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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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Knickerbocker Excited To Be Buchanan Mayor Knickerbocker Excited To Be Buchanan Mayor
Knickerbocker Excited To Be Buchanan Mayor CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Theresa Knickerbocker, who was elected mayor of Buchanan in a landslide on Tuesday, is ready to begin her term. Knickerbocker, who defeated Al Donahue  324 votes to 187 votes, 63 percent to 37 percent, said it was a great honor to be elected. "We ran a positive campaign," Knickerbocker said. "We talked about the issues. As a lifelong resident, I can't even explain what it means to be mayor." Knickerbocker is currently the deputy mayor of the village and served on the village board in the 90s. She said the people of Buchanan can expect her to work in the best interest …

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Neighbors
North Salem Woman Walks For Breast Cancer North Salem Woman Walks For Breast Cancer
North Salem Woman Walks For Breast Cancer NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- A North Salem resident and teacher is doing all she can to end breast cancer. Barbara Paesano, a teacher in the North Salem School District, will be participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on May 17-18 in Boston. Paesano is a breast cancer survivor. Paesano and her team, Saving Our Sisters, will be walking the equivalent of 1.5 marathons over the two days. Each participant is required to raise $1,800, with the money going to research and helping those who have breast cancer. Paesano has been participating in the walk for five years. "As a 15-year survivor, …

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Lifestyle
Armonk Couple Spreads Bullets Over Broadway Armonk Couple Spreads Bullets Over Broadway
Armonk Couple Spreads Bullets Over Broadway ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk natives Jed and Bronna Canaan are hoping when it comes to Broadway musicals, the second time is also the charm. The Canaan's are associate producers of the new musical "Bullets Over Broadway," an adaptation of the 1994 Woody Allen film. The Canaan's found success last year producing the smash musical "Matilda." As associate producers, the Canaan's were charged with raising a certain amount of money to cover the musical, which is in previews and opens Thursday, April 10. The Canaan's decided to get involved because they are huge Woody Allen fans. "We love 'Banana…

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Sports
Ossining Girls Basketball Set For New York Federation Tournament Ossining Girls Basketball Set For New York Federation Tournament
Ossining Girls Basketball Set For New York Federation Tournament OSSINING, N.Y. -- Fresh off their second straight state championship, the Ossining High School varsity girls basketball team has one more hill to climb. Ossining, which easily won the state title on Saturday, March 15 will be in the New York State Federation Tournament this weekend at the Times Union Center in Albany. The girls face St. Anthony's at 3:15 p.m Friday, March 14 and, if they win, face the winner of LI Lutheran-Francis Lewis on Saturday, March 15 at 6:45 p.m. Before heading to Albany, the team received a big honor as the Ossining Village Board proclaimed Thursday, March 20 O…

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Missing Malaysian Airline Flight Puzzles Armonk Missing Malaysian Airline Flight Puzzles Armonk
Missing Malaysian Airline Flight Puzzles Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- Theories abound over what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 since the aircraft went missing on March 8 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. At Amore Restaurant in Armonk, staff members had their own theories and concerns about the missing airliner.  "The entire world should be concerned," Mark Mazzotta said. "People don't realize what a catastrophe this could be." Mazzotta said he is concerned that if someone hijacked the plane, they could attach a nuclear device to it. Mike Mirakha said he thinks the Russians have something to do it. "They want to give peop…

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Lifestyle
Art Garfunkel Finds Voice Performing At Harvey School Art Garfunkel Finds Voice Performing At Harvey School
Art Garfunkel Finds Voice Performing At Harvey School KATONAH, N.Y. -- Art Garfunkel showed attendees at The Harvey School in Katonah last Friday that he is getting his voice back. Garfunkel, one half of the famed duo Simon & Garfunkel, has been doing intimate warmup shows as he battles back from a vocal ailment that nearly cost him his famous singing voice. "I know I am supposed to have more hair and be taller," Garfunkel told the crowd when he came on stage. "This is what you get." Garfunkel began the show by reading a poem about what it was like to be in Simon & Garfunkel as they were on the cusp of fame and where his life is no…

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Yorktown Oil Spill Has Minimal Environmental Impact, DEC Says Yorktown Oil Spill Has Minimal Environmental Impact, DEC Says
Yorktown Oil Spill Has Minimal Environmental Impact, DEC Says YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Cleanup is continuing after an oil spill caused by a failed oil tank that occurred near Junior Lake in Yorktown, though officials say environmental impacts will be minimal.  Wendy Rosenbach, a Department of Environmental Conservation Regional Citizen Participation Specialist, said the incident involved a heating fuel spill from an above ground storage tank at a home at 120 Upland Road.  Rosenbach said the spill involved approximately 400 gallons of oil and they hired Tri-State Environmental who initially stabilized the situation by deploying booms to contain the spill. …

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Knickerbocker Elected Mayor Of Buchanan Knickerbocker Elected Mayor Of Buchanan
Knickerbocker Elected Mayor Of Buchanan CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Theresa Knickerbocker has been declared the winner of the Buchanan mayoral elections, defeating Al Donahue. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Knockerbocker defeated Donahue  324 votes to 187 votes, 63 percent to 37 percent. Knickerbocker has been deputy mayor since 2010. The two candidates who are running to replace incumbent mayor Sean Murray, who did not run for re-election. Donahue has been a fixture in the Buchanan political scene. having been mayor from 1994 to 2002 and 2008 to 2010 and also serving village trustee. Donahue said he was proud of the campa…

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Ossining Girls Excited For March Madness Ossining Girls Excited For March Madness
Ossining Girls Excited For March Madness OSSINING, N.Y. -- When it comes to the women's NCAA tournament, the Ossining High School varsity girls basketball team is unanimous in its selection of UConn. Of course, the girls, who just won the state championship for the second straight year, are a bit biased. Saniya Chong, a freshman at UConn, was a standout for Ossining, winning a state title. "We're all UConn fans," coach Dan Ricci said. Ricci said he thinks Florida will cut down the nets in the men's tournanment.  Jenna Lividini just filled out her bracket and has UConn winning over Notre Dame. "I've been behind UConn all th…

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Police & Fire
Teen Charged In Walter Panas Bomb Scare Teen Charged In Walter Panas Bomb Scare
Teen Charged In Walter Panas Bomb Scare CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- A juvenile has been arrested and charged with juvenile delinquency after a bomb scare led to the evacuation of Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt Friday. Kieran O'Leary, public information officer for the Westchester County Police, said police wanted to speak to a juvenile after he had posted something on social media about building an incendiary device. But the juvenile was not in school Friday, and as a precaution, police decided to evacuate the school, O'Leary said. "That gave us some concern," O'Leary said. "The bomb squad was brought in, but nothing was …

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