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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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Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Farm Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Farm
Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Farm PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It's going to be an old fashioned country fair up in Putnam County this week. The Town of Southeast is hosting the Tilly Foster Country Fair at Tilly Foster Farm at 100 Route 312. The inaugural fair will feature 30 carnival rides and four concerts. The Fourth of July will feature a fireworks show. Libby Pataki, director of tourism for Putnam County, said the fair is all about celebrating the county's takeover of the farm, which will be run as an educational center. The fair will celebrate the county's takeover of the farm. "We are hoping for a big crowd at the fair," …

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Carlucci and Galef Fight For Change In Handicap Accessible Signage Carlucci and Galef Fight For Change In Handicap Accessible Signage
Carlucci and Galef Fight For Change In Handicap Accessible Signage OSSINING, N.Y. -- The handicap accessible signs, like the word handicap, are outdated, say two state legislators from Westchester and they want them changed. Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and state Sen. David Carlucci held a press conference in Ossining calling for the elimination of the word "handicapped" and a chance to accessibility signs. The icon symbol would be changed to a person actively in motion rather than sitting passively in a wheelchair. Carlucci and Galef said the current signs are offensive. The legislation would require that signs be replaced only when a new one is needed. …

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Police & Fire
County Police Conduct Active Shooter Drill At Walter Panas High School County Police Conduct Active Shooter Drill At Walter Panas High School
County Police Conduct Active Shooter Drill At Walter Panas High School WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County Police want to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. County police, along with state police and local police, conducted an active shooter drill at Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt on Monday morning.  Police simulated what they would do if a disgruntled employee and her boyfriend showed up to the high school, opened fire, took hostages and also had bombs and grenades. County Executive Robert Astorino was on hand to witness the drill and said it was part of the county's safe community initiative. "Following Sandy Hook, we wanted to …

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Rep. Lowey Criticizes Supreme Court's Lobby Ruling Rep. Lowey Criticizes Supreme Court's Lobby Ruling
Rep. Lowey Criticizes Supreme Court's Lobby Ruling WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) condemned the Supreme Court's ruling on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby as a shocking step backward for women's health. The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Monday that corporations can refuse to offer contraception coverage  to their employees based upon religious beliefs. Lowey said the Supreme Court ruling was unacceptable. "Employers will be legally allowed to prevent a female employee from making her own health decisions. "Millions of American women will be at risk of having to pay out of pocket for basic contraception, rathe…

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MTA Police Investigating Train Fatality In Peekskill MTA Police Investigating Train Fatality In Peekskill
MTA Police Investigating Train Fatality In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Metropolitan Transit Authority Police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by train in Peekskill early this morning. According to MTA spokeswoman Marjorie Anders at 3:42 a.m. a Hispanic man in his mid-30s was struck by a 1:50 a.m. Hudson Line train traveling local from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie. The body was removed at 5:26 a.m. A rescue train from the Croton Harmon Station picked up the 25 customers, who were on the move at 4:27 a.m., according to Anders.  Anders said the man was a trespasser. According to Anders, the man was walking north along th…

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Boating Safety Is A Big Summertime Concern In Westchester Boating Safety Is A Big Summertime Concern In Westchester
Boating Safety Is A Big Summertime Concern In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- When it comes to being on a boat, a captain needs to have all hands on deck. Last July, a deadly boat accident occurred near the Tappan Zee Bridge when Jojo John, 35, was driving a powerboat that hit a stationary barge used in the construction of the new bridge. The accident killed Lindsey Stewart just days before her wedding as well as Mark Lennon, her fiancee's best man.  John, who according to the Rockland District Attorney had double the legal amount of alcohol and traces of cocaine in his system, is expected to be sentenced to two years in prison. The fa…

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Schools
Croton-Harmon High School Class Of 2014 Graduates Croton-Harmon High School Class Of 2014 Graduates
Croton-Harmon High School Class Of 2014 Graduates CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Croton- Harmon High School's Class of 2014 is now one for the ages. Croton-Harmon High School held its 2014 commencement ceremonies on Wednesday, June 25, at the high school, with 152 students graduating. Alan Capasso, principal of Croton-Harmon High School, said the class of 2014 has excelled academically, musically, theatrically and athletically. "We believe in you," Capasso said. "Don't screw up!" "Ask what is best for others," Schools Superintendent Edward Fuhrman said. "Seek extraordinary accomplishments. Think beyond your self interests and think about …

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Sports
Ossining Excited Over U.S. Team's World Cup Run Ossining Excited Over U.S. Team's World Cup Run
Ossining Excited Over U.S. Team's World Cup Run OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Village of Ossining has been gripped with the World Cup. USA's heartbreaking draw to Portugal has done nothing to dampen the spirits of people in the village as they watched the U.S. survive and advanced to the knockout stage.  Rob Cicoria said he had heard a lot of people talking about the World Cup and was starting to get into it. He wasn't a big fan of Luis Suarez, the Uruguayan suspended nine games for biting. "I don't understand that at all," Cicoria said. State Senator David Carlucci, who represents Ossining, said he was worried some of his employees would …

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Byram Hills Grads Ready For Summer Byram Hills Grads Ready For Summer
Byram Hills Grads Ready For Summer ARMONK, N.Y. -- With school officially behind them, recently graduated Byram Hills High School students are excited for their summer plans. Alyaa Chace said she plans to intern at a law firm, while Lily Cigale is going upstate to work at an ice cream shop called Custard's Last Stand.  Joseph Brigante said he intends to lifeguard while Aaron Brodsky is interning at All About Armonk. Helena Zhang and Kara Zaborowsky both were unsure about what their summer plans were. "I might be going away," Zaborowsky said. Annabel Stanley will be assisting a mother while getting ready for college s…

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Peekskill Native Competes In Army Reserve Warrior Competition Peekskill Native Competes In Army Reserve Warrior Competition
Peekskill Native Competes In Army Reserve Warrior Competition PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A former Peekskill resident is out to show he's one of the best and brightest in the Army.  Spc. Gregory P. Doty, a Peekskill native is competing in the Army Reserve's Best Warrior Competition this week at Ft. Dix in New Jersey. Doty, who now lives in Brooklyn and attends Pace University in Manhattan, is aiming to be selected as the Army Reserve's Soldier and NCO of the year. Doty is spending  week facing a variety of challenges, which consist of: the army physical fitness test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups and a two mile-run; completing a written examination on …

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