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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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Neighbors
Marist Student Still In Shock After Ellen Surprise Marist Student Still In Shock After Ellen Surprise
Marist Student Still In Shock After Ellen Surprise POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Victoria Ruggiero is still recovering from the surprise of a lifetime. Ruggiero was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, the Marist College sorority surprised by Ellen DeGeneres on Tuesday, winning a contest to see a taping of her talk show in April. The sorority sisters all Ellen superfans and in February, Ruggiero wrote to the show about how much DeGeneres has meant to her. "I wrote something at 1:30 a.m.," Ruggiero, a junior who majors in communications and is interning at Impact PR, said. "I never expected to get a callback. They offered to have us…

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Events
Two Dogs Celebrating 'Bark' Mitzvah Two Dogs Celebrating 'Bark' Mitzvah
Two Dogs Celebrating 'Bark' Mitzvah ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Bar Mitzvahs are a rite of passage for any 13-year-old.  And apparently, that applies to dogs as well. Paws Crossed Animal Rescue in Elmsford is hosting a Bark Mitzvah on Friday at 4 p.m. to honor two 13-year-old brothers, Rocky and Baxter. The celebration will be held at Paws Crossed headquarters at 100 Warehouse Lane South in Elmsford. The bull terriers previously lived on a large farm in North Salem until their owner passed away. At the Bark Mitzvah, Cantor Elizabeth Sternlie of Sinai Free Synagogue in Mount Vernon will be delivering a blessing and yarmulkes have been…

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News
Brewster Board: Trustee Charged With Larcency Had No Access To Finances Brewster Board: Trustee Charged With Larcency Had No Access To Finances
Brewster Board: Trustee Charged With Larcency Had No Access To Finances PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Brewster trustee arrested Tuesday for grand larceny never had access to any of the village's finances, Brewster's Board of Trustees said in a statement Wednesday. Erin Meagher, 26, who also served as the CEO of the Greater Mahopac/Carmel Chamber of Commerce, was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a Class E felony, for allegedly using chamber funds for her own personal use.  Brewster's Board of Trustees said in a statement that it "is aware of the allegations against Trustee Erin Meagher regarding her position with the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Cham…

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Police & Fire
Details Emerge In Mahopac/Carmel Chamber CEO, Brewster Trustee Larceny Case Details Emerge In Mahopac/Carmel Chamber CEO, Brewster Trustee Larceny Case
Details Emerge In Mahopac/Carmel Chamber CEO, Brewster Trustee Larceny Case CARMEL, N.Y. --The CEO of the Greater Mahopac/Carmel Chamber of Commerce's arrest for grand larceny, reported Tuesday by Daily Voice, came after a joint investigation by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office and the Putnam County District Attorney's Office, authorities said Wednesday. Erin Meagher, 26, was arrested Tuesday and charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a Class E felony, for allegedly using chamber funds for her own personal use. Meagher also serves as a Village Trustee in Brewster. No dollar amount for the larceny was released by authorities. Fourth-degree grand larceny …

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Lifestyle
Ellen Surprises Marist Sorority Superfans Ellen Surprises Marist Sorority Superfans
Ellen Surprises Marist Sorority Superfans POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority at Marist College in Poughkeepsie got the ultimate surprise from their favorite TV show host. On Tuesday, Ellen DeGeneres surprised the superfans with a trip to Los Angeles to attend a taping of the show. In a letter to the show, Victoria Ruggiero said her sorority schedules their classes so they don't miss an episode and discuss the show in a group chat.  The sorority sisters thought they would be Skyping with a producer, but instead, saw DeGeneres. Screaming, crying and jumping ensued. "Hi everybody," DeGeneres said. "Sur…

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News
Ossining Village Board Considering Tabling Roundabout Resolution Ossining Village Board Considering Tabling Roundabout Resolution
Ossining Village Board Considering Tabling Roundabout Resolution OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Village Board's proposed roundabout might be down and out. At a public meeting Wednesday, the board will make a motion to table a resolution to defund the roundabout. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at Village Hall at 16 Croton Avenue, with the roundabout discussion beginning at 7:30 p.m. The village board is also planning a community meeting on April 6 at the Ossining Public Library. The proposed downtown roundabout would be constructed at the intersection of Main, Spring and Brandeth Streets and Central Avenue. On March 8, the village rejected a petition gathered…

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Politics
Incumbents Prevail In Village Elections Incumbents Prevail In Village Elections
Incumbents Prevail In Village Elections It was a good night to be an incumbent as villages held their municipal elections on Tuesday night. In Cold Spring, Mayor David Merandy was re-elected in a tight race, defeating challenger Alison Anthoine 369-347. Incumbents Marie Earlie and Frances Murphy were re-elected to the village board, defeating Margaret Shatzle.  In Buchanan, incumbent Democrats Duane Jackson and Cesare Pasquale defeated Republican challengers Robert Lupica and Anthony Capicotti for two seats on the village board. Jackson and Pasquale got 193 votes and 191 votes respectively. Capricotti and Lupica got 160 and 127…

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Events
Robert Klein Performing At Briarcliff Synagogue Robert Klein Performing At Briarcliff Synagogue
Robert Klein Performing At Briarcliff Synagogue BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- After more than 50 years on stage, Robert Klein can still make them laugh. The comedian, who lives in Briarcliff, is presenting "An Evening With Robert Klein" at Congregations Sons Of Israel at 1666 Pleasantville Road in Briarcliff on Sunday, April 2 at 8 p.m.  This has been a banner year for Klein, who will also be at The Picture House in Pelham on March 29, to discuss his new documentary "Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg," which looks at his life and career, with interviews with comedians like Jerry Seinfeld and Jon Stewart who have been …

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Police & Fire
Mahopac/Carmel Chamber CEO, Brewster Trustee Charged With Felony Larceny Mahopac/Carmel Chamber CEO, Brewster Trustee Charged With Felony Larceny
Mahopac/Carmel Chamber CEO, Brewster Trustee Charged With Felony Larceny Erin Meagher, the CEO/executive director of the Greater Mahopac Chamber Of Commerce and a Village of Brewster trustee used her chamber credit card like her own personal slush fund, the chamber is alleging.  Meagher was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny in the 4th degree, a felony on Tuesday afternoon, according to Mahopac News. In a statement, chamber officials said they uncovered evidence of larceny, fraud and embezzlement. Meagher used her credit card to buy jewelery, dresses, handbags and Ivanka Trump shoes, fabricating invoices from Amazon, the chamber said. “Thanks to the due di…

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Lifestyle
Ossining Band Celebrates Release Of First Album Ossining Band Celebrates Release Of First Album
Ossining Band Celebrates Release Of First Album OSSINING, N.Y. -- A band that started when they were students at Ossining High School is becoming one of the hottest names in music. Indigo King, which features Daniel Annibale, Josh Braunstein, Faiz Lone, and Liam Houghtaling, recently released his first album, "Cloud Neon. The record was mostly written in Ossining and recorded at their home in Hartsdale. "This has been the two years in the making," Annibale said. "It's a culmination of a ton of hard work." The album has received positive reviews and Indigo King recently sold out a performance at Arlene's Grocery …

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