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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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Armonk's Eagle Gets Much-Needed Refurbishment Armonk's Eagle Gets Much-Needed Refurbishment
Armonk's Eagle Gets Much-Needed Refurbishment ARMONK, N.Y. -- The eagle has landed in Armonk. Thanks to a $25,000 donation from The Engel Burman Group, the company behind the 140-unit Bristal Assisted Living complex on Business Park Drive, Armonk's iconic eagle will be completely refurbished. The town had explored repairing the eagle back in March when Councilwoman Diane Didonato-Roth was told that a piece of the 40-foot high eagle, located at the intersections of route 22 and route 128, was starting to come apart. "I knew it was time to save the eagle," Didonato-Roth said. A committee was formed to explore ways of refurbishing t…

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Mega Mall Movie Discussed at Ossining Library Mega Mall Movie Discussed at Ossining Library
Mega Mall Movie Discussed at Ossining Library OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Public Library regularly screens documentaries that focus on issues throughout the world. Wednesday's screening hit a little close to home. The library, as part of its documentary and discussion series held in the Budarz Theatre screened Mega Mall, a documentary about the origin of the Palisades Mall, located across the river in West Nyack and its impact on the surrounding communities.  The panel featured the Rockland-based filmmakers as well as David Schofield, an Ossining resident who runs SBS Printing and Shipping on North State Road in Briarcliff. Scho…

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Peekskill Common Council Race Remains Undecided Peekskill Common Council Race Remains Undecided
Peekskill Common Council Race Remains Undecided PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- More than a week after the election, Marybeth McGowan and Vincent Vesce still don't know if they will be on Peekskill's Common Council next year. Democratic incumbent McGowan and Republican Vesce are tied with 1,967 votes in third place for the Peekskill Common Council. Republican Chris Hanzlik is only six votes behind them in 4th place. Three seats were up for election this year. The race is so tight that Republican Joe Torres, who came in 1st with 2,009 votes, leads 6th place finisher Democrat incumbent Andrew Torres by less than 100 votes. Voting machines in the 9t…

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Schools
Pleasantville Superintendent Reacts To Reduced State Testing Pleasantville Superintendent Reacts To Reduced State Testing
Pleasantville Superintendent Reacts To Reduced State Testing PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Superintendents are reacting positively to an announcement that the state is looking to eliminate some standardized tests. According to a report in LoHud, John King, State Education Commissioner, is telling school superintendents the Board of Regents is looking to eliminate the eighth-grade math test. The Board of Regents is also considering eliminating other tests. King said grants will be provided to help school districts reduce local standardized tests.  "This is too little, too late," Pleasantville Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter said. "We've been asking them to…

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Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Unlocked For Repairs Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Unlocked For Repairs
Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Unlocked For Repairs OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Town of Ossining has allowed the Ossining Boat & Canoe Club (OBCC) to be open for repairs. The club was locked on Oct. 31 after town officials cited more than 20 violations in the town-owned building on the Hudson River at Engel Park. It was unlocked by the town on Saturday, Nov. 9. As part of the town's recently signed license agreement with the club, the town building inspector is required to check on the building on a monthly basis, Town Supervisor Susan Donnelly said. But after a recent meeting with club members, Donnelly said since there are no structural …

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Croton Teen Charged With Filming Patrons At Health Club Croton Teen Charged With Filming Patrons At Health Club
Croton Teen Charged With Filming Patrons At Health Club CROTON, N.Y. -- The Croton teenager charged for allegedly filming patrons in various states of undress in the locker room and shower area of a local health club has plans for Valentine's Day. Daniel "Max" Winsten, 19, will be next appearing in court on Feb. 14, according to the Town of Cortlandt Court. Winsten was charged with Unlawful Surveillance in the Second Degree, a Class "E" Felony, and Possessing an Obscene Performance by a Child, also a Class "E" Felony. Winsten faces up to four years in state prison if found guilty, state police said. Trooper Melissa McMorris, the public infor…

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Peekskill Honors Those Who Served In Monument Park Ceremony Peekskill Honors Those Who Served In Monument Park Ceremony
Peekskill Honors Those Who Served In Monument Park Ceremony PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The City of Peekskill offered a small debt of gratitude that it can never repay on Monday. The city held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Monument Park, thanking those who served with words and music. Hundreds came out to hear patriotic music from the Peekskill High School band, Tim Murphy, play "Amazing Grace" on his bagpipes and Joe Brady perform "Arlington," a song by Trace Adkins. The event is held annually by Peekskill American Legion Post 274. The American Legion reminded attendees that the needs and priorities of veterans at home and overseas should be met. …

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Ossining Honors Veterans Who Answered The Call Ossining Honors Veterans Who Answered The Call
Ossining Honors Veterans Who Answered The Call OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Village of Ossining held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Monday, thanking those for their service. The village held a memorial mass at St. Augustine Church on North Highland Avenue before having a memorial service at Nelson Park on South Highland Ave in honor of its veterans. "It is their devotion to duty that has made our nation what it is today and what it will continue to be," Highway Superintendent Michael O'Connor, who emceed the ceremony, said. O'Connor is also a member of American Legion Post 506 and Post 104. State Senator David Carlucci, whose district …

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Politics
Foster Concedes, Common Council Up In The Air In Peekskill Foster Concedes, Common Council Up In The Air In Peekskill
Foster Concedes, Common Council Up In The Air In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- One vote is keeping Peekskill as a Democratic majority. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Republican challenger Frank Catalina defeated Democratic incumbent Mary Foster 52 percent to 48 percent. But Common Council remains up in the air. Third-place finisher, Democratic incumbent Marybeth McGowan, leads Republican challenger Vinny Vesce, who finished in fourth place, by one vote. The race is so close that Republican Joe Torres, who finished in first place, leads Democratic incumbent Andy Torres, who finished in sixth place, by only 99 votes.  Democratic incumb…

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Montrose Native Explores Language Of The Soul Montrose Native Explores Language Of The Soul
Montrose Native Explores Language Of The Soul MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Growing up in Montrose, Jennifer Urezzio always knew there was something different about her. Urezzio has channeled her inner spiritualism and intuitiveness into the book "Soul Language." The book gives readers advice on how to connect with their soul to receive valuable insight and to act upon it.  "Soul Language" is a structure that gives individuals the words to describe what they already know deep down inside. Urezzio believes it helps people become stronger leaders, develop intuition and expand goals.  “Soul language creates accessibility to the soul. It allows in…

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