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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Armonk, NY
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Cancer Claims Life Of Westchester County Police Dog Cancer Claims Life Of Westchester County Police Dog Cancer Claims Life Of Westchester County Police Dog
Cancer Claims Life Of Westchester County Police Dog WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester County Police are mourning the death of one of their own. Seneca, who served as a tracking K-9, died at the age of 8 on Tuesday, after a brief battle with cancer. The bloodhound joined the force as a puppy and formed a tight bond with her handler, Officer Matthew Notaro. She was put into service at 12-13 weeks and served with the department for seven years, assisting police with search and rescue efforts or helping them find a suspect. "Seneca was just wonderful," Lt. James Luciano, executive officer of the special operations division of th…

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Yorktown, NY
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Voters Approve Yorktown Heights Fire Department Loan Request Voters Approve Yorktown Heights Fire Department Loan Request Voters Approve Yorktown Heights Fire Department Loan Request
Voters Approve Yorktown Heights Fire Department Loan Request YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Voters in Yorktown approved a $1.5 million loan for the Yorktown Heights Fire Department that will go toward repairs at the fire station on Locksley Road. The loan request passed 176-159 on Tuesday, Dec.9. Voters also approved a proposition to raise the retirement age from 55 to 60.  The Locksley Road fire station suffers from a leaky roof and Jackie Sullivan, a fire department secretary, said renovating the station will allow firefighters to stay there when they have to be on standby for emergencies like with Hurricane Sandy. "The firehouse needs some maintenance,"…

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Pleasantville, NY
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Pleasantville Music Festival Names New Executive Director Pleasantville Music Festival Names New Executive Director Pleasantville Music Festival Names New Executive Director
Pleasantville Music Festival Names New Executive Director PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y . -- The Pleasantville Music Festival is singing a different tune at the top of the chart. Andy Goodman has replaced Sol Skolnick as executive director of the music festival, which will be held July 11 at Parkway Field. The music festival has been regarded as the village's biggest day of the year. "The opportunity presented itself and I expressed some interest," Goodman said. "I wanted to lend a hand." Goodman said he wants to harness the excitement people have for the music festival and bring it to fruition. "Pleasantville is one of those villages where we love…

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Mahopac, NY
Your Community
Putnam Valley Temple Hosts Hanukkah Festival Putnam Valley Temple Hosts Hanukkah Festival Putnam Valley Temple Hosts Hanukkah Festival
Putnam Valley Temple Hosts Hanukkah Festival PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- The Festival of Lights is being celebrated with a party in Putnam Valley. The Reform Temple of Putnam Valley at 362 Church Road is hosting Hanukkah Fest Friday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. All are welcome, with a $5 per family donation encouraged. A latke and handmade menorah contest is part of the celebration with prizes awarded to the winners. A special Hanukkah service with singing and candlelighting will begin at 8 p.m. The rabbis at the synagogue are the husband and wife team of Steven Altarescu and Laurie Levy. "We're a small congregation of 50 families," Levy s…

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Peekskill, NY
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Peekskill Pop Up Store Delights Art Lovers Peekskill Pop Up Store Delights Art Lovers Peekskill Pop Up Store Delights Art Lovers
Peekskill Pop Up Store Delights Art Lovers PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Since opening her pop up gallery in Peekskill last summer, Cortlandt resident Susan Obrent has received raves from art lovers throughout the region, including a former governor. The Susan Obrant Gallery is at 32 N. Division St. in Peekskill and features clothes, paintings and prints. Obrant opened up her pop-up shop on the recommendation of Louie Lanza of the Hudson Room. "Peekskill is in the midst of this downtown renaissance," Obrant said. "And they didn't want to see an empty building." The store was originally supposed to just run through the summer but has kep…

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Yorktown, NY
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Secretary Is Still Looking For Dog Missing From Her Yorktown Home Secretary Is Still Looking For Dog Missing From Her Yorktown Home Secretary Is Still Looking For Dog Missing From Her Yorktown Home
Secretary Is Still Looking For Dog Missing From Her Yorktown Home YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The search for Patches, an 18-year-old white and black long-haired chihuahua that went missing in Yorktown in November, continues. Patches belongs to Janet Nicolai, the secretary to Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi and was last seen on Loder Street. "Nobody has turned him in," Nicolai said. "I haven't heard one thing. It's pretty upsetting. I'm really sad that he hasn't come home. I guess I have to accept it. I really miss him." Patches likes to play with her neighbor's two dogs and Nicolai let him out on Nov. 11. After a while, Nicolai went to look f…

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Peekskill, NY
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Peekskill Councilman Takes Part In Protests In Grand Central Terminal Peekskill Councilman Takes Part In Protests In Grand Central Terminal Peekskill Councilman Takes Part In Protests In Grand Central Terminal
Peekskill Councilman Takes Part In Protests In Grand Central Terminal PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Councilman Darren Rigger made sure his voice was heard at Grand Central Terminal this past weekend. Rigger joined those protesting recent grand jury decisions not to indict police officers in the deaths Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. and Eric Garner in Staten Island, both of whom were unarmed. "It was important for me to let the activists know that they are not alone," Rigger said. "All these young folks marching are the future Martin Luther Kings and John Lewises of tomorrow. They need to know that we support them." The councilman said he was shocked by …

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Ossining, NY
Your Community
Ossining Cheer Program Celebrates Successful Inaugural Year Ossining Cheer Program Celebrates Successful Inaugural Year Ossining Cheer Program Celebrates Successful Inaugural Year
Ossining Cheer Program Celebrates Successful Inaugural Year OSSINING, N.Y. -- As the Ossining Little League football team made its mark on the field, the new cheerleading squad made its mark off the field. More than 65 cheerleaders cheered in the inaugural Ossining Little League Cheer program, cheering on the 7th and 8th grade football team that went undefeated for the first time. "We're very proud of what's been accomplished this year," Felicia Cusano, one of the mothers involved in the program, said.  Cusano, along with Kathryn Tapia and Samantha  Steinvurzel put together the program when they noticed that other teams had cheerleaders, but …

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Armonk, NY
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Armonk Resident Runs For North Castle Fire Commissioner Armonk Resident Runs For North Castle Fire Commissioner Armonk Resident Runs For North Castle Fire Commissioner
Armonk Resident Runs For North Castle Fire Commissioner ARMONK, N.Y. -- Bill Wallerstein has been one of the top faces in the Armonk Fire Department since he joined in 2010. Wallerstein is running for fire commissioner of North Castle Fire District 2. Voting will take place on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the fire house at 400 Bedford Road.  Since joining the department, Wallerstein was named firefighter of the year twice.  "Being a volunteer in the fire department has been both humbling and extremely fulfilling," Wallerstein said. "Running for commissioner will give me the opportunity to serve the entire community and make positive c…

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Yorktown, NY
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Yorktown Farm Gets Into The Christmas Spirit Yorktown Farm Gets Into The Christmas Spirit Yorktown Farm Gets Into The Christmas Spirit
Yorktown Farm Gets Into The Christmas Spirit YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A farm in Yorktown has so many Christmas supplies that even Santa Claus would be impressed. Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm at 1335 White Hill Road has been offering choose and cut Christmas trees since the 1970's. Besides Douglas Fir or Fraser Fir Christmas trees, which are mostly sold out, the farm offers wreaths, tree stands and decorations. The farm also has a bakery that sells pies, cookies, strudels, brownies, muffins and its famous apple cider donuts. Everyone who buys a tree gets a warm cup of cider.  Wilkens is run by Randy Pratt, a former attorney who lives on …

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