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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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Lifestyle
Don't Be Surprised To See The Trumps At This Westchester Restaurant Don't Be Surprised To See The Trumps At This Westchester Restaurant
Don't Be Surprised To See The Trumps At This Westchester Restaurant WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- If you're looking to spot the Trumps next time they are in Westchester, where they own an estate in Bedford, you might want to head down Route 9. Eric Trump said his family enjoys eating at Guadalajara, a Mexican restaurant, at 2 Union Street in Briarcliff, off of Route 9.  Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, also owns Trump National in Briarcliff Manor. Trump, the youngest child from Donald's first marriage to Ivana Trump, said his father's run for president has been amazing. "I couldn't be prouder," Trump said last week a…

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Events
Dogs Of All Shapes, Sizes Strut Their Stuff At SPCA Walkathon Dogs Of All Shapes, Sizes Strut Their Stuff At SPCA Walkathon
Dogs Of All Shapes, Sizes Strut Their Stuff At SPCA Walkathon This story has been updated with a video from HVNN.com. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Hundreds of dogs came out to the SPCA's Annual Walkathon and Pet Fair Saturday at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights and they brought their owners as well. Mild rain didn't damper the spirits at the SPCA's annual largest fundraising event, which they hoped raised more than $120,000. Leading the dog walk was Red, who was found living in a small crate with his six siblings in his owner's garage. The owner was arrested and charged with animal cruelty. Red had to have one of his front legs amputated, though afte…

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Dogs Of All Shapes, Sizes Strut Their Stuff At SPCA Walkathon Dogs Of All Shapes, Sizes Strut Their Stuff At SPCA Walkathon
Dogs Of All Shapes, Sizes Strut Their Stuff At SPCA Walkathon YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Hundreds of dogs came out to the SPCA's Annual Walkathon and Pet Fair Saturday at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights and they brought their owners as well. Mild rain didn't damper the spirits at the SPCA's annual largest fundraising event, which they hoped raised more than $120,000. Leading the dog walk was Red, who was found living in a small crate with his six siblings in his owner's garage. The owner was arrested and charged with animal cruelty. Red had to have one of his front legs amputated, though after months of treatment, the SPCA said he is now thriving i…

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Westchester Resident Shows Off 'Fastball' At Picture House Westchester Resident Shows Off 'Fastball' At Picture House
Westchester Resident Shows Off 'Fastball' At Picture House PELHAM, N.Y. -- There are many stories behind a single baseball pitch. That was the inspiration for Hastings resident Jonathan Hock's new documentary, "Fastball", which will having a screening and Q-n-A at the Picture House in Pelham as part of its Science On Screen series on May 15 at 4 p.m. Hock's documentary, narrated by Kevin Costner, features interviews with major league hitters and pitchers and goes on into the science of what goes into throwing, seeing and hitting a 100 mph pitch. "You can boil the whole game down to 396 milliseconds," Hock said. "There is a…

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Sports
Briarcliff Lacrosse's 13-1 Start Includes Breakthrough Wins Briarcliff Lacrosse's 13-1 Start Includes Breakthrough Wins
Briarcliff Lacrosse's 13-1 Start Includes Breakthrough Wins BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- For the second straight year, Briarcliff High School's varsity boys lacrosse program has picked up a landmark win against a defending Section 1 champion.Only this season, the Bears have accomplished that feat three times en route to a 13-1 start. Briarcliff defeated 2015 Section 1 Class C champ Pleasantville 8-7 before beating 2014 state champion Bronxville 4-3 and highly regarded Fox Lane 4-3. Junior Nick Cebel had the game-winner against Bronxville. Last season, the Bears beat 2014 Section 1 Class A champ Lakeland/Panas 11-10 in overtime.  Briarcliff varsity co…

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Police & Fire
Missing Jefferson Valley 13-Year-Old Found Safe Missing Jefferson Valley 13-Year-Old Found Safe
Missing Jefferson Valley 13-Year-Old Found Safe JEFFERSON VALLEY, N.Y. -- A Jefferson Valley teen who was reported missing early Friday morning has been found safe in New York City, Yorktown police said. Jessica Powers, 13, was reported to have left her house overnight, police said.

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Events
Calling All Dogs To SPCA's Annual Walkathon Calling All Dogs To SPCA's Annual Walkathon
Calling All Dogs To SPCA's Annual Walkathon YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- FDR State Park in Yorktown will look like it has gone to the dogs on Saturday. The Briarcliff-based SPCA will be holding its Annual Walkathon and Pet Fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event typically attracts thousands of animal lovers and their four legged friends.  Leading the dog walk is Red, who was found living in a small crate with his six siblings in his owner's garage. The owner was arrested and charged with animal cruelty. Red had to have one of his front legs amputated, though after months of treatment, the SPCA said he is now thriving in his a…

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Lifestyle
Hudson Valley's 'Daryl's House' Premieres On MTV Live Channel Hudson Valley's 'Daryl's House' Premieres On MTV Live Channel
Hudson Valley's 'Daryl's House' Premieres On MTV Live Channel PAWLING, N.Y. -- Pawling is getting its chance to shine on the small screen, thanks to Daryl Hall. The new season of 'Live From Daryl's House' premieres on the MTV Live cable channel Thursday at 9 p.m. The show is filmed at Daryl's House, Hall's music venue and restaurant in Pawling. The season premiere will feature Hall performing with Cheap Trick.  Hall, of the duo Hall and Oates, started the show in 2007 and has performed with Darius Rucker, Aloe Blacc, Gavin DeGraw, Billy Gibbons. 

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Police & Fire
Car Crashes Into Yorktown CVS, Injuring Five Car Crashes Into Yorktown CVS, Injuring Five
Car Crashes Into Yorktown CVS, Injuring Five YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Five people were injured when a car drove into the CVS at the Triangle Shopping Center in Yorktown Tuesday night. Yorktown Police believe the driver suffered a medical condition that contributed to the crash, which occurred at about 6:30 p.m. None of the injuries were serious and police said there is no criminal investigation. It may take several days to fix the 10-foot-wide by 15-foot-long hole in the wall.

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Politics
Donald Trump Named Presumptive Nominee After Winning Indiana Primary Donald Trump Named Presumptive Nominee After Winning Indiana Primary
Donald Trump Named Presumptive Nominee After Winning Indiana Primary NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The Donald has done it. Donald Trump is the presumptive presidential nominee for the Republican Party following his dominant victory in the Indiana primary, which caused his closest competitor, Texas Sen.Ted Cruz to drop out of the race. Reince Preibus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, said it was time to unite around Trump, who owns an estate and properties in Westchester and Dutchess, and focus on defeating Hillary Clinton. Gov. John Kasich has said he will continue on. At Trump Tower, a subdued Trump said it had been an unbelievable year. "I nev…

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