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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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Town of Cortlandt Completes Ice Bucket Challenge Town of Cortlandt Completes Ice Bucket Challenge
Town of Cortlandt Completes Ice Bucket Challenge CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The Town of Cortlandt came together on Thursday, Aug. 28, to raise money for a good cause. At Town Hall, 35 people became the latest to take the ice bucket challenge, pouring a bucket of cold water over their heads to raise money and awareness for the ALS Association. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The ice bucket challenge has raised more than $100 million for ALS. Cortlandt was challenged by the Village of Buchana…

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First Family Visits Pocantico Hills For Wedding Of Chef, Talk Show Host First Family Visits Pocantico Hills For Wedding Of Chef, Talk Show Host
First Family Visits Pocantico Hills For Wedding Of Chef, Talk Show Host This story has been updated. MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- The First Family jetted into Westchester and stayed throughout the evening Saturday for the wedding of their personal chef, Sam Kass, at the Blue Hill in Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills. Barack Obama, the 44nd President of the United States, accompanied by his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha, touched down at Westchester County Airport in White Plains for the second time in the span of 28 hours on Saturday at around 6 p.m. Kass married MSNBC talk show host Alex Wagner.  About eight people waited across the street at Hi…

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Pleasantville Abuzz Over POTUS Visit Pleasantville Abuzz Over POTUS Visit
Pleasantville Abuzz Over Potus Visit PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- People in Pleasantville expressed excitement over President Barack Obama's visit to Westchester this weekend. Obama arrived at Westchester County Airport Friday afternoon, attending a fundraiser at Premium Point in New Rochelle and then attending a fundraiser in Purchase.  On Saturday, he is visiting Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Sleepy Hollow to attend the wedding of his personal chef.  Kyle Thomas at LaDuca Auto in Pleasantville said he was worried about the traffic on his drive home to Yonkers. He said if he saw the president he would ask him for $10. "I co…

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Murphy, Castelli Share Concerns Over New York's Future At Debate Murphy, Castelli Share Concerns Over New York's Future At Debate
Murphy, Castelli Share Concerns Over New York's Future At Debate NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- When it comes to the 40th Senate District, Republican voters seem most concerned with protecting their 2nd Amendment Rights. The NY Safe Act was one of the many issues discussed Wednesday night at the North Salem Ambulance Corps during a debate hosted by the North Salem Tea Party between Bob Castelli and Terrence Murphy, who are running for the Republican primary. Justin Wagner is running on the Democratic side for the seat held by Greg Ball. "New York is upside down," Murphy said. "We have the highest property taxes and we are  the least business friendly state. Th…

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Politics
Murphy, Castelli Share Concerns Over New York's Future At Debate Murphy, Castelli Share Concerns Over New York's Future At Debate
Murphy, Castelli Share Concerns Over New York's Future At Debate NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- When it comes to the 40th Senate District, Republican voters seem most concerned with protecting their 2nd Amendment Rights. The NY Safe Act was one of the many issues discussed Wednesday night at the North Salem Ambulance Corps during a debate hosted by the North Salem Tea Party between Bob Castelli and Terrence Murphy, who are running for the Republican primary. Justin Wagner is running on the Democratic side for the seat held by Greg Ball. "New York is upside down," Murphy said. "We have the highest property taxes and we are  the least business friendly state. Th…

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Police & Fire
Ossining Police Investigate Murder Of Man, 25 Ossining Police Investigate Murder Of Man, 25
Ossining Police Investigate Murder Of Man, 25 This story has been updated. OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining Police are investigating the murder of a 25-year-old who was found dead Aug. 27. At 9:45 p.m. Wednesday police received a call from a person at 38-1/2 Wolden Road that a man was lying on the floor deceased, according to Lt. William Sullivan. Police later identified the man as Ryan Ennis.  "The police department determined this was not a natural death," Sullivan said. The person was checking on the apartment at the request of a tenant, who was away, according to Sullivan. Ossining Police are working with the Westchester Cou…

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Events
SugarBad To Bring Its Funk To Peekskill Sunday SugarBad To Bring Its Funk To Peekskill Sunday
SugarBad To Bring Its Funk To Peekskill Sunday PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It's going to get funky in Peekskill on Sunday. SugarBad, a funk and soul band, will be performing outdoors at the Peekskill Brewery, 47-53 Water St. on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The free concert will feature beers from the Peekskill Brewery for $5. The band just released its new single "Just Can't Stop" and is coming off tours of Italy and performing at the Jazz at Lincoln Center venue.  Bass player Isaac Jaffe is a Northern Westchester native, having lived in Somers, Yorktown and Mount Kisco. "I am really excited about performing in Peekskill," Ja…

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Obamacare Ruling Discussed In Putnam Obamacare Ruling Discussed In Putnam
Obamacare Ruling Discussed In Putnam LAKE PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Some of the Supreme Court's most landmark and controversial cases are being discussed in Lake Peekskill. Steve Axinn, an attorney and Putnam Valley resident, and Robert Tendy, Putnam Valley supervisor, have been hosting weekly classes about the Supreme Court on Thursdays at Temple Israel at 140 Lake Drive in Lake Peekskill. Recently, Axinn discussed the ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act, National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius.  "Is it the responsibility of community and the government to take care of people or is it the responsibility…

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State Senate Foes Murphy, Castelli Will Face Off In Debate State Senate Foes Murphy, Castelli Will Face Off In Debate
State Senate Foes Murphy, Castelli Will Face Off In Debate PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Assemblyman Bob Castelli and Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy are in the final stages of there primary campaigns. Castelli and Murphy are competing for the Republican nomination in the 40th State Senate district in the seat held by Greg Ball, who is not running for re-election. The winner will face off against Democrat Justin Wagner. The primary is on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Castelli and Murphy will debate at the North Salem Ambulance Corps on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. Castelli has served two terms in the assembly. "The campaign is going well," Cast…

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Murphy And Castelli Face Off In Primary Murphy And Castelli Face Off In Primary
Murphy And Castelli Face Off In Primary NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Assemblyman Bob Castelli and Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy are gearing up as their primary campaigns head into the final stages. Castelli and Murphy are campaigning for the Republican nomination in the 40th State Senate district in the seat held by Greg Ball. The winner will face off against Justin Wagner.  A debate will be held at the North Salem Ambulance Corps tomorrow at 8 p.m. between the two men. Castelli is running having served two terms in the assembly. "The campaign is going well," Castelli said. "We have taken a positive turn. We have taken th…

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