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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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Business
Rock Island Sound Celebrates 10 Years Of Making Music Rock Island Sound Celebrates 10 Years Of Making Music
Rock Island Sound Celebrates 10 Years Of Making Music TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- For 10 years, Paul Bessolo has been providing Westchester musicians with the sound and equipment they need. Bessolo, who lives in Bronxville, is celebrating 10 years in business as owner of Rock Island Sound. Rock Island Sound is at 6 Main St. in Tarrytown and 619 Milton Road in Rye.  A native of Argentina, Bessolo moved to the United States in 1992 to play music. He decided to go into retail and opened the location in Rye before expanding to Tarrytown six years ago. In 2012, Bessolo opened a music school at 54 Main St. in Tarrytown. Rock Island sells instruments, …

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Politics
Chappaqua's Clintons Attend U2 Concert At Madison Square Garden Chappaqua's Clintons Attend U2 Concert At Madison Square Garden
Chappaqua's Clintons Attend U2 Concert At Madison Square Garden WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Wondering where you can see one of your local politicians? Just head to one of summer's hottest concerts. Chappaqua's Bill and Hillary Clinton, who is running for the Democratic nomination for president, along with New Castle's Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Harrison's Congresswoman Nita Lowey all attended one of U2's eight sold out shows at Madison Square Garden in July. The Clintons attended the band's last performance, sitting in section 223. Lead singer Bono thanked President Clinton for helping to achieve peace in Ireland during "Pride (In The Name Of Love.)  …

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Police & Fire
Man Injured After Falling Down Embankment In Pleasantville Man Injured After Falling Down Embankment In Pleasantville
Man Injured After Falling Down Embankment In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- An 84-year-old man was taken to Westchester Medical Center Monday afternoon after falling down an embankment. The man was going around his deck in the rear of his yard when he fell head first down an embankment a little after noon, according to Lt. Robert Miliambro of the Mount Pleasant Police. The man crawled up six feet and was able to call for help, Miliambro said. He suffered broken fingers and superficial lacerations throughout his body, Miliambro said. Hawthorne Ambulance Corps transferred him to Westchester Medical Center, Miliambro said. 

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Politics
Bedford Estate Owner Trump Comes Out Swinging In First Debate Bedford Estate Owner Trump Comes Out Swinging In First Debate
Bedford Estate Owner Trump Comes Out Swinging In First Debate BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Donald Trump, who owns an estate in Bedford, stole the show at the first primetime Republican presidential debate Thursday. Trump, the current frontrunner for the Republican nomination, began the evening by refusing to commit to not running as a third party candidate if he did not win the nomination. When questioned about some of the rhetoric he used against women, Trump joked that he was just talking about Rosie O'Donnell.  "I have been challenged by so many people, I don't have time for political correctness," Trump said. "This country doesn't have the time. It's f…

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News
Putnam DA Levy Attempts To Get Challenger Tendy Booted From Ballot Putnam DA Levy Attempts To Get Challenger Tendy Booted From Ballot
Putnam DA Levy Attempts To Get Challenger Tendy Booted From Ballot PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam District Attorney Adam Levy is not backing down from his claim that Republican primary challenger Bob Tendy, who serves as Putnam Valley supervisor, obtained fraudulent signatures in his petition filing. Levy's suit against Tendy was thrown out by Judge Lewis Lubell in State Supreme Court. Levy says he intends to appeal the ruling. Levy alleges Tendy and his son filed dozens of signatures that appeared forged and fraudulently obtained.  "The evidence that Tendy and his adult son participated in the collection of over 200 fraudulently file signatures was …

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Politics
Peekskill Native George Pataki Touts Record As Governor In First Debate Peekskill Native George Pataki Touts Record As Governor In First Debate
Peekskill Native George Pataki Touts Record As Governor In First Debate This story has been updated GARRISON, N.Y. -- Former New York Gov. George Pataki said he got a Democratic controlled legislature to pass conservative reforms during his three terms as governor. Pataki, a former Peekskill mayor who now lives in Garrison, participated in Thursday's Republican presidential candidate forum on FOX News that featured seven contenders, including four current or former governors. Pataki did not qualify for Thursday 9 p.m. debate featuring the 10 candidates with the highest poll totals. "As governor of New York, I brought people together," Pataki said. "We ne…

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Police & Fire
One Injured In Bus Accident In Briarcliff One Injured In Bus Accident In Briarcliff
One Injured In Bus Accident In Briarcliff BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- One person was hospitalized following an accident involving a minibus Thursday morning in Briarcliff. The driver of the bus lost control and hit a guardrail on Route 9A at Route 100 at around 9:30 a.m., according to Lt. Robert Miliambro of the Mount Pleasant Police. The Briarcliff Manor Ambulance Corps transported the injured party. There were no other passengers on the bus.  

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Politics
Peekskill Native Pataki Prepares For 'Undercard' Presidential Debate Peekskill Native Pataki Prepares For 'Undercard' Presidential Debate
Peekskill Native Pataki Prepares For 'Undercard' Presidential Debate GARRISON, N.Y. -- While former New York Gov. George Pataki will not be in the main, prime-time Republican presidential debate Thursday, he is still making sure his voice will be heard. Pataki, a former Peekskill mayor and three-term New York governor who now lives in Garrison, was not one of the 10 candidates who qualified for Thursday's 9 .m. debate on FOX News based on positioning in polls. Instead Pataki will participate in a candidates forum with South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Carly Fiorina, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore, former Pennsylvania Sen…

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News
State Conducting Indian Point Emergency Preparedness Exercise State Conducting Indian Point Emergency Preparedness Exercise
State Conducting Indian Point Emergency Preparedness Exercise BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- The state announced it will be conducting a radiological emergency preparedness exercise Wednesday at Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan. During the exercise, the state will test the emergency response plans of Putnam and Westchester, as well as its own plans and Entergy's response plans.   

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Sports
Ossining Tennis Champion Jamie Loeb Comes Home Ossining Tennis Champion Jamie Loeb Comes Home
Ossining Tennis Champion Jamie Loeb Comes Home OSSINING, N.Y. -- Jamie Loeb, an Ossining resident who won the NCAA Women's Singles Tennis National Championship, had a celebratory homecoming Monday. August 3 was declared Jamie Loeb Day in the Village of Ossining and Loeb led an instructional session for kids at Ossining's Day Camp tennis program at the Nelson Park tennis courts.  Loeb attends the University of North Carolina and is the first Tar Heel to win the singles national champion. She was named Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. At the end of August, Loeb will be playin…

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