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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Byram Hills Preschool Association To Hold Carnival Byram Hills Preschool Association To Hold Carnival Byram Hills Preschool Association To Hold Carnival
Byram Hills Preschool Association To Hold Carnival ARMONK, N.Y.-- The Byram Hills Preschool Association will be hosting its annual fall carnival on Sept. 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The carnival will be held at IBM Park at 205 Business Park Drive in Armonk and will feature rides, crafts, an ice cream truck and pony rides. Admission is free for association members and is $10 for non-members.  The association has more than 350 families and hosts preschoolers for educational day trips. It also organizes Mom's Nights Out and helps kids get ready for the transition to elementary school. “I am encouraging families to join us for this am…

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Bedford, NY
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Judy Aydelott Running for Bedford Judge Judy Aydelott Running for Bedford Judge Judy Aydelott Running for Bedford Judge
Judy Aydelott Running for Bedford Judge BEDFORD, N.Y.-- For 37 years, Judy Aydelott has been involved in the Town of Bedford. Now she is ready to serve. Aydelott is the Democratic nominee for Town Justice running against Incumbent Eric Jacobsen, the Republican candidate. Aydelott is also competing in the Sept. 10 primary for the nominations of the Independence and Conservative parties. "I feel I can add to the courts in Bedford," Aydelott said. "I've been involved in this community for many years. I love Bedford." Aydelott founded Aydelott and Aydelott with her husband, Gordon, working as a trial attorney in medical malpracti…

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Bedford, NY
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Bedford Begins Process To Fill School Board Vacancy Bedford Begins Process To Fill School Board Vacancy Bedford Begins Process To Fill School Board Vacancy
Bedford Begins Process To Fill School Board Vacancy BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Bedford Central School District has begun the process of filling the vacancy on the school board. The board is filling the vacancy left by Lee Goldstein, who resigned because her family is moving to Connecticut. The school board said applications are due Sept. 13. There will be a special election for the seat May 20. Goldstein was elected to the school board in 2012; her three-year term expires June 30, 2015. The board will conduct interviews at Fox Lane Middle School Sept. 18. The meeting will be open to the public and televised on BCSD-TV. The district said they a…

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Cortlandt, NY
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Brothers To Open Second Deli In Cortlandt Brothers To Open Second Deli In Cortlandt Brothers To Open Second Deli In Cortlandt
Brothers To Open Second Deli In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y.-- The Sansotta Brothers of Cortlandt are adding another member to the family. The brothers, Dan and Michael, who own Sansotta Brothers Deli at 2 West Brook Drive in Cortland are opening Sansotta Brothers 2 at 2008 Crompond Road in Cortlandt sometime in September. Both brothers live in Cortlandt Manor. The Crompond Road location offers more space and will allow the brothers to put in items like a chopped salad bar and offer roasted chicken daily. Individual- or family-sized entrees will be offered, along with homemade soup and an expanded grill menu with burgers and steaks.…

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Mt. Kisco, NY
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Bramson Criticizes Astorino Over Child Care Bramson Criticizes Astorino Over Child Care Bramson Criticizes Astorino Over Child Care
Bramson Criticizes Astorino Over Child Care MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.-- Noam Bramson, the Democratic candidate for county executive  used a visit to the Mount Kisco Child Care Center to criticize County Executive Robert Astorino for increasing parental contributions to child care. Bramson, mayor of New Rochelle, toured the care center on Aug. 22. Under Astorino, parental contributions have increased 27 percent, which has led to criticism and lawsuits from Democratic legislators. Astorino's administration has also curbed admission to Title XX, which supports people on higher incomes. These cuts "are cruel and unfair." Bramson said. "But its…

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Chappaqua, NY
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Work Begins at New Millwood Firehouse Work Begins at New Millwood Firehouse Work Begins at New Millwood Firehouse
Work Begins at New Millwood Firehouse MILLWOOD, N.Y.-- Work is underway at the long awaited Millwood Firehouse. The fire department announced on its Facebook page that it had received a permit from the New Castle Building Department on Aug. 27. Site work began on Aug. 30, according to the Facebook page. Currently, a path is being carved out and vegetation is being cleared.  The 9-acre 18,000 square foot site is located at 100 Millwood Road. Millwood's current firehouse at 60 Millwood Road was built in the 1920s. Millwood Fire District voters approved a bond referendum in 2011 for up to $13.95 million in spending for the n…

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Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
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Tarrytown Cops Probe Shooting Death of 23-Year-Old Woman Tarrytown Cops Probe Shooting Death of 23-Year-Old Woman Tarrytown Cops Probe Shooting Death of 23-Year-Old Woman
Tarrytown Cops Probe Shooting Death of 23-Year-Old Woman TARRYTOWN, N.Y.-- Police in Tarrytown are investigating the shooting death of a 23-year old female that occurred Monday afternoon. Tarrytown police said they received a 911 call at 4:21 p.m. from Hudson Harbor, 157 Main St., reporting someone had been shot in a four-story townhome. Tarrytown police and Sleepy Hollow police, along with the Tarrytown Ambulance Corps, responded to a fourth-floor bedroom and found an unidentified 23-year old woman mortally wounded, according to police. Tarrytown police, along with the Westchester County Police, the Westchester County District Attorney's Off…

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Rye, NY
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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
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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Chappaqua, NY
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New Castle Woman's Death Ruled Suicide 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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Bedford, NY
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Comptroller Raises Concerns About Bedford's Finances 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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