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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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Tarrytown Woman Died Of Natural Causes Tarrytown Woman Died Of Natural Causes
Tarrytown Woman Died Of Natural Causes TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The Westchester Medical Examiner's office reported Thursday that Karen Brown of Tarrytown, who was found by police after a report of a gas leak brought emergency personnel to her home on Wednesday, Oct. 9, died of natural causes. According to the Westchester County Medical Examiner, Brown, 45, suffered a  “spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage,” or stroke, which caused her death. There were no suspicious circumstances in Brown's death according to the report. Brown was found dead in her Tarrytown apartment Wednesday at 191 South Broadway near the intersection of Church …

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Fair Campaign Committee Rules Against Peekskill Dems Fair Campaign Committee Rules Against Peekskill Dems
Fair Campaign Committee Rules Against Peekskill Dems PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The issue of same-sex marriage has entered into the Peekskill city elections. The Westchester Fair Campaign Practices Committee ruled against the Peekskill Democrats over an invitation to a fundraiser sent out by Councilwoman Marybeth McGowan, saying Frank Catalina, Republican candidate for mayor, had indicated Catalina would not perform same-sex marriages if elected mayor. Catalina is challenging incumbent Mary Foster.  The committee said it found the statement false and misleading and said no evidence was presented that Catalina indicated he would not perform same sex…

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Police Investigating Death In Tarrytown Home Police Investigating Death In Tarrytown Home
Police Investigating Death In Tarrytown Home TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Police are investigating after a woman was found dead in her Tarrytown apartment Wednesday at 191 South Broadway near the intersection of Church Street. The woman was identified as Karen Brown, 45, of Tarrytown. Police said they do not suspect foul play. Tarrytown Police and Con Edison officials were at the house Wednesday morning responding to a report of a possible gas leak, but said they did not find a gas leak. The Westchester County Medical Examiner's Office arrived before 1:30 p.m.  Mike Rosenbaum, 28, who lives in the house at 191 South Broadway, said he hear…

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Frustration Over Government Shutdown Grows In Yorktown Frustration Over Government Shutdown Grows In Yorktown
Frustration Over Government Shutdown Grows In Yorktown WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As the government shutdown enters its second week with no end in sight, Westchester residents are growing increasingly frustrated over the stalemate. Pat Johnson, 52, of Mount Vernon expressed her thoughts yesterday near City Hall: "It's just silly at this point," she said. "I'm surprised it isn't already finished. I mean really, how hard is it for people to just reach an agreement on something that will help millions of people?" Evelyn Nuna, who works at Murphy's Restaurant on Kear Street in Yorktown, said there's plenty of blame to go around. "Both partie…

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Ossining Resident Nayak's New Platform Puts Focus On Events Ossining Resident Nayak's New Platform Puts Focus On Events
Ossining Resident Nayak's New Platform Puts Focus On Events OSSINING, N.Y. -- Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn. Pinterest. Now, a new social networking website by an Ossining resident is entering  the field. Dr. Nitin Nayak has launched myPEPR.com (my Personal Event Planning Robot), a social network that allows people to find interesting local events and friends that would be interested in attending the events at a convenient time. The new platform launched using Ossining as a test market, highlighting many events of the Ossining bicentennial and its Ossining in 3D program.   Users of myPEPR.com can organize an event, comment and read their friends…

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Kerry Kennedy Trial Set For Jan. 22, But Venue Still Undecided Kerry Kennedy Trial Set For Jan. 22, But Venue Still Undecided
Kerry Kennedy Trial Set For Jan. 22, But Venue Still Undecided ARMONK, N.Y. -- Bedford resident Kerry Kennedy knows when and what time her trial will begin, but where is still in question. Judge Elyse Lazansky on Tuesday set Jan. 22, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. as the beginning of Kennedy's trial for impaired driving, a misdemeanor, after a July 2012 car accident on I-684 in which she was arrested after her Lexus swerved into a tractor-trailer. Kennedy admitted to taking a small amount of Ambien prior to the crash, but claims she ingested it accidentally. Kennedy, accompanied by her sister-in-law Molly Kennedy of Mount Pleasant, arrived and left North Castle…

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Debate Continues Over Ossining Boat Club Debate Continues Over Ossining Boat Club
Debate Continues Over Ossining Boat Club OSSINING, N.Y. -- Members of the Ossining Boat and Canoe Club are passionate about maintaining their space. At a town board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2, members spoke out against a study designed to see if a restaurant on the second floor of the OBCC space would be feasible. The study will consider constructing a new building that would be raised 8 to 10 feet because of concerns from FEMA about flooding. The town-owned building is an area of excessive flooding, according to flood plain maps from FEMA. OBCC members fear these moves would change the character and feel of the working man's …

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Peekskill Common Council Addresses Meeting Behavior Peekskill Common Council Addresses Meeting Behavior
Peekskill Common Council Addresses Meeting Behavior PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill Common Council is working to make sure what occurred at last week's meeting will never happen again. The council held a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 30 to address the altercations that occurred at the Sept. 23 council meeting between Reginald Johnson and civil rights activist Darnell Davis, a critic of the current administration. A separate altercation occurred between a woman who was filming the proceedings and another woman. In the past, Peekskill meetings had been marred by civil discord and back and forth between attendees. Mayor Mary Foster blam…

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Ossining in 3D Enhances Artwork Ossining in 3D Enhances Artwork
Ossining in 3D Enhances Artwork OSSINING, N.Y. -- A new app has been created to allow people to enjoy the sculptures throughout Ossining as part of its bicentennial celebration. The Ossining in 3D app takes users on a virtual tour of the bicentennial sculpture exhibit narrated by the artists themselves. The app is currently available for download in the iTunes store.  “Ossining in 3D” is a public arts exhibition created as part of the Village’s yearlong bicentennial celebration. The pieces, located along a 1.5-mile walking route, will be on display until Oct. 26. The new walking tour app includes audio commentary for ea…

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Vivian McKenzie Joins Peekskill Common Council Vivian McKenzie Joins Peekskill Common Council
Vivian McKenzie Joins Peekskill Common Council PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Vivian McKenzie is hoping to use her business experience and love of Peekskill to achieve success as the newest member of the Common Council. McKenzie replaces Donald Bennett, who has multiple sclerosis, and resigned due to his health. McKenzie is a lifelong Peekskill resident who runs Kathleen's Tea Room, in downtown Peekskill. "I have seen the city go through many changes," McKenzie said. "I wanted to have a voice in city government." McKenzie said she had thought about running for Common Council before being approached by the Democrats. McKenzie is the first Afri…

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