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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Peekskill, NY
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Peekskill's Testa Named Westchester County Legislator Minority Leader Peekskill's Testa Named Westchester County Legislator Minority Leader Peekskill's Testa Named Westchester County Legislator Minority Leader
Peekskill's Testa Named Westchester County Legislator Minority Leader PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- County Legislator John Testa is hoping that his stint as minority leader will lead to greater bipartisanship in Westchester. Testa, who was elected to his third term in November, was elected minority leader by the GOP caucus last week. Testa, who will serve as the spokesperson for the GOP, represents Peekskill, Cortlandt and Yorktown. "I will be looking out for the well being of my caucus members and staff," Testa said. "I am proud to be selected and will be hitting the ground running. There's a lot going on." Testa said the board is trying to move forward and be more…

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Yorktown, NY
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Medical Marijuana Advocate Katz Calls Colorado Visit 'Remarkable' Medical Marijuana Advocate Katz Calls Colorado Visit 'Remarkable' Medical Marijuana Advocate Katz Calls Colorado Visit 'Remarkable'
Medical Marijuana Advocate Katz Calls Colorado Visit 'Remarkable' YORKTOWN, N.Y. --  The legalization of marijuana in Colorado has found a fan in Yorktown Assemblyman Steve Katz. Katz, a Republican who represents the 94th district, recently returned from a trip to Colorado, where marijuana was recently legalized for those 21 and over. The assemblyman has become a staunch advocate for marijuana since he was arrested for marijuana possession last year. In Colorado, Katz, a veterinarian, saw how legalizing marijuana had generated $8 million in revenue for the state and saw many ways it could help New York. "I found my trip to Colorado to be a remarkabl…

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Armonk, NY
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Assemblyman Buchwald Stresses Importance Of True Mandate Relief Assemblyman Buchwald Stresses Importance Of True Mandate Relief Assemblyman Buchwald Stresses Importance Of True Mandate Relief
Assemblyman Buchwald Stresses Importance Of True Mandate Relief ARMONK, N.Y. -- If the two-percent tax cap on the tax levy is going to be successful, real mandate relief will have to go along with it. That was one of the messages from Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-White Plains) in a recent interview with The Daily Voice. While the tax cap's goal was to bring tax relief to New Yorkers, many municipalities and school districts have complained that with rising pension and health care costs, it is almost impossible to pass budgets without overriding the cap and that true mandate relief is needed. "Far too many times New York State takes a one size fits …

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Armonk, NY
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Controversy Continues As Goldberg Returns As North Castle Administrator Controversy Continues As Goldberg Returns As North Castle Administrator Controversy Continues As Goldberg Returns As North Castle Administrator
Controversy Continues As Goldberg Returns As North Castle Administrator ARMONK, N.Y. -- Just when Joan Goldberg thought she was out, the town of North Castle pulled her back in. Goldberg was rehired as town administrator by the new town board a few weeks after the outgoing town board abruptly fired her. The new town board voted 4-0 to rehire Goldberg. Goldberg's firing in December came amid allegations of employee misconduct, which Goldberg denied. In the wake of Goldberg's rehiring, comptroller Faith Berland resigned and is filing a lawsuit against the town and Goldberg. Berland claimed she resigned because new town supervisor Michael Schiliro did not re…

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Briarcliff, NY
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Briarcliff Teen Stopera Heads To Curling Nationals Briarcliff Teen Stopera Heads To Curling Nationals Briarcliff Teen Stopera Heads To Curling Nationals
Briarcliff Teen Stopera Heads To Curling Nationals BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- One of the top young curlers in America is Briarcliff 16-year old Andrew Stopera. Stopera will be heading to Seattle in a few weeks to compete in the USA Curling Junior National Championships with his team, Team Dunnam. Last year, Stopera and Team Dunnam competed at the nationals in Wayland, Mass., and finished a surprising third with a record of 7-2, despite his team being ranked eighth in the country. Stopera said he is excited to be back with his teammates. "We have put so much time in, it's exciting to qualify," Stopera said.  Stopera said having some so close …

