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Sam Barron

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sbarron@dailyvoice.com

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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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Armonk Theatre Company Premieres 'Proof' Featuring Local Residents Armonk Theatre Company Premieres 'Proof' Featuring Local Residents
Armonk Theatre Company Premieres 'Proof' Featuring Local Residents ARMONK, N.Y .--  Armonk's Small Town Theatre Company latest production is "Proof," the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play about the daughter of a  deceased math genius and her fear of following in her father's footsteps, both mathematically and mentally. The show will be performed on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 at the Hergenhan Center in Armonk and Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 at the Katonah Village Library in Katonah at 8 p.m.; general admission is $15. The play stars Larchmont resident Holland Renton, Bedford Hills resident Cyrus Newitt, New Rochelle resident Tom Coppola and Westport resident…

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Sports
Cortlandt's Hen Hud Cheerleaders Look Forward To Saturday's Meet Cortlandt's Hen Hud Cheerleaders Look Forward To Saturday's Meet
Cortlandt's Hen Hud Cheerleaders Look Forward To Saturday's Meet CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The cheerleaders at Hendrick Hudson High School have had Nov. 8 circled on the calendar for months. Hendrick Hudson is hosting a cheerleading showdown and sectionals competition at the high school on Saturday. The competition begins at 2:30 p.m. with Hendrick Hudson competing first. Eighteen other schools are participating in the event. At 10 a.m., the cheerleaders are hosting the first annual Sailor Spirit Showdown, a competition featuring little girls recreation teams up to the junior varsity team. The event is also a fundraiser for the cheerleading team. The tea…

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News
Gearity Ready To Go To Work As New Ossining Mayor Gearity Ready To Go To Work As New Ossining Mayor
Gearity Ready To Go To Work As New Ossining Mayor OSSINING, N.Y. -- Change has come to the Village of Ossining. Trustee Victoria Gearity defeated four-term incumbent Mayor Bill Hanauer 2,705 votes to 1,494 votes, 64 percent to 36 percent with 100 percent of the vote counted, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. Gearity defeated Hanauer in the Democratic primary in September forcing Hanauer to run on the Working Families Party line. Gearity was completing her first term on the Ossining Village Board. "It's very exciting," Gearity said. "This is the beginning of a new level of engagement in t…

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Yorktown Woman Hosts Gala For Pulmonary Hypertension In Daughter's Honor Yorktown Woman Hosts Gala For Pulmonary Hypertension In Daughter's Honor
Yorktown Woman Hosts Gala For Pulmonary Hypertension In Daughter's Honor YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- In 2006, Yorktown resident Chloe Rand passed away from pulmonary hypertension at the age of 14. Since then, her mother, Marie Mascia-Rand, has worked tirelessly to raise awareness. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association is hosting its second annual O2 Breathe Gala on Thursday at The Lighthouse at Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers in New York at 7:30 p.m. Pulmonary hypertension is a rare disease that causes high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, resulting in an enlarged heart which can also lose its ability to pump. It can lead to right-heart failure. Without treatmen…

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Dog Owners In Ossining Cheer Reopening Of Dog Park Dog Owners In Ossining Cheer Reopening Of Dog Park
Dog Owners In Ossining Cheer Reopening Of Dog Park OSSINING, N.Y. -- Dog owners in Ossining breathed a sigh of relief over the weekend. Ossining's dog park, in Cedar Lane Park, re-opened over the weekend, having been closed for more than a week. The dog park closed following the dissolution of the board after an issue with a particular dog.  "We had to close the park while we reorganized," Town Supervisor Sue Donnelly said.  Parks and Recreation Superintendent Henry Atterbury met with interested people on Thursday, Oct. 30, about re-opening and a new set of rules and resolutions were put together "We have to make sure everyone's s…

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IBM Employee Exposed To Cyanide, Yorktown Police Say IBM Employee Exposed To Cyanide, Yorktown Police Say
IBM Employee Exposed To Cyanide, Yorktown Police Say This story has been updated YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- One IBM employee was taken to the hospital after being exposed to cyanide Wednesday morning, according to Lt. Kevin Soravilla of the Yorktown police. Soravilla said there was no explosion at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center at 1101 Kitchawan Lake Road in Yorktown, but that the employee was exposed. Upon arrival, the Yorktown Heights Fire Department established a staging area and were advised by IBM's Emergency Response Team, according to the fire department. The fire department determined that IBM's Hazmat Team would be the initial…

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Politics
Siegel Leads, But Diana Not Conceding Yet In Yorktown Town Board Race Siegel Leads, But Diana Not Conceding Yet In Yorktown Town Board Race
Siegel Leads, But Diana Not Conceding Yet In Yorktown Town Board Race YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Susan Siegel appears to be the newest member of the Yorktown Town Board, but her opponent is not going quietly. According to unofficial election results from the Westchester County Board of Elections, Siegel leads Tom Diana 5,543 votes to 5,414 votes, 51 percent to 49 percent, with 100 percent of the vote counted.  Siegel, a Democrat and former town supervisor, and Diana, a Republican, were running to fill the seat left vacant when Dave Paganelli was elected town highway superintendent. Diana said due to absentee ballots yet to be counted, he was not ready to conced…

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Murphy Defeats Wagner To Take 40th Senate District Murphy Defeats Wagner To Take 40th Senate District
Murphy Defeats Wagner To Take 40th Senate District YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Republican Terrence Murphy has defeated Democrat Justin Wagner in the race for the 40th State Senate District. Murphy leads Wagner 23,938  votes to 16,456 votes, 56.94 percent to 39.14 percent, according to unofficial results from the state Board of Elections.  "It's exciting times," Murphy said. "This is a great step forward for New York State. We need to make New York a more affordable place for all of us to stay." Murphy attributed his victory to running a clean campaign on the issues. "I did not try and give people hyperbole and scare tactics," Murphy said. "…

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Gearity Defeats Hanauer In Ossining Mayoral Race Gearity Defeats Hanauer In Ossining Mayoral Race
Gearity Defeats Hanauer In Ossining Mayoral Race OSSINING, N.Y. -- Trustee Victoria Gearity has defeated Ossining Mayor Bill Hanauer in the Ossining mayoral election. Gearity defeated Hanauer 2,705 votes to 1,494 votes with 100 percent of the vote counted, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. "The village had a voice and they chose change," Hanauer said. "Of course I’m disappointed, I love this village and if that’s what the majority wants, that’s what they want." Hanauer said "never say never" when asked if he was done with village politics. Hanauer was running for a fifth term on the …

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Abinanti Defeats Duffy In Pleasantville's Assembly District Race Abinanti Defeats Duffy In Pleasantville's Assembly District Race
Abinanti Defeats Duffy In Pleasantville's Assembly District Race This story has been updated. PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Incumbent Thomas Abinanti (D-Pleasantville) defeated challenger Republican Mike Duffy to win a third term in the assembly. Abinanti defeated Duffy 20,765 votes to 12,787 votes, 62 percent to 38 percent, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board Of Elections with 100 percent of districts reporting. At one point, due to a malfunction at the Board of Elections site, Duffy was said to be winning by razor thin margin with 100 percent of districts report.  Abinanti, a former Westchester County legislator is a re…

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