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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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Business
Mohegan Lake's Brendan Gelardi Opens Pizzeria In Cortlandt Mohegan Lake's Brendan Gelardi Opens Pizzeria In Cortlandt
Mohegan Lake's Brendan Gelardi Opens Pizzeria In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- A 25-year-old Mohegan Lake resident is living his dream. Brendan Gelardi recently opened Gelardi's Pizza at 2093 E. Main St. in Cortlandt, fulfilling his lifelong dream of owning his own pizzeria. Gelardi worked in kitchens when he was younger, washing dishes. "I always enjoyed cooking," Gelardi said. "In high school I worked at a pizzeria and just fell in love. I've always enjoyed pizza." Growing up in a family that enjoyed cooking, Gelardi feels he has found what he was looking for at Gelardi's: good food with a laid back atmosphere. "I didn't want a restau…

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Neighbors
Lake Peekskill Woman Calls Herself A 'Practical Psychic' Lake Peekskill Woman Calls Herself A 'Practical Psychic'
Lake Peekskill Woman Calls Herself A 'Practical Psychic' LAKE PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A woman in Lake Peekskill says she has a connection to the other side. Priscilla Keresey works as a medium out of her home in Lake Peekskill, hosting private and group sessions, allowing people, she says, to connect with those who have died. Keresey, who calls herself a "practical psychic," is also president of the Putnam Valley Library Board and previously served on the Putnam Valley Town Board. "It's a skill, not a gift," Keresey said. "Everyone has that sixth sense. I'm just a translator. It's easy for me to translate information from the spirit people." Ke…

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News
County Board Calls For Strict Review Of Proposed Pipeline Through Cortlandt County Board Calls For Strict Review Of Proposed Pipeline Through Cortlandt
County Board Calls For Strict Review Of Proposed Pipeline Through Cortlandt WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester County legislators want to ensure a proposed pipeline that would run into Peekskill, Cortlandt and Yorktown is totally safe. Legislators voted 15-1 to call for a full risk assessment of the proposed Spectra pipeline.  The 42-inch Spectra Algonquin gas pipeline would replace a previous 26-inch pipeline that has existed for 60 years. The pipeline, which is subject to approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, would run across the Hudson River and into Peekskill, Cortlandt, and Yorktown. The town of Cortlandt has already expressed opposition …

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Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Found After Walking Into Ossining Police Station Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Found After Walking Into Ossining Police Station
Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Found After Walking Into Ossining Police Station WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Missing 12-year-old Ossining resident Brayan Mendez has been found, Westchester County Police said Friday. Mendez walked into the Ossining police station with his father shortly after noon Friday to inform authorities that he is safe, according to Westchester County Police.  Mendez told police that he had an argument with his parents Thursday night so he decided not to return home, police said. Mendez told police he stayed at the home of a friend in the village of Ossining. Mendez walked from his friend’s home to the nearby Ossining Police Department, arri…

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Police Search For Missing 12-Year-Old Ossining Boy Police Search For Missing 12-Year-Old Ossining Boy
Police Search For Missing 12-Year-Old Ossining Boy WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County Police are looking for a 12-year-old Ossining boy who did not come home Thursday night. The police are asking for the public's assistance in finding Brayan Roberto Mendez. He is described as being 5-foot-6, 135 pounds with short black hair.  He was last seen wearing black glasses, a blue polo shirt, blue shorts and red sneakers. The boy was last seen yesterday afternoon in the vicinity of 239 North Broadway in Sleepy Hollow, police said. He is known to frequent parks and cemeteries, police said.  County police have been searching the Sle…

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Putnam Valley Hosts Lake Peekskill Family Day Saturday Putnam Valley Hosts Lake Peekskill Family Day Saturday
Putnam Valley Hosts Lake Peekskill Family Day Saturday PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Saturday will be all about celebrating Lake Peekskill. The 7th annual Lake Peekskill Family Day will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at North Beach. The event will feature a DJ, band, food and soda. Kids' games will include an egg toss, potato sack race and water balloon catching.  Thirty five people who used to live in Lake Peekskill will be coming back and having a get together in the town they used to call home.  "This is open to the entire community," said Town Supervisor Robert Tendy. "There's a lot of fun stuff going on for kids and adults." …

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Putnam Senate Candidate Wagner Unveils Property Tax Plan Putnam Senate Candidate Wagner Unveils Property Tax Plan
Putnam Senate Candidate Wagner Unveils Property Tax Plan PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County State Senate candidate Justin Wagner has unveiled his plan to reduce the property tax burden in New York. Wagner, who is running as a Democrat in the 40th district, unveiled his three point Wagner Tax Relief Plan earlier this week. One of Wagner's ideas is a constitutional amendment blocking new unfunded state mandates. The amendment has also been sponsored by Senator Terry Gipson. "It's the state that's been forcing our local government to raise taxes, by pushing down costs and imposing mandates," Wagner said. "My three-point plan will get the ma…

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Buchanan Man Struck And Killed By Train In Cortlandt Buchanan Man Struck And Killed By Train In Cortlandt
Buchanan Man Struck And Killed By Train In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Brian McCallum, a 27-year-old Buchanan resident, was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Wednesday night at the Cortlandt train station. According to Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) spokeswoman Marjorie Anders, an engineer reported that McCallum ran off the north end of the platform at the Cortlandt station onto the track area as the train was passing through the station at approximately 60 miles per hour. MTA Patrol Officers and Detectives responded and processed the scene and notified McCallum's parents, according to Anders. Anders said there appears to be …

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Politics
State Senate Candidate Wagner Unveils Property Tax Plan In Croton State Senate Candidate Wagner Unveils Property Tax Plan In Croton
State Senate Candidate Wagner Unveils Property Tax Plan In Croton CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- State Senate candidate Justin Wagner has unveiled his plan to reduce the property tax burden in New York. Wagner, who is running as a Democrat in the 40th district, unveiled his three point plan at Harrison Street Park in Croton-on-Hudson on Tuesday, flanked by County Legislator Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) and Cortlandt Supervisor Linda Puglisi. One of Wagner's ideas is a constitutional amendment blocking new unfunded mandates. The proposed amendment has been sponsored by state Sen. Terry Gipson (D-Dutchess, Putnam). Wagner said, "It's the state that's bee…

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Lowering Cost Of Living In Putnam Is Key Priority For State Sen. Gipson Lowering Cost Of Living In Putnam Is Key Priority For State Sen. Gipson
Lowering Cost Of Living In Putnam Is Key Priority For State Sen. Gipson PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- When he's shopping the stores in Cold Spring or hiking in Putnam, State Sen. Terry Gipson (D-Rhinebeck), is often approached with voters about one issue: lowering taxes. Gipson is in his first term in a district that covers Putnam Valley, Kent and Phillipstown.  "For way too long it just hasn't been affordable to live in the Hudson Valley," Gipson said. "We need to lower the cost of living." The senator said he would like to change the way education is funded in New York, saying the current way is outdated. "Property owners are paying for the majority of pub…

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