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Sam Barron

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sbarron@dailyvoice.com

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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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Lifestyle
'Go Set A Watchman' Sparks Heavy Interest In Pound Ridge 'Go Set A Watchman' Sparks Heavy Interest In Pound Ridge
'Go Set A Watchman' Sparks Heavy Interest In Pound Ridge POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- "Go Set A Watchman" is the one book on the top of every Pound Ridge residents summer reading list. The book, written by Harper Lee, has set a record for most holds by public readers, according to the Westchester Library System. On Tuesday, the county's system, which includes 38 member libraries, reported 602 holds on its 238 hardcover and paperback copies of "Watchman."  There were 136 holds on 40 large print copies of "Go Set A Watchman."   There were 49 holds on 27 CD versions of "Watchman," and 80 holds on 14 eAudiobook formats for MP3 players and OverDrive…

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Sports
Yorktown's Amanda Saccomanno Survives 'WWE Tough Enough' Elimination Yorktown's Amanda Saccomanno Survives 'WWE Tough Enough' Elimination
Yorktown's Amanda Saccomanno Survives 'WWE Tough Enough' Elimination YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Amanda Saccomanno, a 24-year-old Yorktown Heights resident, is safe for another week on "WWE Tough Enough," and she has The Miz to thank. Saccomanno is competing on the reality show to win a $250,000 WWE contract and realize her dream of becoming a professional wrestler. On Tuesday's episode, Saccomanno, a Yorktown High School graduate, was sent to the "Bottom Three" by judge Daniel Bryan, a WWE superstar, after she clashed with female contestants and finished last in several competitions. Viewers vote for which "Bottom Three" contestant they want to keep each …

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Neighbors
Ossining Barber Gino Annelli Retiring After 59 Years Ossining Barber Gino Annelli Retiring After 59 Years
Ossining Barber Gino Annelli Retiring After 59 Years OSSINING, N.Y. -- Gino Annelli has seen it all in his 59 years cutting hair in the Village of Ossining. Annelli, who runs Gino's Barber Shop, with his son Michael, in Ossining at 7 Pleasantville Road, is planning on retiring soon.  A Cortlandt resident, Annelli said he has cut some customer's hair for more than 40 years. Parents have brought their children to get haircuts and those children eventually have brought children of their own. Annelli even cut the hair of John Cheever.  The barber came to Ossining from Bire, Italy when he was 16. He worked in Briarcliff before opening up hi…

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News
Where You Live In Putnam County Is No Easy Answer Where You Live In Putnam County Is No Easy Answer
Where You Live In Putnam County Is No Easy Answer PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- In Putnam County, the question, "Where am I?" does not always have the easiest response. While Putnam officially has nine municipalities, the county is a mix of  towns, villages, hamlets and census designated places. Everyone in New York State lives in a city, town or Indian reservation. Putnam County has no cities. A city has a mayor and is incorporated as a city within its charter. There are no villages in cities. Towns are governed by supervisors and villages are located within towns. Towns also are eligible to set up taxing districts within the town.  …

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News
Where You Live In Westchester County Is No Easy Answer Where You Live In Westchester County Is No Easy Answer
Where You Live In Westchester County Is No Easy Answer WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- In Westchester, the question, "Where am I?" does not always have the easiest response. While Westchester officially has 43 municipalities, the county is a mix of cities, towns, villages, hamlets and census designated places. Everyone in New York State lives in a city, town or Indian reservation. A city has a mayor and is incorporated as a city within its charter. There are no villages in cities. Towns are governed by supervisors and villages are located within towns. Towns also are eligible to set up taxing districts within the town. Scarsdale, Mount Ki…

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News
Bono Gives Rep. Lowey Of Harrison A Shout-Out At U2 Concert Bono Gives Rep. Lowey Of Harrison A Shout-Out At U2 Concert
Bono Gives Rep. Lowey Of Harrison A Shout-Out At U2 Concert HARRISON, N.Y. -- Westchester Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) has a fan all the way from Dublin. At Wednesday's U2 concert at Madison Square Garden, lead singer Bono thanked Lowey for her help in fighting the spread of the HIV/AIDS virus in Africa before performing "Where The Streets Have No Name." Scarlett Johansson, Rick Santorum and Alicia Keys were also singled out by the singer for their help in fighting the virus. “I have been partnering with Bono for more than a decade to battle the global AIDS epidemic, and I’m glad that his commitment to fighting deadly and infectious …

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News
Peekskill Community Comes Together For 100 Left Displaced In Fire Peekskill Community Comes Together For 100 Left Displaced In Fire
Peekskill Community Comes Together For 100 Left Displaced In Fire PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- With more than 100 people left displaced after a fire on Fremont Street in Peekskill, people are doing what they can to help. The Red Cross was on the scene immediately and shelter was established at Peekskill Middle School. Carolyn Sherwin of the Red Cross said more than 20 families registered with them. Sherwin said victims of the families ranged from a 5-week old infant to people in their 50s.  "Peekskill is strong," Sherwin said. "We've had volunteers playing with kids and making sure people get meals served." The Red Cross is working with other community ag…

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Police & Fire
Croton Train Victim, 19, Identified Croton Train Victim, 19, Identified
Croton Train Victim, 19, Identified CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The 19-year-old who was hit by a train at the Croton-Harmon train station Tuesday afternoon has been identified as John Intrieri, a Croton resident.  Metro North confirmed his identity Wednesday morning.  The incident occurred at 3:45 p.m. and police finished their investigation a little after 7 p.m.,  according to Aaron Donovan, a spokesman for MTA. Donovan said they do not know what caused the man to be on the tracks. Meredith Daniel, an MTA spokeswoman, said the investigation is ongoing, but no criminality was suspected. Intrieri was a 2014 graduate of…

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Police & Fire
Man, 19, Struck, Killed By Train At Croton-Harmon Station Man, 19, Struck, Killed By Train At Croton-Harmon Station
Man, 19, Struck, Killed By Train At Croton-Harmon Station This story has been updated CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- John Intrieri, a 19-year-old Croton resident, was struck and killed by a train at the Croton-Harmon Train Station Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at 3:45 p.m. and police finished their investigation a little after 7 p.m.,  according to Aaron Donovan, a spokesman for MTA. Donovan said they do not know what caused the man to be on the tracks. Meredith Daniel, an MTA spokeswoman, said the investigation is ongoing, but no criminality was suspected. Intrieri was a 2014 graduate of Croton Harmon High School

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Police & Fire
Eight Firefighters Hospitalized, 103 Displaced In Peekskill Blaze Eight Firefighters Hospitalized, 103 Displaced In Peekskill Blaze
Eight Firefighters Hospitalized, 103 Displaced In Peekskill Blaze PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A three-alarm blaze on 140 Fremont St. in Peekskill sent eight firefighters to the hospital Monday night. The eight volunteer firefighters were treated and released from the hospital due to heat related injures. The 20-unit home, next to Peekskill High School, was destroyed, leaving 103 people displaced. Mayor Frank Catalina said they are being tended to by the American Red Cross and he intends to set up a relief fund for the victims. According to LoHud, firefighters were back on the scene Tuesday to douse hotspots.  Catalina said it was a difficult fire to figh…

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