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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 Honors Those Who Served In Monument Park Ceremony Peekskill Honors Those Who Served In Monument Park Ceremony
Peekskill Honors Those Who Served In Monument Park Ceremony PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The City of Peekskill offered a small debt of gratitude that it can never repay on Monday. The city held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Monument Park, thanking those who served with words and music. Hundreds came out to hear patriotic music from the Peekskill High School band, Tim Murphy, play "Amazing Grace" on his bagpipes and Joe Brady perform "Arlington," a song by Trace Adkins. The event is held annually by Peekskill American Legion Post 274. The American Legion reminded attendees that the needs and priorities of veterans at home and overseas should be met. …

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Ossining Honors Veterans Who Answered The Call Ossining Honors Veterans Who Answered The Call
Ossining Honors Veterans Who Answered The Call OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Village of Ossining held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Monday, thanking those for their service. The village held a memorial mass at St. Augustine Church on North Highland Avenue before having a memorial service at Nelson Park on South Highland Ave in honor of its veterans. "It is their devotion to duty that has made our nation what it is today and what it will continue to be," Highway Superintendent Michael O'Connor, who emceed the ceremony, said. O'Connor is also a member of American Legion Post 506 and Post 104. State Senator David Carlucci, whose district …

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Foster Concedes, Common Council Up In The Air In Peekskill Foster Concedes, Common Council Up In The Air In Peekskill
Foster Concedes, Common Council Up In The Air In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- One vote is keeping Peekskill as a Democratic majority. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Republican challenger Frank Catalina defeated Democratic incumbent Mary Foster 52 percent to 48 percent. But Common Council remains up in the air. Third-place finisher, Democratic incumbent Marybeth McGowan, leads Republican challenger Vinny Vesce, who finished in fourth place, by one vote. The race is so close that Republican Joe Torres, who finished in first place, leads Democratic incumbent Andy Torres, who finished in sixth place, by only 99 votes.  Democratic incumb…

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Montrose Native Explores Language Of The Soul Montrose Native Explores Language Of The Soul
Montrose Native Explores Language Of The Soul MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Growing up in Montrose, Jennifer Urezzio always knew there was something different about her. Urezzio has channeled her inner spiritualism and intuitiveness into the book "Soul Language." The book gives readers advice on how to connect with their soul to receive valuable insight and to act upon it.  "Soul Language" is a structure that gives individuals the words to describe what they already know deep down inside. Urezzio believes it helps people become stronger leaders, develop intuition and expand goals.  “Soul language creates accessibility to the soul. It allows in…

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Schiliro Celebrates North Castle Supervisor Win Schiliro Celebrates North Castle Supervisor Win
Schiliro Celebrates North Castle Supervisor Win ARMONK, N.Y. -- Michael Schiliro is now the man in charge in North Castle. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Democrat Schiliro, a councilman, defeated incumbent Republican Howard Arden to become North Castle Town Supervisor, 56 percent to 44 percent. The Republican majority of Arden and council members John Cronin and Diane Didonato-Roth had governed the town over the past two years. Arden and Cronin were defeated, and Didonato-Roth was defeated in a primary in September. "It feels great," Schiliro said.  "Campaigns are always a lot of hard work but they are enjoyable because you…

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Blues Induction Ceremony Set For Peekskill Blues Induction Ceremony Set For Peekskill
Blues Induction Ceremony Set For Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill is feeling the blues. On Saturday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m., the New York Blues Hall of Fame will present a blues induction ceremony and concert honoring great blues, jazz, rock and gospel artists at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill. The Blues Hall of Fame has been presenting induction concerts throughout the U.S. Its mission is to honor great musicians and artists. Lady Peachena and the Great Divas of Gospel are one of the groups being inducted. Lady Peachena, a Peekskill resident, is a Grammy nominated singer whose work salutes the pioneers of gosp…

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Walter Panas High School Student Trains Guiding Eyes Dog Walter Panas High School Student Trains Guiding Eyes Dog
Walter Panas High School Student Trains Guiding Eyes Dog CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Thanks to the work of Cortlandt teenager Alyssa Repetto, someone out there will have the guide dog they need. Repetto, a 17-year-old student at Walter Panas High School, has been training a guide dog for Guiding Eyes for the Blind in Yorktown. The Cortlandt resident has been working with her dog Fiesta, a black Labrador Retriever, since Fiesta was nine weeks old and will have her for about a year. "We train her and go to classes to teach her about socializing," Repetto. Repetto, who is working on her Girl Scouts Gold Award, decided to train a dog to help raise aware…

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Newly Re-Elected Legislator Harckham Looks To Control Taxes, Spending Newly Re-Elected Legislator Harckham Looks To Control Taxes, Spending
Newly Re-Elected Legislator Harckham Looks To Control Taxes, Spending KATONAH, N.Y.-- Peter Harckham, who will continue for another term representing District 2 in the Westchester County Board of Legislatures, spent part of Wednesday looking ahead to his new term. With 86 percent of precincts reporting, Harckham is leading challenger Andrea Rendo, 53 percent to 47 percent, though Rendo has conceded defeat. Harckham, the majority leader, said his re-election was gratifying. "We have a good team and we executed our plan," Harckham said. "I look forward to working with the people of Northeast Westchester for two years." Harckham said he will try to keep ta…

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Grace Looks Ahead To Second Term As Yorktown Supervisor Grace Looks Ahead To Second Term As Yorktown Supervisor
Grace Looks Ahead To Second Term As Yorktown Supervisor YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- With his victory last night, Supervisor Michael Grace is looking to continue the progress he feels Yorktown made during his first term. With 86 percent of precincts reporting, Grace holds a comfortable lead over Nick Bianco in the race for Yorktown town supervisor, 4,006 (55 percent) votes to 3,319 votes (45 percent), Board of Elections officials reported as of early Wednesday morning. Bianco has conceded to Grace. "It's a very gratifying win," Grace said. "It's an affirmation of where we're going and the direction the town wants to go in." Grace said residents want to…

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Borgia Defeats Tripodi in Westchester County Board District 9 Borgia Defeats Tripodi in Westchester County Board District 9
Borgia Defeats Tripodi in Westchester County Board District 9 Update 2:30 am. OSSINING, N.Y. -- With 82 percent of precincts reporting, Legislator Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) is leading Peter Tripodi 58 percent to 42 percent in District 9 of the Westchester County Board of Legislators.  With the overwhelming deficit, Tripodi conceded last night. Borgia said he was grateful for the support of her constituents. "I am looking forward to continuing to serve the 9th district," Borgia said. "It's a nice win. Their approval is appreciated." Borgia said she loves campaigning and being able to meet so many people. "I am looking forward to serving the…

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