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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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Westchester Bids Farewell To Summer At Playland Beach Westchester Bids Farewell To Summer At Playland Beach
Westchester Bids Farewell To Summer At Playland Beach RYE, N.Y.-- It was a summer that was fun, albeit went by too quickly. Westchester residents soaked up the final, unofficial day of summer Monday at Playland Beach, which closes on Labor Day. People relaxed on the beach and got some swimming in before the rain came early in the afternoon. Patri Ginas and Ann Barbara, both Port Chester residents, said they look forward to autumn and the closing of Rye Playland every year. "You don't hear the noise from rides every year," Ginas said. "You need that sanctuary." Ginas said while she enjoys Playland, she looks forward to no longer hearing f…

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Police & Fire
New Castle Woman's Death Ruled Suicide New Castle Woman's Death Ruled Suicide
New Castle Woman's Death Ruled Suicide CHAPPAQUA, N.Y.-- The missing Chappaqua woman who was found dead in a New York City hotel room last week died as a result of suicide. The New York City Medical Examiner's office ruled that 59-year old Susan Feinberg's death was suicide via acute intoxication of an unknown substance. Feinberg's body was discovered lying face-up at the Times Square Hilton hotel on Aug. 20, according to a representative with the New York Police Department Press Office.  Feinberg, who was married with two children, was last seen in Grand Central Terminal on Aug. 19.  New Castle Police, who issued a missing …

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Politics
Comptroller Raises Concerns About Bedford's Finances Comptroller Raises Concerns About Bedford's Finances
Comptroller Raises Concerns About Bedford's Finances BEDFORD, N.Y.-- Town Comptroller Edward Ritter presented a bleak financial outlook for the Town of Bedford at a recent work session. At the Aug. 20 meeting, Ritter presented a financial outlook for the town for the next five years that showed Bedford facing rising pension and benefit costs that will be hard to keep up with. Like most municipalities, Bedford has seen pension and health care costs skyrocket over the past few years while they try to keep budgets within the 2-percent cap on the tax levy.  The board is already working on its 2014 budget, where, according to Ritter, the town …

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Film and Art Series Highlight North Castle Library Fall Programs Film and Art Series Highlight North Castle Library Fall Programs
Film and Art Series Highlight North Castle Library Fall Programs ARMONK, N.Y. -- Foreign films and impressionist art will be on display at the North Castle Public Library this fall, thanks to Yonkers resident Valerie Franco. Franco, a professor at Long Island University, will be running a film series showcasing blacklisted films and foreign films while also running an art series looking at different types of art and artists. The blacklist refers to the time in the mid-20th-century when screenwriters, actors, directors, musicians, and other U.S. entertainment professionals were denied employment in Hollywood because of their suspected political beliefs …

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Business
Mount Kisco's Farm Closes Its Doors For Good Mount Kisco's Farm Closes Its Doors For Good
Mount Kisco's Farm Closes Its Doors For Good MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.-- A Mount Kisco institution formally closed its doors this week. The Farm, located at 21 S. Moger Ave., announced in mid-July it was closing, after being in business for more than 25 years. The store was a a popular destination for Mount Kisco residents and also people in Pleasantville, Chappaqua and Bedford. The Kim family, which owned the store, blamed the economic recession for the closure. “We’ve experienced big drop-off every year since the recession,” George Kim said back when the closure was first announced. “Business has simply not been good. There’s no other r…

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Bedford Car Wash Subject Of Dispute Bedford Car Wash Subject Of Dispute
Bedford Car Wash Subject Of Dispute BEDFORD, N.Y.-- A judge has ordered a Bedford area car wash to vacate its site by Sept. 30, in the latest battle between a landlord and tenant. Bedford Town Justice Erick Jacobsen recently ruled that Greenwich-based Splash Car Wash must vacate its site at 527 N. Bedford Road in Bedford Hills by Sept. 30. Splash Car Wash has a suit pending in State Supreme Court in White Plains in its attempt to remain on the site. Splash has been at the site since 1995. The judge ruled in favor of Shullman Family Partnership, which has been trying to force Splash off the property for months, though Spla…

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Obituaries
Former North Castle Councilwoman Rebecca Kittredge dies Former North Castle Councilwoman Rebecca Kittredge dies
Former North Castle Councilwoman Rebecca Kittredge dies ARMONK, N.Y.--  Rebecca "Becky" Kittredge, a former eight-term councilwoman and deputy supervisor, died Sunday at the age of 69, the town of North Castle has announced. Kittredge, a lifelong resident of North Castle, was first elected in 1979 and appointed deputy supervisor in 2002, according to a news release from the town. While on the Town Board, Kittredge was liaison to to the Police and Highway departments, and chair of the Beautification Committee, according to the release. Kittredge, who retired from the Town Board in 2011 also worked for the White Plains School District for 37 yea…

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Police & Fire
Small Fire In Briarcliff Manor Fire Extinguished Small Fire In Briarcliff Manor Fire Extinguished
Small Fire In Briarcliff Manor Fire Extinguished BRIARCLIFF, N.Y.-- The Briarcliff Manor Fire Department quickly put out a small fire at 430 Central Drive on Monday night. Firefighters received a call at 7:06 p.m. that a bed-spring had caught fire due to a defective extension chord, Fire Chief Robert O'Hanlon said. Firefighters arrived on the scene within four minutes and found that the fire had been mostly extinguished after homeowners poured water on it, O'Hanlon said. While the homeowners helped put out the firer, O'Hanlon said when a fire occurs, homeowners should call the Fire Department and immediately leave the room. After pu…

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Bedford Planning Board Discusses Katonah Bank Bedford Planning Board Discusses Katonah Bank
Bedford Planning Board Discusses Katonah Bank BEDFORD, N.Y.-- The Bedford Planning Board is discussing a TrustCo bank proposal to expand into downtown Katonah. The bank is looking to move into vacant space at 18 Woods Bridge Road, according to the Bedford Planning Board agenda. The property is owned by Katonah Retail Properties L.L.C. and was initially granted site plan approval in 2005, according to the Planning Board. Katonah Retail Properties is looking for an amendment to the site plan. According to a letter submitted to the planning board by Peter Helmes, of The Helmes Group, the architect for the project, plans include removi…

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Ossining Board Supports Voting Rights Act Ossining Board Supports Voting Rights Act
Ossining Board Supports Voting Rights Act OSSINING, N.Y.-- The Ossining Village Board is opposed to the recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision overturning part of the Voting Rights Act. At the Aug. 20 village board meeting, the Ossining Village Board unanimously approved a resolution calling for Congress to restore the full Voting Rights Act. The Voting Rights Act, passed by Congress and signed into law in 1965, bans discrimination in voting practices at all levels of government. In June, the Supreme Court struck down Section 4b of the Act. Section 4b of the Act required federal pre-clearance for any and all changes to voting law…

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