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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 Documentary Series Focused On Breast Cancer Fundraising Ossining Documentary Series Focused On Breast Cancer Fundraising
Ossining Documentary Series Focused On Breast Cancer Fundraising OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Library will be screening a documentary about who really benefits from breast cancer fundraising. The Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series kicks off its fall season Thursday at 6:15 p.m. with a screening of "Pink Ribbons, Inc." at the library's Budarz Theatre. The series is screening the movie in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month. "As a breast cancer victim, this touched me in a different way," Suzie Ross, co-founder of the documentary series said. "We are overburdened by the pinkness and prettiness of breast cancer awareness." Ros…

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Police & Fire
Town Of Ossining Agrees To Contract Police Force To Village Town Of Ossining Agrees To Contract Police Force To Village
Town Of Ossining Agrees To Contract Police Force To Village OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Town Of Ossining will be policed by the Village Of Ossining police starting next year. Town Supervisor Susanne Donnelly announced Wednesday the town and village have agreed in principal on the basic terms of a contract for police services for the unincorporated area of the town. The contract will run from Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2018. "After careful research, due diligence, and extensive negotiations, the Town of Ossining and the Village of Ossining are confident that the Village of Ossining will provide excellent Police Services to the Town Outside the Village…

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Missing Hound Dog Found In Yorktown Near Hilltop Hanover Missing Hound Dog Found In Yorktown Near Hilltop Hanover
Missing Hound Dog Found In Yorktown Near Hilltop Hanover YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Meredith LaValley couldn't hide her relief when her missing dog was found in Yorktown on Sunday morning. LaValley, who lives near Pelham Bay Park, was visiting a friend in Yorktown when the dog, Jodi, who loves to explore, bolted out of the house and ran straight into the woods Saturday night. "The screen door wasn't closed," LaValley said. "She hadn't seen the forest in about six weeks." LaValley said Jodi, who didn't know her way around, was wandering in the woods and the first 90 minutes she could hear her. "We eventually couldn't hear her anymore," La…

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Oliverio Promises Changes If Elected Putnam County Executive Oliverio Promises Changes If Elected Putnam County Executive
Oliverio Promises Changes If Elected Putnam County Executive PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- County Legislator Sam Oliverio said things will be different if he is elected Putnam county executive. Oliverio, a Democrat, is running against Republican incumbent Maryellen Odell.  In a video interview with Daily Voice, Oliverio said he would follow the County Charter. "Our current administration does not follow the charter," Oliverio said. "It's like our legislature does not exist. I'm tired of feeling that our legislature is nothing more than just nine seated individuals who nod their head yes to everything the administration wants to do or are completely l…

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Politics
Congressional Candidate, Iraq War Vet Chris Day Traces ISIS Rise Congressional Candidate, Iraq War Vet Chris Day Traces ISIS Rise
Congressional Candidate, Iraq War Vet Chris Day Traces ISIS Rise WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Chris Day, the Republican nominee in the 17th Congressional District, said the U.S. has let the situation in Iraq get out of hand. Day is opposing incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey. Day, who served with the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan, said in a video interview with Daily Voice, that he served in the spot where ISIS came into the country. Day initially advocated for close air support of the Iraqi Army and Kurdish military forces. "Unfortunately, the lack of leadership in D.C. has resulted to the point where now even the president's own top gene…

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Oliverios, Marvin Odell Honored By Putnam Valley Historical Society Oliverios, Marvin Odell Honored By Putnam Valley Historical Society
Oliverios, Marvin Odell Honored By Putnam Valley Historical Society PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- The Oliverios and Marvin Odell have meant a lot to the history of Putnam Valley. Odell and Nick, Emmy and Emily Oliverio received awards from the Putnam Valley Historical Society at Char Steakhouse on Sunday.  Putnam County Legislator Sam Oliverio was on hand to see his mother, brother and sister honored for their excellence in promoting history. Nick Oliverio served as president, while Emmy Oliverio was executive director. "This is outstanding," Oliverio said. "It's a well deserved honor." Nick Oliverio said it was very gratifying to be given the award. …

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Mahopac's Olympic Diner Remains Closed Following Fire Mahopac's Olympic Diner Remains Closed Following Fire
Mahopac's Olympic Diner Remains Closed Following Fire MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Olympic Diner in Mahopac was on Sunday following a fire on Saturday afternoon. Employees who were at the restaurant at 195 Route 6 on Sunday doing cleanup and said they hoped to be open very soon. A sign outside the restaurant said they had no water or power and would be closed for a few days. The fire, reported at 2:45 p.m., reportedly started in the walls of the diner near the kitchen area. It took almost two hours to contain. The Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department received support from units of the Mahopac Falls, Somers, Mohegan Lake, Yorktown and Carmel fir…

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Politics
Assemblyman Candidate Falk Supports 'Common Sense' Gun Legislation Assemblyman Candidate Falk Supports 'Common Sense' Gun Legislation
Assemblyman Candidate Falk Supports 'Common Sense' Gun Legislation PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Andrew Falk, the Democratic nominee for the 94th Assembly District, is not totally on board with the New York Safe Act. In a video interview with Daily Voice, Falk said he doesn't think putting new laws on legal gun owners are the best way to curb gun violence. "I am for common sense gun legislation that will decrease violence, that will keep guns out of the wrong people and the mentally ill," Falk said. "I think we could do better." Falk said he would like to bridge the gap between people opposed to guns and people that respect the rights of lawful gun owners.…

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Ossining Student Wins Award For Science Research Ossining Student Wins Award For Science Research
Ossining Student Wins Award For Science Research OSSINING, N.Y. -- An Ossining student was named one of the rising scientists in the New York metropolitan area. Brinda Ramesh, a senior at Ossining High School, was honored by the Child Mind Institute for her research into developmental neuroscience. Ramesh was honored at a ceremony at Hunter College on Thursday, Oct. 9. Ramesh received a certificate of achievement and the Ossining High School science department was awarded $500. The Ossining student's project looked at how humans can integrate information from more than one sense. She researched how sensory integration is different …

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U2 Tribute Band Performs In Irvington On Saturday U2 Tribute Band Performs In Irvington On Saturday
U2 Tribute Band Performs In Irvington On Saturday IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- A beautiful day is planned at Rocktoberfest in Irvington on Saturday, Oct. 11, as Unforgettable Fire, a U2 tribute band, performs at 6 p.m. at Matthiessen Park. The band has been performing U2 songs since the 1990s.  "This is the first time we're playing in Irvington," said George Levesanos, the founder of the band who portrays drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. "We're really excited." Unforgettable Fire expects to play U2 classics like "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "One" and "Where The Streets Have No Name." "We gotta stick to what people are familiar with and what they know,…

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