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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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Politics
Assemblyman Katz: Cuomo Is Corrupt And A Liar Assemblyman Katz: Cuomo Is Corrupt And A Liar
Assemblyman Katz: Cuomo Is Corrupt And A Liar WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Assemblyman Steve Katz is no fan of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of the Moreland Commission. In a video interview with Daily Voice, Katz, who represents  the 94th District, said he is convinced Cuomo is corrupt and an "Orwellian liar," accusing Cuomo of ending the commission, which investigated public corruption, when it was starting to investigate Cuomo's campaign. "To be able to say the Moreland Commission did a magnificent job?" Katz said. "Come on, are we all that stupid?" Katz said Cuomo loves to pick winners and losers and said his economic plan has …

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Rep. Lowey Says ISIS Is A Threat To U.S., Backs Obama's Moves Rep. Lowey Says ISIS Is A Threat To U.S., Backs Obama's Moves
Rep. Lowey Says ISIS Is A Threat To U.S., Backs Obama's Moves WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey said she believes ISIS is a direct threat to the United States, the Middle East and the world. In a video interview with Daily Voice, Lowey, who is running for re-election in the 17th Congressional District against Republican challenger Chris Day, said it was essential President Barack Obama reached out to the countries in the Middle East to develop a coalition to address the ISIS threat. "I am pleased that this coalition was formed," Lowey said. "I expect that those countries in the region must be obligated to put their troops on the gro…

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Police & Fire
Pair Arrested On Burglary Charges In Cortlandt Pair Arrested On Burglary Charges In Cortlandt
Pair Arrested On Burglary Charges In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- A Westchester County police officer arrested two people on burglary charges after witnessing suspicious activity at a home in Cortlandt. Gina Shipman, a 36-year-old Verplanck resident and James Simmons, a 49-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident, were each charged with burglary in the 3rd degree, criminal possession of stolen property 4th degree and grand larceny 4th degree, all felonies; and possession of burglar tools and criminal mischief in the 4th degree, all misdemeanors. Police Officer Matthew Wirth observed a vehicle parked in front of a vacant home on Furnace Doc…

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Police & Fire
Town, Village Of Ossining Celebrate Police Agreement Town, Village Of Ossining Celebrate Police Agreement
Town, Village Of Ossining Celebrate Police Agreement OSSINING, N.Y. -- It was all smiles at Village and Town Hall in Ossining on Tuesday as the two municipalities formally announced that beginning on Jan. 1, the Village of Ossining Police Department will police the unincorporated part of the town. Village Mayor Bill Hanauer and Town Supervisor Susan Donnelly made the announcement at a press conference. The two governments announced last week they had agreed in principle, with the town approving the agreement Tuesday night, Oct. 14 and the village approving the agreement Wednesday night, Oct. 15. The town had previously contracted for its …

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News
Oliverio Would Back Senior Center In Western Putnam If The Deal Is Right Oliverio Would Back Senior Center In Western Putnam If The Deal Is Right
Oliverio Would Back Senior Center In Western Putnam If The Deal Is Right PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sam Oliverio, Democratic candidate for county executive, would like to see a senior center in Cold Spring, but with certain conditions. Oliverio, a Putnam County legislator, is running against the Republican incumbent MaryEllen Odell. In a video interview with Daily Voice, Oliverio said he would support a senior center in Philipstown in the proposed Butterfield development. Oliverio said he wants a lease-to-buy agreement and not a long-term lease agreement. "A great deal of mischief can occur," Oliverio said. "At the end of five-six years, maybe the economy …

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Politics
State Senate Candidate Murphy Vows To Seek Repeal Of Common Core State Senate Candidate Murphy Vows To Seek Repeal Of Common Core
State Senate Candidate Murphy Vows To Seek Repeal Of Common Core YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Terrence Murphy, who is running on the Republican ticket to represent the 40th district in the State Senate, has had enough of Common Core. In a video interview with Daily Voice, said he would immediately vote to repeal the education program if elected. "I live, breathe and eat it every night at my dinner table," Murphy said. "One hours worth of homework is now three to four hours of homework." Murphy said one size fits all standardized testing does not belong in the educational system. Murphy is even running on a party line called Stop Common Core.  The Yorktown…

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GOP Congressional Candidate Day Says His Party Has An Identity Crisis GOP Congressional Candidate Day Says His Party Has An Identity Crisis
GOP Congressional Candidate Day Says His Party Has An Identity Crisis WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --  Chris Day, the Republican candidate in the 17th Congressional District, would like to see the Republican Party put forward proactive solutions. In a video interview with Daily Voice, Day, who lives in Rockland County, said the 2016 presidential election will see leaders rise up and set the tone for both parties. "Put forward proactive solutions that apply free market liberty focused principles to get the issues done that people care about," Day said. "People care about health care? Don't just say no to this. Say how we're going to deal with health care in a …

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Events
Ossining Busts Out The Chalk For Sunday Festival Ossining Busts Out The Chalk For Sunday Festival
Ossining Busts Out The Chalk For Sunday Festival OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Village of Ossining will be transformed into a work of art on Sunday. The village will be hosting its first-ever Chalk It Up! festival on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main and Spring streets. It's the first event sponsored by the Village of Ossining Downtown Events Committee, which was established to promote the downtown as a lively, safe and vibrant community.  Attendees can expect a day of music, dance, crafts, face painting and food along with amateur and professional artists painting the streets with chalk. Yorktown illustrator Rose Mary Berlin will b…

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Business
Yorktown Cupcake Baker Aims To Win Small Business Grant Yorktown Cupcake Baker Aims To Win Small Business Grant
Yorktown Cupcake Baker Aims To Win Small Business Grant YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown woman has visions of opening up a storefront in Yorktown for her online cupcake business. Vicky's Cake Bar, run by Vicky Ackerman, has entered Chase's Mission Main Street Grants contest. Vicky's is hoping to garner 250 votes to move on to the next round and be one of 20 small businesses to receive a $150,000 grant.  Businesses also get a trip to Google headquarters, a Google Chrome laptop and a credit toward a market research study through Google. Ackerman said if she wins the grant, money will go toward opening a storefront in Yorktown, which she has bee…

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Politics
Congresswoman Lowey Endorses Hillary Clinton For President Congresswoman Lowey Endorses Hillary Clinton For President
Congresswoman Lowey Endorses Hillary Clinton For President WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey said she is behind a Hillary Clinton presidential candidacy. Lowey, a Democrat who represents the 17th District, is being opposed by Republican Chris Day. In an interview with Daily Voice, Lowey said she would support Clinton, a Chappaqua resident, over Vice President Joe Biden, who is also considering a run for the White House. "Vice President Biden is a good man," Lowey said. "We've been friends for a long time. He would make an outstanding leader. However, I do believe Hillary Clinton will be running for president." Lowey said she h…

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