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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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Schools
Byram Hills Student Alexander Baron Produces Off-Broadway Play Byram Hills Student Alexander Baron Produces Off-Broadway Play
Byram Hills Student Alexander Baron Produces Off-Broadway Play ARMONK, N.Y. -- Alexander Baron hasn't even graduated from Byram Hills High School yet, but he can put playwright and off-Broadway producer on his resume. Baron, a 17-year old who will be a senior in September, is the producer of "Vote For Me: A Musical Debate" playing at the Roy Arias Stage IV at 300 West 43rd St. from Aug. 7 to Aug.16. Previously, a one-act short Baron wrote was produced in September 2013. "I was looking for scripts and found a script by two writers from Princeton," said Baron, who raised money for the production through a campaign on Kickstarter, a crowdfunding platf…

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News
Possible Papal Visit Energizes Ossining Possible Papal Visit Energizes Ossining
Possible Papal Visit Energizes Ossining WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- News that Pope Francis might visit the United States is causing a stir in Ossining and Cortlandt. The pope is expected to make his first visit to the United States in September 2015, visiting Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, according to Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput. New York leaders are trying to get the pope to visit the area. The Vatican has yet to officially confirm the pope's visit.  "I am excited," County Legislator Catherine Borgia said. "This pope gives me hope." Borgia said if the pope visits New York, she would try to …

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Ossining Lifts Ban On Beekeeping Ossining Lifts Ban On Beekeeping
Ossining Lifts Ban On Beekeeping OSSINING, N.Y. -- A new law in Ossining is the bee's knees. The Ossining Village Board recently unanimously overrode a long-standing ordinance against beekeeping within the village.  Dominican Sisters of Hope in Ossining, who aimed to practice beekeeping at Mariandale Retreat on North Highland Avenue, were a major proponent of the new law . “I am very excited and extremely grateful that the village trustees voted for the bees’ sake,” said Sister Bette Ann. “We are planting for the pollinators here and hope to attract monarch butterflies as well as bees. We plan to tend our own bees a…

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Business
Holiday Inn Express Debuts In Peekskill Holiday Inn Express Debuts In Peekskill
Holiday Inn Express Debuts In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Folks in the Peekskill area looking for a place to stay just have to follow the yellow brick road. A $10.4 million Holiday Inn Express and Suites at 2 John Walsh Boulevard had its grand opening on Thursday, July 24. The hotel has a yellow brick road out front in honor of "The Wizard of Oz." Author L. Frank Baum was told to follow a yellow brick road when he arrived in Peekskill to attend Peekskill Military Academy. Characters from "The Wizard Of Oz" were in costume and sang "Ease On Down The Road" from "The Wiz." The 76-room hotel is the first platinum LEED (Leader…

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Young Republicans From Putnam Criticize Christie Over Astorino Snub Young Republicans From Putnam Criticize Christie Over Astorino Snub
Young Republicans From Putnam Criticize Christie Over Astorino Snub PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's comment that Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino's campaign for governor is a "lost cause" is not sitting well with some Republicans in Putnam. Astorino hit back at Christie, saying if Christie isn't interested in helping to get Republican candidates elected, then he should step down as chairman of the Republican Governors Association. Astorino went on to suggest that perhaps New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Christie were working together to protect themselves against fallout from the George Washington Bridge scandal, politico.…

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Sports
Peekskill Football Fan Excited For Start Of Training Camp Peekskill Football Fan Excited For Start Of Training Camp
Peekskill Football Fan Excited For Start Of Training Camp PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- With NFL training camps opening, people in Peekskill are getting gripped with football fever. Keith Staudohar, a Giants fan, is hopeful the team can improve from last year, where the team got off to an 0-6 start. "I think there is a good chance they can turn it around," Staudohar said. "I am an 80 percent optimistic. They brought in a lot of players." Staudohar said he did not think the retirement of Chris Snee would impact their defensive line too much. Jim Annicchiarico, a Dobbs Ferry resident, is a long suffering Oakland Raiders fan. While he doesn't think th…

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Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed In Croton Accident Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed In Croton Accident
Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed In Croton Accident CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The motorcyclist killed after colliding with a Bee-Line bus on Route 9A has been identified as Charles Goulding, a 34-year-old resident of Manhattan. Goulding was traveling north on Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson on Thursday night, July 24, when he exited at Senasqua Road, according to Kieran O'Leary of the Westchester County Police. It appears that he lost control of the motorcycle and traveled onto North Riverside Avenue directly in front of a Bee-Line bus that was traveling south on North Riverside. The bus was a Route 14 southbound bus en route to White Plains…

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Ossining Library Showcases Croton Man's India Photos Ossining Library Showcases Croton Man's India Photos
Ossining Library Showcases Croton Man's India Photos OSSINING, N.Y. -- Croton-on-Hudson resident Daniel Oppenheim has been all around the world and has the photos to prove it. Oppenheim's photography of his trip to India will be on display at the Ossining Public Library on Friday, Aug. 1. A reception will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, from 2-4 p.m., and a gallery talk will take place Aug. 13. The exhibit runs through Aug. 30. Oppenheim traveled to India three years ago on a business trip and ended up visiting the slums of India.  "There was an intimacy and a connection I made with the people there," Oppenheim said. "This was a big departur…

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Neighbors
Putnam Detective Moonlights As Elvis Impersonator Putnam Detective Moonlights As Elvis Impersonator
Putnam Detective Moonlights As Elvis Impersonator PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- When he's not investigating crimes in Putnam County, a detective likes to put on his blue suede shoes. Detective Pat Castaldo will be performing an Elvis Presley Tribute Show at the German American Club at 11 Kramers Pond Road in Putnam Valley on Saturday, July 26 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10. Castaldo has been performing as Elvis for more than 30 years. "We take people back in time," Castaldo said. "The show has early Elvis up through his death." The show is authentic Elvis with Castaldo wearing outfits that the King would wear during that time period…

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Bob Tendy Formally Announces Run For Putnam District Attorney Bob Tendy Formally Announces Run For Putnam District Attorney
Bob Tendy Formally Announces Run For Putnam District Attorney CARMEL, N.Y. -- Putnam Valley Supervisor Bob Tendy has officially thrown his hat in the ring. In front of the Putnam County Courthouse in Carmel on Wednesday, Tendy announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for Putnam County District Attorney. The election is in November 2016.  Tendy had told Daily Voice, that he was intending on running against incumbent Adam Levy. "We need to restore integrity, faith, organization, and professionalism to the office of the district attorney," Tendy said. "I will personally go to court and be part of the county prosecution team, I will not so…

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