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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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Keep Putnam Farming Initiative Gains Momentum Keep Putnam Farming Initiative Gains Momentum
Keep Putnam Farming Initiative Gains Momentum PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- An initiative launched by Putnam County and Glynwood is promoting farming in Putnam County. The county department of planning and Cold Spring-based Glynwood are making it easier to do successful farming in Putnam. Meetings have helped farmers network with each other and communicate and obtain cooperation from municipal officials.  Keep Putnam Farming representatives will be on hand at an evening of networking Wednesday  from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Char Steakhouse at 151 Bryant Pond Road in Mahopac hosted by the Putnam Valley and Putnam County Chambers of Commerce. …

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Yorktown Family Raises Awareness Of Brain Condition Afflicting Daughter Yorktown Family Raises Awareness Of Brain Condition Afflicting Daughter
Yorktown Family Raises Awareness Of Brain Condition Afflicting Daughter YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Despite having an incurable brain condition and enduring more than 60 surgeries, Carli Clement is like any normal 16-year-old in Yorktown. Carli suffers from hydrocephalus, a condition in which excessive fluid gathers in the brain, abnormally widening spaces and placing potentially harmful pressure on brain tissues. It occurs in approximately one of every 500 births and in more than one million Americans. Untreated, hydrocephalus could be fatal. Carli was diagnosed with the disease at four months old when her head began to swell. Since her diagnosis, her father, Kevin Cl…

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Pleasantville Woman Publishes 'Divine' New Book Pleasantville Woman Publishes 'Divine' New Book
Pleasantville Woman Publishes 'Divine' New Book PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. --  A Pleasantville resident recently published her first novel. Danielle R. Mani is the author of The Divine One about a high school senior bullied by a group of girls. Delilah, the main character, also is dealing with the loss of her sister Darcy. Delilah's mother believes Darcy is sending messages from beyond the grave. Delilah soon meets a boy named River and develops an attraction, though she has a feeling he is withholding dark secrets from her.  "Bullying is a pretty prevalent topic," Mani said. "There's a paranormal aspect with her sister and I was a fan of t…

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Sports
Memorial Honors Star Ossining Athlete Christian Federico Memorial Honors Star Ossining Athlete Christian Federico
Memorial Honors Star Ossining Athlete Christian Federico OSSINING, N.Y. -- Representing Ossining High School meant everything to Christian Federico. Federico was a star football and baseball player, who also played basketball. He died while jogging on April 30, 2010, while attending the University of Maryland. The Christian Federico Memorial Wall has recently been installed at Dilley Field at Ossining High School to replace a sticker that was peeling off and to better remember his legacy at Ossining. "It's absolutely amazing," Christian's mother, Luanne Federico said. "They did a wonderful job. We were very very happy to cooperate. It was a g…

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Politics
Putnam Valley Supervisor Tendy Eagerly Awaits Run For Putnam County DA Putnam Valley Supervisor Tendy Eagerly Awaits Run For Putnam County DA
Putnam Valley Supervisor Tendy Eagerly Awaits Run For Putnam County DA PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Putnam Valley Supervisor Bob Tendy would like to change offices and become the next district attorney of Putnam County.  Tendy said he is running for the office of district attorney in 2015 against incumbent Adam Levy, who has not formally announced he is seeking re-election. Tendy, a Republican, intends to face Levy in the primary election. "I intend to step up and call him on his actions for what he has done to the common trust and law enforcement," Tendy said. "Based on his behavior, he should resign." Tendy is critical of Levy's handling of the Alexandru Hossu…

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Events
Putnam Valley's Fun-Filled German Festival Starts Saturday Putnam Valley's Fun-Filled German Festival Starts Saturday
Putnam Valley's Fun-Filled German Festival Starts Saturday PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- In Putnam Valley this weekend, everyone will be a little bit Deutsch.  Putnam Valley's Annual German Festival is taking place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 19 and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at 11 Kramers Pond Road. The event will feature live music from Die Spitzbaum, Henry Leschke and Eric Bayer. A beer truck and Vienna cafe will be serving German delicacies like bratwurst, roast beef, frankfurters and pancakes. On Sunday, emergency responders will be let in for free. "There is a lot of German food for people to love and enjoy," organizer Renate Rao…

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Passenger Jet Crash In Ukraine Shocks Putnam Residents Passenger Jet Crash In Ukraine Shocks Putnam Residents
Passenger Jet Crash In Ukraine Shocks Putnam Residents PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County residents were stunned by the news of a Malaysian airliner that the United State has said was shot down over the Russian-Ukrainian border Thursday. According to reports, the Boeing 777 was en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur with 280 passengers and 15 crew. There have been reports that 23 Americans were on the flight. No one has taken responsibility for the plane being shot down. Putnam Valley Supervisor Bob Tendy called the incident a "terrible tragedy."  "I just feel for the families of these poor people," Tendy said. "It's just horrible." …

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Hillside Food Outreach In Pleasantville Plans Unique Fundraiser Hillside Food Outreach In Pleasantville Plans Unique Fundraiser
Hillside Food Outreach In Pleasantville Plans Unique Fundraiser PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Hillside Food Outreach in Pleasantville is going to the desert to raise funds. Steve Plake, a Hillside board member, will race 1,000 miles through the Baja desert on his motorcycle in September and is seeking donations of either a fixed amount or per mile. The fundraiser, BKLYN 2 BAJA, will help Hillside, which feeds more than 2,300 people in Westchester. Former Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams is a major supporter of Hillside.  Plake said, "I got involved in Hillside because I know the profound and positive impact that community outreach programs can make as a …

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German American Social Club Of Peekskill Spearheads Annual Festival German American Social Club Of Peekskill Spearheads Annual Festival
German American Social Club Of Peekskill Spearheads Annual Festival PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Thanks to the German American Social Club of Peekskill, everyone will be a little bit Deutsch in Putnam Valley this weekend. Putnam Valley's Annual German Festival is taking place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 19 and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at 11 Kramers Pond Road. The day is organized by the German American Social Club of Peekskill, which has been around since 1936, with the goal of preserving the liberty, equality and tolerance of the German homeland. The club moved to its current Putnam Valley location in 1979. The event will feature live music…

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Crash Of Malaysian Plane In Ukraine Shocks Westchester Residents Crash Of Malaysian Plane In Ukraine Shocks Westchester Residents
Crash Of Malaysian Plane In Ukraine Shocks Westchester Residents This story has been updated WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County residents were stunned by the news of a Malaysian airliner that the United State has said was shot down over the Russian-Ukraine border Thursday. According to reports, the Boeing 777 was en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur with 280 passengers and 15 crew. There have been reports that 23 Americans were on the flight. No one has taken responsibility for the plane being shot down. Robert Hare, standing outside Main Street Deli in Ossining, said it was a horrendous story. He said it was debatable if the US gove…

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