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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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Yorktown Honors Veteran On His 102nd Birthday Yorktown Honors Veteran On His 102nd Birthday
Yorktown Honors Veteran On His 102nd Birthday YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- World War II veteran Anthony Marzzo had quite the birthday party on Wednesday. Marzzo, whose birthday is Nov. 11, celebrated his 102nd birthday and Veterans Day at The Country House in Yorktown Heights. Marzzo and other veterans received proclamations from The American Legion and the Town of Yorktown. During World War II, Marzzo was stationed at Fort Dix before being sent to Europe as part of the 101st Airborne Division.  For his birthday, Marzzo received a cake and was given a state flag that flew over the capitol building. "I never figured I would have suc…

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Politics
Westchester's Trump Opposes Cuomo's Call To Raise Minimum Wage Westchester's Trump Opposes Cuomo's Call To Raise Minimum Wage
Westchester's Trump Opposes Cuomo's Call To Raise Minimum Wage Donald Trump, who owns an estate in Bedford, is no fan of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement to raise the minimum wage for state employees to $15 an hour. Trump expressed his opposition to the New Castle resident's proposal at Tuesday's Republican presidential debate saying the country is beaten on everything, from the economy to the military. "We don't win now anymore," Trump said. "If our taxes are too high and our wages are too high, we just can't do it. We won't be able to compete against the world. We just can't do it." Cuomo's executive order makes New York the firs…

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Police & Fire
Woman Rescued On Breakneck Ridge Woman Rescued On Breakneck Ridge
Woman Rescued On Breakneck Ridge PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- A 23-year-old hiker had to be rescued by firefighters after falling while hiking Breakneck Ridge Sunday. The woman was hiking at about 4:50 p.m., when she slipped on a rock and fell, injuring her back, according to LoHud.  According to Cold Spring Fire Chief Joshua Dinardo, firefighters had to use ropes to lower her down the trail due to the steep and rocky terrain. The rescue took about two hours. 

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Police & Fire
Three Jet Skiers Rescued From Hudson River Three Jet Skiers Rescued From Hudson River
Three Jet Skiers Rescued From Hudson River PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Two people helped rescue three jet skiers from the Hudson River Sunday afternoon. At 5 p.m., near Riverfront Green park, Brian Calabro was at Peekskill Yacht Club when he saw three men floating in the water, according to LoHud.  Calabro and John Ricci, a Cortlandt Manor resident, hopped into a motorboat and went to rescue the three men who were hanging onto a capsized jet ski. The three men were pulled out of the water, according to LoHud. The three men appeared to be okay and were treated by paramedics at the scene, according to LoHud.

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Politics
Tendy Ready To Go To Work As Next Putnam DA Tendy Ready To Go To Work As Next Putnam DA
Tendy Ready To Go To Work As Next Putnam DA PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Bob Tendy says it feels good to be the District Attorney-elect of Putnam County. For the second time in two months, Tendy defeated two-term incumbent Adam Levy on Tuesday, 7,621 votes to 5,756 votes, 56.82 percent to 42.92 percent. Tendy had defeated Levy in September in the Republican primary. Levy ran on several third party lines. "I'm going to be making sure we get the district attorney's office on the straight and narrow and do justice for the residents of Putnam County," Tendy said. Tendy said he will put together a program to ensure law enforcement is…

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Sports
Yorktown Mom Running For 'Team Mom Of The Year' Yorktown Mom Running For 'Team Mom Of The Year'
Yorktown Mom Running For 'Team Mom Of The Year' YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Jacqueline Bucello is hoping to be named Team Mom of the Year and provide a windfall for the Yorktown Athletic Club. The contest is sponsored by USA Football. If Bucello wins, the Yorktown Athletic Club gets $5,000 in new equipment, a Teen Mon of the Year jersey, a $500 spa gift certificate and a prize pack. The top 10 finalists get $1,000 in new equipment, a $100 Sports Authority gift card and a prizepack.  Bucello recently moved to Yorktown and immediately jumped into being part of the community. "I wear many hats," Bucello said. "My family are all volun…

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Politics
Oliverio Thankful After Supervisor Victory Oliverio Thankful After Supervisor Victory
Oliverio Thankful After Supervisor Victory PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Voters chose Sam Oliverio as the new supervisor of Putnam Valley Tuesday. Oliverio leads Annabi 1,402 votes to 831 votes, 62.73 percent to 37.18 percent late Tuesday. Incumbent Bob Tendy is running for Putnam County District Attorney. "I would like to thank all of our community members who had faith in my ability to govern, for coming out to the polls and casting their ballots," Oliverio said. "I grew up here in Putnam Valley and I am so proud and honored to be able to lead our town these next few years in a positive, cordial and very constructive direc…

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Politics
Catalina Re-Elected Mayor Of Peekskil Catalina Re-Elected Mayor Of Peekskil
Catalina Re-Elected Mayor Of Peekskil PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Incumbent Republican Frank Catalina was elected to a second term as Mayor of Peekskill Tuesday. Catalina defeated Democrat Ken Martin 1,943 votes to 1,598 votes, 55 percent to 45 percent. In the race for Common Council, the Democrats retained their majority. Incumbents Vivan McKenzie and Kathleen Talbot won with 1,846 votes and 1,761 votes, respectively while Andre Rainey has 1,742 votes. Republicans Tina Fischer, Herbert Rayes and Brendon Fitzgerald trailed with 1,682 votes, 1,637 votes and 1,625 votes respectively. 

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Democrats Win In Ossining Municipal Elections Democrats Win In Ossining Municipal Elections
Democrats Win In Ossining Municipal Elections OSSINING, N.Y. -- Democrats continue to control the Ossining Town and Village Boards according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. Democrat Dana Levenberg defeated John Perillio, who is running on the Conservative line in the race for supervisor, 2,555 votes to 1,607 votes, 61 percent to 39 percent. Democrats Karen D'Attore and Elizabeth Feldman were elected to the town board with 2,501 and 2,484 votes, respectively. Michael Milner and Aaron Spring, who are running on the Conservative line, trailed with 1,576 votes and 1,495 votes, respectively. Democrat i…

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Croton United Sweeps Village Elections Croton United Sweeps Village Elections
Croton United Sweeps Village Elections CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- It was a clean sweep for Croton United in Tuesday's municipal elections. Greg Schmidt knocked off incumbent mayor Leo Wiegman 1,200 votes to 939 votes, 56 percent to 44 percent, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections.  Croton United's Kenneth Walsh and Robert Andersen defeated incumbent trustees Maria Slippen and Andrew Levitt, both Democrats. Walsh had 1,200 votes and Anderson had 1,144. Slippen and Levitt trailed with 994 votes and 939, votes respectively. On Tuesday night, the Board of Elections had the results as the Dem…

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