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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
Dutchess Legislator Tyner Challenging Serino For Senate Seat Dutchess Legislator Tyner Challenging Serino For Senate Seat
Dutchess Legislator Tyner Challenging Serino For Senate Seat Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner (D-Rhinebeck) has announced he is running against Senator Sue Serino in the 41st District (R-Hyde Park) next year. Serino, who was first elected in 2014, is running for a third term in the district that represents parts of Dutchess and Putnam. "The working class has been ignored by Sue Serino," Tyner said. "She has sold her office to the highest bidder." Tyner, a teacher's assistant at Hudson High School, has been critical of Serino's refusal to support a $15 minimum wage. "A minimum wage has to be a living wage," Tyner s…

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Sports
Stepinac Football Player Named Con Edison Athlete Of The Week Stepinac Football Player Named Con Edison Athlete Of The Week
Stepinac Football Player Named Con Edison Athlete Of The Week Ronald Prince II is earning accolades for his accomplishments both on and off the field. The Stepinac football player, who lives in Valhalla, was recently named the Con Edison Athlete of the Week. Prince helped lead the Crusaders varsity football team, which won the CHSHL AAA and New York State CHSAA championship titles this season.  For the past three years, in addition to football, Prince has played on Stepinac’s varsity baseball and basketball teams. A member of the National Honor Society, Prince participated and won an award in the National Business Competition, attended the Columbia U…

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Politics
Tax Reform Bill Could Cost New Yorkers Big Tax Reform Bill Could Cost New Yorkers Big
Tax Reform Bill Could Cost New Yorkers Big New Yorkers might have a little -- or in some cases, a lot -- less in their wallets if the tax reform bill approved by the Senate becomes law.The Republican-led bill eliminates the state and local income tax deduction and caps the property tax deduction at $10,000 which critics say would hurt residents of high tax and high-cost areas- like the suburbs of New York City. According to the Internal Revenue Service, 47 percent of Westchester residents take the SALT deduction, at an average of $34,300.  The bill could see home prices fall 10 percent and impact state and local governments ability …

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Schools
Spackenkill Student Scores Big In Siemens Competition Spackenkill Student Scores Big In Siemens Competition
Spackenkill Student Scores Big In Siemens Competition A student from Poughkeepsie and a student from Ardsley were selected as national finalists in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology. Rachel Li of Spackenkill High School and Jainil Sutaria of Ardsley High School along with another student from Colorado won a team division runner-up prize and will split a $50,000 scholarship.  Their project developed a novel gel compound that could help bone regeneration in teeth by acting as a barrier to bacteria.

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News
Deadline Nears To Recertify Handgun Licenses Deadline Nears To Recertify Handgun Licenses
Deadline Nears To Recertify Handgun Licenses Handgun owners have a little over a month before they have to recertify their handguns. Holders of handgun licenses issued prior to Jan. 15, 2013 must recertify their licenses with the New York State Police by Jan. 31. Covered licensees who fail to recertify by that date could be subject to having their licenses suspended or revoked without further notice, according to the Putnam County Sherrif's Office. The State Police offers an online recertification process for all handgun licenses issued in New York, with the exception of those issued in Westchester. To complete the recertification pr…

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Schools
Pleasantville Honors 63 Students At Youth Recognition Night Pleasantville Honors 63 Students At Youth Recognition Night
Pleasantville Honors 63 Students At Youth Recognition Night PLEASANTVILLE,  N.Y. -- From organizing blood drives to volunteering at the Tina Gambino 5K Race and Gala, Pleasantville students are making their mark. The village recently honored 63 students at its annual Youth Recognition Night. Honorees included 3 members of the Pleasantville Class of 2017, 58 current Pleasantville students, and 2 students who attend private schools.  Students honored served in organizations like ECHO, Student Visions, Farmers Market/Foodchester, Community Garden at St. John's, the Presbyterian Church's Appalachia Service Project and Social Justice Program, Holy Innoce…

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Business
Chipotle Opening New White Plains Location Chipotle Opening New White Plains Location
Chipotle Opening New White Plains Location Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new Westchester location.The eatery, famous for its burritos and bowls, will launch its second restaurant in White Plains on Thursday, Dec. 7. The new restaurant is in front of the Crossroads Shopping Center at 405 Tarrytown Road. Chipotle's other White Plains location is at 250 Main Street in White Plains. The restaurant will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. In Westchester, Chipotle has locations in Rye Brook, Yonkers, and Pelham.

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Politics
Bedford Supervisor Running For State Senate Bedford Supervisor Running For State Senate
Bedford Supervisor Running For State Senate BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The race to fill Senator George Latimer's seat is getting crowded. Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick, a Democrat, announced he is planning to run for the seat and represent the 37th district, which will become vacant when Latimer becomes Westchester County Executive. “I am proud of my record of results in Bedford, from enacting progressive policies to enhancing services, and boosting the financial strength of the town," Burdick, who was re-elected last month, said. "I am looking forward to taking that record, and my work ethic, to the next level by representing the…

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Business
KFC Closes In Ossining, Leaving It With Just One Northern Westchester Store KFC Closes In Ossining, Leaving It With Just One Northern Westchester Store
KFC Closes In Ossining, Leaving It With Just One Northern Westchester Store There's one less place to get fried chicken in the area. The Kentucky Fried Chicken at 189 South Highland Ave. in Ossining has closed, leaving the fast-food chain with just one store in Northern Westchester - at the Beach Shopping Center in Peekskill. (Its Yorktown location had previously closed.) Inside the Ossining restaurant, the lights are off and the chairs are stacked up with a sign that says CLOSED on the front door. The Kentucky Fried Chicken website has also removed the location from its website. The restaurant was not well received by the community, only rating one star on Yelp. …

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Politics
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Announcing Senate Run: Report Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Announcing Senate Run: Report
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Announcing Senate Run: Report YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano looks to be the next person to run for Senate in the 37th District.According to the Daily News,  Spano is expected to announce he will seek the Democratic nomination for the seat vacated by George Latimer when he ascends to Westchester County Executive. Spano has two years left on his final term as Yonkers mayor. Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer (D-Yonkers) announced last week she is running for the seat. Kat Brezler, a White Plains resident, and a Democrat has also announced her candidacy for the 37th Senate District. The 37th Senate District covers the…

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