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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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Roach Leads Easily In White Plains Mayoral Race Roach Leads Easily In White Plains Mayoral Race
Roach Leads Easily In White Plains Mayoral Race UPDATE 2 a.m. Wednesday WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- With 89 percent of districts reporting, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach led challenger Cass Cibelli, 78 percent to 22 percent, according to unofficial results from the Board of Electors. Original article: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- With 47 percent of precincts reporting as of 11 p.m., Mayor Tom Roach is leading challenger Cass Cibelli, 76 percent to 24 percent. Roach, a Democrat, was appointed mayor in February 2011, following the resignation of Adam Bradley. Roach won a special election in March 2011. Democrats also were running away with the cit…

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by Suzanne Samin
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Lyman Prevails In Heated Pound Ridge Supervisor Race Lyman Prevails In Heated Pound Ridge Supervisor Race
Lyman Prevails In Heated Pound Ridge Supervisor Race POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- According to unofficial election returns, Richard Lyman is the newest supervisor of Pound Ridge.  Lyman, a Republican, leads Ali Boak, a Democrat, 52 percent to 48 percent, 896 votes to 822 votes, with 100 percent of precincts reporting. "Right now, I am trying to digest this," Lyman said. "I am very pleased that the voters looked at my record and deemed me worthy. I think they understood what I stand for." Lyman said he was running for supervisor and not running a campaign against anyone. He said he needs a couple of days to decompress. "I have a lot work to do,"…

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by Sam Barron
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Jacobs, Marcotte Head To Head in Westchester Legislator District 10 Jacobs, Marcotte Head To Head in Westchester Legislator District 10
Jacobs, Marcotte Head To Head in Westchester Legislator District 10 UPDATED 12:25 a.m. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Democrat Mary Jo Jacobs and Republican incumbent Sheila Marcotte are head to head in Westchester County Board of Legislator District 10. With 81 percent of precincts reporting, the race is split right down the middle, with each candidate garnering 50 percent of the vote.  Marcotte was elected to the board in a special election in spring 2010. District 10 covers Eastchester, Tuckahoe and New Rochelle. 

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by Sam Barron
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Costello Pulls Ahead, Knickerbocker Leading In Town Board Race Costello Pulls Ahead, Knickerbocker Leading In Town Board Race
Costello Pulls Ahead, Knickerbocker Leading In Town Board Race UPDATED: 12:33 a.m. CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The five-person race for two Cortlandt Councilman spots is called with 86-percent of the vote in as of 12:33 a.m. Democrat Debra Costello holds the top spot with 25-percent of the vote. Republican Theresa Knickerbocker and Democrat Seth Freach are neck-and-neck with 21-percent. Supervisor Linda Puglisi ran unopposed for her 12th term.  Domenic Volpe, John Lentini, Knickerbocker, Seth Freach and Carter-Costello ran for two seats on the Cortlandt Town Board replacing the retiring Ann Lindau-Martin and John E. Sloan. Volpe was running for the thir…

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by Sam Barron
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Catalina Claims Victory in Peekskill Mayoral Race; Common Council Too Close Catalina Claims Victory in Peekskill Mayoral Race; Common Council Too Close
Catalina Claims Victory in Peekskill Mayoral Race; Common Council Too Close UPDATED 12:25 A.M Wednesday PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- With 81 percent of districts reporting, Frank Catalina leads Mary Foster in the race for mayor of Peekskill, 52 percent to 48 percent. With unofficial results in, Catalina had tallied 1,567 votes to Foster's 1,458. Foster has yet to concede though Catalina is claiming victory and looking ahead to his next term. "I feel elated," Catalina said. "We're very gratified." Catalina said residents were tired of six straight years of deficit budgets with no expansion of Peekskill's tax base.  "You can't blame it on the economy," Catalina said. "…

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by Sam Barron
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Maisano Leading In District 11 Westchester Board of Legislators Maisano Leading In District 11 Westchester Board of Legislators
Maisano Leading In District 11 Westchester Board of Legislators Update 2:30 a.m. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- With 81 percent of districts reporting, Republican James Maisano is leading Democrat challenger Stavros Pantelis 69 percent to 31 percent in the race for District 11 Board of Legislators. Maisano, the minority leader, is running for his 9th term. District 11 represents Pelham, Pelham Manor and New Rochelle.  

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by Sam Barron
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Schiliro Leads Arden In North Castle Supervisor Race Schiliro Leads Arden In North Castle Supervisor Race
Schiliro Leads Arden In North Castle Supervisor Race NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- Councilman Michael Schiliro remains in the lead in the race for North Castle Supervisor as of 11:50 p.m. Schiliro is leading Supervisor Howard Arden 56 percent to 44 percent with 90 percent of precincts reporting. Republican Barbara DiGiacinto and Democrat Barry Reiter are pulling away in the race for town board, leading with 29 percent of the vote each. Incumbent Republican John Cronin trails with 22 percent of the vote and Democrat Jose Berra has 21 percent.  Arden, a Republican, was running for a second term as supervisor, is opposed by Schiliro, who has served …

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Members Rally To Save Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Members Rally To Save Ossining Boat & Canoe Club
Members Rally To Save Ossining Boat & Canoe Club OSSINING, N.Y. -- Members of the Ossining Boat & Canoe Club are fighting to keep their doors open. Club members held a rally outside the now-locked club on Monday, four days after the town locked the doors, citing more than 20 violations in the town-owned building. 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, Supervisor Sue Donnelly said. "He noticed that the electrical work required by law for structures affected by or susceptible to flooding had not been performed," Donnelly…

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by Sam Barron
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Judge Rules Maryknoll Is In Ossining, Not New Castle Judge Rules Maryknoll Is In Ossining, Not New Castle
Judge Rules Maryknoll Is In Ossining, Not New Castle OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Maryknoll Sisters will continue to vote in Ossining. New York State Supreme Court Justice Linda Jamieson ruled on Thursday, Oct. 31 that the Maryknoll property is in Ossining and not the Town of New Castle. Peter Tripodi, Republican candidate for District 9 county legislator against incumbent Democrat Catherine Borgia, had argued the property was actually in New Castle and in District 4. Maryknoll tends to heavily vote Democratic. District 9 covers Ossining, Briarcliff, Croton, Cortlandt and Peekskill. Jamieson ruled while a portion of the property is in New Cast…

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Debbie Carter-Costello Seeks Cortlandt Town Board Seat Debbie Carter-Costello Seeks Cortlandt Town Board Seat
Debbie Carter-Costello Seeks Cortlandt Town Board Seat CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Debbie Carter-Costello has called Cortlandt home her whole life. The lifelong Cortlandter is running for Town Board on the Democratic ticket looking to fill one of two seats now held by Ann Lindau and John Sloan who are retiring. "I feel strongly that I can make a difference and be an effective advocate," Carter-Costello said. "I can make a meaningful contribution. We are still in a tough economy. We have to continue the progress we have made and I would be honored to help with that. Carter-Costello said she wants to help veterans and senior citizens, improve infrastr…

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