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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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Ossining Series Features Musician, 17, Who Died Of Overdose Ossining Series Features Musician, 17, Who Died Of Overdose
Ossining Series Features Musician, 17, Who Died Of Overdose OSSINING, N,Y. -- Yorktown resident Justin Veatch was only 17 when he overdosed on heroin in September 2008, though his legacy is lasting a lifetime. The Ossining documentary and discussion series screened "Whispering Spirits" last Thursday. The documentary focuses on Veatch and how after his death, a CD was put out featuring his music.  His family also created The Justin Veatch Fund, which provides scholarships for musically talented teens. Veatch's father, Jeffrey, goes to schools and delivers "A Message From Justin," warning teens about the dangers of drug use. Veatch, along with …

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State Of Emergency Lifted In Putnam County State Of Emergency Lifted In Putnam County
State Of Emergency Lifted In Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- County Executive MaryEllen Odell lifted the state of emergency declared for Putnam at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Residents are now allowed to travel on roads, but Odell asked people to only use the roads if necessary so highway crews can clean them. There is no countywide transportation available in Putnam Tuesday. Service will resume Wednesday, Odell said. The Office of Senior Resources and Putnam County Court will also reopen tomorrow. "The worst of the storm is over but there is still work to be done to insure the safety of our residents," Odell said. "Please u…

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Sports
Giants Fans Line Up To Meet Lawrence Taylor In Croton Giants Fans Line Up To Meet Lawrence Taylor In Croton
Giants Fans Line Up To Meet Lawrence Taylor In Croton CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- For many New York Giants fans, getting to meet their hero in Croton was a dream come true. More than 150 people showed up to Gaetano's in Croton to meet Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor. Taylor, who won two Super Bowls with the Giants and is considered one of the best defensive players of all time, signed autographs and posed for photos. "I'm pretty excited," Mike Perez, a Cortlandt resident said. "He's definitely my favorite Giant. I want to tell him I'm proud of him." Perez said his favorite LT memory was when he recovered a fumble in the NFC Championship Gam…

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Putnam Tavern Renowned For Being Haunted Warns Of NYSEG Scam Putnam Tavern Renowned For Being Haunted Warns Of NYSEG Scam
Putnam Tavern Renowned For Being Haunted Warns Of Nyseg Scam CARMEL, N.Y. -- A famed Putnam landmark renowned for being haunted by ghosts and spirits found itself almost victimized by a telephone scam last week. Tony Porto operates Smalley Inn in Carmel, which first opened in 1852. Porto received a call from someone claiming to be from New York State Electric and Gas Corporation that said he owes $1,492 or else they would shut off the lights. Porto was instructed to get a Green Dot Money Pak from a retail store and send them the money. Porto was suspicious since he always pays his bills and called NYSEG. "I was glad I didn't give them the mone…

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Lifestyle
Peekskill Native Allison Pataki Publishes New Book About Habsburg Family Peekskill Native Allison Pataki Publishes New Book About Habsburg Family
Peekskill Native Allison Pataki Publishes New Book About Habsburg Family PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- First, she explored Benedict Arnold's wife. Now former Peekskill resident Allison Pataki has turned her attention to Eastern Europe. Pataki, daughter of former Gov. George Pataki, who lives in Garrison, just published her latest book, "The Accidental Empress." The book is a follow-up to her debut historical fiction novel, "The Traitor's Wife," which came out last year and was about Benedict Arnold's wife, Peggy Shippen. "The Accidental Empress" is set in 1853 and is about Sisi, an Austro-Hungarian empress and wife of Emperor Franz Joseph who was plucked from obscurity…

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Events
Ossining Series To Screen Film About Yorktown Addict Ossining Series To Screen Film About Yorktown Addict
Ossining Series To Screen Film About Yorktown Addict OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series will screen a documentary on Thursday about Justin Veatch, a 17-year-old Yorktown resident who died of a heroin overdose. The screening of "Whispering Spirits" takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ossining Public Library. The film focuses on Veatch and his music career that was cut short by his overdose. Following the film will be a discussion about heroin abuse in the area, featuring Justin's father, Jeffrey Veatch; Ellen Morehouse, the executive director of Student Assistance Services Corp.; and Rachel Snowcraft, who…

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Events
Lawrence Taylor Signing Autographs At Croton Restaurant Lawrence Taylor Signing Autographs At Croton Restaurant
Lawrence Taylor Signing Autographs At Croton Restaurant CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- A New York Giants great will be appearing at a popular Italian restaurant in Croton Friday, Jan. 23. Lawrence Taylor, a Hall of Fame linebacker and two-time Super Bowl champion who played 13 seasons for the New York Giants will be signing autographs at Gaetano's Italian Grille at 2025 Albany Post Road from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In conjunction with the event, Gaetano's is offering a buffet for attendees that starts at 6 p.m. "We're very excited," said Anthony Settembre, who runs Gaetano's. "To bring someone like that into this area, it's going to be great." …

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Peekskill's Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber Celebrates 100 Years Peekskill's Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber Celebrates 100 Years
Peekskill's Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber Celebrates 100 Years PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event 100 years in the making. The Chamber, which was founded Jan. 22, 1915, is celebrating its centennial Saturday, Jan. 24 at The Mansion at Colonial Terrace at 119 Oregon Road in Cortlandt Manor from 7 p.m. to midnight. The Chamber represents businesses in Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hudson, Peekskill and Putnam Valley. "This is a pretty big milestone," said Executive Director Deb Milone. At the event, the Chamber will be honoring 20 businesses and organizations that have been around for more than 100 years. T…

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Obituaries
Services Scheduled For Croton Man, 22, Who Died Of Heroin Overdose Services Scheduled For Croton Man, 22, Who Died Of Heroin Overdose
Services Scheduled For Croton Man, 22, Who Died Of Heroin Overdose CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Memorial services have been scheduled for a 22-year-old Croton High School graduate who was found dead of a heroin overdose Thursday in White Plains. According to LoHud, Reid Kasunic was found dead Thursday, Jan. 15 in his car in the parking lot of a Sunoco station on North Broadway in White Plains. Kasunic was about to attend Stony Brook University to complete a bachelor's degree in computer programming according to his obituary. Kasunic previously had attended Westchester Community College. Kasunic was described as a supportive friend and devoted family me…

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Neighbors
Bedford Retiree Enjoys Volunteering At Pleasantville's Burns Film Center Bedford Retiree Enjoys Volunteering At Pleasantville's Burns Film Center
Bedford Retiree Enjoys Volunteering At Pleasantville's Burns Film Center PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- For two years, Bedford resident Barbara Saravay has been having the time of her life volunteering at the Jacob Burns Film Center. Saravay has been involved with the Burns' See Hear Feel Film program, which allows her to work with children and help introduce them to film and improve their writing skills. Saravay said she found the Burns after retiring and looking for something to do. "I saw they were looking for volunteers and I decided this is what I wanted to do," Saravay said. "The program met the needs and time frame I had. I wanted to work with children." I…

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