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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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Grace Looks Ahead To Second Term As Yorktown Supervisor Grace Looks Ahead To Second Term As Yorktown Supervisor
Grace Looks Ahead To Second Term As Yorktown Supervisor YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- With his victory last night, Supervisor Michael Grace is looking to continue the progress he feels Yorktown made during his first term. With 86 percent of precincts reporting, Grace holds a comfortable lead over Nick Bianco in the race for Yorktown town supervisor, 4,006 (55 percent) votes to 3,319 votes (45 percent), Board of Elections officials reported as of early Wednesday morning. Bianco has conceded to Grace. "It's a very gratifying win," Grace said. "It's an affirmation of where we're going and the direction the town wants to go in." Grace said residents want to…

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Newly Re-Elected Legislator Harckham Looks To Control Taxes, Spending Newly Re-Elected Legislator Harckham Looks To Control Taxes, Spending
Newly Re-Elected Legislator Harckham Looks To Control Taxes, Spending KATONAH, N.Y.-- Peter Harckham, who will continue for another term representing District 2 in the Westchester County Board of Legislatures, spent part of Wednesday looking ahead to his new term. With 86 percent of precincts reporting, Harckham is leading challenger Andrea Rendo, 53 percent to 47 percent, though Rendo has conceded defeat. Harckham, the majority leader, said his re-election was gratifying. "We have a good team and we executed our plan," Harckham said. "I look forward to working with the people of Northeast Westchester for two years." Harckham said he will try to keep ta…

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Borgia Defeats Tripodi in Westchester County Board District 9 Borgia Defeats Tripodi in Westchester County Board District 9
Borgia Defeats Tripodi in Westchester County Board District 9 Update 2:30 am. OSSINING, N.Y. -- With 82 percent of precincts reporting, Legislator Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) is leading Peter Tripodi 58 percent to 42 percent in District 9 of the Westchester County Board of Legislators.  With the overwhelming deficit, Tripodi conceded last night. Borgia said he was grateful for the support of her constituents. "I am looking forward to continuing to serve the 9th district," Borgia said. "It's a nice win. Their approval is appreciated." Borgia said she loves campaigning and being able to meet so many people. "I am looking forward to serving the…

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Spreckman Leads Richard In District 14 Westchester Legislature Spreckman Leads Richard In District 14 Westchester Legislature
Spreckman Leads Richard In District 14 Westchester Legislature Update 2:25 a.m. YONKERS, N.Y. -- With 82 percent of precincts, longtime incumbent Republican Bernice Spreckman is leading Democrat R. Rocky Richard 54 percent to 46 percent. Spreckman was first elected to the legislature in 1995. District 14 represents Yonkers and Mount Vernon. 

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Perez Leads District 17 Westchester Board of Legislatures Perez Leads District 17 Westchester Board of Legislatures
Perez Leads District 17 Westchester Board of Legislatures Updated 2:20 a.m. YONKERS, N.Y. -- With 70 percent of districts reporting Virginia Perez led the race for Westchester Board of Legislators, representing District 17. Democrat Perez held 75 percent of the votes, Independent Nerissa Pena had 19 percent and Working Families Party candidate Jose Roman had 6 percent. Original article: YONKERS, N.Y. -- Virginia Perez was easily leading in her race for Westchester Board of Legislators, representing District 17. With 62 percent of precincts reporting, incumbent Perez, a Democrat, leads Independence Party candidate Nerissa Pena 75 percent to 1…

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Burrows Running Away With District 15 For Westchester Board of Legislators Burrows Running Away With District 15 For Westchester Board of Legislators
Burrows Running Away With District 15 For Westchester Board of Legislators Update 2:25 a.m. YONKERS, N.Y. -- Republican incumbent Gordon Burrows easily will be re-elected to another term on the Westchester Board of Legislators, representing District 15. Burrows leads Delfim Heusler, 90 percent to 10 percent with 84 percent of precincts reporting so far. Heusler represents the Working Families Parties. Burrows initially was elected in February 2005 in a special election.  District 15 represents Bronxville and Yonkers. 

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Maybury and Republicans Cruising To Victory In Mount Pleasant Maybury and Republicans Cruising To Victory In Mount Pleasant
Maybury and Republicans Cruising To Victory In Mount Pleasant UPDATED 2 A.M. Wednesday MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Supervisor Joan Maybury and her Republican team are running away in Mount Pleasant. With 71 percent of the vote counted, Maybury leads third-party candidate Anthony D'Aria, 83 percent to 17 percent. Maybury was appointed supervisor in 2009. A week before the election, D'Aria was arrested for vouching for false signatures on his petition. D'Aria was running with John Casario, who was running for a seat on the town board. Casario was opposing Republican incumbent Denis McCarthy and newcomer Laurie Smalley. McCarthy and Smalley have 48…

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Roach Leads Easily In White Plains Mayoral Race Roach Leads Easily In White Plains Mayoral Race
Roach Leads Easily In White Plains Mayoral Race UPDATE 2 a.m. Wednesday WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- With 89 percent of districts reporting, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach led challenger Cass Cibelli, 78 percent to 22 percent, according to unofficial results from the Board of Electors. Original article: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- With 47 percent of precincts reporting as of 11 p.m., Mayor Tom Roach is leading challenger Cass Cibelli, 76 percent to 24 percent. Roach, a Democrat, was appointed mayor in February 2011, following the resignation of Adam Bradley. Roach won a special election in March 2011. Democrats also were running away with the cit…

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by Suzanne Samin
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Lyman Prevails In Heated Pound Ridge Supervisor Race Lyman Prevails In Heated Pound Ridge Supervisor Race
Lyman Prevails In Heated Pound Ridge Supervisor Race POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- According to unofficial election returns, Richard Lyman is the newest supervisor of Pound Ridge.  Lyman, a Republican, leads Ali Boak, a Democrat, 52 percent to 48 percent, 896 votes to 822 votes, with 100 percent of precincts reporting. "Right now, I am trying to digest this," Lyman said. "I am very pleased that the voters looked at my record and deemed me worthy. I think they understood what I stand for." Lyman said he was running for supervisor and not running a campaign against anyone. He said he needs a couple of days to decompress. "I have a lot work to do,"…

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Jacobs, Marcotte Head To Head in Westchester Legislator District 10 Jacobs, Marcotte Head To Head in Westchester Legislator District 10
Jacobs, Marcotte Head To Head in Westchester Legislator District 10 UPDATED 12:25 a.m. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Democrat Mary Jo Jacobs and Republican incumbent Sheila Marcotte are head to head in Westchester County Board of Legislator District 10. With 81 percent of precincts reporting, the race is split right down the middle, with each candidate garnering 50 percent of the vote.  Marcotte was elected to the board in a special election in spring 2010. District 10 covers Eastchester, Tuckahoe and New Rochelle. 

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