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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Mahopac, NY
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Murphy Defeats Castelli In GOP Senate Primary Murphy Defeats Castelli In GOP Senate Primary Murphy Defeats Castelli In GOP Senate Primary
Murphy Defeats Castelli In GOP Senate Primary PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. --  Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy is the choice of the Republican Party in the 40th Senate District race. With 24 percent of the votes reported in Westchester, Murphy leads Castelli 71 percent to 29 percent, with Castelli conceding to Murphy. With 72 percent of the votes reported in Putnam, Murphy leads Castelli 68 percent to 30 percent. Murphy will challenge Democratic nominee Justin Wagner. Incumbent Greg Ball declined to run for re-election. The 40th district covers parts of Putnam and Dutchess County as well as Pleasantville, Armonk, Bedford, Yorktown…

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North Salem, NY
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Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate
Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y. -- Former state Assemblyman Bob Castelli is hoping to get back into state government. Castelli, who served as assemblyman for almost three years, is hoping to become state senator in the 40th district, replacing Greg Ball, who is not running for re-election.  Castelli is running in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Sept. 9, against Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy. The 40th district covers Pleasantville, Armonk, Bedford, Yorktown, Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Peekskill, Pound Ridge, Somers and parts of Pu…

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Yorktown, NY
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Yorktown Councilman Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate Yorktown Councilman Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate Yorktown Councilman Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate
Yorktown Councilman Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy is hoping that next year he is headed to Albany. Murphy, who has served on the Yorktown Town Board since 2009, is hoping to become senator of the 40th District, replacing Greg Ball, who is not running for re-election.  Murphy is running in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Sept. 9, against former Assemblyman Bob Castelli Tuesday. The 40th District covers Pleasantville, Armonk, Bedford, Yorktown, Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Peekskill, Pound Ridge, Somers and parts of Putnam and …

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Mahopac, NY
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Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate
Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y. -- Former state Assemblyman Bob Castelli is hoping to get back into state government. Castelli, who served as assemblyman for almost three years, is hoping to become state senator in the 40th district, replacing Greg Ball, who is not running for re-election.  Castelli is running in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Sept. 9, against Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy. The 40th district covers Pleasantville, Armonk, Bedford, Yorktown, Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Peekskill, Somers and parts of Putnam and Dutc…

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Ossining, NY
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Gearity Challenging Hanauer In Ossining Mayoral Primary Gearity Challenging Hanauer In Ossining Mayoral Primary Gearity Challenging Hanauer In Ossining Mayoral Primary
Gearity Challenging Hanauer In Ossining Mayoral Primary OSSINING, N.Y. -- Victoria Gearity is hoping to move from trustee to mayor of the Village of Ossining. Gearity is running in the Democratic primary on Euesday, Sept. 9, against incumbent Bill Hanauer. Gearity said she can be described as someone with integrity, openness and respect and said she is defined in her role as a parent, wife, public servant, community organizer and friend. Smart environmental practices and economic justice are two of the issues Gearity is passionate about. Gearity said the campaign has had many obstacles. "We have been counteracting the — at best, mislea…

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Ossining, NY
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Hanauer Seeks Another Term As Ossining Mayor Hanauer Seeks Another Term As Ossining Mayor Hanauer Seeks Another Term As Ossining Mayor
Hanauer Seeks Another Term As Ossining Mayor OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining mayor Bill Hanauer is hoping Ossining residents will elect him to a fifth two-year term. Hanauer, who has been mayor since 2006, is running in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, Sept. 9, against village Trustee Victoria Gearity.  The mayor said he is intelligent, committed and honest. When he's not running the village of 20,000, Hanauer is an associate member of Independent Hose Company #6 of the Ossining Volunteer Fire Department and an American Field Service volunteer, along with being a husband, father and community activist.  "I enjoy cooking, opera, th…

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Mahopac, NY
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Terrence Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate From Putnam Terrence Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate From Putnam Terrence Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate From Putnam
Terrence Murphy Running In GOP Primary For State Senate From Putnam YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy is hoping that next year he is headed to Albany. Murphy, who has served on the Yorktown Town Board since 2009, is hoping to become senator in the 40th District, replacing Greg Ball, who is not running for re-election.  Murphy is running in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Sept. 9, against former Assemblyman Bob Castelli Tuesday. The 40th District covers Pleasantville, Armonk, Bedford, Yorktown, Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Peekskill, Somers and parts of Putnam and Dutches…

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Somers, NY
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Somers Golf Outing Features Strong Show Of Support For Astorino Somers Golf Outing Features Strong Show Of Support For Astorino Somers Golf Outing Features Strong Show Of Support For Astorino
Somers Golf Outing Features Strong Show Of Support For Astorino SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Republican Town Committee thinks Rob Astorino should be the next governor of New York. The committee hosted its annual golf day and dinner Thursday at Anglebrook Golf Club. Astorino, the Westchester County Executive who is running for governor on the Republican ticket against incumbent Andrew Cuomo, was the guest of honor, though he was unable to attend. Astorino was in New York City debating Cuomo's primary opponent, Zephyr Teachout on WNYC Radio. In Astorino's place was Kevin Plunkett, the deputy county executive. Plunkett said Astorino has the same momen…

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Mahopac, NY
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Putnam Valley's Schools Open Their Doors Putnam Valley's Schools Open Their Doors Putnam Valley's Schools Open Their Doors
Putnam Valley's Schools Open Their Doors PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- The school year has begun in Putnam Valley. Putnam Valley Elementary School opened its doors on Wednesday, officially welcoming back students and introducing kindergarteners to their new school. "I am excited about the fresh start," Superintendent Fran Wills said. "We are working hard to improve academics and offer additional programs." Wells said the district has improved academics while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Principal Margaret Podesta said she was excited going into her second year as principal. "This is just a wonderful community," she sai…

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Mahopac, NY
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Mahopac HS, MS Endure Lockdown To Start School Year Mahopac HS, MS Endure Lockdown To Start School Year Mahopac HS, MS Endure Lockdown To Start School Year
Mahopac HS, MS Endure Lockdown To Start School Year MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac School District had an inauspicious start to the school year. A lockdown occurred at Mahopac High School and Mahopac Middle School on the first day of school Thursday. Police were looking for a suspect who had fled on foot, though they did not disclose further information. Mahopac Schools Interim Superintendent Brian Monahan was informed by police about the incident at 9 a.m. and placed the buildings on lockdown. Students still were arriving to the elementary school and were allowed into that building before it was locked. The lockdown was lifted when the…

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