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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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Boy Scouts Will Now Allow Girls To Join Boy Scouts Will Now Allow Girls To Join
Boy Scouts Will Now Allow Girls To Join The Boy Scouts are expanding.On Wednesday, the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously voted to welcome girls into its Cub Scout program. “The values of scouting – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, kind, brave and reverent, for example – are important for both young men and women,” said Michael Surbaugh, the Boy Scout's Chief Scout Executive. “We believe it is critical to evolve how our programs meet the needs of families interested in positive and lifelong experiences for their children. We strive to bring what our organization does best – developing character and leadership for you…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Rye's Megyn Kelly Struggling In Ratings Rye's Megyn Kelly Struggling In Ratings
Rye's Megyn Kelly Struggling In Ratings Megyn Kelly, a Westchester resident, is not off to a great start at NBC. According to Page Six, "Megyn Kelly Today," which airs at 9 a.m., has seen its ratings drop 32 percent compared to a year ago. Ratings have also fallen for "Kathie Lee and Hoda," which follows "Megyn Kelly Today." Page Six said NBC is alarmed by the drop in ratings, though an NBC insider told Page Six that Kelly's show delivered high ratings Monday. Kelly's Sunday night newsmagazine show that aired over the summer also struggled in the ratings. Kelly left FOX News in January, signing a $1…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Putnam Sheriff’s Race Heats Up Putnam Sheriff’s Race Heats Up
Putnam Sheriff’s Race Heats Up PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Robert Langley, who is challenging incumbent Don Smith for Putnam County Sheriff, wants his opponent removed from office over allegations of perjury. Langley, a Democrat, claims Smith, a Republican, perjured himself in depositions related to a lawsuit filed by former Putnam District Attorney Adam Levy. Levy recently settled a lawsuit with Smith after Smith said Levy publicly interfered in his investigation of Levy's personal trainer Alexander Hossu for raping a 13-year-old girl. Hossu was acquitted on the charges. In letters sent to the FBI, US Attorney's Office the …

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Politics
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. I’ll be voting for Joel Tyner for Dutchess County legislator this November. Joel will be showing his leadership again on Saturday the 14th of October by organizing and hosting another Rhinebeck Repair Cafe, just one example of making broader concerns relevant to our community. This international movement of neighbors helping neighbors is so conservative, extending usefulness rather than a cycle of buying, trashing and replacing? Joel Tyner’s unquenchable…

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by Arthur Weiland
News
More Needed To Combat Cybercrime Say Experts At Pace Conference More Needed To Combat Cybercrime Say Experts At Pace Conference
More Needed To Combat Cybercrime Say Experts At Pace Conference PLEASANTVILLE, N..Y --Not enough is being done to protect your data. That was the consensus of experts at a conference at Pace University Friday to discuss cybersecurity. The conference was hosted by Pace's Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems and the Business Council of Westchester. Cyrus Vance, Manhattan district attorney, said cybercrime accounts for more than a third of all felony cases handled by his office. “The way we used to deal with cybercrime is not going to cut it anymore,” he said.  “I’m not sure our country understand how serious this threat is."…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Westchester 'Jeopardy!' Champion Wins Again Westchester 'Jeopardy!' Champion Wins Again
Westchester 'Jeopardy!' Champion Wins Again The answer: This "Jeopardy" champion is so dominant, his streak has reached double digits. The question: Who is Pound Ridge native Austin Rogers. Rogers, a graduate of Fox Lane High School, won his 11th game in a row on Tuesday night, and his winnings have reached almost $400,000. He goes for 12 in a row on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on WABC Channel 7. Rogers, who grew up on the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, won Tuesday in dominating fashion. After round one, he led $6,000 to 3,400 to $800 and going into "Final Jeopardy!", he could not be caught, leading $26,300 to $11,200 to …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Peekskill Teen Drove Drunk On Route 6, Police Say Peekskill Teen Drove Drunk On Route 6, Police Say
Peekskill Teen Drove Drunk On Route 6, Police Say A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated on Route 6 and East Main Street Sunday. Hector Torres, 19,  of Peekskill was charged with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and aggravated driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .18 percent or more, a misdemeanor.  Police observed a vehicle being operated without headlamps and with a flat tire. A traffic stop was initiated and revealed Torres had an open container of alcohol and was intoxicated, police said. He was arrested and transported to police headquarters, police said.  He is due ba…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Dutchess Ends 2016 With $10M Surplus Dutchess Ends 2016 With $10M Surplus
Dutchess Ends 2016 With $10M Surplus DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Dutchess County is in good financial shape. The county's 2016 audited financial report shows the county has a year-end surplus of $10 million in its general fund. The county scored zero percent on the comptroller's fiscal stress monitoring system, a perfect score. The county maintains a fund balance of $59.9 million, allowing to secure an AA+ bond rating. "We must remain on this successful fiscal path and continue our work to find new efficiencies, share services and deliver excellence to our citizens," County Executive Marc Molinaro said. "I am grat…

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Politics
Astorino, Latimer Spar At Heated Westchester County Exec Debate Astorino, Latimer Spar At Heated Westchester County Exec Debate
Astorino, Latimer Spar At Heated Westchester County Exec Debate WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- It all came back to taxes. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino (R-Mount Pleasant) and his challenger Senator George Latimer (D-Rye) went at it in an oftentimes contentious debate at the Reckson Center in White Plains Tuesday night sponsored by the Business Council of Westchester. Astorino is running for a third term. Astorino touted his record as county executive, having cut the tax levy by two percent while saying he maintained essential services and promoted economic development. "We have gotten rid of waste," Astorino said. "There has been an i…

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Politics
Astorino, Latimer Holding Three Debates, Three Forums Astorino, Latimer Holding Three Debates, Three Forums
Astorino, Latimer Holding Three Debates, Three Forums County Executive Rob Astorino (R-Mount Pleasant) and his Democratic challenger Senator George Latimer (D-Rye) will be seeing a lot of each other this fall. Three debates and three forums have been scheduled between the two as Astorino runs for a third term. The first debate is set for Tuesday night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., sponsored by the Business Council of Westchester at the Reckson Center in White Plains. A forum will be held Wednesday night at 6 p.m., sponsored by the League of Conservation Voters at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, 78 North Broadway in White Plains. A forum will be h…

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