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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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Dog Reported Missing In Armonk Is Found Dog Reported Missing In Armonk Is Found
Dog Reported Missing In Armonk Is Found ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Gaeta family in West Harrison is relieved to have their dog, Murphy, back safe and sound after he ran off in Armonk. Murphy, who went missing on Dec. 26, was found on Wednesday near Frog Rock Road. The woodle had run away from his dog walker while his leash was still attached in the Betsy Sluder Nature Preserve. The dog was found through the help of Nicole Asher of Norwalk-based Buddah Dog Rescue and Recovery. Asher was able to pinpoint where Murphy was and set up a humane trap to find him. "We could see him sitting on a porch," Justine Gaeta said. "I sat at the e…

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West Harrison Family Is Looking For Dog That Went Missing In Armonk West Harrison Family Is Looking For Dog That Went Missing In Armonk
West Harrison Family Is Looking For Dog That Went Missing In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- It would be a very happy new year for the Gaeta family of West Harrison if they were able to find their dog, Murphy, who went missing in Armonk a few days ago. Murphy, a woodle, a poodle/terrier mix, went missing on Friday after running away from his dog walker while his leash was still attached in the Betsy Sluder Nature Preserve. He ran into Business Park Drive in Armonk and was seen near the La Quinta Inn. The dog has been spotted throughout the area and was last seen at 40 Carolyn Place in Armonk. He still has his leash attached and spent the night in someone's backy…

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Guess What Putnam Valley HS Students Are Reading? A Newspaper Guess What Putnam Valley HS Students Are Reading? A Newspaper
Guess What Putnam Valley HS Students Are Reading? A Newspaper PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- At Putnam Valley High School, the death of print media has been greatly exaggerated. The school's newspaper, The Tiger's Den, has proven to be a big hit with teachers, students and administrators.  The paper, now published once every two months, was previously online, but received little traction until students began printing copies and passing them around the school.  "People are starting to pay attention," said Editor-in-Chief Jadyn Marshall, a junior, who heads a staff of ten reporters. Articles have run the gamut from the usual school issues (i.e. studen…

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Police & Fire
Police Pursue Suspect In Mugging Of Woman In Cortlandt Police Pursue Suspect In Mugging Of Woman In Cortlandt
Police Pursue Suspect In Mugging Of Woman In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y. --  State Police in Cortlandt are investigating a robbery that occurred Monday night in front of the Peekskill Animal Hospital near Route 202. A woman reported that at approximately 11:30 p.m., she was walking home from the Beach Shopping Center and was approached by a man who forcibly took her belongings, according to state police. Police described the assailant  as a dark skinned black male, approximately 6 feet tall, with a medium build, and a gold tooth.  He was reportedly wearing a dark colored, possibly dark orange sweatshirt with black sweatpants or dark colored j…

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Lifestyle
Peekskill Wine Store Offers Variety (And Cheer) For New Year Peekskill Wine Store Offers Variety (And Cheer) For New Year
Peekskill Wine Store Offers Variety (And Cheer) For New Year PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It's been a busy week for Dylan's Wine Cellar in Peekskill. The wine store, at 50 Hudson Ave. is gearing up for New Year's Eve, when many people pop in looking for the perfect sparkling wine to cap off their 2014. "Sparkling wine is always big," Steven Zwick, owner of Dylan's, said. "People also like champagne or Prosecco." Mumm Napa Sparkling Wine has proven popular among this year's picks. "It's pretty cool," Zwick said. "We usually sell a lot of that around the holidays."  Zwick said some people prefer regular wine for the festive season, especially if they a…

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Neighbors
Armonk Shelter Dog Performs As Sandy In New 'Annie' Armonk Shelter Dog Performs As Sandy In New 'Annie'
Armonk Shelter Dog Performs As Sandy In New 'Annie' ARMONK, N.Y. -- Marti, a former resident of Adopt-a-Dog in Armonk, is no longer living a hard knock life. Marti is currently on the big screen as Sandy in "Annie," the remake of the classic musical that was released last week. The dog came to Armonk in March 2013 after a local rescue group brought him up from a shelter in the south. Bill Berloni, a Connecticut-based animal trainer for Broadway and movies, was looking for the next Sandy. "They met her and spent time with her and she had that certain drive," Allyson Halm, executive director of Adopt-a-Dog said. "She was very responsive…

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Events
Volunteers Help Less Fortunate At Christmas Dinner In Katonah Volunteers Help Less Fortunate At Christmas Dinner In Katonah
Volunteers Help Less Fortunate At Christmas Dinner In Katonah KATONAH, N.Y. -- A group of volunteers from Westchester made sure those less fortunate had a very Merry Christmas. More than 300 people attended the 20th annual Westchester’s Community Christmas Day Dinner at St. Mary's School in Katonah. The event provides a hot meal and warm clothing to people in need with an additional goal that no one will be alone on Christmas. Elves go around to the attendees asking them what they want for Christmas with Santa Claus showing up to deliver presents. "It's a good feeling to be able to help the less fortunate," Brad Cymbol, a Katonah resident, said…

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Westchester Residents Are Excited About Release Of 'The Interview' Westchester Residents Are Excited About Release Of 'The Interview'
Westchester Residents Are Excited About Release Of 'The Interview' WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester residents said they are excited to see the most controversial movie of the year. "The Interview" is opening at the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers at midnight Christmas Day, with a sold-out showing at midnight. The Alamo is one of 330 theaters showing the movie. Sony also released the movie in paid, online rentals on Wednesday. Sony had announced a week ago that it has canceled the planned Dec. 25 release of the movie following a hacking attack and in the wake of threats against theaters that planned to show the movie. That decision came after s…

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Police & Fire
Firefighter Suffers Injury Battling House Fire In Montrose Firefighter Suffers Injury Battling House Fire In Montrose
Firefighter Suffers Injury Battling House Fire In Montrose This story has been updated MONTROSE, N.Y. -- A firefighter was injured battling a house fire on Angela Drive in Montrose Monday morning. According to fire officials, the fireman was transported via ambulance. The Montrose Fire Department is still on the scene fighting the blaze. The fire began early in the morning. All occupants were out of the the three-story house by the time firefighters arrived, according to fire officials. Heavy fire was reported on the second and third floor. Con Edison was called due to a wire on the ground, according to fire officials.  Firefighters fr…

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Wallaby That Went Missing In North Salem Possibly Spotted In White Plains Wallaby That Went Missing In North Salem Possibly Spotted In White Plains
Wallaby That Went Missing In North Salem Possibly Spotted In White Plains NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Indy, the missing North Salem wallaby who has captivated Northern Westchester and Putnam, might have headed south. Indy, who went missing in the spring, was possibly spotted last month on the Bronx River Parkway in White Plains after being spotlighted on WABC Channel 7 Eyewitness News following a Nov. 12 report on Daily Voice that Indy was seen wandering near an Indian restaurant in Brewster. Despite no sightings in a month, members of the Saks family, who took care of Indy, have not given up hope. "It's getting to be really cold," Susan Saks said. "We hope that …

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