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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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News
Bird 'Streaming' Possibly Caused Indian Point Shutdown Bird 'Streaming' Possibly Caused Indian Point Shutdown
Bird 'Streaming' Possibly Caused Indian Point Shutdown BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- The Indian Point shutdown that occurred last December was for the birds. Indian Point Unit 3 shutdown last December following an electrical disturbance that Entergy, which runs Indian Point, said was possibly caused by bird "streaming." "The issue was not related to anything in the nuclear area of the power plant," Jerry Nappi, a spokesman for Indian Point, said. "[Bird streaming is] an issue that is known to cause electrical interruptions in high voltage transmission lines throughout the world. The likely cause is still being analyzed and conclusi…

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Politics
State Sen. Terrence Murphy Apologizes Over Financial Disclosure Form Error State Sen. Terrence Murphy Apologizes Over Financial Disclosure Form Error
State Sen. Terrence Murphy Apologizes Over Financial Disclosure Form Error YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- State Sen. Terrence Murphy's (R-Yorktown) staff has issued an apology in response to an article in The Journal News about his Yorktown Heights restaurant, Murphy's, owing $117,000 in back taxes. The article said Murphy changed his social media profiles to downplay his involvement in the restaurant. The article also said Murphy, a member of the Senate Ethics Committee, had hidden his ownership in two corporations related to the restaurant on his financial disclosure forum. Murphy's chief of staff Matt Slater said Murphy listed his ownership in the wrong section. &q…

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Sports
Woodlands Grad Goes From Walk-On To Captain At SUNY Albany Woodlands Grad Goes From Walk-On To Captain At SUNY Albany
Woodlands Grad Goes From Walk-On To Captain At SUNY Albany GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- It was quite the sight for Gayle Williams when she went to see her son, Reese, play for the SUNY Albany basketball team over the weekend. Williams unexpectedly saw a poster of her son hanging up inside the SEFCU Arena, where the Great Danes play. The poster highlighted Reece since he was named a captain this season. Reese joined the team as a walk-on and is the second walk-on to be named a captain by Coach Will Brown. He was named to the Honors Court by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. “Reece has been committed to our program and has represented our team …

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Police & Fire
Three Girls Attack Fellow Student At Westchester Middle School Three Girls Attack Fellow Student At Westchester Middle School
Three Girls Attack Fellow Student At Westchester Middle School CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Three girls attacked a fellow female student during lunch period Tuesday at Blue Mountain Middle School in the Hendrick Hudson School District. The fight, which was caught on camera, sees three girls approach the victim, who is sitting down. The girls then grabbed the victim by the hair and pulled her to the ground before kicking and punching her. "This was an unfortunate incident at the middle school," Superintendent Joseph Hochreiter said. " We take it very seriously. The school’s administration intervened swiftly, parents were notified and the disciplina…

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Police & Fire
Three Girls Attack Fellow Student At Blue Mountain Middle School Three Girls Attack Fellow Student At Blue Mountain Middle School
Three Girls Attack Fellow Student At Blue Mountain Middle School CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Three girls attacked a fellow female student during lunch period Tuesday at Blue Mountain Middle School in the Hendrick Hudson School District. The fight, which was caught on camera, sees three girls approach the victim, who is sitting down. The girls then grabbed the victim by the hair and pulled her to the ground before kicking and punching her. "This was an unfortunate incident at the middle school," Superintendent Joseph Hochreiter said. " We take it very seriously. The school’s administration intervened swiftly, parents were notified and the disciplina…

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Schools
Rats Spotted At Westlake Middle School Before Last Week's Sightings Rats Spotted At Westlake Middle School Before Last Week's Sightings
Rats Spotted At Westlake Middle School Before Last Week's Sightings MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Last week's appearance of rats at Westlake Middle School was not the first time the school has dealt with a rat problem. During the 2014-2015 school year, rats were spotted in the district, which was blamed on renovation work at EF Academy. The Department of Health visited the district on three occasions to investigate the rodent complaints and did not find an infestation, according to Superintendent of Schools Susan Guiney. Traps were set to take care of the problem. There was concern about rats in the wrestling room as wrestlers were coming down with rashes. Guiney…

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Sports
Sectional Champion Briarcliff Boys Await Start Of State Playoffs Sectional Champion Briarcliff Boys Await Start Of State Playoffs
Sectional Champion Briarcliff Boys Await Start Of State Playoffs BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. --  The Briarcliff Bears basketball team has little time to breathe following its Class B Championship Game. The Bears knocked off Putnam Valley 53-42 on Sunday. It is the program's first Section One title since 2007. Briarcliff next faces Marlboro on Wednesday at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh. Junior Jack Reich, who had 21 points and 13 rebounds for Briarcliff, was named MVP. Briarcliff, 23-1, has won 22 games in a row. 

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Neighbors
Rhinebeck Resident Celebrates Leap Day Birthday Rhinebeck Resident Celebrates Leap Day Birthday
Rhinebeck Resident Celebrates Leap Day Birthday RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Carol Gordon will be celebrating her 16th birthday on Monday. Gordon, a Rhinebeck resident is a Leap Day baby, born on Feb. 29, 1952. She is celebrating her birthday this year in Florida with friends. "It's special," Gordon said. "I've always enjoyed having it. When I was younger, I used to celebrate it on the Wednesday or Saturday before when my mother was off." Gordon said there are positives to having a Feb. 29 birthday. "On the years you have a leap day, people are really excited to celebrate with you," Gordon said. "On the years y…

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Schools
Ossining Student Starring In 'In The Heights' Ossining Student Starring In 'In The Heights'
Ossining Student Starring In 'In The Heights' OSSINING, N.Y. -- Although only a high school student, Ossining resident Miguel Angel Garcia has carved out a remarkable career. Garcia is one of the starring roles in Ossining High School production of "In The Heights" on March 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. at the Ossining High School auditorium playing Usnavi de la Vega, the narrator of the show. Garcia is president of the Ossining Drama Club, a member of the Westchester Collaborative Theatre and of Random Farms Theatre. He also has an agent and a manager.  "In The Heights" Is a musical by Lin Manuel Miranda, the writer of …

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Events
Comedian Richard Lewis Performing In Peekskill Comedian Richard Lewis Performing In Peekskill
Comedian Richard Lewis Performing In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y.- - Comedian and actor Richard Lewis has done it all in his more than 30 years in show business. He will be bringing his unique brand of humor to Paramount Hudson Valley on April 9 at 7 p.m. in a show with fellow comic Gilbert Gottfried. Lewis, who grew up in Englewood, has starred in movies like "Robin Hood: Men In Tights" and TV shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm." But he still enjoys going out and performing. "I'm only safe around my rescue dogs and audiences," Lewis said. "I love audiences. I feel like I'm a bullfighter when I'm on stage.…

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