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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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Neighbors
Cortlandt's Darcie Chan's Latest Book Focuses On Widowed Mom's New Life Cortlandt's Darcie Chan's Latest Book Focuses On Widowed Mom's New Life
Cortlandt's Darcie Chan's Latest Book Focuses On Widowed Mom's New Life CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The last few years have been a whirlwind for Cortlandt author Darcie Chan. Chan is the author of "The Mill River Redemption," her followup to her e-book bestseller "The Mill River Recluse." Before being signed by Random House, Chan worked as lawyer, drafting environmental and natural resource legislation for the U.S. Senate. In "The Mill River Redemption," a widowed woman takes her two young daughters moves from New York City to Mill River, Vermont. The family builds a new life until a tragedy tears the sisters apart. Years later, the estranged siblings come together …

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News
Former Tarrytown Resident Writes Book About Midwifery Former Tarrytown Resident Writes Book About Midwifery
Former Tarrytown Resident Writes Book About Midwifery TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- A former Tarrytown resident has a new book about midwives and their experiences. Elizabeth Andrew has written "Hannah Delivered," and will be reading from the book on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Ossining Public Library and on Monday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Warner Public Library in Tarrytown. "Hannah Delivered" is a novel about a nurse-midwife who assists with a birth and moves to New Mexico to begin a midwifery apprenticeship. While there, she befriends a male midwife, defends a teenage mom and learns to trust's women bodies. She moves back to Minnesota wh…

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Politics
Murphy Campaign Accuses Wagner Camp Of Several Misdeeds Murphy Campaign Accuses Wagner Camp Of Several Misdeeds
Murphy Campaign Accuses Wagner Camp Of Several Misdeeds YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The state Senate campaign between Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy and Justin Wagner is getting heated. This week, the Murphy campaign has accused the Wagner camp of having a campaign office in Brewster that violated campaign law, missing campaign finance reports and losing a third line due to invalid signatures. On Tuesday, Murphy's campaign complained to the Putnam County Board of Elections that Wagner's office in Brewster was less than 100 feet from a polling place.  "The law is clear,"  McCormack said.  "Anything less than 100 feet which had not been establis…

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Cortlandt Manor Resident Opens New Restaurant In Buchanan Cortlandt Manor Resident Opens New Restaurant In Buchanan
Cortlandt Manor Resident Opens New Restaurant In Buchanan BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Buchanan residents now have their own neighborhood hangout. Fat Sal's Bar and Grill is a new restaurant at 265 Tate Ave. in the Village of Buchanan. The restaurant was opened by the owners of Augie's Prime Cut in Mohegan Lake. Audrey Hochroth, one of the three owners of Fat Sal's, said they wanted to provide a casual restaurant where families could go and not break the bank or where someone could go and watch a football game. "We're a great place to have a good time," Hochroth, a Cortlandt Manor resident, said. "We want to be the neighborhood place. We wanted someth…

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Richard Shea Follows Family's Path As Philipstown Supervisor Richard Shea Follows Family's Path As Philipstown Supervisor
Richard Shea Follows Family's Path As Philipstown Supervisor PHILIPSTOWN, N.Y. -- Being supervisor of the Town of Philipstown is a family affair for Supervisor Richard Shea. Shea is the third generation of his family to have served as supervisor. Shea's grandfather and uncle both came before he was elected five years ago, having spent eight years on the town board. "I work with a good board," Shea said. "I also had really good mentors before I took the job." Running the Town of Philipstown is like running a small company, Shea said. "We have a $10 million budget and 46 full-time employees," Shea said. "We have the highway department. There …

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Bianco Announces Resignation From Yorktown Town Board Bianco Announces Resignation From Yorktown Town Board
Bianco Announces Resignation From Yorktown Town Board YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- After 19 years in town politics, Councilman Nick Bianco is resigning from the Yorktown Town Board, citing health issues. Bianco's resignation, effective Oct. 1, will leave just three people on the Yorktown Town Board. A special election between Susan Siegel and Tom Diana for the other vacant seat will be held in November. "It is a bittersweet decision to move on from such a beautiful and caring atmosphere," Bianco said. "However a new opportunity is now available for me now. It is called retirement." Bianco said he developed an undisclosed health issue and recently …

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Pleasantville Rabbi Looks Forward To Rosh Hashana 5755 Pleasantville Rabbi Looks Forward To Rosh Hashana 5755
Pleasantville Rabbi Looks Forward To Rosh Hashana 5755 PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Rabbi Mark Sameth of Pleasantville Community Synagogue said he is looking forward to ringing in the year 5755. The synagogue has a full slate of services planned to celebrate Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year. Rosh Hashana is followed by Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and Sukkot, the celebration of the fall harvest. Rosh Hashana begins at sundown Wednesday, Sept. 24. "It's a joyous time for us," Sameth said. Traditions include eating apples with honey and wishing people a l'shanah tovah. "Families gather for dinner together, and synagogues around the worl…

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Schools
Ossining High School's Lockout Due To Social Media Threat Ossining High School's Lockout Due To Social Media Threat
Ossining High School's Lockout Due To Social Media Threat This story has been updated. OSSINING, N.Y.-- Ossining High School's lockdown Wednesday, which was switched to a lockout later in the school day, was caused by an anonymous social media thread that was made late this morning, according to a letter sent out to parents by Superintendent Raymond Sanchez. Sanchez said police have found no evidence of a credible threat and believe the building is secure. Police will remain in the building for the rest of the day, Sanchez said. "These threats are a criminal offense and those responsible for such offenses will face appropriate discipline an…

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Business
Pleasantville Facility Hopes To Redefine Athlete Pleasantville Facility Hopes To Redefine Athlete
Pleasantville Facility Hopes To Redefine Athlete PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Athletes Warehouse, which just opened in Pleasantville, is hoping to change the game. Athletes Warehouse aims to educate athletes and put them on the right path for keeping their bodies in the best possible shape. The center, at 220 Tompkins Road, recently celebrated its grand opening. "We want our athletes to be smarter than their competitors, their teammates and even under certain circumstances, their future coaches" General Manager Nick Serio, a Fox Lane graduate, said. "Through our research and development site and the constant interactions among its followers…

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Schools
Newly Launched Center Helps Yorktown High School Students Write On Newly Launched Center Helps Yorktown High School Students Write On
Newly Launched Center Helps Yorktown High School Students Write On YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Students at Yorktown High School now have a place where their writing can immediate feedback. Yorktown High School's writing center opened on Monday, Sept. 22, providing students the chance to meet with an English teacher or have one of their peers look at their writing. "We trained our students how to give feedback," Assistant Principal Debbie Brand said. "It gives you that extra set of eyes. Sometimes students need that different perspective." Brand said students can also come to the writing enter and use it for creative writing, whether it be writing poetry or wo…

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