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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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Sports
Anderson Center Student Excited To Skate In Special Olympics Anderson Center Student Excited To Skate In Special Olympics
Anderson Center Student Excited To Skate In Special Olympics Jonathan Peterson, a 20-year-old student at the Anderson Center For Autism in Staatsburg, has found his true calling. Jonathan will be skating Feb. 18 in the 2017 New York State Winter Special Olympics at the McCann Ice Arena between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Jonathan has been skating since he was enrolled at the Anderson Center in Feb. 2012.  Anna LaFerriere, the recreation program coordinator at Anderson, introduced Jonathan to the ice as part of a therapeutic ice skating program. Jonathan had never skated before. "I wasn't sure how he would handle it or tolerate it," LaFerriere said.…

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Business
New Rhinebeck Pet Store Delights Dogs, Owners New Rhinebeck Pet Store Delights Dogs, Owners
New Rhinebeck Pet Store Delights Dogs, Owners RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Since it opened last April, a pet store in Rhinebeck has committed to going local. Dexter's Dog Boutique opened last April in the village. The store is run by Eric and Dana Peterson who decided to open the store after Dana got tired of working in the corporate world. The Petersons named the store after Dexter, their rescue dog, who is a chow/pitbull mix. "We were figuring out what we were going to do and this idea came about," Eric Peterson said. "We love dogs, we both grew up around them. We decided to go for it- we took a big leap of faith." The Pet…

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Lifestyle
Here Are Your Snowstorm Photos, Westchester Here Are Your Snowstorm Photos, Westchester
Here Are Your Snowstorm Photos, Westchester The Hudson Valley felt the wrath of Old Man Winter on Thursday and residents are showing off their covered backyards.  Here are photos submitted by Daily Voice readers. For a rundown of snowfall totals from the area, click here.

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Schools
Furnace Woods Students Bring Love To Montrose Vets Furnace Woods Students Bring Love To Montrose Vets
Furnace Woods Students Bring Love To Montrose Vets CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The 4th and 5th-grade students at Furnace Woods Elementary School will have very special valentines this year. In recognition of National Salute to Veterans Patients Week, the students developed "Valentines 4 Vets," creating Valentine's Day cards for the veterans at FDR Veterans Hospital and New York State Veterans Home in Montrose. Senator Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) helped deliver the cards to the vets. "We owe a debt of gratitude to those individuals who have worn the uniform and protected our nation," said Senator Murphy "Veterans always appr…

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Schools
Croton-Harmon Wrestling Captures League Title Croton-Harmon Wrestling Captures League Title
Croton-Harmon Wrestling Captures League Title CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- On the mats, the Croton-Harmon Tigers are number one. Croton-Harmon's varsity wrestling team captured the league title, winning their final six matches and eight of its last nine dual meets. "This was a total team effort where everyone stepped up to achieve our top team goal of the season," coach Sam Occhipinti.  Croton-Harmon High School’s varsity wrestling team ended the regular season on a strong note, winning the league title. Occhipinti said he is proud of the team’s efforts outside of training as well. “They volunteered to assist in the annual bl…

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Events
Four World War II Chaplains Honored By Yorktown American Legion Four World War II Chaplains Honored By Yorktown American Legion
Four World War II Chaplains Honored By Yorktown American Legion YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The American Legion Post #1009 in Yorktown spent their Sunday commemorating the lives of four chaplains who gave their lives in World War II.The chaplains' ship was sunk by a German submarine in the North Atlantic. One chaplain was a rabbi, one was a Dutch reformed minister, one was a Methodist and the other was a Catholic priest. While the ship was sinking, the chaplains handed out life preservers and calmed the soldiers on board. When all the life preservers were gone, the chaplains gave up their own preservers to save four more men. As their ship sank, the four chaplain…

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Schools
Ossining Receives $1 Million Grant Improving Main Entrance Ossining Receives $1 Million Grant Improving Main Entrance
Ossining Receives $1 Million Grant Improving Main Entrance OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining High School's main entrance is getting a makeover. The Ossining School District was the recipient of a $1 million state grant to renovate the school's main entrance and make it more secure.  The entrance will be extended to include a security check area where visitors will sign in. Currently, they enter into a hallway. The project will also make the school’s main entrance more prominent and easy to find. “We’re going to have a main entrance that will serve as a welcoming environment for those who come from our community, those who visit Ossining High School and f…

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Lifestyle
Send Us Your Snowstorm Photos, Westchester Send Us Your Snowstorm Photos, Westchester
Send Us Your Snowstorm Photos, Westchester The Hudson Valley felt the wrath of Old Man Winter on Thursday and residents are showing off their covered backyards.  The storm, which will impact the area for about 12 hours Thursday, prompted schools and school districts to announce closures Wednesday evening. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are possible through noon Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Snow became heavy after dawn and will continue past midday. Winds will gust between 35 and 45 miles per hour, resulting in near-blizzard conditions at times. Scattered power outages are possible. The snow is exp…

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Lifestyle
Dutchess SPCA Uses Artistic Photos, Social Media To Find Pets Furever Homes Dutchess SPCA Uses Artistic Photos, Social Media To Find Pets Furever Homes
Dutchess SPCA Uses Artistic Photos, Social Media To Find Pets Furever Homes HYDE PARK, N.Y. --The Dutchess County SPCA has had 137 adoptions in 2017, thanks to some smart social media marketing. The 145-year-old no-kill shelter has started dressing up their dogs and cats and posting the photos to its Facebook page. The photos are themed to a particular holiday like Christmas or Valentine's Day. "The photos seem to get a lot of attention," Christine Bosco, adoption counselor for the SPCA, located in Hyde Park, said. "It seems to get people more interested in the dogs." Bosco said the SPCA had a seminar on marketing its pets from HeARTs Speak as …

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News
Ossining Celebrates Peace, Unity At Rally Ossining Celebrates Peace, Unity At Rally
Ossining Celebrates Peace, Unity At Rally OSSINING, N.Y. -- More than 150 people came out to Market Square in Ossining Friday to show they stand united. The village was the setting for a Peace and Unity Vigil and Rally on Friday, which featured speakers from clergy and elected officials like Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Ossining) and County Legislator Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining). People representing the Muslim community and the LGBT community also spoke. "The rally was a great success," organizer Omar Herrara said. "I was really happy with the outpouring of support. It was really cold, but we all got together and ra…

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