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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
Cuomo To NY Property Owners: Postmark 2018 Taxes By Dec. 31 Cuomo To NY Property Owners: Postmark 2018 Taxes By Dec. 31
Cuomo To NY Property Owners: Postmark 2018 Taxes By Dec. 31 In response to the Republican-supported federal tax reform bill signed into law this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-New Castle) issued an executive order Friday allowing New York state property owners to pre-pay their 2018 school and local property taxes so they can deduct them from their federal income tax this year. This would allow homeowners to deduct the taxes from their upcoming tax bill. The tax reform bill caps state and local property tax deductions at $10,000. "As Washington wages an all-out assault on this state and this nation, I have authorized local governments to allow prope…

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News
Ramapo Allowing Residents To Pre-Pay Taxes Following Tax Reform Bill Ramapo Allowing Residents To Pre-Pay Taxes Following Tax Reform Bill
Ramapo Allowing Residents To Pre-Pay Taxes Following Tax Reform Bill RAMAPO, N.Y. -- In response to the tax reform bill signed into law, incoming Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht announced residents will be able to prepay their taxes beginning Dec. 28. State and local property taxes will be capped at $10,000 as part of the new legislation.  For some residents, pre-paying their 2018 property tax bill before New Year’s could allow them to deduct their property taxes in their 2017 filings, the town said. The town will have extra staff on duty during business hours on Thursday and Friday. “Our residents are rightfully concerned that the misguided tax bill passe…

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Neighbors
Somers Soldier Receives Purple Heart From President Trump Somers Soldier Receives Purple Heart From President Trump
Somers Soldier Receives Purple Heart From President Trump A soldier from Northern Westchester who was wounded in Afghanistan last month was awarded a Purple Heart from President Donald Trump at Walter Reed Medical Center on Thursday. Victor Prato, a 25-year-old who graduated from Somers High School in 2011 and played football at Somers, has served in the Army for two years. He was injured by a car bomb. "One of the most powerful moments of my life watching @POTUS give the Purple Heart to this American Hero," Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders tweeted. "Amazed by the strength and resilience of the men and women in our Armed Force…

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Business
Neptune Diner, A Newburgh Staple, To Close Neptune Diner, A Newburgh Staple, To Close
Neptune Diner, A Newburgh Staple, To Close NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- It's last call for the Neptune Diner. The diner, a Newburgh staple for 35 years on Route 17K announced it is closing on Monday, with the last meals being served on Sunday night. "We have put our heart and soul into serving you for the past 35 years, but now it's time for us to say goodbye," owner Maria Spina said. "We want to thank everyone for the years if support and making this experience so memorable. This is a difficult time for all of us and we hope we remain in your thoughts as you will be in ours for a very long time." County Legislator Leigh B…

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Schools
Letter To The Editor: Castella Wrong On FIT Letter To The Editor: Castella Wrong On FIT
Letter To The Editor: Castella Wrong On FIT Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail southwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com. In his recent letter, Frank Castella Jr confuses community college chargebacks with tuition reimbursement, and questions the Fashion Institute of Technology’s status as a community college. Per New York State education law, community college funding is a three-legged stool shared equally among the student (tuition and fees), the state (budget allocations), and the local sponsor – typically the county in which the community college is located. New York St…

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Politics
Legislators Unanimously Override Astorino Budget Veto Legislators Unanimously Override Astorino Budget Veto
Legislators Unanimously Override Astorino Budget Veto  For the first time in eight years, property taxes will be increasing in Westchester County. Legislators unanimously voted to override County Executive Rob Astorino's veto of their $1.8 billion 2018 budget, which carries a two percent increase in the property tax levy.  This is the first budget under Astorino, who was defeated for re-election in November, to have a tax increase. “There’s no reason to raise property taxes on the already overburdened residents and businesses of Westchester," Astorino said when he vetoed the budget. The budget scraps the $30 million Astorino said the co…

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Lifestyle
Chevy Chase Talks Christmas Vacation At Bedford Playhouse Chevy Chase Talks Christmas Vacation At Bedford Playhouse
Chevy Chase Talks Christmas Vacation At Bedford Playhouse Chevy Chase, a Bedford resident, made an appearance in his hometown Tuesday night to discuss one of his most iconic roles. The Bedford Playhouse hosted a screening of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" followed by a Q&A with Chase, who played Clark W. Griswold. Chase played Griswold in five Vacation movies. Chase said the movie was shot on the Warner Brothers lot in California, which meant he had to wear winter clothing in the summer heat. "Nothing like fake snow to make things work," Chase said. When not talking about the movie, Chase, who also starred in cla…

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Politics
Rockland's Rosie O'Donnell Offered Senators $2M To Vote Against Tax Bill Rockland's Rosie O'Donnell Offered Senators $2M To Vote Against Tax Bill
Rockland's Rosie O'Donnell Offered Senators $2M To Vote Against Tax Bill When it comes to tax reform, Rosie O'Donnell, who lives in South Nyack, was willing to do anything to stop it. On Twitter, O'Donnell offered Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) $2 million each if they voted against the tax reform bill.  "If they vote no, no, I will not kill Americans for the super rich," O'Donnell said. "DM me Susan. DM me Jeff. $2 million cash. Each." O'Donnell's efforts were for naught as both Collins and Flake voted yes on tax reform. Conservatives were quick to jump on O'Donnell, accusing her of trying to bribe politicians, which is…

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Sports
Briarcliff Athletes Named All-State Briarcliff Athletes Named All-State
Briarcliff Athletes Named All-State BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Some of the best athletes in New York are right here in Briarcliff. Six Briarcliff athletes earned All-State recognition for their accomplishments in the fall season. Alex Leahy, a soccer player, won numerous accolades this season including Player of the Year, All-Section, League MVP and All-League as he helped lead the Bears to the Class B finals.  Anna Ketron, a swimmer, was the state champion in the 200-yard freestyle and 200-yard freestyle relay and was also named All-League. Carly Schwab, a swimmer, was a state champion in the 50-yard freestyle, the 100-yard breas…

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Lifestyle
Heavenly Productions Brights Up Holidays At Maria Fareri Heavenly Productions Brights Up Holidays At Maria Fareri
Heavenly Productions Brights Up Holidays At Maria Fareri VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Patients at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla got to celebrate the holidays in style.Heavenly Productions hosted its annual holiday concert at the hospital, which featured Irish music, Indian dance, a performance from The Ursuline School and a performance from the City Center dancers. The finale featured a performance from Frosty the Snowman, with a visit from the famous snowman. Santa Claus, his helpers, and some reindeer also made appearances.  "There is nothing I could think of that I would rather do than to make those children smile," Alex Harston, …

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