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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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Police & Fire
Town Of Ossining In Contract Negotiations With Village For Police Force Town Of Ossining In Contract Negotiations With Village For Police Force
Town Of Ossining In Contract Negotiations With Village For Police Force OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Town of Ossining will begin negotiations with the Village of Ossining to use its police force. Ossining Town Supervisor Susan Donnelly made the announcement Tuesday night. The town had contracted with the Westchester County Police for the past four years. The town and village must complete negotiations by Oct. 15. The four-year Westchester County contract would cost the town $10.3 million or about $2.5 million annually, while the village contract would cost $7.5 million for four years, or about $1.87 million annually. "The Village of Ossining’s proposal has many…

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News
Rockettes Inspire Peekskill Dancers Rockettes Inspire Peekskill Dancers
Rockettes Inspire Peekskill Dancers PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Radio City Rockettes recently visited Peekskill and kicked up a storm. The Rockettes visited Dance Expressions at 8 John Walsh Blvd. to teach the younger dancers some of their famed choreography as they prepare for the famed Radio City Christmas Spectacular. As they were taught the moves, many of the dancers said they wanted to be Rockettes when they grew up. Lori Barber, one of the Rockettes who visited, said she grew up wanting to be a Rockette. "I told these girls that if you want it, you can have it," Barber said. "Believe in yourself. Being a Rockette is a…

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Lifestyle
Indian Restaurant Adds To Pleasantville Dining Scene Indian Restaurant Adds To Pleasantville Dining Scene
Indian Restaurant Adds To Pleasantville Dining Scene PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- An Indian restaurant in Pleasantville has the presidential seal of approval. Bhog Restaurant has been winning rave reviews since it opened at 68 Wheeler Ave. in Pleasantville last year. The restaurant received a very good in the New York Times and Bill and Hillary Clinton have dined there.  The restaurant, owned by Pleasantville resident Nimma Reddy, covers all the regions of India offering up bronizi sea bass, masala roast chicken and goat curry. Reddy came to Pleasantville by way of Jackson, Miss., where he ran a successful Indian restaurant and catering busi…

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Lifestyle
Scars On 45 Returns To Peekskill Riverfront Green Park Scars On 45 Returns To Peekskill Riverfront Green Park
Scars On 45 Returns To Peekskill Riverfront Green Park PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Scars On 45 may be a band from England, but it has grown accustomed to performing in Westchester. The band, which has performed at the Pleasantville Music Festival, will be  at the Hudson Hop and Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Peekskill Riverfront Green Park. The festival runs from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Scars On 45 is set to release its sophomore album "Safety in Numbers" on Oct. 7 and has been touring to promote the record. The alt rock band has been featured on "The Tonight Show" and their music has been heard on "Catfish" and "Grey's Anatomy." "It's been…

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Events
Ossining Rotary Hosts Annual Golf Tournament Ossining Rotary Hosts Annual Golf Tournament
Ossining Rotary Hosts Annual Golf Tournament OSSINING, N.Y. -- One of Ossining's biggest charitable organizations will be hosting its annual fundraising event Thursday. The Ossining Rotary Club will be hosting its second annual golf outing and dinner on Sept. 18. The golf event will be held at Hudson Hills Golf Course on Route 134 and the golf event will conclude with a buffet dinner at the Atria on Hudson at 321 N. Highland Avenue in Ossining at 6:30 p.m. John Crawford, president of the Ossining Rotary Club, said the fundraiser allows the club to continue to contribute to the community. "We're looking to have more participants…

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News
Peekskill Block Party Celebrates City Peekskill Block Party Celebrates City
Peekskill Block Party Celebrates City PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- All summer long, Peekskill has been throwing a party. Peekskill's Restaurant Row Summer Block Party Weekend Series has been bringing people out in the city throughout the summer.  The party is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. with performances at 6 p.m. The party takes place on North Division Street between Central and Main Street.  The street is closed to traffic, providing a large venue for patrons to dine al fresco and take in outdoor performances. The event has been organized by Sol Miranda, who helps run EMBARK Peekskill.  …

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Schools
Cost Of College Debated At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville Cost Of College Debated At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville
Cost Of College Debated At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Is a college education worth it? The Hartsdale-based Westchester Community Foundation held a discussion on the issue at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. The Westchester Community Foundation hosted a screening of the documentary "Ivory Tower," which explores the growing cost of student tuition and student debt in America. Student debt recently totaled $1 trillion.  The film spotlighted the trend of online classes, how state funding for public schools has decreased and Cooper Union, a New York City-based school that recently began charging tuition …

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News
Peekskill Opens Waterfront Park At Hudson River Peekskill Opens Waterfront Park At Hudson River
Peekskill Opens Waterfront Park At Hudson River PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The revitalization of Peekskill's waterfront continued on Friday, Sept. 12. The city celebrated the opening of Historic Peekskill Landing Park, at the Hudson River. The $3.6 million park is a partnership between the city and Scenic Hudson.  "Today signifies a major milestone for Peekskill and the first phase of a multi-year, multi-phase waterfront revitalization," Mayor Frank Catalina said.  For many years, the park was a vacant industrial site. Scenic Hudson and the city hope people use the space for kayaking, jogging, walking and other outdoor activities.  "Wa…

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Events
Ossining, Briarcliff Remember Sept. 11 Ossining, Briarcliff Remember Sept. 11
Ossining, Briarcliff Remember Sept. 11 OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Village and Town of Ossining and Village of Briarcliff Manor came together on Thursday to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The ceremony was held at Engel Park in Ossining and featured elected officials, police, fire and emergency personnel. Ariel Louis Jacobs and Krishna Moorthy of Briarcliff Manor and Gary Robert Haag and Arthur Joseph Jones III of Ossining lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks. "They are still with us in our hearts," Ossining Town Supervisor Sue Donnelly said. "The terrorists were determined to control. They did not ta…

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Politics
Wagner Calls Murphy Anti-Choice At Thornwood Rally Wagner Calls Murphy Anti-Choice At Thornwood Rally
Wagner Calls Murphy Anti-Choice At Thornwood Rally MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Democratic state Senate candidate Justin Wagner branded his opponent Republican Terrence Murphy as anti-choice at a press conference in Thornwood. Wagner was accompanied by members of NARAL Pro-Choice New York, Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund and the Westchester Coalition for Legal Abortion and Assemblywoman Sandra Galef.  Murphy was criticized by Wagner for not supporting the Women's Equality Act. “This is one of those issues where there couldn’t be a clearer contrast: I am proudly pro-choice, and if elected, I will not rest until the full 10-po…

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