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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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Police & Fire
Mohegan Lake's Mrs. Westchester Charged With Stealing From Group Home Mohegan Lake's Mrs. Westchester Charged With Stealing From Group Home
Mohegan Lake's Mrs. Westchester Charged With Stealing From Group Home This story has been updated. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Jennifer Czarniecki, a Mohegan Lake resident who was crowned Mrs. Westchester in January, was arrested and charged with stealing from the group home where she worked, according to Investigator John Rodriguez of the New York State Police.  Czarniecki was charged with petty larceny and falsifying business records, both Class A misdemeanors, for actions at Living Resources Corporation, a group home for intellectual disabilities, located at 186 Mahopac Ave. in Granite Springs, police said. Czarniecki told Daily Voice on Monday nigh…

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Events
Putnam Valley Celebrates Town Day Putnam Valley Celebrates Town Day
Putnam Valley Celebrates Town Day PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- It will be a day of fun and games in Putnam Valley on Saturday. The town will be hosting its annual town day from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Leonard Wagner Memorial Park. The day will begin with a parade at 1 p.m. and end with fireworks at 9 p.m. The parade will be led by grand marshall Marianne Desantis, Putnam Valley's financial director, who will be retiring at the end of the month. The day will feature more than 70 vendors and live music. "You will be greeted by the smells of cooked food," Trustee Jackie Annabi, who organizes the day, said. "From the fire departme…

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News
Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow Set For Robust Tourism Season Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow Set For Robust Tourism Season
Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow Set For Robust Tourism Season TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The Westchester County Tourism and Film Department is looking forward to a fantastic fall, especially in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. At a Wednesday press conference in Lyndhurst, the famed Tarrytown castle, the tourism department announced its fall lineup of events in the county. Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow were particularly spotlighted due to their connection with 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. Visitors flock to the area in October to see where Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman roamed the streets. Events include the Sle…

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Media Coverage Of Troubled Football Players Criticized Media Coverage Of Troubled Football Players Criticized
Media Coverage Of Troubled Football Players Criticized PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- At Athletes Warehouse in Pleasantville, employees wish the media also would focus on the positive things athletes do. Nick Serio said ESPN has been "going non-stop" about New Rochelle resident Ray Rice as well as Adrian Peterson and Jameis Winston and he was fed up.  "They forget that Jameis Winston is only 20 years old," Serio said. "I'd like to see what some people in the media were doing and saying when they were 20." With Peterson, Serio said the media has been quick to demonize him, but no one has focused on his state of mind or his upbringing. "That ma…

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Lifestyle
Rockettes Inspire Peekskill Dancers Rockettes Inspire Peekskill Dancers
Rockettes Inspire Peekskill Dancers PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Radio City Rockettes recently visited Peekskill and kicked up a storm. The Rockettes visited Dance Expressions at 8 John Walsh Boulevard, to teach the younger dancers some of their famed choreography as they prepare for the famed Radio City Christmas Spectacular. As they were taught the moves, many of the dancers said they wanted to be Rockettes when  they grew up. Lori Barber, one of the Rockettes that visited, said she grew up wanting to be a Rockette. "I told these girls that if you want it, you can have it," Barber said. "Believe in yourself. Being a Rocket…

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Police & Fire
Town Of Ossining In Contract Negotiations With Village For Police Force Town Of Ossining In Contract Negotiations With Village For Police Force
Town Of Ossining In Contract Negotiations With Village For Police Force OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Town of Ossining will begin negotiations with the Village of Ossining to use its police force. Ossining Town Supervisor Susan Donnelly made the announcement Tuesday night. The town had contracted with the Westchester County Police for the past four years. The town and village must complete negotiations by Oct. 15. The four-year Westchester County contract would cost the town $10.3 million or about $2.5 million annually, while the village contract would cost $7.5 million for four years, or about $1.87 million annually. "The Village of Ossining’s proposal has many…

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Rockettes Inspire Peekskill Dancers Rockettes Inspire Peekskill Dancers
Rockettes Inspire Peekskill Dancers PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Radio City Rockettes recently visited Peekskill and kicked up a storm. The Rockettes visited Dance Expressions at 8 John Walsh Blvd. to teach the younger dancers some of their famed choreography as they prepare for the famed Radio City Christmas Spectacular. As they were taught the moves, many of the dancers said they wanted to be Rockettes when they grew up. Lori Barber, one of the Rockettes who visited, said she grew up wanting to be a Rockette. "I told these girls that if you want it, you can have it," Barber said. "Believe in yourself. Being a Rockette is a…

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Lifestyle
Indian Restaurant Adds To Pleasantville Dining Scene Indian Restaurant Adds To Pleasantville Dining Scene
Indian Restaurant Adds To Pleasantville Dining Scene PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- An Indian restaurant in Pleasantville has the presidential seal of approval. Bhog Restaurant has been winning rave reviews since it opened at 68 Wheeler Ave. in Pleasantville last year. The restaurant received a very good in the New York Times and Bill and Hillary Clinton have dined there.  The restaurant, owned by Pleasantville resident Nimma Reddy, covers all the regions of India offering up bronizi sea bass, masala roast chicken and goat curry. Reddy came to Pleasantville by way of Jackson, Miss., where he ran a successful Indian restaurant and catering busi…

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Lifestyle
Scars On 45 Returns To Peekskill Riverfront Green Park Scars On 45 Returns To Peekskill Riverfront Green Park
Scars On 45 Returns To Peekskill Riverfront Green Park PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Scars On 45 may be a band from England, but it has grown accustomed to performing in Westchester. The band, which has performed at the Pleasantville Music Festival, will be  at the Hudson Hop and Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Peekskill Riverfront Green Park. The festival runs from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Scars On 45 is set to release its sophomore album "Safety in Numbers" on Oct. 7 and has been touring to promote the record. The alt rock band has been featured on "The Tonight Show" and their music has been heard on "Catfish" and "Grey's Anatomy." "It's been…

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Events
Ossining Rotary Hosts Annual Golf Tournament Ossining Rotary Hosts Annual Golf Tournament
Ossining Rotary Hosts Annual Golf Tournament OSSINING, N.Y. -- One of Ossining's biggest charitable organizations will be hosting its annual fundraising event Thursday. The Ossining Rotary Club will be hosting its second annual golf outing and dinner on Sept. 18. The golf event will be held at Hudson Hills Golf Course on Route 134 and the golf event will conclude with a buffet dinner at the Atria on Hudson at 321 N. Highland Avenue in Ossining at 6:30 p.m. John Crawford, president of the Ossining Rotary Club, said the fundraiser allows the club to continue to contribute to the community. "We're looking to have more participants…

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