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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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Politics
Croton Trustee Candidates Call For More Transparency In Debate Croton Trustee Candidates Call For More Transparency In Debate
Croton Trustee Candidates Call For More Transparency In Debate CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. --- The candidates running for village trustee in Croton-On-Hudson would like to see more transparency on the board. Four candidates took part in a League of Women Voters debate at the Croton Free Library on Thursday. Candidates are running for two seats on the village board.  Maria Slippen and Robert Anderson are running to fill the remainder of Casey Raskob's unexpired term. Slippen was named to the seat when Raskob became village prosecutor in January 2014. Slippen, Brian Pugh and incumbent Ann Gallelli, all Democrats took part in the debate along with indep…

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Events
Ossining Braces For Haunted Hayride Ossining Braces For Haunted Hayride
Ossining Braces For Haunted Hayride OSSINING, N.Y. -- It won't be safe to go into the forest Friday in Ossining. The Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy, along with the Ossining Parks and Recreation Department, are hosting the Forest of Fears Hayride Oct. 24 at Cedar Lane Park. The ticket line opens at 6:15 p.m. and ticket sales end at 9:30 p.m with the hayride lasting about 15 minutes. Admission is $5 with refreshments for purchase. Organizers warn the event may not be suitable for younger children. The Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy is a new organization that is in the process of becoming a non-profit.…

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Putnam Valley Plays Hosts To Psychic Fair Putnam Valley Plays Hosts To Psychic Fair
Putnam Valley Plays Hosts To Psychic Fair PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Psychics, fortune tellers and tarot card readers will be coming to Putnam Valleys's annual psychic fair. The Putnam Valley Fifth Annual Psychic Fair will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the German American Club at 11 Kramers Pond Road in Putnam Valley. The event is run by medium Priscilla Keresey, a medium who lives in Lake Peekskill. "I created this fair five years ago to bring sixth-sense craft to the public in an approachable and affordable way," Keresey said. " Many people had the idea that psychic arts are weird, so I wanted to show my community that …

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North Castle Names Special Counsel For Ward Vote North Castle Names Special Counsel For Ward Vote
North Castle Names Special Counsel For Ward Vote ARMONK, N.Y. -- The North Castle Town Board wants to make sure it has everything in place ahead of next month's special election. The board approved hiring Gerard Terry, a Long Island-based lawyer, to serve as special counsel for North Castle's ward referendum on Nov. 13. Terry is legal counsel for the Nassau County Board of Elections and served as special counsel for Hempstead when it considered a ward system. "He's had a lot of recommendations," Town Supervisor Michael Schiliro said. "He's helped us already." Schiliro said Terry will cost the town $250 per hour for legal advice …

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Politics
Assemblyman Katz: Cuomo Is Corrupt And A Liar Assemblyman Katz: Cuomo Is Corrupt And A Liar
Assemblyman Katz: Cuomo Is Corrupt And A Liar WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Assemblyman Steve Katz is no fan of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of the Moreland Commission. In a video interview with Daily Voice, Katz, who represents  the 94th District, said he is convinced Cuomo is corrupt and an "Orwellian liar," accusing Cuomo of ending the commission, which investigated public corruption, when it was starting to investigate Cuomo's campaign. "To be able to say the Moreland Commission did a magnificent job?" Katz said. "Come on, are we all that stupid?" Katz said Cuomo loves to pick winners and losers and said his economic plan has …

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Rep. Lowey Says ISIS Is A Threat To U.S., Backs Obama's Moves Rep. Lowey Says ISIS Is A Threat To U.S., Backs Obama's Moves
Rep. Lowey Says ISIS Is A Threat To U.S., Backs Obama's Moves WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey said she believes ISIS is a direct threat to the United States, the Middle East and the world. In a video interview with Daily Voice, Lowey, who is running for re-election in the 17th Congressional District against Republican challenger Chris Day, said it was essential President Barack Obama reached out to the countries in the Middle East to develop a coalition to address the ISIS threat. "I am pleased that this coalition was formed," Lowey said. "I expect that those countries in the region must be obligated to put their troops on the gro…

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Schools
Ossining Student Reaches For The Stars In Science Competition Ossining Student Reaches For The Stars In Science Competition
Ossining Student Reaches For The Stars In Science Competition OSSINING, N.Y. -- An Ossining student's study of the stars has led him to be a finalist in Siemens National Science Competition. Charles Gulian, a senior at Ossining High School, is one of 30 people to be named a finalist by Siemens. Gulian, who lives in Ossining, created an algorithm to search the Kepler astronomical database for undetected white dwarf binary star systems.  “The scarcity of these stars in the Kepler database will provide useful information regarding the total number of white dwarf binary systems in the entire galaxy,” Gulian said. When it comes to white dwarf bin…

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Police & Fire
Pair Arrested On Burglary Charges In Cortlandt Pair Arrested On Burglary Charges In Cortlandt
Pair Arrested On Burglary Charges In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- A Westchester County police officer arrested two people on burglary charges after witnessing suspicious activity at a home in Cortlandt. Gina Shipman, a 36-year-old Verplanck resident and James Simmons, a 49-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident, were each charged with burglary in the 3rd degree, criminal possession of stolen property 4th degree and grand larceny 4th degree, all felonies; and possession of burglar tools and criminal mischief in the 4th degree, all misdemeanors. Police Officer Matthew Wirth observed a vehicle parked in front of a vacant home on Furnace Doc…

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Police & Fire
Town, Village Of Ossining Celebrate Police Agreement Town, Village Of Ossining Celebrate Police Agreement
Town, Village Of Ossining Celebrate Police Agreement OSSINING, N.Y. -- It was all smiles at Village and Town Hall in Ossining on Tuesday as the two municipalities formally announced that beginning on Jan. 1, the Village of Ossining Police Department will police the unincorporated part of the town. Village Mayor Bill Hanauer and Town Supervisor Susan Donnelly made the announcement at a press conference. The two governments announced last week they had agreed in principle, with the town approving the agreement Tuesday night, Oct. 14 and the village approving the agreement Wednesday night, Oct. 15. The town had previously contracted for its …

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Oliverio Would Back Senior Center In Western Putnam If The Deal Is Right Oliverio Would Back Senior Center In Western Putnam If The Deal Is Right
Oliverio Would Back Senior Center In Western Putnam If The Deal Is Right PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sam Oliverio, Democratic candidate for county executive, would like to see a senior center in Cold Spring, but with certain conditions. Oliverio, a Putnam County legislator, is running against the Republican incumbent MaryEllen Odell. In a video interview with Daily Voice, Oliverio said he would support a senior center in Philipstown in the proposed Butterfield development. Oliverio said he wants a lease-to-buy agreement and not a long-term lease agreement. "A great deal of mischief can occur," Oliverio said. "At the end of five-six years, maybe the economy …

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