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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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Greenwich Native George H.W. Bush Apologizes After Groping Accusation Greenwich Native George H.W. Bush Apologizes After Groping Accusation
Greenwich Native George H.W. Bush Apologizes After Groping Accusation Former president George H.W. Bush is sorry. A spokesman for the 93-year-old Bush, a Greenwich native, apologized to actress Heather Lind after she accused him of groping her at an event, in front of his wife, Barbara, a Rye native, according to The Washington Post. "President Bush would never — under any circumstance — intentionally cause anyone distress, and he most sincerely apologizes if his attempt at humor offended Ms. Lind," a spokesperson for the 41st president said. In a since-deleted Instagram post, Lind said Bush touched her from behind while in his wheelchair and then …

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Politics
Peekskill's Pataki Duped By Kid Rock Peekskill's Pataki Duped By Kid Rock
Peekskill's Pataki Duped By Kid Rock George Pataki, a Peekskill native who lives in Garrison, might want to invest in a sarcasm detector. On Tuesday, singer Kid Rock said his plan to run for Michigan Senator on the Republican ticket was all a publicity stunt. Pataki had touted his candidacy on Twitter and in news interviews. "I'm not running for Senate," Kid Rock said on the Howard Stern Show. "Are you kidding me? Who couldn't figure that out? I'm releasing a new album. I'm going on tour, too." As Kid Rock was considering his candidacy, Pataki tweeted,"Kid Rock is exactly the kind of candidate the GOP…

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Letter To The Editor: Let's Call Out Tyner Letter To The Editor: Let's Call Out Tyner
Letter To The Editor: Let's Call Out Tyner Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail northwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com. What is Joel Tyner's real educational background and in what major with his real Paid work history? He has documented he holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and then states he was a NYS Public School Math Teacher until he was elected DC District 11's legislator and quit because he did not have time to attend meetings, then a teacher’s aide at the Children’s Home of Kingston, then a teachers aid at Little Tykes Day Care, and currently at Hudson Central…

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Lifestyle
True Colors: Poughkeepsie Students Celebrate Launch Of Book True Colors: Poughkeepsie Students Celebrate Launch Of Book
True Colors: Poughkeepsie Students Celebrate Launch Of Book POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Six Poughkeepsie High School students can call themselves published authors.  The students published the coloring book, "Color My Future! A Career Exploration Coloring Book," and are hosting a launch party at noon on Wednesday at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center. The book is designed to educate, inspire, and engage elementary school children and their families on in-demand occupations within New York.  The Career Action Center at Poughkeepsie High School recruited a group of six students to research careers and illustrate them using electronic tablets. The group …

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Politics
Astorino, Latimer Trade Barbs At Raucous Westchester County Exec Debate Astorino, Latimer Trade Barbs At Raucous Westchester County Exec Debate
Astorino, Latimer Trade Barbs At Raucous Westchester County Exec Debate Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino (R-Mount Pleasant) and his challenger, State Sen. George Latimer (D-Rye), painted stark pictures of the direction Westchester is headed on Tuesday night. The two met in the second of three planned debates at Murphy Auditorium at Iona College in New Rochelle. Astorino is running for a third term. At times, the crowd was the star of the debate often booing and yelling at both candidates. Latimer received chants of "pay your taxes" while Astorino was booed when he attempted to express his support for the immigrant community in Spanish. Astor…

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Neighbors
Ossining Remembers Graduate Who Died In Beirut Bombing Ossining Remembers Graduate Who Died In Beirut Bombing
Ossining Remembers Graduate Who Died In Beirut Bombing OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining remembered one of its fallen heroes Monday.Craig Wyche, who graduated Ossining High School in 1982, was one of 241 people killed in the 1983 terrorist attack at the Beirut International Airport. He was serving as a lance corporal in the US military. On Oct. 23, the 34th anniversary of the bombing, members of his family, veterans, and students gathered on the front lawn to commemorate Wyche. Wyche's brother, Glenn, his daughter Kijafa and cousin Shayla were also at the ceremony. Glenn said his brother was a bright and gifted athlete who could have done anything he…

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Letter To The Editor: Businesses Should Be Nonpartisan Letter To The Editor: Businesses Should Be Nonpartisan
Letter To The Editor: Businesses Should Be Nonpartisan Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail yorktown@dailyvoice.com. The YSBA is Non-Partisan and Non-Political, and so should you be too!! During these tough economic times, many businesses and community organizations are being asked to take a position by supporting a certain political party or candidate. It is selfish and unfair for political parties and candidates to put any group in a position where they feel pressured to make a choice. Local businesses are operated by people who come from a variety of political persuasions, a…

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by Bob Giordano
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Letter To The Editor: Vote Joel Tyner Letter To The Editor: Vote Joel Tyner
Letter To The Editor: Vote Joel Tyner Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail northwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor: Fact: After I was appointed to our County Legislature's Budget, Finance, and Personnel Committee in 2004, and that committee used to meet a dozen times every November at 2 pm in the afternoon to review the county budget (it now meets later in the afternoon), and after the principal at my school in NYC told me I had to make a decision between being a county legislator or continuing my teaching job in the Bronx, I made my decision to quit teach…

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by Joel Tyner
Politics
Letter to The Editor: Vote Bob Outhouse Letter to The Editor: Vote Bob Outhouse
Letter to The Editor: Vote Bob Outhouse Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail ossining@dailyvoice.com. I am writing this letter of endorsement for Robert Outhouse. I felt compelled to let the residents of Westchester County hear from someone who not only worked with Bob for two decades, but came to be his direct supervisor. I was the former Hazardous Devices Unit Commander of the Westchester County Police Department. I’ve had the opportunity and pleasure to work with, and get to know, Bob Outhouse as a coworker and a person and a friend. Bob and both served on the …

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by Richard Daubman
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Chef Appearing On 'Chopped' Hudson Valley Chef Appearing On 'Chopped'
Hudson Valley Chef Appearing On 'Chopped' Christopher Holland's dream recently came true. Holland, who is the chef at D'Vine Kitchen and Bar in Sparkill, will be appearing on "Chopped: Alton's Challenge on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 10 p.m. The show is a five-part tournament hosted by chef Alton Brown. Appearing on "Chopped," was something Holland, a Fort Lee native, always wanted and he had sent in his application many times until producers finally gave him a call. "I was super excited," Holland said. "Alton Brown is my idol and I got to cook with him. It was nervewracking but it was one of the best experie…

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