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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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Serino Defeats Gipson In Race For State Senate Seat In Putnam Serino Defeats Gipson In Race For State Senate Seat In Putnam
Serino Defeats Gipson In Race For State Senate Seat In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sue Serino has defeated Terry Gipson in the race for the 41st Senate District.  According to unofficial results from the state Board of Elections, Serino leads Gipson 51.20 percent to 46.25 percent, 37,179 votes to 33,585 votes with all election districts reporting. Gipson, a Democrat, was running for a second term. Serino, a Republican, is a Dutchess County legislator. The 41st Senate District represents parts of Dutchess County and parts of Putnam County.

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LoBue, Gouldman & Addonizo Win Putnam Legislative Races LoBue, Gouldman & Addonizo Win Putnam Legislative Races
LoBue, Gouldman & Addonizo Win Putnam Legislative Races PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Legislature will have some new faces in the coming year, along with a very familiar one. For District 2, William Gouldman leads Wendy Whetsel. Gouldman has 1,599 votes to 1,298 votes, or 55.16 percent to 44.77 percent, according to unofficial results from the Putnam County Board of Elections. Gouldman ran as a Republican while Whetsel, a Putnam Valley Councilwoman, ran as a Democrat. Putnam County's Legislator is now completely Republican, with Republican MaryEllen Odell re-elected. "Each issue is different," Gouldman said. "I bet every leg…

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Carlucci Wins Third Term In 38th Senate District Carlucci Wins Third Term In 38th Senate District
Carlucci Wins Third Term In 38th Senate District OSSINING, N.Y. -- David Carlucci was easily elected to a third term in the 38th State Senate District.  According to unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections, Carlucci leads Donna Held 41,495  votes to 18,478 votes, 69.2 percent to 30.8 percent, with 100 percent of the vote reported. Carlucci, a Democrat, was running for a  third term against Held, a Republican. Both candidates live in Rockland County. The 38th Senate District covers all of Rockland County, Ossining and Briarcliff Manor. 

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Croton Democrats Sweep Close Municipal Race Croton Democrats Sweep Close Municipal Race
Croton Democrats Sweep Close Municipal Race CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The Croton Democrats pulled out a squeaker in the Croton village board elections. In the race for two at-large seats on the village Board of Trustees, Democrat Brian Pugh and incumbent Ann Gallelli lead with 1,302 votes and 1,092 votes, respectively. Croton United's Virginia Calcutti had 1,023 votes, while Croton United's John Brijeski had 972 votes. Independent Kevin McClone finished in 5th with 158 votes. In a special election for a village board seat, Democrat incumbent Maria Slippen defeated Bob Anderson of Croton United 1,303 votes to 1,033 votes. "We …

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Katz Defeats Falk In Assembly Race Katz Defeats Falk In Assembly Race
Katz Defeats Falk In Assembly Race YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Incumbent Steve Katz has defeated challenger Andrew Falk in the 94th Assembly District. According to unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections, Katz defeated Falk, 13,892 votes to 11,543 votes, 54.6 percent to 45.4 percent. "If it's worth doing it's worth fighting for," Falk said on his Facebook page. "I am proud of the campaign we ran. We fell short but we fought for what we believed. Thank you for your support. I will never forget it." Katz, a Yorktown resident, was running for a third term in the 94th Assembly District. Falk, a Brewster resid…

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Odell Defeats Olivero In Putnam County Executive Race Odell Defeats Olivero In Putnam County Executive Race
Odell Defeats Olivero In Putnam County Executive Race PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- MaryEllen Odell has handily defeated Samuel Oliverio in her bid for a second term as Putnam County Executive. According to unofficial results from the Putnam County Board of Elections, Odell leads Oliverio 15,193 votes to 10,209 votes, 59.75 percent to 40.15 percent, with 100 percent of the vote counted.  Oliverio said he was proud that his campaign was the most civil in Putnam. "We talked about each other and our philosophies," Oliverio said. "It was very nice. The electorate spoke and they like MaryEllen's vision. That's what democracy is all about. I'm good …

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Siegel Defeats Diana In Yorktown Town Board Race, Recount Possible Siegel Defeats Diana In Yorktown Town Board Race, Recount Possible
Siegel Defeats Diana In Yorktown Town Board Race, Recount Possible This story has been updated YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Susan Siegel looks to be the newest member of the Yorktown Town Board, though her opponent refuses to concede. According to unofficial election results from the Westchester County Board of Elections, Siegel leads Tom Diana 5,543 votes to 5,414 votes, 51 percent to 49 percent, with 100 percent of the vote counted.  Siegel, a Democrat and former town supervisor, and Diana, a Republican, were running to fill the seat left vacant when Dave Paganelli was elected highway superintendent. Diana said due to absentee ballots yet to be counted, h…

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Contentious Campaigning Pervades Putnam County Elections Contentious Campaigning Pervades Putnam County Elections
Contentious Campaigning Pervades Putnam County Elections PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The contentious political climate in Washington has made its way up north to Putnam leading up to Election Day on Tuesday.  Voters have had their fill of negative campaigning in the race for the 40th Senate District which pits Democrat Justin Wagner against Republican Terrence Murphy. Senator Greg Ball declined to run for re-election. Murphy has accused Wagner of violating campaign laws and being a pawn of New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio's liberal agenda. Wagner has accused Murphy of not supporting women's equality and being in favor of the controversial Algonqu…

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All-Westchester Governor's Race Headlines County's Election Slate All-Westchester Governor's Race Headlines County's Election Slate
All-Westchester Governor's Race Headlines County's Election Slate WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York governor's race is Westchester vs. Westchester. Democratic incumbent Andrew Cuomo, a New Castle resident, is being challenged by Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, a Hawthorne resident. Astorino has attacked Cuomo for his handling of the Moreland Commission while Cuomo says Astorino's views are too extreme for New York. Westchester voters will also vote on lieutenant governor, state comptroller and attorney general, and three propositions.  Longtime Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) is being challenged by Rockland resident Repub…

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Odell, Oliverio Tout Their Visions For Putnam At Debate Odell, Oliverio Tout Their Visions For Putnam At Debate
Odell, Oliverio Tout Their Visions For Putnam At Debate CARMEL, N.Y. -- Both County Executive MaryEllen Odell and her challenger, Legislator Sam Oliverio, believe they have the right vision to move Putnam County forward. Odell, a Republican, and Oliverio, a Democrat took part in a League of Women Voters Debate Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Carmel High School.  "Balanced government is best for everyone," Oliverio said.  Oliverio was critical of the county for bonding $15 million in three years and said he would hire Putnam County residents to work in government while reducing the county executive's salary from $148,000 to $102,000. "The county e…

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