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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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Schiliro Leads Arden In North Castle Supervisor Race Schiliro Leads Arden In North Castle Supervisor Race
Schiliro Leads Arden In North Castle Supervisor Race NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- Councilman Michael Schiliro remains in the lead in the race for North Castle Supervisor as of 11:50 p.m. Schiliro is leading Supervisor Howard Arden 56 percent to 44 percent with 90 percent of precincts reporting. Republican Barbara DiGiacinto and Democrat Barry Reiter are pulling away in the race for town board, leading with 29 percent of the vote each. Incumbent Republican John Cronin trails with 22 percent of the vote and Democrat Jose Berra has 21 percent.  Arden, a Republican, was running for a second term as supervisor, is opposed by Schiliro, who has served …

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Members Rally To Save Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Members Rally To Save Ossining Boat & Canoe Club
Members Rally To Save Ossining Boat & Canoe Club OSSINING, N.Y. -- Members of the Ossining Boat & Canoe Club are fighting to keep their doors open. Club members held a rally outside the now-locked club on Monday, four days after the town locked the doors, citing more than 20 violations in the town-owned building. As part of the town's recently signed license agreement with the club, the town building inspector is required to check on the building on a monthly basis, Supervisor Sue Donnelly said. "He noticed that the electrical work required by law for structures affected by or susceptible to flooding had not been performed," Donnelly…

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Judge Rules Maryknoll Is In Ossining, Not New Castle Judge Rules Maryknoll Is In Ossining, Not New Castle
Judge Rules Maryknoll Is In Ossining, Not New Castle OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Maryknoll Sisters will continue to vote in Ossining. New York State Supreme Court Justice Linda Jamieson ruled on Thursday, Oct. 31 that the Maryknoll property is in Ossining and not the Town of New Castle. Peter Tripodi, Republican candidate for District 9 county legislator against incumbent Democrat Catherine Borgia, had argued the property was actually in New Castle and in District 4. Maryknoll tends to heavily vote Democratic. District 9 covers Ossining, Briarcliff, Croton, Cortlandt and Peekskill. Jamieson ruled while a portion of the property is in New Cast…

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Debbie Carter-Costello Seeks Cortlandt Town Board Seat Debbie Carter-Costello Seeks Cortlandt Town Board Seat
Debbie Carter-Costello Seeks Cortlandt Town Board Seat CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Debbie Carter-Costello has called Cortlandt home her whole life. The lifelong Cortlandter is running for Town Board on the Democratic ticket looking to fill one of two seats now held by Ann Lindau and John Sloan who are retiring. "I feel strongly that I can make a difference and be an effective advocate," Carter-Costello said. "I can make a meaningful contribution. We are still in a tough economy. We have to continue the progress we have made and I would be honored to help with that. Carter-Costello said she wants to help veterans and senior citizens, improve infrastr…

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Missing Child Found In Lewisboro Missing Child Found In Lewisboro
Missing Child Found In Lewisboro LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Lewisboro Police said they found a boy that had been reported missing earlier this morning. Police declined to offer further details, saying that the matter was currently under investigation. 

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McGowan Focuses On Vibrant Downtown, Waterfront McGowan Focuses On Vibrant Downtown, Waterfront
McGowan Focuses On Vibrant Downtown, Waterfront PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Marybeth McGowan's main goal is to continue to move Peekskill forward. McGowan is running for a second term on the Peekskill Common Council on the Democratic ticket. "I am focused on continuing to build the Peekskill of the future with a vibrant downtown, and a waterfront that that remains open to all its residents as well as visitors," McGowan said. "I cast my votes based on the facts not fiction and what I truly believe is in the best interest of Peekskill as a whole and not for the benefit of a few. " The 51-year-old works as a director of medical billing services …

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Boak Wants To Bring Business Back To Pound Ridge Boak Wants To Bring Business Back To Pound Ridge
Boak Wants To Bring Business Back To Pound Ridge POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Ali Boak, the Democratic candidate for Pound Ridge supervisor, said she has the expertise to help bring business back to Pound Ridge. Boak, who was elected to the town board in 2011, is running for supervisor against Republican candidate Richard Lyman. Current supervisor Gary David Warshauer is retiring. While Pound Ridge boasts such celebrity residents as Richard Gere, Jane Pauley and Tim Robbins, the downtown business district paints a different picture. "There's this disconnect," Boak said. "Our shopping centers are filled with vacant stores." Boak helped form …

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Peekskill Celebrates Waterfront Groundbreaking Peekskill Celebrates Waterfront Groundbreaking
Peekskill Celebrates Waterfront Groundbreaking PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It was an event that was 15 years in the making. The City of Peekskill and Scenic Hudson broke ground on the $3.6 million Scenic Hudson Park at Peekskill Landing on Wednesday, adjacent to Riverfront Green Park and right on the waterfront. The city hopes that the new park will encourage more waterfront development and bring more people to experience Peekskill's waterfront. Scenic Hudson initially acquired the land from a developer in 1998 and spent 15 years planning and developing the property along with securing grants from the state. "Today signifies a major mileston…

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Ossining Celebrates Keenan House Opening Ossining Celebrates Keenan House Opening
Ossining Celebrates Keenan House Opening OSSINING, N.Y. -- For years, residents of Ossining and the surrounding area have been waiting for a place like Keenan House Kitchen and Tap Room. The new American restaurant, located at 199 Main Street in Ossining, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday. The restaurant has been opened since April. "We are so happy to have this in our downtown," Ingrid Richards, manager of downtown and economic development in the Village of Ossining said. "Keenan House gives our downtown some energy. They have fabulous food and extensive beer list. I could not think of a better place." Mayor Bill Hana…

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Vesce Hopes To Continue Family Tradition Vesce Hopes To Continue Family Tradition
Vesce Hopes To Continue Family Tradition PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Representing the City of Peekskill is a Vesce family tradition that Vinnie Vesce is continuing. Vesce's father, Vincent, served as Peekskill mayor in the 1990s, and the younger Vesce has served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and is running on the Republican ticket for Common Council. Vesce is principal and CEO of V Squared Strategies, a consulting company. "The Peekskill I envisioned for my children, the investment that I have made in my community, and the true fabric of what this community once was, in my opinion, is being taken in a direction that will put Peekskill o…

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