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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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Former North Castle Councilwoman Rebecca Kittredge dies Former North Castle Councilwoman Rebecca Kittredge dies
Former North Castle Councilwoman Rebecca Kittredge dies ARMONK, N.Y.--  Rebecca "Becky" Kittredge, a former eight-term councilwoman and deputy supervisor, died Sunday at the age of 69, the town of North Castle has announced. Kittredge, a lifelong resident of North Castle, was first elected in 1979 and appointed deputy supervisor in 2002, according to a news release from the town. While on the Town Board, Kittredge was liaison to to the Police and Highway departments, and chair of the Beautification Committee, according to the release. Kittredge, who retired from the Town Board in 2011 also worked for the White Plains School District for 37 yea…

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Police & Fire
Small Fire In Briarcliff Manor Fire Extinguished Small Fire In Briarcliff Manor Fire Extinguished
Small Fire In Briarcliff Manor Fire Extinguished BRIARCLIFF, N.Y.-- The Briarcliff Manor Fire Department quickly put out a small fire at 430 Central Drive on Monday night. Firefighters received a call at 7:06 p.m. that a bed-spring had caught fire due to a defective extension chord, Fire Chief Robert O'Hanlon said. Firefighters arrived on the scene within four minutes and found that the fire had been mostly extinguished after homeowners poured water on it, O'Hanlon said. While the homeowners helped put out the firer, O'Hanlon said when a fire occurs, homeowners should call the Fire Department and immediately leave the room. After pu…

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Armonk Senior Programs Shine Armonk Senior Programs Shine
Armonk Senior Programs Shine ARMONK, N.Y.-- The Town of North Castle has started to recognize how important it is to offer programs for seniors. Seniors have been benefiting since the town hired Liz Thomas in September 2011 as senior citizens senior recreation leader in the town's Parks and Recreation Department.  The town's seniors come to the recreation building at 40 Maple Ave. for activities and walks. Thomas also organizes boat trips, trips to New York and weekly trips to the supermarket. "It's a very nice group of people," Thomas said. "We offer fellowship, companionship and activities for those 60 and over."…

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Ossining Board Supports Voting Rights Act Ossining Board Supports Voting Rights Act
Ossining Board Supports Voting Rights Act OSSINING, N.Y.-- The Ossining Village Board is opposed to the recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision overturning part of the Voting Rights Act. At the Aug. 20 village board meeting, the Ossining Village Board unanimously approved a resolution calling for Congress to restore the full Voting Rights Act. The Voting Rights Act, passed by Congress and signed into law in 1965, bans discrimination in voting practices at all levels of government. In June, the Supreme Court struck down Section 4b of the Act. Section 4b of the Act required federal pre-clearance for any and all changes to voting law…

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Mt. Kisco Chamber Proposes Banner Program Mt. Kisco Chamber Proposes Banner Program
Mt. Kisco Chamber Proposes Banner Program MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.-- The Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce has proposed putting up banners throughout the village to raise awareness of local businesses. Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Kane and Executive Director Caroline Loeb presented a proposal to the Mount Kisco Village Board on Aug. 12 that would see more than 80 banners in the village. Kane said the goal is to have 120 banners throughout Mount Kisco. The Chamber is looking for the village's help in offsetting 40 percent of the cost.  Kane said a program like this will show off the diverse businesses Mount Kisco. "We have depth…

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Chappaqua's Julia Desmarais Helps Blythedale in Valhalla Chappaqua's Julia Desmarais Helps Blythedale in Valhalla
Chappaqua's Julia Desmarais Helps Blythedale in Valhalla VALHALLA, N.Y.-- To earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, Chappaqua resident Julia Desmarais knew Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla's was the place to help. Desmarais, who is going into her senior year at Horace Greeley High School, launched a clothing drive to provide clothes for the kids at Blythedale, who often don't have enough clothes that fit.  Blythedale's closet was also disorganized, so Desmarais worked to clean and organize it to make it easier for nurses to provide clothes for kids. Desmarais got a deal from the Container Store in White Plains to helped provide bins to dis…

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Neighbors
Chappaqua Resident Launches Kickstarter Project Chappaqua Resident Launches Kickstarter Project
Chappaqua Resident Launches Kickstarter Project CHAPPAQUA, N.Y.-- Chappaqua resident Peter Dolch has an idea that could revolutionize smartphones and tablets and is using crowd-sourcing to generate support. Dolch's New York-based company, Port Indigo, has developed goMo a universal remote control for smartphones and tablets. Dolch recently launched a Kickstarter campaign, hoping to raise $75,000. A year ago, Dolch and his partners investigated whether there were universal remotes when they noticed how distracted people's smartphones made them, particularly when jogging or in the sun. They traveled to China, and went to trade shows an…

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Ossining Home Torn Down After Fire Ossining Home Torn Down After Fire
Ossining Home Torn Down After Fire OSSINING, N.Y.-- What was once a two-family home at 49 Hunter St. in Ossining has been reduced to rubble after a fire. The fire, which began early Wednesday morning badly damaged the home, which was torn down late Wednesday night after firefighters cleaned out the house. The Fire Department said an engineer from an insurance company did an assessment and deemed the house not structurally sound. On Thursday, the house was a pile of rubble, as crews worked to clear debris. No one was inside the house at the time of the fire, Assistant Chief Matthew Scarduzio said. Firefighters do not kn…

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Police & Fire
Bedford Blaze Causes Heavy Damage Bedford Blaze Causes Heavy Damage
Bedford Blaze Causes Heavy Damage BEDFORD, N.Y.-- Firefighters have extinguished a blaze that caused heavy damage to a home at 7 Rusting Lane in Bedford. According to North Castle police, at 4:12 p.m., a resident of the home reported her car was on fire inside her garage. As emergency personnel were en route, the car caused the home to catch fire, police said. Police said everyone inside escaped without injury and the Banksville Fire Department received help from multiple agencies.  According to police, the fire was accidental. Westchester County Cause and Origin Investigators were on the scene. This was the second fi…

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Police & Fire
Propane Fire Contained In Bedford Propane Fire Contained In Bedford
Propane Fire Contained In Bedford BEDFORD, N.Y.-- The Bedford Fire Department has contained a propane fire that occurred in a cottage at 1061 Old Post Road. Fire officials believe the fire started after a propane tank was struck by lightning,though the determination has not been made the official cause. No one was hurt by the blaze, which began at 9:30 a.m., firefighters said. Assistant Fire Chief Peter Lazaro said the department was responding to a call at Honey Hollow Road and was able to get the fire immediately. Lazaro was glad fire officials were able to respond quickly, since the house is off a remote road that ge…

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