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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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Mayoral Candidate Knickerbocker's Buchanan Roots Run Deep Mayoral Candidate Knickerbocker's Buchanan Roots Run Deep
Mayoral Candidate Knickerbocker's Buchanan Roots Run Deep CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The Village of Buchanan is in Theresa Knickerbocker's blood. Knickerbocker, whose family is multi-generation Buchanan, is running for mayor in next Wednesday's election against Al Donahue, to replace outgoing mayor Sean Murray. Knickerbocker, who was elected to the village board in 2009, has been deputy mayor since 2010. She ran unsuccessfully for Cortlandt Town Board last year. "This is a great village and I want to keep it moving for another four years," Knickerbocker said. "I want to keep the progress moving forward." Knickerbocker said when it comes to Indian Po…

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Ossining In The Dark On 'Between Two Ferns' Ossining In The Dark On 'Between Two Ferns'
Ossining In The Dark On 'Between Two Ferns' OSSINING, N.Y. -- While President Barack Obama's appearance on Funny or Die's "Between Two Ferns" with actor Zach Galifianakis has become a viral sensation, there's one group that hasn't caught on. Members of the Ossining girls basketball team said they had not seen the video, which was posted to the comedy site Wednesday, as the girls prepared for their appearance in the state championships. The appearance on the show was designed for Obama to make young people more aware of healthcare.gov website, which allows uninsured to get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. One of the a…

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Peekskill Councilman: Harlem Explosion Scene Reminiscent Of 9-11 Peekskill Councilman: Harlem Explosion Scene Reminiscent Of 9-11
Peekskill Councilman: Harlem Explosion Scene Reminiscent Of 9-11 PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Darren Rigger, a councilman for the City of Peekskill, works in Harlem and was on the scene Wednesday afternoon of the gas leak and building explosion that left two dead and at least 18 injured. Rigger, who works at 119th Street in East Harlem, was on a train commuting to work when the explosion occurred.  New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio confirmed two people were killed and two buildings were destroyed by an explosion by the explosion. Rigger said Wednesday afternoon that he could hear helicopters flying overhead. "The air quality is very bad," Rigger said. "Polic…

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Donahue Sees Indian Point As Major Issue In Buchanan Mayor Race Donahue Sees Indian Point As Major Issue In Buchanan Mayor Race
Donahue Sees Indian Point As Major Issue In Buchanan Mayor Race CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Al Donahue is an institution in the Village of Buchanan. Donahue is running for mayor of Buchanan against Theresa Knickerbocker to replace outgoing mayor Sean Murray in the town of just over 2,000 people. Donahue has been in a fixture in the Buchanan political scene, having been mayor from 1994 to 2002 and 2008 to 2010 and also serving village trustee.  This time, Donahue said he is running because of Indian Point. The village's PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) agreement with the nuclear power plant expires this year and Donahue would to see it put back on the tax rol…

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Peekskill Native Allison Pataki Reveals 'The Traitor's Wife' Peekskill Native Allison Pataki Reveals 'The Traitor's Wife'
Peekskill Native Allison Pataki Reveals 'The Traitor's Wife' PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Allison Pataki found there's more to the Benedict Arnold story than meets the eye. Pataki, a former Peekskill resident and daughter of former New York Gov. George Pataki, is the author of "The Traitor's Wife," a historical novel that looks at famed Revolutionary War traitor Benedict Arnold and his wife Peggy Shippen Arnold.  "A lot of the action in this book went down in and around Peekskill," Pataki said. "People know the name Benedict Arnold, but they don't know he had this fascinating, intelligent and beautiful wife." Pataki said she was walking dogs with her mothe…

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Westchester Welcomes New York Knicks' D-League Team To County Center Westchester Welcomes New York Knicks' D-League Team To County Center
Westchester Welcomes New York Knicks' D-League Team To County Center WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The New York Knicks D-League team has a new home at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. County Executive Robert Astorino was joined by Knicks legends Allan Houston and John Starks to announce that starting in 2014-15, the Knicks D-League team will be playing its home games in Westchester. Astorino said he was excited to have professional basketball at Westchester's most famous arena and it will be at no cost to the taxpayers. The Knicks already practice in Greenburgh. Dan Reed, president of the D-League said Westchester residents will be the beneficiaries.…

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Bill Hanauer Announces Re-Election Bid For Ossining Mayor Bill Hanauer Announces Re-Election Bid For Ossining Mayor
Bill Hanauer Announces Re-Election Bid For Ossining Mayor OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining Mayor Bill Hanauer has announced he is running for a fifth two-year term in November. Hanauer has been mayor of the village since 2007. In listing his accomplishments, Hanauer noted that his first term began with him cutting the ribbon at the new Aquatic Center and at the Ossining Public Library. Hanauer said that throughout his term he has overseen the transformation of the Ossining Bank and Trust Building, the Red Lion affordable apartments, and the opening of Avalon Ossining. Construction has begun on the We Can Do It Property on Main Street and the restorati…

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Sex Offender Formerly Of Peekskill Charged With Failing To Report Address Sex Offender Formerly Of Peekskill Charged With Failing To Report Address
Sex Offender Formerly Of Peekskill Charged With Failing To Report Address PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill police have arrested a sex offender for failing to report his address. Cory Hepburn, a 31-year-old Bronx resident, was arrested on Thursday and charged with failure to report a change of address, a Class E felony. Detective Ralph D’aliso discovered on Feb.19 that a sex offender, Cory Hepburn, had moved from Peekskill to an address in the Bronx without making the proper notifications to the state or the police department as required by law according to Lt. John White. With the assistance of the Westchester County Police and the U.S. Marshals Service, Hepburn …

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Guiding Eyes Names Panek, Who Is Legally Blind, Its New CEO Guiding Eyes Names Panek, Who Is Legally Blind, Its New CEO
Guiding Eyes Names Panek, Who Is Legally Blind, Its New CEO YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Thomas A. Panek is taking the reins as the new president and CEO of Yorktown-based Guiding Eyes For The Blind. Panek, who is legally blind, was vice president of Relationship Management at National Industries for the Blind in Virginia. He was responsible for providing leadership, management and direction to the organization while diversifying and expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind. Panek also previously served as president and CEO of the World Trade Center in Chicago and as Senior International Trade Specialist for the United States Foreign Comme…

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Peekskill Honors Fallen Firefighter Kevin Bristol Peekskill Honors Fallen Firefighter Kevin Bristol
Peekskill Honors Fallen Firefighter Kevin Bristol PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill firefighter Kevin Bristol was a hero. Bristol, who passed away from a heart attack on Monday at the age of 48, was memorialized at Assumption Church on Wednesday with firefighters and first responders from throughout the county and New York City coming to pay their respects at the full dress funeral. Vernon P. Wickrematunge, the parochial vicar at Assumption, asked God to give him strength as he eulogized Bristol. "Give me the courage to stand and celebrate Kevin's life," Wickrematunge said. "Light is greater than darkness. Hope is greater than despair." W…

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