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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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Jackson Cites Need For Northern Westchester To Be More Affordable Jackson Cites Need For Northern Westchester To Be More Affordable
Jackson Cites Need For Northern Westchester To Be More Affordable CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Duane Jackson is most remembered for something that didn't happen. On May 1, 2010, Jackson, the Democratic candidate for Westchester County Legislator District 1, alerted police to an illegally parked car and foiled a plot to bomb Times Square, being hailed as a hero. President Barack Obama even called to thank him for his heroism. Jackson later entered politics, exploring a run for Congress and being elected to the Buchanan Village Board. Jackson is running against incumbent Republican John Testa.  Jackson moved to the District 20 years ago, because he loved the tr…

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Cortlandt Resident Nominated For Latin Grammy Cortlandt Resident Nominated For Latin Grammy
Cortlandt Resident Nominated For Latin Grammy CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Cortlandt musician Larry Del Casale has received the ultimate respect from his musical peers. Del Casale, who teaches music at Peekskill Middle School and Peekskill High School, was recently nominated, along with Brazilian guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima, for a Latin Grammy for Best Classical Composition for his recording of Micropiezas by Leo Brouwer.   Del Casale, a concert and classical guitarist, has been performing music his whole life, and has been teaching since 1987. He has performed at Carnegie Hall 12  times, and tours Europe regularly.  "It's great to have th…

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Japanese Restaurant RameNesque Opens in Peekskill Japanese Restaurant RameNesque Opens in Peekskill
Japanese Restaurant RameNesque Opens in Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y.-- The Peekskill restaurant scene has been getting buzz throughout Westchester, but one thing was lacking: a Japanese restaurant Peekskill resident Nikki Lee recently opened RameNesque, a new casual Japanese restaurant  at 1008 Main St. The restaurant specializes in ramen noodles and Japanese curry. "I love food and I love to cook," said Lee, who moved to Peekskill in March. "Peekskill is a nice place to live, but it needs a Japanese restaurant." Lee has had aspirations of opening a Japanese restaurant in Westchester for a long time before settling on Peekskill. "I saw …

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Maryknoll Location Divides County Legislator Candidates Maryknoll Location Divides County Legislator Candidates
Maryknoll Location Divides County Legislator Candidates OSSINING, N.Y. -- Is the Maryknoll Society in Ossining or New Castle? That question has sparked the latest debate between Legislator Catherine Borgia and her opponent Peter Tripodi. Tripdodi claims Maryknoll is technically in the Town of New Castle and is in legislative District 4, not District 9. Tripodi showed a Westchester County map that places the Maryknoll property in New Castle with their legislator as Michael Kaplowitz. Maryknoll heavily votes Democrat. A letter sent by Douglas Colety of the Westchester Board of Elections said they would consider moving Maryknoll into New Castle…

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Armonk Golfer Refines His Skills At South Carolina Golf Academy Armonk Golfer Refines His Skills At South Carolina Golf Academy
Armonk Golfer Refines His Skills At South Carolina Golf Academy ARMONK, N.Y. --  A golfer from Armonk is getting a real schooling in the game. Lee Hammerschmidt, 17, is training at the International Junior Golf Academy in Hilton Head, S.C.  IJGA is the only academy in the world to combine training, academics and competition for serious junior golfers. Each day, students receive instruction in full swing, short game, course management, fitness training, mental preparation and college placement services. The academy has kids from 21 countries and 17 states. The IJGA golf program consists of spending half a day on golf instruction – full swing, short g…

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One Year Later, Lessons Learned From Sandy's Unprecedented Damage One Year Later, Lessons Learned From Sandy's Unprecedented Damage
One Year Later, Lessons Learned From Sandy's Unprecedented Damage WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- One year ago next week, Hurricane Sandy landed in Westchester, delivering unprecedented damage. Homes were destroyed, power was out for weeks and waiting in line for gas for more than an hour became the norm. Three people died, two of them children. Sandy, the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history, lasted from Oct. 22 to Oct. 31 of last year. Greenburgh Police Chief Joseph DeCarlo said Hurricane Sandy was "the worst storm I had to deal with." "It took about 10 days to return to normalcy," DeCarlo said. Jim Killoran, the executive director of Habitat …

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Foster, Catalina Dispute Campaign Rhetoric Foster, Catalina Dispute Campaign Rhetoric
Foster, Catalina Dispute Campaign Rhetoric PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Mayor Mary Foster and her opponent, Frank Catalina, continued their war of words, arguing in front of the Westchester Fair Campaign Practices Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Foster, a Democrat, and Catalina, a Republican, both claim that the other has used misleading rhetoric in campaign literature. The committee sided with Catalina on one of his four complaints and sided with Foster on five of her seven complaints. Catalina's main complaint was that Foster took credit for things that did not occur on her watch, such as resolving the problem with White Plains L…

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Shutdown's End Sparks Strong Reaction In Yorktown Shutdown's End Sparks Strong Reaction In Yorktown
Shutdown's End Sparks Strong Reaction In Yorktown WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The 16-day government shutdown may be over and a settlement on raising the debt ceiling until Feb. 7 has been reached, but derision for Congress remains in Yorktown. During the shutdown, patrons of Murphy's Irish Restaurant & Bar in Yorktown Heights used strong language to describe Congress. With the shutdown lifted, the tone did not change. "The Republicans didn't like the Affordable Care Act, so they took their ball and went home," Bill Waas, a 52-year-old Yorktown resident, said. "Throw all of them out and take away their pensions." Waas said next year…

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Emergency Drill Goes Smoothly at Hendrick Hudson High Emergency Drill Goes Smoothly at Hendrick Hudson High
Emergency Drill Goes Smoothly at Hendrick Hudson High MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Safety is the No. 1 priority in the Hendrick Hudson School District. Last week, Hen Hud High School held a Hold in Place Emergency Preparedness Drill. The school cooperated with local law enforcement agencies and canine units. The dogs were brought in as part of their training. Required by the safety plan, schools must hold drills and partner with such agencies to prepare for potential emergencies. This event started with an announcement for students and staff to take all steps necessary to Hold in Place. These drills are routinely practiced as part of the Building and D…

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Art And Theater Will Combine In Ossining Show Art And Theater Will Combine In Ossining Show
Art And Theater Will Combine In Ossining Show OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Arts Council and the Westchester Collaborative Theater are teaming up on Saturday for a unique event called Living Art Event. Artwork by the Ossining Arts Council will come to life in six short plays by the Westchester Collaborative Theater inspired by the artwork at the Steamer Company Firehouse at 117 Main St. in Ossining. "No one in the audience will know which of the paintings will be dramatized until it happens," Alan Lutwin, president of the Westchester Collaborative Theater.  The art groups got together a few months ago, when playwrights chose paint…

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