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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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Reginald Johnson Appointed Peekskill City Judge, But Legal Battle Continues Reginald Johnson Appointed Peekskill City Judge, But Legal Battle Continues
Reginald Johnson Appointed Peekskill City Judge, But Legal Battle Continues PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Reginald Johnson was appointed Wednesday as Peekskill City Judge, but the legal battle over his appointment is far from over. Johnson was voted in by the Democratic majority of the Peekskill Common Council at the city's annual reorganization meeting. The three Republicans on the council abstained since they didn't have enough time to consider any candidates for the position, which carries a 10-year term. Johnson is the first African-American judge in Peekskill history. Mayor Frank Catalina also abstained since he still if licensed to practice law in Peekskill though he …

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Fire Department Extinguishes Gomer Street Blaze Yorktown Fire Department Extinguishes Gomer Street Blaze
Yorktown Fire Department Extinguishes Gomer Street Blaze YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Heights Fire Department extinguished a basement fire at 3350 Gomer Street this morning. Second Assistant Chief Paul Dillon said firefighters responded to the home at 7:15 a.m. when it heard a report of smoke coming the wall. Firefighters found the fire, kept it contained and extinguished it, Dillon said. There were no injuries to the firefighters or homeowners, while the home sustained moderate damage, Dillon said. Dillon said it took them about an hour to extinguish the blaze with firefighters then staying for another hour. The way the building wa…

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Northern Westchester Lawmakers Hope For Productive 2014 Northern Westchester Lawmakers Hope For Productive 2014
Northern Westchester Lawmakers Hope For Productive 2014 NORTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Lawmakers in Northern Westchester are hoping 2014 will see many productive accomplishments. Frank Catalina, who takes office Wednesday as new mayor of Peekskill, said things will change once he is in office, from little items to big items. "There will be open communication," Catalina said. Catalina said people at meetings will be allowed to speak without a time restriction and residents will no longer be harassed at City Hall. "We will be rebuilding morale and restoring fiscal sanity," Catalina said. Catalina said he plans to welcome intelligent …

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Bedford Police Say Death Of Katonah Man, 32, Was An Accident Bedford Police Say Death Of Katonah Man, 32, Was An Accident
Bedford Police Say Death Of Katonah Man, 32, Was An Accident KATONAH, N.Y. -- Rudy Asencio, a 32-year-old Katonah resident, was found dead in his garage at Deer Park Road Monday in what Bedford Police are calling an accidental death. Bedford Police got a call at 9:38 a.m. on Monday from a woman saying she found her husband in the garage  with the car running and he appeared to be dead, Lt. Jeff Dickan said. Officers responded and Asencio was found to be deceased for some time, Dickan said. Dickan said Asencio was known to go down into the garage and likely started the vehicle to stay warm before falling asleep. "He was overcome by the fumes," Dic…

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Plenty Of Changes In Northern Westchester Leadership In 2013 Plenty Of Changes In Northern Westchester Leadership In 2013
Plenty Of Changes In Northern Westchester Leadership In 2013 NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Changes at the top dominated the scene in Northern Westchester in 2013. In New Castle, Supervisor-elect Robert Greenstein and his Team New Castle running mates, Adam Brodsky and Lisa Katz were elected to the New Castle Town Board ending years of Democratic control. Greenstein and Team New Castle have been vocal against the Chappaqua Crossing development and its plans to put a Whole Foods and retail district on the property. "Our message was sent," Greenstein said. "People clearly wanted a change. They were unhappy in the direction we were going in. We're go…

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Second Dog Remains Missing After Banksville Fire Second Dog Remains Missing After Banksville Fire
Second Dog Remains Missing After Banksville Fire BANKSVILLE, N.Y. -- A dog is still missing after a fire destroyed a million dollar home in Banksville. The fire occurred on early Friday morning, Dec. 27 at 8 Hobby Farm Drive in Banksville, a hamlet in the Town of North Castle. Banksville Fire Chief Al Farquhar said the fire was deemed accidental and caused by a shorted light fixture next to some curtains. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene a little after 3 a.m. Farquhar said. Because of heavy fire on the first floor, they were unable to make an interior attack and had to fight the fire from the outside, Farquhar said. The coupl…

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Northern Westchester Leaders Look Back On A Memorable 2013 Northern Westchester Leaders Look Back On A Memorable 2013
Northern Westchester Leaders Look Back On A Memorable 2013 NORTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Lawmakers are reflecting on a 2013 that certainly was not lacking for excitement. Peekskill saw the Democrats lose their 7-0 edge on the Common Council. In an Election Day upset, three-term Mayor Mary Foster was defeated by lawyer Frank Catalina. The Republicans picked up two other seats on the common council. "It was a tremendous year," Catalina said. Catalina ran for office, ran his law practice and served his local rotary. "It was a tremendous strain on my life and time," Catalina said. "I was able to accomplish it through good friends and good …

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Fox Lane Boys Basketball Set For Slam Dunk Challenge At County Center Fox Lane Boys Basketball Set For Slam Dunk Challenge At County Center
Fox Lane Boys Basketball Set For Slam Dunk Challenge At County Center MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Fox Lane's varsity boys basketball team will be facing a real test this weekend. The Foxes will be facing Stepinac on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. at the Westchester County Center as part of the annual Slam Dunk Challenge. Fox Lane coach Chris Violante said his team is excited for the chance to showcase its skills. "We are playing in the best venue in Westchester," Violante said. "It's a great opportunity to play against a powerhouse like Stepinac. They produce very good teams." Fox Lane is 6-1 on the season and Violante said his team is eager for the challenge. …

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Business
Yonkers' Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Gets In The Christmas Spirit Yonkers' Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Gets In The Christmas Spirit
Yonkers' Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Gets In The Christmas Spirit WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's the most wonderful time of the year. ... To own a movie theater. Christmas Day is traditionally the busiest moviegoing day of the year and this year was no different at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Yonkers and the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Cristina Cacioppo of the Alamo Drafthouse said she was excited for the Alamo's first Christmas in Westchester. The Alamo opened in August. "I'm eager to see what kind of crowds come out," Cacioppo said. Alamo opened "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," "Wolf of Wall Street" and "47 Ronin" on Christmas…

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Goldberg Out As North Castle Administrator Goldberg Out As North Castle Administrator
Goldberg Out As North Castle Administrator ARMONK, N.Y. -- North Castle Town Administrator Joan Goldberg was suddenly fired last week amid allegations of bullying. The North Castle Town Board voted 3-2 to fire Goldberg "without cause," 16 months after she was hired. Supervisor Howard Arden and council members Diane Didonato-Roth and John Cronin, who voted for the firing, were not re-elected and will be leaving office next week. Jason Berland, husband and lawyer of Comptroller Faith Berland, said Goldberg was a bully who discriminated against female employees and invaded employees' privacy. "The entire board knew for quite some t…

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