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Armonk, NY
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Byram Hills' Eight Intel Semifinalists Is The Most In Westchester Byram Hills' Eight Intel Semifinalists Is The Most In Westchester Byram Hills' Eight Intel Semifinalists Is The Most In Westchester
Byram Hills' Eight Intel Semifinalists Is The Most In Westchester ARMONK, N.Y. -- Some of the most innovative and groundbreaking research is happening right at Byram Hills High School in Armonk. The school has eight semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search, the most of any school district in Westchester. Samuel Cawkwell, Jonathan Giardina, Andrei Isichenko, Jessica Occhiogrosso, Matthew Percello, Amanda Tantleff, Helena Zhang and Brian Zimmerman are all enrolled in the high school’s highly regarded Dr. Robert Pavlica Authentic Science Research Program. Students learn a wealth of research and presentation skills in the program while conducting …

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Ossining, NY
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Ossining's Family Ties Hosts Holiday Dinner In Tarrytown Ossining's Family Ties Hosts Holiday Dinner In Tarrytown Ossining's Family Ties Hosts Holiday Dinner In Tarrytown
Ossining's Family Ties Hosts Holiday Dinner In Tarrytown OSSINING, N.Y. -- Thanks to Ossining-based Family Ties, the holiday season was extended for another week for some special families. Family Ties, which helps families with children who have emotional, social and behavioral problems, hosted a belated holiday party on Tuesday at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown. At the party, kids danced with their parents and had dinner topped off with cake. The party was originally scheduled for Dec. 20 but delayed because of snow.  "We help families navigate the system," Sylvia Escala said. "We are a part of the Ossining community. We help families hea…

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Armonk, NY
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The GYM in Armonk Helps Make Wishes Come True The GYM in Armonk Helps Make Wishes Come True The GYM in Armonk Helps Make Wishes Come True
The GYM in Armonk Helps Make Wishes Come True ARMONK, N.Y. -- January at The GYM is all about helping a worthy cause. The GYM in Armonk will be hosting and conducting a variety of classes with proceeds going to Tarrytown-based Make-A-Wish Foundation of The Hudson Valley. Last year, The GYM raised $7,500, allowing a 7-year old to swim with the dolphins. This year, The GYM is hoping to raise enough money to grant two wishes. "We are thrilled to be partnering with The GYM," Thomas Conklin, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hudson Valley said.  "The GYM has constantly shown itself to be an organization that is dedicated to…

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Armonk, NY
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North Castle Launches Single Stream Recycling North Castle Launches Single Stream Recycling North Castle Launches Single Stream Recycling
North Castle Launches Single Stream Recycling ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Town of North Castle is continuing to make its case for most environmentally friendly Westchester municipality. The town has launched single stream recycling, which means all metals, paper and plastics will be collected at one time. The town believes this will save money in the long run and cause residents to recycle more. Previously residents had to put paper and cardboard and then glass the next week. "It created an inconvenience," former councilwoman Diane Didonato-Roth, who supported single stream recycling said. "We don't think people recycle as well when you do…

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Ossining, NY
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Ossining Farmers Market Heats Up Winter Ossining Farmers Market Heats Up Winter Ossining Farmers Market Heats Up Winter
Ossining Farmers Market Heats Up Winter OSSINING, N.Y. -- For 23 years, Ossining's outdoor farmer's market has become an institution in the village. Ossining's Winter Down to Earth Farmers Market opened its winter season on Saturday, Jan. 4. The market, located at the corner of Spring and Main Streets, features local produce, meats, fish, breads, cheeses, pickles, baked goods. The market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year's marketing slogan for the event is "Try It!" to encourage people who may have never visited the farmers market before to come down or to encourage people to try something different when they…

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