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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
Legislators Will Vote On Tyner Censure Monday Night Legislators Will Vote On Tyner Censure Monday Night
Legislators Will Vote On Tyner Censure Monday Night This story has been updated. DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY. -- A Dutchess County legislator could become the first ever legislator censured after comments he made about Robert Balkind, the county public works commissioner. The Legislature is scheduled to vote on the resolution Monday night. Joel Tyner, who represents Clinton and Rhinebeck said Balkind was "following orders...just like the Germans 70 years ago," at a June 5 Democratic caucus meeting when discussing the county's takeover of the Poughkeepsie city bus system. A motion to censure Tyner was placed on the agenda for a committee m…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Classic Car Night Coming To Nyack Classic Car Night Coming To Nyack
Classic Car Night Coming To Nyack NYACK, N.Y. -- It is a car lover's dream come true. The Nyack Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 6th Annual Classic Car Night on Thursday, July 20 at 5 p.m. There will be hundreds of rare, antique and vintage vehicles on Main Street.  The rain date is Thursday, July 27.

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Name Tappan Zee Walkway/Bike Path After Pete Seeger Letter To The Editor: Name Tappan Zee Walkway/Bike Path After Pete Seeger
Letter To The Editor: Name Tappan Zee Walkway/Bike Path After Pete Seeger GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email greenburgh@dailyvoice.com Last month the NYS Legislature voted to rename the Tappan Zee bridge after Mario Cuomo. I believe the Legislature should also consider naming the new bikeway/walkway on the bridge for Pete Seeger--the folksinger and environmental activist who worked hard to focus public attention on a cleaner Hudson River. I also would like to suggest that the state consider creating an outdoor environmental museum along the three mile bridge --f…

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by Paul Feiner
Schools
More Money For Full-Day Kindergarten Could Be Coming North Rockland's Way More Money For Full-Day Kindergarten Could Be Coming North Rockland's Way
More Money For Full-Day Kindergarten Could Be Coming North Rockland's Way ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Could North Rockland finally get full day kindergarten? Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced a joint effort with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to put money in next year's budget to allow districts to provide for full day kindergarten. North Rockland is one of six districts in the state that only has half day kindergarten.   "Experience has shown that full-day kindergarten gives children a head start and allows them to grow and thrive in so many ways," Heastie said. The district will be offering a full-day program for 66 students this fall as part of a pilot progr…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Bill To Turn 'Zombie' Homes Into Housing For Vets Introduced By Maloney Bill To Turn 'Zombie' Homes Into Housing For Vets Introduced By Maloney
Bill To Turn 'Zombie' Homes Into Housing For Vets Introduced By Maloney Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (D-Cold Spring) is proposing legislation to turn vacant homes into homes for veterans. Maloney, whose 18th district includes parts of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Orange counties, announced his proposed Housing Our Heroes Act in front of a "zombie" home in Newburgh. The legislation would provide federal investments to Veterans Service Organizations to acquire and update blighted properties to provide housing for homeless veterans. There are 1300 homeless veterans in New York, Maloney said. “We’ve got all these zombie properties dragging down h…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Save The Date: Willie Nelson Will Perform At Mid-Hudson Civic Center Save The Date: Willie Nelson Will Perform At Mid-Hudson Civic Center
Save The Date: Willie Nelson Will Perform At Mid-Hudson Civic Center DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -  Willie Nelson is on the road again - this time to Poughkeepsie. The country singer, famous for "On The Road Again" and "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," will be performing at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is sponsored by the Bardavon Opera House. Tickets for Bardavon Opera House members go on sale Tuesday at 11 a.m., while tickets for the general public go on sale Thursday at 11 a.m. Ticket prices are $98, $78 and $58. For more information, click here. 

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Astorino's Privatization Plan For County Airport Running Into Opposition Astorino's Privatization Plan For County Airport Running Into Opposition
Astorino's Privatization Plan For County Airport Running Into Opposition County Executive Rob Astorino's plan to privatize Westchester County Airport is getting national attention. The Wall Street Journal looked into Astorino's proposal, which would give a 40-year lease to a private operator to run the airport. Bids are due July 14 and the winning bid must be approved by a supermajority of the Board of Legislators. Astorino has said privatizing the airport would provide a revenue stream for the county and improve airport operations. Citizens for a Responsible County Airport has opposed the plan, saying it would increase air traffic and could lead to environment…

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by Sam Barron
Sports
Twice-As-Fast Golf Cart Allowed Trump To Play Through At Westchester Course Twice-As-Fast Golf Cart Allowed Trump To Play Through At Westchester Course
Twice-As-Fast Golf Cart Allowed Trump To Play Through At Westchester Course Your eyes did not deceive you if you ever thought President Donald Trump moved around quickly at Trump National Westchester in Briarcliff Manor. According to Page Six, Trump had a golf cart built that was twice as fast as everyone else's to allow him to navigate the course as quickly as possible. One of the rules at Trump National was that Trump was allowed to pass other golfers who were ahead of him on the course, but Page Six says no members objected. He always greeted members as he passed them by. Page Six said it could not confirm whether Trump still uses his supersonic golf cart. To r…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Calls For Action Made On Lyme Disease Research In New York Calls For Action Made On Lyme Disease Research In New York
Calls For Action Made On Lyme Disease Research In New York Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) wants the federal government to do something about Lyme disease. Schumer urged the US Department of Health and Human Services last week to fully implement new laws that will increase research, vaccine development and treatment strategies to help stamp out tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Powassan. “Lyme disease and newly emerging diseases like Powassan are in a sprint to spread this summer, but the federal response to combat this trend is moving along at a snail’s pace. We must do more, and we must do more now to protect kids and families,” said Senator Sc…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Leon Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Leon Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Leon Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Leon is looking for a permanent home. The five-year-old shepherd mix is a happy, friendly guy who loves people, the SPCA said. Leon is finishing up treatment for heartworm, so he needs to stick to calm activities like leash walks for now, the SPCA said. To learn more about Leon, e-mail trainer@spca914.org.

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