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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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Hudson Valley Hospital Honors Wall Of Heroes Hudson Valley Hospital Honors Wall Of Heroes
Hudson Valley Hospital Honors Wall Of Heroes CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt honored some of its best employees Tuesday, inducting 12 from 11 departments into its Wall of Heroes. Every month, the hospital names an Employee of the Month, nominated by co-workers. The employee is surprised with balloons and cookies and honored by having their portrait hung on the wall along the front corridor where it hangs for one year. "This is something that means a lot to our employees," said Hudson Valley Hospital President John Federspiel. "By commissioning these portraits, we let everyone in the hospital know how mu…

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Catherine Borgia's Heart Is In Ossining Catherine Borgia's Heart Is In Ossining
Catherine Borgia's Heart Is In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Few people have been involved in their community more than Legislator Catherine Borgia, who represents District 9. Borgia, who is running for re-election for a second term, has served on the Ossining village board and was supervisor of the Town of Ossining. "I am running for re-election to continue my public service to the residents of the Ossining, Briarcliff, Croton, Cortlandt and Peekskill communities that I represent," Borgia said. "This district is such a diverse and eclectic portion of Westchester, and I am proud to fight for the needs of the families, seniors, you…

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Tripodi Looks To Represent District 9 Tripodi Looks To Represent District 9
Tripodi Looks To Represent District 9 OSSINING, N.Y. -- Peter Tripodi could be Osssining's boy wonder.  At the age of 24, the Republican candidate for Westchester County Legislator District 9, was elected to the Ossining Town Board. Now, four years later, the almost lifelong Ossining resident is aiming higher. "I am running for office because this legislative district deserves better representation," Tripodi said. "It deserves a legislator that will work together with (County Executive) Rob Astorino, with legislators on both sides of the aisle, and really address all the challenges we face as a county." Tripodi touts his bi…

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Borgia, Tripodi Discuss Taxes, Housing Settlement At Ossining Forum Borgia, Tripodi Discuss Taxes, Housing Settlement At Ossining Forum
Borgia, Tripodi Discuss Taxes, Housing Settlement At Ossining Forum OSSINING, N.Y. -- Voters in District 9 got a chance to hear from county Legislator Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) and her opponent Peter Tripodi at a candidates forum on Oct. 24, sponsored by the Ossining Chamber of Commerce. The forum, held at the Ossining Community Center, featured candidates for Ossining village and town government discussing the issues facing the village and town. The race between Borgia and Tripodi is the only contested election on the local ballot. District 9 covers Peekskill, Cortlandt and Ossining. Borgia and Tripodi discussed such issues as property taxes and the …

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Peekskill's John Testa Seeks Re-Election As County Legislator Peekskill's John Testa Seeks Re-Election As County Legislator
Peekskill's John Testa Seeks Re-Election As County Legislator PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- County Legislator John Testa has always called Peekskill home and values giving back to the city he loves. Testa, a retired teacher at Peekskill High School, has served on the Peekskill Common Council and as mayor for six years before becoming county legislator in 2009. Testa said during his time on the legislator he has worked in a bipartisan way with fellow legislators and County Executive Robert Astorino to keep taxes down and get things done. "During my time as county legislator I have taken a leadership role in senior citizen and veteran issues," Testa said. "I w…

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Cortlandt Teen Melody Munitz Stars In Anti-Bullying Musical Cortlandt Teen Melody Munitz Stars In Anti-Bullying Musical
Cortlandt Teen Melody Munitz Stars In Anti-Bullying Musical CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Melody Munitz, a 13-year old Cortlandt resident, has been traveling throughout the tristate teaching kids about the dangers of bullying. Munitz is one of the stars of the production of "The New Kid," which chronicles a new kid at a school caught up among all the school's cliques. She performs about two shows a month throughout the region. "Random Farms," the theater company Munitz is in that runs the show, is based in Elmsford. "I think it's great," Munitz said. "It's a really important message that I can relate to." Munitz was in the show last year, but this year she…

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Indian Point Security Drill Includes Simulated Weaponry Indian Point Security Drill Includes Simulated Weaponry
Indian Point Security Drill Includes Simulated Weaponry CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The safety and security of Indian Point Energy Center continues to remain a top priority. Entergy, the electric power company that runs Buchanan-based Indian Point, hosted several security training drills on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The drills used simulated weaponry as participants attempted to attack the plant in an exercise. Entergy used "MILES" gear, Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Sysyems, using laser bullets to simulate live ammunition.  Indian Point is required by the federal  government to host security drills every other year, but runs its own drills during o…

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Wheelbrator Westchester Raises Money For Adirondacks Wheelbrator Westchester Raises Money For Adirondacks
Wheelbrator Westchester Raises Money For Adirondacks PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- David Wright and colleagues at Peekskill-based Wheelabrator Westchester, a waste-to-energy company, spent a recent weekend taking part in a race in the Adirondacks, all in the name of charity. Wright and nine other employees joined more than 200 other teams for a two-day, 200 mile trek from Saratoga Springs to Lake Placid in September. The race, organized by the Ragnar Relay Series, engaged the Wheelabrator Power Runners in a race through the Adirondack Mountains with each runner completing three legs of the race. The team completed the race in 29 hours and 50 minutes, …

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Ossining Gas Main Break Causes Evacuations Ossining Gas Main Break Causes Evacuations
Ossining Gas Main Break Causes Evacuations OSSINING, N.Y. -- Village employees accidentally caused a gas main break while digging up a hole this morning. The gas main break, at 7 Madison Avenue in the village, led to the evacuation of 16 families. Ossining firefighters and officials from Con Edison were on the scene at 9:15 a.m., according to Assistant Chief Matt Scarduzio, Con Edison shut off the gas which is expected to be restored at the end of the day, Scarduzio said. Scarduzio said firefighters would remain on the scene for another 45 minutes but that Madison Avenue would likely be closed off until the end of the day. Sca…

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Ossining Gas Rupture Under Control Ossining Gas Rupture Under Control
Ossining Gas Rupture Under Control OSSINING, N.Y. -- A ruptured gas main at Madison Avenue in Ossining is under control, police and fire officials said. Homes near the ruptured gas main at 7 Madison Avenue were being evacuated, the Ossining Fire Department said, but Con Edison arrived on the scene and shut off the valve and turned off the power, police and fire officials said.

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