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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
Murphy, Castelli Share Concerns Over New York's Future At Debate Murphy, Castelli Share Concerns Over New York's Future At Debate
Murphy, Castelli Share Concerns Over New York's Future At Debate NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- When it comes to the 40th Senate District, Republican voters seem most concerned with protecting their 2nd Amendment Rights. The NY Safe Act was one of the many issues discussed Wednesday night at the North Salem Ambulance Corps during a debate hosted by the North Salem Tea Party between Bob Castelli and Terrence Murphy, who are running for the Republican primary. Justin Wagner is running on the Democratic side for the seat held by Greg Ball. "New York is upside down," Murphy said. "We have the highest property taxes and we are  the least business friendly state. Th…

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Police & Fire
Ossining Police Investigate Murder Of Man, 25 Ossining Police Investigate Murder Of Man, 25
Ossining Police Investigate Murder Of Man, 25 This story has been updated. OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining Police are investigating the murder of a 25-year-old who was found dead Aug. 27. At 9:45 p.m. Wednesday police received a call from a person at 38-1/2 Wolden Road that a man was lying on the floor deceased, according to Lt. William Sullivan. Police later identified the man as Ryan Ennis.  "The police department determined this was not a natural death," Sullivan said. The person was checking on the apartment at the request of a tenant, who was away, according to Sullivan. Ossining Police are working with the Westchester Cou…

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Events
SugarBad To Bring Its Funk To Peekskill Sunday SugarBad To Bring Its Funk To Peekskill Sunday
SugarBad To Bring Its Funk To Peekskill Sunday PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It's going to get funky in Peekskill on Sunday. SugarBad, a funk and soul band, will be performing outdoors at the Peekskill Brewery, 47-53 Water St. on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The free concert will feature beers from the Peekskill Brewery for $5. The band just released its new single "Just Can't Stop" and is coming off tours of Italy and performing at the Jazz at Lincoln Center venue.  Bass player Isaac Jaffe is a Northern Westchester native, having lived in Somers, Yorktown and Mount Kisco. "I am really excited about performing in Peekskill," Ja…

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News
Obamacare Ruling Discussed In Putnam Obamacare Ruling Discussed In Putnam
Obamacare Ruling Discussed In Putnam LAKE PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Some of the Supreme Court's most landmark and controversial cases are being discussed in Lake Peekskill. Steve Axinn, an attorney and Putnam Valley resident, and Robert Tendy, Putnam Valley supervisor, have been hosting weekly classes about the Supreme Court on Thursdays at Temple Israel at 140 Lake Drive in Lake Peekskill. Recently, Axinn discussed the ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act, National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius.  "Is it the responsibility of community and the government to take care of people or is it the responsibility…

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State Senate Foes Murphy, Castelli Will Face Off In Debate State Senate Foes Murphy, Castelli Will Face Off In Debate
State Senate Foes Murphy, Castelli Will Face Off In Debate PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Assemblyman Bob Castelli and Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy are in the final stages of there primary campaigns. Castelli and Murphy are competing for the Republican nomination in the 40th State Senate district in the seat held by Greg Ball, who is not running for re-election. The winner will face off against Democrat Justin Wagner. The primary is on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Castelli and Murphy will debate at the North Salem Ambulance Corps on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. Castelli has served two terms in the assembly. "The campaign is going well," Cast…

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Murphy And Castelli Face Off In Primary Murphy And Castelli Face Off In Primary
Murphy And Castelli Face Off In Primary NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Assemblyman Bob Castelli and Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy are gearing up as their primary campaigns head into the final stages. Castelli and Murphy are campaigning for the Republican nomination in the 40th State Senate district in the seat held by Greg Ball. The winner will face off against Justin Wagner.  A debate will be held at the North Salem Ambulance Corps tomorrow at 8 p.m. between the two men. Castelli is running having served two terms in the assembly. "The campaign is going well," Castelli said. "We have taken a positive turn. We have taken th…

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Wagner Pledges To Block Parkland From Pipeline Project Wagner Pledges To Block Parkland From Pipeline Project
Wagner Pledges To Block Parkland From Pipeline Project PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Justin Wagner, Democratic candidate for State Senate in the 40th District which includes parts of Putnam, said he would oppose turning over parkland for the Algonquin pipeline expansion. Wagner, at a playground in Buchanan on Wednesday, Aug. 20, said he would block legislation authorizing the transfer of town land to Spectra Energy for the proposed pipeline project. The 42-inch Spectra Algonquin gas pipeline would replace a previous 26-inch pipeline that runs through Cortlandt and has existed for 60 years. The pipeline, which must be approved by the Federal Energy…

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Mahopac Steakhouse Adds To Putnam County Dining Scene Mahopac Steakhouse Adds To Putnam County Dining Scene
Mahopac Steakhouse Adds To Putnam County Dining Scene MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- In crafting his steakhouse, Rick Megna said he was inspired by steakhouses like Morton's and Peter Luger's. Now with his restaurant Char Steakhouse at 151 Bryant Pond Road in Mahopac, Megna is offering Putnam residents the same steakhouse experience that is not a world away. Char Steakhouse opened 15 months ago. The steakhouse offers specials on Tuesday and Thursday and is about to introduce an early dining option.  "This is a good addition to the community," Megna said.  One of Char's signature steak specials is a Kansas City shell steak aged for 21 days. Char…

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Wagner Pledges To Block Parkland From Pipeline Project Wagner Pledges To Block Parkland From Pipeline Project
Wagner Pledges To Block Parkland From Pipeline Project BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Justin Wagner, Democratic candidate for State Senate in the 40th District, said he would oppose turning over parkland for the Algonquin pipeline expansion. Wagner, at a playground in Buchanan on Wednesday, Aug. 20, said he would block legislation authorizing the transfer of town land to Spectra Energy for the proposed pipeline project. The 42-inch Spectra Algonquin gas pipeline would replace a previous 26-inch pipeline that runs through Cortlandt and has existed for 60 years. The pipeline, which must be approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, would run ac…

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Peekskill Rally Calls For Justice In Ferguson Shooting Peekskill Rally Calls For Justice In Ferguson Shooting
Peekskill Rally Calls For Justice In Ferguson Shooting PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Darrell Davis, a community activist, led more than 50 people in chanting "Hands up, don't shoot!" at a rally in Peekskill calling for justice in the shooting of Michael Brown, an 18-year-old who was unarmed when he was shot by police in Ferguson, Missouri.  The rally was held in front of Sen. Charles Schumer's Peekskill office. Davis said he would like Schumer to call for a congressional investigation into the shooting. "Sen. Schumer wanted hundreds of millions for this area to combat white people dying of heroin," Davis said. "He needs to stand up for blacks dying. T…

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