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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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Fracking Film Screened at Ossining Library Fracking Film Screened at Ossining Library
Fracking Film Screened at Ossining Library OSSINING, N.Y. -- The issue of hydrofracking for natural gas was explored at the Budarz Theater in the Ossining Public Library on Wednesday. The documentary "Dear Governor Cuomo" was screened as part of the Ossining Library's Documentary and Discussion series. Following the film, a discussion was held with Jon Bowermaster, writer and director of "Dear Governor Cuomo," Paul Gallay, president of Ossining-based Riverkeeper, and Legislator Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) who represents District 9 on the County Board of Legislators. "Dear Governor Cuomo" is about the effort to get Gov. Andrew Cu…

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Tripodi and Borgia Spar Over Senior Party Tripodi and Borgia Spar Over Senior Party
Tripodi and Borgia Spar Over Senior Party OSSINING, N.Y. -- Westchester District 9 Legislator Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) wants to create a party that gives seniors a voice, while her opponent, Peter Tripodi, thinks it's all an election ploy. Tripodi and Borgia were in court in White Plains this week, battling over the validity of Borgia's Support Our Seniors party. Tripodi claims she doesn't have enough signatures for the party. "She formed her own party and in the process, she did a lot of questionable things," Tripodi said. Tripodi accused her campaign of approaching people while they dropped their kids off at camp and mis…

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City of Peekskill Open for Business City of Peekskill Open for Business
City of Peekskill Open for Business PEEKSKILL, N.Y.-- The City of Peekskill has many properties that could be turned into exciting developments. On Wednesday, the Westchester County Association, as part of its Blueprint for Westchester program, hosted a bus tour of the city, with real estate professionals, developers, site selectors and lawyers. The tour allowed people to see some of the investment opportunities the city has to offer as Mike Welti, the director of planning, and Mayor Mary Foster, led people on the bus tour. "We are thrilled to have you all here," Foster said. Welty said North Division St. in downtown Pe…

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Astorino, Bramson Spar Over Taxes Astorino, Bramson Spar Over Taxes
Astorino, Bramson Spar Over Taxes WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- County Executive Robert Astorino and Democratic challenger Noam Bramson, mayor of New Rochelle, both believe they have the best tax plan for Westchester. Astorino in a meeting with The Daily Voice, touted his record of decreasing taxes and spending since he took office in 2010 Taxes have decreased two percent and spending has decreases five percent in real dollars since 2010, Astorino said. "We are the only county in all of New York to have a budget that is less today than it was three years ago," Astorino said. "We did this in a reasonable and responsible way." …

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Sing Sing Museum Proposed in Ossining Sing Sing Museum Proposed in Ossining
Sing Sing Museum Proposed in Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- One of Westchester's most notorious locations could soon become one of its biggest tourist attractions. At the Westchester Municipal Officials Association annual meeting on Sept. 19, Tracey Corbitt, the principal planner of the Westchester County Department of Planning and Ossining Mayor William Hanauer discussed plans for a Sing Sing Museum, which has been in the works for years. In front of 100 officials from more than 45 municipalities at Harbor Square in the village, Corbitt and Hanauer discussed the history of Sing Sing Correctional Facility, which is still active a…

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Isadora Exhibit at Ossining Library Isadora Exhibit at Ossining Library
Isadora Exhibit at Ossining Library OSSINING, N.Y.-- An Ossining artist's latest work involves the queen of modern dance. Mark Sadan, a photographer, producer and director, is presenting Midsummer Isadora at the Ossining Public Library on Oct. 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The exhibit, curated by Andrea Reda, features a large collection of more than 70 miniature prints captured from the rehearsal and performance of the Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company June 21 and 22 at the Old Westbury Gardens, Long Island, NY. Isadora Duncan was an American dancer, who lived from 1877 to 1922 and is considered the cre…

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Home Invasion Causes Ossining Schools Lockout Home Invasion Causes Ossining Schools Lockout
Home Invasion Causes Ossining Schools Lockout OSSINING, N.Y. -- A home invasion at Yale Avenue led to the Ossining School District to go on lockout Tuesday  morning. Police were called to the home when a female resident said three men, one armed, broke into her apartment and stole some items, Ossining police said. The men left before police arrived and are still at large, according to Ossining police. Police described the men as being in their late teens or early 20s. As a precautionary measure, Ossining schools were placed on lockout, preventing anyone from getting in. The lockout lasted approximately 30 minutes. Police said the…

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Ossining Schools Lockout Lifted Tuesday Morning Ossining Schools Lockout Lifted Tuesday Morning
Ossining Schools Lockout Lifted Tuesday Morning OSSINING, N.Y.-- A lockout of the Ossining School District Tuesday morning has been lifted. Ossining schools were locked out Tuesday morning, preventing anyone from getting in, due to an incident police were investigating in the Village of Ossining. The incident did not occur at any of the schools, and Ossining police said they were looking for someone following the incident. Police declined to elaborate on what the incident was.  Police said the schools were not placed on lockdown, but on lockout. The lockout was lifted at 10:15 a.m, according to an e-mail sent from police.  "Everyth…

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Mentoring Progam Lights Up Mount Kisco Elementary Mentoring Progam Lights Up Mount Kisco Elementary
Mentoring Progam Lights Up Mount Kisco Elementary MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Kids in need have a person to turn to at Mount Kisco Elementary School. The school is continuing its mentoring program, which it launched in 2011. Kids in need of emotional support or having behavioral issues are given the chance to meet with someone at the school on a weekly basis. "We have a lot of diverse students," school psychologist Melanie Gilbert said. "Some students need help in making good choices. They often don't have parental support." The mentoring program is about providing the kids with social support rather than academic support. The mentors all vol…

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Astorino Defends Handling Of Housing Dispute With HUD Astorino Defends Handling Of Housing Dispute With HUD
Astorino Defends Handling Of Housing Dispute With HUD WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- For County Executive Robert Astorino, his battles with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), are about defending Westchester zoning rights. In an interview last week with The Daily Voice, Astorino, who is running for a second term, discussed his approach with HUD in the wake of a 2009 anti-discrimination settlement. The settlement requires that by 2016, Westchester County must develop 750 units of fair and affordable housing in 31 municipalities that have been deemed eligible. The county was given $51.6 million in federal funds to do so. Astorino i…

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