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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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IBM Employee Exposed To Cyanide, Yorktown Police Say IBM Employee Exposed To Cyanide, Yorktown Police Say
IBM Employee Exposed To Cyanide, Yorktown Police Say This story has been updated YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- One IBM employee was taken to the hospital after being exposed to cyanide Wednesday morning, according to Lt. Kevin Soravilla of the Yorktown police. Soravilla said there was no explosion at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center at 1101 Kitchawan Lake Road in Yorktown, but that the employee was exposed. Upon arrival, the Yorktown Heights Fire Department established a staging area and were advised by IBM's Emergency Response Team, according to the fire department. The fire department determined that IBM's Hazmat Team would be the initial…

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Siegel Leads, But Diana Not Conceding Yet In Yorktown Town Board Race Siegel Leads, But Diana Not Conceding Yet In Yorktown Town Board Race
Siegel Leads, But Diana Not Conceding Yet In Yorktown Town Board Race YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Susan Siegel appears to be the newest member of the Yorktown Town Board, but her opponent is not going quietly. According to unofficial election results from the Westchester County Board of Elections, Siegel leads Tom Diana 5,543 votes to 5,414 votes, 51 percent to 49 percent, with 100 percent of the vote counted.  Siegel, a Democrat and former town supervisor, and Diana, a Republican, were running to fill the seat left vacant when Dave Paganelli was elected town highway superintendent. Diana said due to absentee ballots yet to be counted, he was not ready to conced…

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Murphy Defeats Wagner To Take 40th Senate District Murphy Defeats Wagner To Take 40th Senate District
Murphy Defeats Wagner To Take 40th Senate District YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Republican Terrence Murphy has defeated Democrat Justin Wagner in the race for the 40th State Senate District. Murphy leads Wagner 23,938  votes to 16,456 votes, 56.94 percent to 39.14 percent, according to unofficial results from the state Board of Elections.  "It's exciting times," Murphy said. "This is a great step forward for New York State. We need to make New York a more affordable place for all of us to stay." Murphy attributed his victory to running a clean campaign on the issues. "I did not try and give people hyperbole and scare tactics," Murphy said. "…

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Gearity Defeats Hanauer In Ossining Mayoral Race Gearity Defeats Hanauer In Ossining Mayoral Race
Gearity Defeats Hanauer In Ossining Mayoral Race OSSINING, N.Y. -- Trustee Victoria Gearity has defeated Ossining Mayor Bill Hanauer in the Ossining mayoral election. Gearity defeated Hanauer 2,705 votes to 1,494 votes with 100 percent of the vote counted, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. "The village had a voice and they chose change," Hanauer said. "Of course I’m disappointed, I love this village and if that’s what the majority wants, that’s what they want." Hanauer said "never say never" when asked if he was done with village politics. Hanauer was running for a fifth term on the …

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Abinanti Defeats Duffy In Pleasantville's Assembly District Race Abinanti Defeats Duffy In Pleasantville's Assembly District Race
Abinanti Defeats Duffy In Pleasantville's Assembly District Race This story has been updated. PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Incumbent Thomas Abinanti (D-Pleasantville) defeated challenger Republican Mike Duffy to win a third term in the assembly. Abinanti defeated Duffy 20,765 votes to 12,787 votes, 62 percent to 38 percent, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board Of Elections with 100 percent of districts reporting. At one point, due to a malfunction at the Board of Elections site, Duffy was said to be winning by razor thin margin with 100 percent of districts report.  Abinanti, a former Westchester County legislator is a re…

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Serino Defeats Gipson In Race For State Senate Seat In Putnam Serino Defeats Gipson In Race For State Senate Seat In Putnam
Serino Defeats Gipson In Race For State Senate Seat In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sue Serino has defeated Terry Gipson in the race for the 41st Senate District.  According to unofficial results from the state Board of Elections, Serino leads Gipson 51.20 percent to 46.25 percent, 37,179 votes to 33,585 votes with all election districts reporting. Gipson, a Democrat, was running for a second term. Serino, a Republican, is a Dutchess County legislator. The 41st Senate District represents parts of Dutchess County and parts of Putnam County.

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LoBue, Gouldman & Addonizo Win Putnam Legislative Races LoBue, Gouldman & Addonizo Win Putnam Legislative Races
LoBue, Gouldman & Addonizo Win Putnam Legislative Races PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Legislature will have some new faces in the coming year, along with a very familiar one. For District 2, William Gouldman leads Wendy Whetsel. Gouldman has 1,599 votes to 1,298 votes, or 55.16 percent to 44.77 percent, according to unofficial results from the Putnam County Board of Elections. Gouldman ran as a Republican while Whetsel, a Putnam Valley Councilwoman, ran as a Democrat. Putnam County's Legislator is now completely Republican, with Republican MaryEllen Odell re-elected. "Each issue is different," Gouldman said. "I bet every leg…

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Carlucci Wins Third Term In 38th Senate District Carlucci Wins Third Term In 38th Senate District
Carlucci Wins Third Term In 38th Senate District OSSINING, N.Y. -- David Carlucci was easily elected to a third term in the 38th State Senate District.  According to unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections, Carlucci leads Donna Held 41,495  votes to 18,478 votes, 69.2 percent to 30.8 percent, with 100 percent of the vote reported. Carlucci, a Democrat, was running for a  third term against Held, a Republican. Both candidates live in Rockland County. The 38th Senate District covers all of Rockland County, Ossining and Briarcliff Manor. 

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Croton Democrats Sweep Close Municipal Race Croton Democrats Sweep Close Municipal Race
Croton Democrats Sweep Close Municipal Race CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The Croton Democrats pulled out a squeaker in the Croton village board elections. In the race for two at-large seats on the village Board of Trustees, Democrat Brian Pugh and incumbent Ann Gallelli lead with 1,302 votes and 1,092 votes, respectively. Croton United's Virginia Calcutti had 1,023 votes, while Croton United's John Brijeski had 972 votes. Independent Kevin McClone finished in 5th with 158 votes. In a special election for a village board seat, Democrat incumbent Maria Slippen defeated Bob Anderson of Croton United 1,303 votes to 1,033 votes. "We …

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Siegel Defeats Diana In Yorktown Town Board Race, Recount Possible Siegel Defeats Diana In Yorktown Town Board Race, Recount Possible
Siegel Defeats Diana In Yorktown Town Board Race, Recount Possible This story has been updated YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Susan Siegel looks to be the newest member of the Yorktown Town Board, though her opponent refuses to concede. According to unofficial election results from the Westchester County Board of Elections, Siegel leads Tom Diana 5,543 votes to 5,414 votes, 51 percent to 49 percent, with 100 percent of the vote counted.  Siegel, a Democrat and former town supervisor, and Diana, a Republican, were running to fill the seat left vacant when Dave Paganelli was elected highway superintendent. Diana said due to absentee ballots yet to be counted, h…

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