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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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Briarcliff's Londa Wilson Publishes Novel On Bullying Briarcliff's Londa Wilson Publishes Novel On Bullying
Briarcliff's Londa Wilson Publishes Novel On Bullying BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Briarcliff resident Londa Wilson is living every writer's dream. Wilson's book, "The In House Bully," was recently published as an e-book at Amazon.com. Wilson has been writing since 1977, enduring the cycle of writing, submitting, receiving rejections and giving up on writing. "The In House Bully" is a short novel for upper elementary-school aged children about having a bully that lives in your own house. Three new friends with the help of a mysterious hermit woman find creative ways to outsmart the bully, learning there are more important things than getting even. …

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Bert Ruiz Honored For American Legion Service In Pleasantville Bert Ruiz Honored For American Legion Service In Pleasantville
Bert Ruiz Honored For American Legion Service In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville resident Bert Ruiz served his country in Vietnam and later helped fellow veterans when he came home. Ruiz was honored this week for his 10 years of service as commander of American Legion Post 77 in Pleasantville. Ruiz is stepping down, being replaced by Scott Elliott, who served in Iraq. "It's bittersweet," Ruiz said. "I have a real attachment to Pleasantville. This post has a lot of deep roots in the community." When Ruiz took over, the post had only four active members.. Ruiz said he'd be only commander for one year and began recruiting new member…

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Cortlandt To Hold Rally Against Pipeline, High-Voltage Station Cortlandt To Hold Rally Against Pipeline, High-Voltage Station
Cortlandt To Hold Rally Against Pipeline, High-Voltage Station CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Two proposed projects in Verplanck will be the subject of a rally led by the Town of Cortlandt on Wednesday. The Town of Cortlandt, Village of Buchanan and Citizens Task Force are holding a rally at 6 p.m. at the corner of Broadway and 11th Street in Verplanck to protest a proposed gas pipeline and high-voltage station. The 42-inch Spectra Algonquin gas pipeline would replace a previous 26-inch pipeline that runs through Cortlandt and has existed for 60 years. The pipeline, which must be approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, would run across the Hudson R…

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Pleasantville Veterans Worried About New Turmoil In Iraq Pleasantville Veterans Worried About New Turmoil In Iraq
Pleasantville Veterans Worried About New Turmoil In Iraq PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The war in Iraq was a terrible mistake according to one Vietnam War veteran.  Bert Ruiz, a Vietnam veteran and Pleasantville resident, said the country never learned from the lessons of Vietnam before it went to Iraq in 2003. "You cannot occupy another country," Ruiz said. Ruiz said many soldiers are anti-war as they see the costs of war firsthand.  Scott Elliott, who served in Iraq, said U.S. troops poured their heart and soul into Iraq. "It was rough to lose friends," Elliot said.  Elliot said he thinks the word terrorist is overused by the media and said …

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Yorktown Animal Hospital Honored As One Of Westchester's Best Yorktown Animal Hospital Honored As One Of Westchester's Best
Yorktown Animal Hospital Honored As One Of Westchester's Best YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Animal Hospital was recently named among the best animal hospitals in Westchester according to Westchester Magazine. "We won because of our team," Dr. Steven Kasanofsky, one of the veterinarians, said. "We practice good medicine and offer compassionate care." Dr. Phillip Raclyn said there are many great animal hospitals in Westchester offering advanced animal care with MRIs and CT scans. "We don't do that," Raclyn, a Briarcliff Manor resident, said. "We are the family doctors for the four-legged members of the family. We have a great staff that is devoted to t…

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Pleasantville Student Aaron Huang Wins Award For Science Research Pleasantville Student Aaron Huang Wins Award For Science Research
Pleasantville Student Aaron Huang Wins Award For Science Research PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A Pleasantville High School senior has been honored for his research on neurological diseases. Aaron Huang recently received the Acorda Scientific Excellence Award for his research paper and scientific work.  Huang researched cells that could deliver therapeutic treatments to the brain. The discovery of these cells, called penetrating peptides, could lead to the curing of many neurological diseases. The cells help by crossing the membrane of brain endothelial cells to allow for the treatment. "The research is important because it brings a potential solution to the…

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Thousands Enjoy Ossining Village Fair Thousands Enjoy Ossining Village Fair
Thousands Enjoy Ossining Village Fair OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Village of Ossining attracted 15,000 visitors to its annual village fair on Saturday.  The fair, sponsored by the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, featured more than 200 vendors and live entertainment on four stages. 

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Yorktowners Don't Fear Friday The 13th Yorktowners Don't Fear Friday The 13th
Yorktowners Don't Fear Friday The 13th YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- For some people it's the unluckiest day of the calendar. For others, especially in Yorktown, it's just a regular day. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th, which has its origins in the Last Supper, where the 13th guest Judas betrayed Jesus, who died on Friday. The superstition has led to the successful horror franchise "Friday the 13th." Diane Travis thinks the opposite when it comes to the infamous bad luck day. "I believe it is a lucky day," Diane Travis said. "It makes me want to play the lottery." Jillian Santana said she does not believe in superstit…

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Missing North Salem Wallaby Spotted In Lewisboro Missing North Salem Wallaby Spotted In Lewisboro
Missing North Salem Wallaby Spotted In Lewisboro LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The search for Indy, the missing North Salem wallaby continues. Sightings of Indy, who went missing from his Titicus Road home on March 21, continue to be reported to Susan and Warren Saks, who care for Indy. On Tuesday, Indy was spotted on Route 35 in Cross River near Four Winds Hospital and was seen hopping by the Cross River Reservoir. "We went down there for two days and searched where we could," Warren Saks said. Saks said Indy being seen near Four Winds would've been perfect because of the large number of staff that could see him.  Later in the week, Saks he…

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Village Of Ossining Gears Up For Village Fair Village Of Ossining Gears Up For Village Fair
Village Of Ossining Gears Up For Village Fair OSSINING, N.Y. -- It is the premiere day for the Village of Ossining to showcase itself. The 34th Annual Ossining Village Fair will be taking place Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street in the village. The event is sponsored by the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, which said the fair reflects the unique character of the Village of Ossining with a wide range of vendors, food, games, rides and live entertainment. The event draws thousands of people each year and will feature 200 vendors and live performances on four entertainment stages. Last year's event drew 15,000…

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