to challenge Republican President Donald Trump, a fellow New Yorker. Gillibrand came in 4th while Cuomo was 10th. Sen. Bernie Sanders was ranked first. Gillibrand has made a name for herself on the national stage after calling for Trump to resign over allegations of sexual misconduct. Trump responded by tweeting Gillibrand "would do anything"…

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Schools
Ossining Kindergarteners Create Gingerbread Museum Ossining Kindergarteners Create Gingerbread Museum
Ossining Kindergarteners Create Gingerbread Museum OSSINING, N.Y. --  It was all about the gingerbread at the Park Early Childhood Center this week.The kindergarteners read "The Gingerbread Man" book, saw gingerbread houses and created their own "Gingerbread Story Literacy Museum." The interactive museum featured literacy projects each class created from the many versions of the book, such as “Gingerbread Friends,” “The Gingerbread Bear,” “Gingerbread Pirates” and “Gingerbread Baby.” For one of the museum exhibits, children held a paper gingerbread man on a string and recited parts of the “The Gingerbread Man” as they wa…

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Business
En Garde! Olympic Silver Medalist Launches Fencing School In Port Chester En Garde! Olympic Silver Medalist Launches Fencing School In Port Chester
En Garde! Olympic Silver Medalist Launches Fencing School In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Tim Morehouse was an Olympic silver medalist in fencing in the 2008 Olympics. Now he's looking to train the next generation of fencers in Port Chester. The Tim Morehouse Fencing Club opened in September at 135 Pearl St. and is already making its mark. Morehouse said he wants to have the number one youth and elite fencing club in the world, and bring Olympic medals to Westchester. "There is a high demand for fencing in the Westchester area," Morehouse said. "I was looking for locations and Port Chester seemed to be right in the middle of everything. Port …

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Neighbors
Lagrangeville Resident Named Publisher Of Hudson Valley Magazine Lagrangeville Resident Named Publisher Of Hudson Valley Magazine
Lagrangeville Resident Named Publisher Of Hudson Valley Magazine Hudson Valley Magazine has a new man in charge.Dan Burnside, a Lagrangeville resident, was named publisher of Hudson Valley Magazine this week. The magazine recently celebrated its 45th anniversary. Burnside previously worked at The Blue Book Network for 15 years. At Hudson Valley Magazine, Burnside will oversee the sales and marketing teams.

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Sports
Putnam's Kayte Kinsley Named NCAA Division II Coach Of Year Putnam's Kayte Kinsley Named NCAA Division II Coach Of Year
Putnam's Kayte Kinsley Named NCAA Division II Coach Of Year Kayte Kinsley is at the top of her game. The Putnam Valley native was named the Synapse Sports National Coach of the Year for her work on the Pace University field hockey team. This year, Pace recorded a program-record 15 wins and spent the final eight weeks of the season ranked nationally. They were seeded 3rd in their conference tournament. The Setters allowed four fewer goals than any team in the country.  Offensively, 10 different players recorded at least six points. Individually, the Blue and Gold put four players on the NE10 All-Conference teams while Sanchez Alvarez was named the l…

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