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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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Peekskill Block Party Celebrates City Peekskill Block Party Celebrates City
Peekskill Block Party Celebrates City PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- All summer long, Peekskill has been throwing a party. Peekskill's Restaurant Row Summer Block Party Weekend Series has been bringing people out in the city throughout the summer.  The party is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. with performances at 6 p.m. The party takes place on North Division Street between Central and Main Street.  The street is closed to traffic, providing a large venue for patrons to dine al fresco and take in outdoor performances. The event has been organized by Sol Miranda, who helps run EMBARK Peekskill.  …

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Schools
Cost Of College Debated At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville Cost Of College Debated At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville
Cost Of College Debated At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Is a college education worth it? The Hartsdale-based Westchester Community Foundation held a discussion on the issue at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. The Westchester Community Foundation hosted a screening of the documentary "Ivory Tower," which explores the growing cost of student tuition and student debt in America. Student debt recently totaled $1 trillion.  The film spotlighted the trend of online classes, how state funding for public schools has decreased and Cooper Union, a New York City-based school that recently began charging tuition …

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Peekskill Opens Waterfront Park At Hudson River Peekskill Opens Waterfront Park At Hudson River
Peekskill Opens Waterfront Park At Hudson River PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The revitalization of Peekskill's waterfront continued on Friday, Sept. 12. The city celebrated the opening of Historic Peekskill Landing Park, at the Hudson River. The $3.6 million park is a partnership between the city and Scenic Hudson.  "Today signifies a major milestone for Peekskill and the first phase of a multi-year, multi-phase waterfront revitalization," Mayor Frank Catalina said.  For many years, the park was a vacant industrial site. Scenic Hudson and the city hope people use the space for kayaking, jogging, walking and other outdoor activities.  "Wa…

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Events
Ossining, Briarcliff Remember Sept. 11 Ossining, Briarcliff Remember Sept. 11
Ossining, Briarcliff Remember Sept. 11 OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Village and Town of Ossining and Village of Briarcliff Manor came together on Thursday to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The ceremony was held at Engel Park in Ossining and featured elected officials, police, fire and emergency personnel. Ariel Louis Jacobs and Krishna Moorthy of Briarcliff Manor and Gary Robert Haag and Arthur Joseph Jones III of Ossining lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks. "They are still with us in our hearts," Ossining Town Supervisor Sue Donnelly said. "The terrorists were determined to control. They did not ta…

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Politics
Wagner Calls Murphy Anti-Choice At Thornwood Rally Wagner Calls Murphy Anti-Choice At Thornwood Rally
Wagner Calls Murphy Anti-Choice At Thornwood Rally MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Democratic state Senate candidate Justin Wagner branded his opponent Republican Terrence Murphy as anti-choice at a press conference in Thornwood. Wagner was accompanied by members of NARAL Pro-Choice New York, Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund and the Westchester Coalition for Legal Abortion and Assemblywoman Sandra Galef.  Murphy was criticized by Wagner for not supporting the Women's Equality Act. “This is one of those issues where there couldn’t be a clearer contrast: I am proudly pro-choice, and if elected, I will not rest until the full 10-po…

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Putnam Gives Thanks On Sept. 11 In Letter-Writing Campaign Putnam Gives Thanks On Sept. 11 In Letter-Writing Campaign
Putnam Gives Thanks On Sept. 11 In Letter-Writing Campaign CARMEL, N.Y. -- On Thursday, Sept. 11, Putnam County decided to say thank you to servicemen, first responders and police and firefighters. Americorps, Putnam County Coalition and the Putnam County Veterans Service Agency hosted a thank you letter writing campaign at the Cornerstone Park Building in Carmel. The event allowed people to write letters thanking people for their service. "We want to thank those who risked their lives," Chauntel Wright of Americorps said. "It's a day to give thanks and remember." Wright, whose father served in the army, said service members really apprec…

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Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer
Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- Lakeland High School football will aim to tackle breast cancer on Friday. A fundraiser is being held Friday at Lakeland High School for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  The event was started in honor of Beth O'Neill, a Shrub Oak resident and breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed five years ago. O'Neill wanted to do something to support the Breast Cancer Foundation and approached Robert Cappelli, Lakeland football coach, about a fundraiser. During Lakeland's game against Hendrick Hudson, players will wear pink jerseys and the stands will be filled with 1,6…

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Schools
Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer
Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- Lakeland High School football will aim to tackle breast cancer on Friday. A fundraiser is being held Friday at Lakeland High School for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  The event was started in honor of Beth O'Neill, a Shrub Oak resident and breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed five years ago. O'Neill wanted to do something to support the Breast Cancer Foundation and approached Robert Cappelli, Lakeland football coach, about a fundraiser. During Lakeland's game against Hendrick Hudson, players will wear pink jerseys and the stands will be filled with 1,6…

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Wagner Calls Murphy Anti-Choice At Thornwood Rally Wagner Calls Murphy Anti-Choice At Thornwood Rally
Wagner Calls Murphy Anti-Choice At Thornwood Rally MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Democratic state Senate candidate Justin Wagner branded his opponent Republican Terrence Murphy as anti-choice at a press conference in Thornwood. Wagner was accompanied by members of NARAL Pro-Choice New York, Planned Parenthood Hudson and the Westchester Coalition for Legal Abortion and Assemblywoman Sandra Galef.  Murphy was criticized by Wagner for not supporting the Women's Equality Act. “This is one of those issues where there couldn’t be a clearer contrast: I am proudly pro-choice, and if elected, I will not rest until the full 10-point Women’s Equality…

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Pleasantville Excited For iPhone Launch Pleasantville Excited For iPhone Launch
Pleasantville Excited For iPhone Launch PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Apple Inc.'s announcement of a new iPhone has Pleasantville buzzing. Yesterday, Apple announced the new iPhone 6, along with U2's newest CD being made available for all iTunes subscribers. "I am good with my iPhone 5," said Lisa Koebbe Bevan of Believe Hair Salon. "I have enough technology." Bevan said she loves Apple and has many of their products. "But I just bought my iPhone three months ago," Bevan said. "I'm not going to rush and get it the day it comes out." Alexa Chirurgi said she acted like Veruca Salt, the spoiled English girl from Willy Wonka an…

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