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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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Missing North Salem Wallaby Spotted In Lewisboro Missing North Salem Wallaby Spotted In Lewisboro
Missing North Salem Wallaby Spotted In Lewisboro LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The search for Indy, the missing North Salem wallaby continues. Sightings of Indy, who went missing from his Titicus Road home on March 21, continue to be reported to Susan and Warren Saks, who care for Indy. On Tuesday, Indy was spotted on Route 35 in Cross River near Four Winds Hospital and was seen hopping by the Cross River Reservoir. "We went down there for two days and searched where we could," Warren Saks said. Saks said Indy being seen near Four Winds would've been perfect because of the large number of staff that could see him.  Later in the week, Saks he…

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Village Of Ossining Gears Up For Village Fair Village Of Ossining Gears Up For Village Fair
Village Of Ossining Gears Up For Village Fair OSSINING, N.Y. -- It is the premiere day for the Village of Ossining to showcase itself. The 34th Annual Ossining Village Fair will be taking place Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street in the village. The event is sponsored by the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, which said the fair reflects the unique character of the Village of Ossining with a wide range of vendors, food, games, rides and live entertainment. The event draws thousands of people each year and will feature 200 vendors and live performances on four entertainment stages. Last year's event drew 15,000…

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Funeral In Peekskill Celebrates Life Of James 'Uncle Jimmy Mack' McNair Funeral In Peekskill Celebrates Life Of James 'Uncle Jimmy Mack' McNair
Funeral In Peekskill Celebrates Life Of James 'Uncle Jimmy Mack' McNair PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- James McNair, known as Uncle Jimmy Mack, was a comedian who always kept his fans and fellow comedians laughing. But McNair was serious about his family and helping the youth of Peekskill. McNair, who was killed in a New Jersey Turnpike accident that injured comedian Tracy Morgan, was honored in front of an audience that filled Paramount Theater Hudson Valley on Thursday, where friends, family and his fellow comics paid tribute to the man they called Uncle Jimmy. Comedian Freddie Ricks was one of the hosts of the funeral and kept the mood light, telling jokes and stories…

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Ossining Polce Officer Caught Up In World Cup Fever Ossining Polce Officer Caught Up In World Cup Fever
Ossining Polce Officer Caught Up In World Cup Fever WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY. -- The World Cup kicks off Thursday in Brazil and Westchester residents are ready. Al Ciraco, a Yorktown resident, said he is excited for the World Cup. "I hope the US does well," Ciraco said. "I am all in. We have to get out of our group. I love Juergen Klinsmann (America's coach). He brings a real European flair to the team." Ciraco said his Italian family loves watching the World Cup and they will be glued to their TV when it starts.  Landon Donovan not making the team was a disappointment to Ciraco, who remembers screaming very loudly when he scored his famous …

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Peekskill 5K Run/Walk To Honor Veterans Peekskill 5K Run/Walk To Honor Veterans
Peekskill 5K Run/Walk To Honor Veterans PEEKSKILL, N.Y. --  A former Marine's 5K Run/Walk For Heroes has become a popular tradition in the City of Peekskill. The 5K Run/Walk For Heroes takes place this Saturday at 9 a.m. at the American Legion building in Peekskill at 936 McKinley St. The race is organized by Brendon Fitzgerald, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Fitzgerald, a Peekskill resident, grew up in Cortlandt.  Mayor Frank Catalina and Police Chief Eric Johansen are among the participants in the event, which will kick off with a performance by the Westchester Firefighters Emerald So…

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Yorktown Proudly Celebrates Its State Champion Lacrosse Team Yorktown Proudly Celebrates Its State Champion Lacrosse Team
Yorktown Proudly Celebrates Its State Champion Lacrosse Team YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The celebration is just getting started in the Town of Yorktown. Yorktown High School won its first boys lacrosse state championship since 2003 and seventh overall by defeating Jamesville-DeWitt 10-9 in the New York State Class B championship game at Hofstra University on Saturday. The town plans on honoring the team at an upcoming town board meeting while the Yorktown School District will honor the team at the June 16 Board of Education meeting. Lacrosse in Yorktown has been a way of life since Charlie Murphy helped introduce the sport to the town in 1965, initially d…

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Ossining's Harbor Square Breaks Ground Ossining's Harbor Square Breaks Ground
Ossining's Harbor Square Breaks Ground OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Village of Ossining is hoping the second groundbreaking of Harbor Square is the charm. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held for Harbor Square, a $65 million mixed-use development along Ossining's waterfront on Wednesday. A previous groundbreaking for the project, delayed by the recession, was held in 2006. The project will feature a 188-unit rental building, 5,000 square foot restaurant and a waterfront park. Nineteen units will be set aside for affordable housing. The development will also feature a rooftop pool, fitness center and spa. "We are very excited to see…

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Lincoln Depot Museum In Peekskill Gets Flagpole For Flag Day Lincoln Depot Museum In Peekskill Gets Flagpole For Flag Day
Lincoln Depot Museum In Peekskill Gets Flagpole For Flag Day PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Lincoln Depot Museum finally has a flagpole, just in time for Flag Day. On Saturday June 14 at 3 p.m., Flag Day, the Lincoln Depot Museum will be celebrating the installation and dedication of its new 21-foot flagpole, a gift from the Peekskill Elks Lodge.  “Flying the flag in the place where a former President of the United States visited and spoke just made sense to the Elks," Paul Crumb, president of the Peekskill Elks Lodge, said. John Testa, county legislator and president of the Lincoln Depot Museum, said he was pleased and happy about the flagpole being ins…

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Croton Theater Groups Applaud Hometown Tony Winner Audra McDonald Croton Theater Groups Applaud Hometown Tony Winner Audra McDonald
Croton Theater Groups Applaud Hometown Tony Winner Audra McDonald CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- There is a six-time Tony winner in the Village of Croton-On-Hudson. Audra McDonald, a Croton resident, won her sixth Tony Sunday night, June 8, for her role as where plays legendary singer Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar And Grill." McDonald is the first actress to win six Tonys, breaking the record she tied with Angela Lansbury and Julie Harris.  McDonald also became the first grand slam Tony winner. McDonald has now won best featured actress in a play ("Raisin' In The Sun," "Master Class"), best lead actress in a musical ("The Gershwins' "Porgy and…

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James McNair, Comedian Killed In Tracy Morgan Crash, Mourned In Peekskill James McNair, Comedian Killed In Tracy Morgan Crash, Mourned In Peekskill
James McNair, Comedian Killed In Tracy Morgan Crash, Mourned In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The residents of the City of Peekskill meant everything to James McNair McNair, 62, known as "Uncle Jimmy Mack," was killed in a six-car accident that left his friend, comedian Tracy Morgan in critical condition. The driver of the truck that caused the accident, Kevin Roper, has been charged with one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto, according to reports. McNair's funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Paramount Theater of the Hudson Valley in Peekskill, the city where McNair truly made a difference and helped many others. He voluntee…

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