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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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Sports
Yorktown Proudly Celebrates Its State Champion Lacrosse Team Yorktown Proudly Celebrates Its State Champion Lacrosse Team
Yorktown Proudly Celebrates Its State Champion Lacrosse Team YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The celebration is just getting started in the Town of Yorktown. Yorktown High School won its first boys lacrosse state championship since 2003 and seventh overall by defeating Jamesville-DeWitt 10-9 in the New York State Class B championship game at Hofstra University on Saturday. The town plans on honoring the team at an upcoming town board meeting while the Yorktown School District will honor the team at the June 16 Board of Education meeting. Lacrosse in Yorktown has been a way of life since Charlie Murphy helped introduce the sport to the town in 1965, initially d…

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Lincoln Depot Museum In Peekskill Gets Flagpole For Flag Day Lincoln Depot Museum In Peekskill Gets Flagpole For Flag Day
Lincoln Depot Museum In Peekskill Gets Flagpole For Flag Day PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Lincoln Depot Museum finally has a flagpole, just in time for Flag Day. On Saturday June 14 at 3 p.m., Flag Day, the Lincoln Depot Museum will be celebrating the installation and dedication of its new 21-foot flagpole, a gift from the Peekskill Elks Lodge.  “Flying the flag in the place where a former President of the United States visited and spoke just made sense to the Elks," Paul Crumb, president of the Peekskill Elks Lodge, said. John Testa, county legislator and president of the Lincoln Depot Museum, said he was pleased and happy about the flagpole being ins…

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Croton Theater Groups Applaud Hometown Tony Winner Audra McDonald Croton Theater Groups Applaud Hometown Tony Winner Audra McDonald
Croton Theater Groups Applaud Hometown Tony Winner Audra McDonald CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- There is a six-time Tony winner in the Village of Croton-On-Hudson. Audra McDonald, a Croton resident, won her sixth Tony Sunday night, June 8, for her role as where plays legendary singer Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar And Grill." McDonald is the first actress to win six Tonys, breaking the record she tied with Angela Lansbury and Julie Harris.  McDonald also became the first grand slam Tony winner. McDonald has now won best featured actress in a play ("Raisin' In The Sun," "Master Class"), best lead actress in a musical ("The Gershwins' "Porgy and…

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Neighbors
James McNair, Comedian Killed In Tracy Morgan Crash, Mourned In Peekskill James McNair, Comedian Killed In Tracy Morgan Crash, Mourned In Peekskill
James McNair, Comedian Killed In Tracy Morgan Crash, Mourned In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The residents of the City of Peekskill meant everything to James McNair McNair, 62, known as "Uncle Jimmy Mack," was killed in a six-car accident that left his friend, comedian Tracy Morgan in critical condition. The driver of the truck that caused the accident, Kevin Roper, has been charged with one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto, according to reports. McNair's funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Paramount Theater of the Hudson Valley in Peekskill, the city where McNair truly made a difference and helped many others. He voluntee…

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Yorktown Students Build Rube Goldberg Machine Yorktown Students Build Rube Goldberg Machine
Yorktown Students Build Rube Goldberg Machine YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Building a working Rube Goldberg machine is as hard as it looks. Students in AP Physics at Yorktown High School attempted to build their own Rube Goldberg machine. A Rube Goldberg machine is an unnecessarily complicated device that does a simple task. While the students were unable to get the machine to turn on a light and play music in a machine that begins from hitting an 8-ball into a corner pocket without human intervention, it made for a thrilling hour in Ralph Mazzio's class as they kept trying to work out the kinks. The room got hushed as the machine made its way …

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Lifestyle
Yorktown Celebrates National Donut Day Yorktown Celebrates National Donut Day
Yorktown Celebrates National Donut Day YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- For some, it's the best day of the year. June 6 is National Donut Day, which is celebrated on the first Friday in June. The holiday began in 1938 when a military doctor gave wounded soldiers donuts. Dunkin' Donuts is offering a free donut with a beverage purchase. In Yorktown, vanilla glazed donuts were the top pick.  "I love donuts," Sam Cutrone said.  Jordan Bichler and Alex Sgueglia said they were a fan of normal glazed donuts. "It's the most consistent donut," Bichler said. "Dunkin' Donuts is always making them, so they come out hot." Vishnu Patel said he was…

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Father In Peekskill Lawsuit On Leave From Schools Father In Peekskill Lawsuit On Leave From Schools
Father In Peekskill Lawsuit On Leave From Schools PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A father who filed a lawsuit against the Peekskill City School District for allegedly giving his daughter birth control pills without parental consent is on leave from the district. Anthony Jackson, who is suing the district with his wife, is a teacher and coach at Woodside Elementary School. In 2013, he was appointed coach of the girls junior varsity volleyball team and has also coached tennis and basketball. Jackson has been a teacher at the district since 2001. The Peekskill Board of Education said in a statement released by spokeswoman Deirde Gilligan that Jackson h…

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Events
Peekskill Event Centers On War On Poverty Peekskill Event Centers On War On Poverty
Peekskill Event Centers On War On Poverty PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- People learned how the other half lived at the Kiley Center in Peekskill Thursday. The Peekskill Community Action Program, in association with the Westchester Community Opportunity Program and Putnam Community Action Program, hosted "Walk In My Shoes." The event featured participants learning about what it is like to live in poverty, especially when trying to get to and from work or provide nutritious food for a family. "Walk In My Shoes" was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty. Forty percent of people aged 26 to 60 li…

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Neighbors
Peekskill Excited About Hubble Telescope Findings Peekskill Excited About Hubble Telescope Findings
Peekskill Excited About Hubble Telescope Findings PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Our knowledge of the universe is growing and it has people in Peekskill excited. Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have assembled a comprehensive picture of the evolving universe – among the most colorful deep space images ever captured by the 24-year-old telescope. Researchers say the image, in new study called the Ultraviolet Coverage of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, provides the missing link in star formation. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2014 image is a composite of separate exposures taken in 2003 to 2012 with Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys and Wi…

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Ossining Police Host Autism Awareness Event Ossining Police Host Autism Awareness Event
Ossining Police Host Autism Awareness Event OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Police Department is helping to host Autism Awareness Kids and Safety Day Saturday. The event is taking place at the Ossining Communtiy Center on Saturday, June 7 at the Ossining Community Center at 95 Broadway from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to explore a police car, SWAT truck and ambulance and feature a police and K-9 safety demonstration along with a fire safety demonstration. Autism and advocacy safety groups will also be on hand. Lt. Dan Slater of the Ossining Police is helping to organize the event which will showcase Project Lifesaver.…

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