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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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Putnam Gives Thanks On Sept. 11 In Letter-Writing Campaign Putnam Gives Thanks On Sept. 11 In Letter-Writing Campaign
Putnam Gives Thanks On Sept. 11 In Letter-Writing Campaign CARMEL, N.Y. -- On Thursday, Sept. 11, Putnam County decided to say thank you to servicemen, first responders and police and firefighters. Americorps, Putnam County Coalition and the Putnam County Veterans Service Agency hosted a thank you letter writing campaign at the Cornerstone Park Building in Carmel. The event allowed people to write letters thanking people for their service. "We want to thank those who risked their lives," Chauntel Wright of Americorps said. "It's a day to give thanks and remember." Wright, whose father served in the army, said service members really apprec…

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Schools
Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer
Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- Lakeland High School football will aim to tackle breast cancer on Friday. A fundraiser is being held Friday at Lakeland High School for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  The event was started in honor of Beth O'Neill, a Shrub Oak resident and breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed five years ago. O'Neill wanted to do something to support the Breast Cancer Foundation and approached Robert Cappelli, Lakeland football coach, about a fundraiser. During Lakeland's game against Hendrick Hudson, players will wear pink jerseys and the stands will be filled with 1,6…

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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 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-point Women’s Equality…

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Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer
Lakeland Fundraiser Raises Money For Breast Cancer SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- Lakeland High School football will aim to tackle breast cancer on Friday. A fundraiser is being held Friday at Lakeland High School for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  The event was started in honor of Beth O'Neill, a Shrub Oak resident and breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed five years ago. O'Neill wanted to do something to support the Breast Cancer Foundation and approached Robert Cappelli, Lakeland football coach, about a fundraiser. During Lakeland's game against Hendrick Hudson, players will wear pink jerseys and the stands will be filled with 1,6…

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Pleasantville Excited For iPhone Launch Pleasantville Excited For iPhone Launch
Pleasantville Excited For iPhone Launch PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Apple Inc.'s announcement of a new iPhone has Pleasantville buzzing. Yesterday, Apple announced the new iPhone 6, along with U2's newest CD being made available for all iTunes subscribers. "I am good with my iPhone 5," said Lisa Koebbe Bevan of Believe Hair Salon. "I have enough technology." Bevan said she loves Apple and has many of their products. "But I just bought my iPhone three months ago," Bevan said. "I'm not going to rush and get it the day it comes out." Alexa Chirurgi said she acted like Veruca Salt, the spoiled English girl from Willy Wonka an…

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Murphy Defeats Castelli In GOP Senate Primary Murphy Defeats Castelli In GOP Senate Primary
Murphy Defeats Castelli In GOP Senate Primary YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy is the choice of the Republican Party in the 40th Senate District race. With 85 percent of the votes reported in Westchester, Murphy leads Castelli 70 percent to 30 percent, with Castelli conceding to Murphy. With 100 percent of the votes reported in Putnam, Murphy leads Castelli 66 percent to 32 percent. Murphy will challenge Democratic nominee Justin Wagner. Incumbent Greg Ball declined to run for re-election. Castelli said he was disappointed by the results. "We had a lot of wonderful people working very hard," Castelli s…

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Politics
Gearity Defeats Incumbent Hanauer in Ossining Mayoral Primary Gearity Defeats Incumbent Hanauer in Ossining Mayoral Primary
Gearity Defeats Incumbent Hanauer in Ossining Mayoral Primary OSSINING, N.Y. -- Victoria Gearity has unseated incumbent Ossining Mayor Bill Hanauer in the Democratic primary on Tuesday. Gearity leads Hanauer decisively 58 percent to 42 percent, 436 votes to 316 votes, with 76 percent of the votes in. Gearity, who is on the village board, challenged Hanauer, who is running for his 5th two-year term. The two will meet again in the general election, with Hanauer running on the Working Families line. Gearity said tonight was a victory for the people of Ossining. "This was a grassroots movement that grew stronger and featured a diverse coaliti…

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Murphy Defeats Castelli In GOP Senate Primary Murphy Defeats Castelli In GOP Senate Primary
Murphy Defeats Castelli In GOP Senate Primary PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. --  Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy is the choice of the Republican Party in the 40th Senate District race. With 24 percent of the votes reported in Westchester, Murphy leads Castelli 71 percent to 29 percent, with Castelli conceding to Murphy. With 72 percent of the votes reported in Putnam, Murphy leads Castelli 68 percent to 30 percent. Murphy will challenge Democratic nominee Justin Wagner. Incumbent Greg Ball declined to run for re-election. The 40th district covers parts of Putnam and Dutchess County as well as Pleasantville, Armonk, Bedford, Yorktown…

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Yorktown Councilman Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate Yorktown Councilman Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate
Yorktown Councilman Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy is hoping that next year he is headed to Albany. Murphy, who has served on the Yorktown Town Board since 2009, is hoping to become senator of the 40th District, replacing Greg Ball, who is not running for re-election.  Murphy is running in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Sept. 9, against former Assemblyman Bob Castelli Tuesday. The 40th District covers Pleasantville, Armonk, Bedford, Yorktown, Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Peekskill, Pound Ridge, Somers and parts of Putnam and …

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Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate
Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y. -- Former state Assemblyman Bob Castelli is hoping to get back into state government. Castelli, who served as assemblyman for almost three years, is hoping to become state senator in the 40th district, replacing Greg Ball, who is not running for re-election.  Castelli is running in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Sept. 9, against Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy. The 40th district covers Pleasantville, Armonk, Bedford, Yorktown, Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Peekskill, Pound Ridge, Somers and parts of Pu…

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