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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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Peekskill Hosts Electronic Music Festival Peekskill Hosts Electronic Music Festival
Peekskill Hosts Electronic Music Festival PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The City of Peekskill will be getting a crash course in the art of electronic music on Saturday, Oct. 18. Embark Peekskill along with Kevin Michael Winterfield will be presenting Electronica 1.0, an electronic music festival from noon to 1 a.m. at Embark's headquarters at 925 South St. Winterfield said Peekskill has become an epicenter of electronic music for performers and music fans. "Peekskill is going through an exciting music-renaissance period," Winterfield said. "I want to bring together the best local electronic talent the Hudson Valley and beyond has to of…

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Peekskill Police Investigate Hanging At Parking Garage Peekskill Police Investigate Hanging At Parking Garage
Peekskill Police Investigate Hanging At Parking Garage PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Police are investigating the death of a man who was seen hanging from the James Street Parking Garage. Police first heard about the incident at 3:30 p.m. Police at the scene declined to provide any further details, but said it took about an hour to clear the scene. Park Street was closed while police, fire and emergency personnel arrived. According to published reports, dozens of people, including children, witnessed the incident. Onlookers said they heard a noise that sounded like a loud boom before they looked up and saw the man had hung himself. Accord…

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North Castle Organization Hosts Ward Referendum Forum North Castle Organization Hosts Ward Referendum Forum
North Castle Organization Hosts Ward Referendum Forum ARMONK, N.Y. -- Voters in North Castle will get a chance to learn more about a referendum to change their government to a ward system Monday night, Oct. 6. Concerned Citizens of North Castle will host a forum at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall at 35 Bedford Road in Armonk. The event will be moderated by Joe Lombardi, Daily Voice's director of media initiatives.  The proposals, which come from North White Plains resident Tony Futia, call for having the Town Board elected in geographical districts instead of getting votes from across the town. Futia's other proposal would be to enlarge …

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Carmel Family Raises Awareness About Drug Crisis Carmel Family Raises Awareness About Drug Crisis
Carmel Family Raises Awareness About Drug Crisis CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Salomones know all too well about the drug problem plaguing the Hudson Valley. The Salomones co-founded Drug Crisis In Our Backyard in honor of their 29-year-old son Justin, a Mahopac High School graduate, who died of an overdose in May 2012. The Salomones started the organization with the Christiansens of Somers, who lost their son Erik to a drug overdose around the same time. Drug Crisis In Our Backyard is hosting a fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 6 at Dante's Trattoria at 167 Route 6 in Mahopac at 6:30 p.m. The organization's goal is to raise awareness about the dru…

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Sports
Yorktown High School Senior Mark D'Alesio Lives For The Pool Yorktown High School Senior Mark D'Alesio Lives For The Pool
Yorktown High School Senior Mark D'Alesio Lives For The Pool YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- If you're looking for Yorktown High School senior Mark D'Alesio, the first place to go would be the water. D'Alesio, who said he has been swimming since he could walk, is the captain of the boys varsity swim team, which begins its season soon. D'Alesio is also manager of the Yorktown girls varsity team, captain of the Club Fit USA team and a full-time summer life guard for the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department.  "I'm really looking forward to the new season," D'Alesio said. "We have a lot of incoming swimmers." D'Alesio said he was honored to be named…

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Cortlandt Manor Woman Hosts Mohegan Lake Fundraiser In Memory Of Husband Cortlandt Manor Woman Hosts Mohegan Lake Fundraiser In Memory Of Husband
Cortlandt Manor Woman Hosts Mohegan Lake Fundraiser In Memory Of Husband CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Elizabeth Barbaretti lost her husband, David, to pulmonary hypertension and is now looking to raise awareness about the disease. A Strike Out PH event is being held at Brodie's Pub at 3632 Main St. in Mohegan Lake. The event, organized by Barbaretti's friends and family benefits the  Pulmonary Hypertension Association which researches the disease and aids those who have it. Pulmonary hypertension is a rare disease involving high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs that can lead to heart failure.  "It is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed in its later sta…

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Politics
State Senate Candidate Justin Wagner Opposes Algonquin Pipeline State Senate Candidate Justin Wagner Opposes Algonquin Pipeline
State Senate Candidate Justin Wagner Opposes Algonquin Pipeline CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Justin Wagner, the Democratic nominee in the 40th Senate District, said he completely opposes the proposed Spectra Algonquin Pipeline project. Wagner, in an interview with Daily Voice in his office in Croton-On-Hudson, said he was concerned about the pipeline going right through a school playground in Cortlandt where his daughter plays. "We're talking about a huge disruption to our community," Wagner said. "We're talking about the taking of property for a private company. That's not what Northern Westchester is all about. If elected, Wagner said he would partner wi…

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Peekskill Cancer Patient Aims To Help Others Via Dance Peekskill Cancer Patient Aims To Help Others Via Dance
Peekskill Cancer Patient Aims To Help Others Via Dance PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A Peekskill woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer will be putting on her dancing shoes in White Plains for a good cause. Deidre Barnes is participating in Dancing with the Survivors on Thursday Oct. 2, a fundraiser that pairs breast cancer survivors and dance professionals from Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Tarrytown. The event is being held at Stickley Audi and Co. at 50 Tarrytown Road in White Plains. Proceeds benefit The Pink Fund, a charity that provides people battling breast cancer with up to 90 days of financial assistance to cover nonmedical expenses. …

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Fair Campaign Practices Committee Rules On Wagner-Murphy Complaints Fair Campaign Practices Committee Rules On Wagner-Murphy Complaints
Fair Campaign Practices Committee Rules On Wagner-Murphy Complaints WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester Fair Campaign Practices Committee has made rulings on several complaints by both the Justin Wagner and Terrence Murphy senate campaigns. Wagner, a Democrat and Cortlandt resident, and Murphy, a Republican and councilman in Yorktown, are campaigning in the 40th Senate District. The seat is currently held by Sen. Greg Ball, who declined to seek re-election. The committee ruled a statement by Murphy's spokesman T.J. McCormack that Wagner supported illegal immigrants serving on juries was unfair. The committee also said a statement by Murphy, a Yo…

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Sen. Gipson Express Support For The Safe Act Sen. Gipson Express Support For The Safe Act
Sen. Gipson Express Support For The Safe Act PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sen. Terry Gipson is on board with the New York Safe Act. In an interview with Daily Voice at his campaign office, Gipson in Wappingers Falls, who is running for a second term in the 41st Senate District, against Dutchess County Legislator Sue Serino, said he supports the gun control legislation. "The NY Safe Act is doing a very good job of providing extra safeguards for those who live in our communities, making our families stronger and safer," Gipson said. Gipson said the law puts stricter penalties on those who commit domestic violence and harsher sentences …

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