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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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Events
Former Peekskill Residents Host Annual Reunion In Florida Former Peekskill Residents Host Annual Reunion In Florida
Former Peekskill Residents Host Annual Reunion In Florida PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- You can take a person out of Peekskill, but you can't take Peekskill out of the person. Every year, Rich and Eileen Baisley, former Peekskill High School graduates, host an annual reunion of former Peekskill residents in Jupiter, Fla. This year, the reunion is taking place in Carlin Park in Jupiter on Feb. 19. The reunion, which goes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., has been going on for 28 years and last year more than 150 former Peekskillians were in attendance. In 2010, 232 people came out to celebrate what the Baisley's have dubbed "Peekskill Day." The event is usually pass…

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Schools
Brewster Ice Arena Hosts Third Annual 'Pink The Rink' Event Brewster Ice Arena Hosts Third Annual 'Pink The Rink' Event
Brewster Ice Arena Hosts Third Annual 'Pink The Rink' Event PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The  Brewster Ice Arena will be colored in pink Jan. 9 when the Byram Hills hockey team of Armonk plays its third annual "Pink the Rink" event to raise money for breast cancer. The Westchester school plays against Fox Lane, another area team, at 7 p.m., with players wearing pink jerseys and socks to honor those affected by breast cancer. Other fundraising events will take place at the game. One of the fundraising opportunities is to have the team skate in memory of someone affected by the disease. Names will be announced prior to the start of the game and will …

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News
'Wizard Of Oz' Yellow Brick Road Peekskill Tale Is Disproved 'Wizard Of Oz' Yellow Brick Road Peekskill Tale Is Disproved
'Wizard Of Oz' Yellow Brick Road Peekskill Tale Is Disproved PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Could the yellow brick road from the "The Wizard of Oz" really lead to Peekskill? One of the city's most enduring tales is that when L. Frank Baum, author of "The Wizard of Oz," arrived in Peekskill by boat from his hometown of Chittenango, N.Y., to attend Peekskill Military Academy, he asked someone how to get to the school. Baum was  told to follow "the yellow brick road" at West Street in Peekskill. The line stuck with him, leading to Peekskill to being the origin of one of the most quoted lines in history. Unfortunately, it's probably not very true. While Baum …

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Schools
Briarcliff Middle School Hosts Literary Tasting Briarcliff Middle School Hosts Literary Tasting
Briarcliff Middle School Hosts Literary Tasting BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- The Briarcliff Middle School library was transformed last week into a literary restaurant offering students a diverse taste of action, romance, and nonfiction. The middle school hosted a literary tasting that allowed 6th graders to act as sous chefs as they tested different literary genres.  "They'll be able to look at books they wouldn't have previously looked at," Katherine McCabe, the middle school librarian, said. "They can sample a book. The goal is for them to look at everything and find something that looks good." The students dined on pretzels and water as…

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Dog Reported Missing In Armonk Is Found Dog Reported Missing In Armonk Is Found
Dog Reported Missing In Armonk Is Found ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Gaeta family in West Harrison is relieved to have their dog, Murphy, back safe and sound after he ran off in Armonk. Murphy, who went missing on Dec. 26, was found on Wednesday near Frog Rock Road. The woodle had run away from his dog walker while his leash was still attached in the Betsy Sluder Nature Preserve. The dog was found through the help of Nicole Asher of Norwalk-based Buddah Dog Rescue and Recovery. Asher was able to pinpoint where Murphy was and set up a humane trap to find him. "We could see him sitting on a porch," Justine Gaeta said. "I sat at the e…

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West Harrison Family Is Looking For Dog That Went Missing In Armonk West Harrison Family Is Looking For Dog That Went Missing In Armonk
West Harrison Family Is Looking For Dog That Went Missing In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- It would be a very happy new year for the Gaeta family of West Harrison if they were able to find their dog, Murphy, who went missing in Armonk a few days ago. Murphy, a woodle, a poodle/terrier mix, went missing on Friday after running away from his dog walker while his leash was still attached in the Betsy Sluder Nature Preserve. He ran into Business Park Drive in Armonk and was seen near the La Quinta Inn. The dog has been spotted throughout the area and was last seen at 40 Carolyn Place in Armonk. He still has his leash attached and spent the night in someone's backy…

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Guess What Putnam Valley HS Students Are Reading? A Newspaper Guess What Putnam Valley HS Students Are Reading? A Newspaper
Guess What Putnam Valley HS Students Are Reading? A Newspaper PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- At Putnam Valley High School, the death of print media has been greatly exaggerated. The school's newspaper, The Tiger's Den, has proven to be a big hit with teachers, students and administrators.  The paper, now published once every two months, was previously online, but received little traction until students began printing copies and passing them around the school.  "People are starting to pay attention," said Editor-in-Chief Jadyn Marshall, a junior, who heads a staff of ten reporters. Articles have run the gamut from the usual school issues (i.e. studen…

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Police & Fire
Police Pursue Suspect In Mugging Of Woman In Cortlandt Police Pursue Suspect In Mugging Of Woman In Cortlandt
Police Pursue Suspect In Mugging Of Woman In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y. --  State Police in Cortlandt are investigating a robbery that occurred Monday night in front of the Peekskill Animal Hospital near Route 202. A woman reported that at approximately 11:30 p.m., she was walking home from the Beach Shopping Center and was approached by a man who forcibly took her belongings, according to state police. Police described the assailant  as a dark skinned black male, approximately 6 feet tall, with a medium build, and a gold tooth.  He was reportedly wearing a dark colored, possibly dark orange sweatshirt with black sweatpants or dark colored j…

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Lifestyle
Peekskill Wine Store Offers Variety (And Cheer) For New Year Peekskill Wine Store Offers Variety (And Cheer) For New Year
Peekskill Wine Store Offers Variety (And Cheer) For New Year PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It's been a busy week for Dylan's Wine Cellar in Peekskill. The wine store, at 50 Hudson Ave. is gearing up for New Year's Eve, when many people pop in looking for the perfect sparkling wine to cap off their 2014. "Sparkling wine is always big," Steven Zwick, owner of Dylan's, said. "People also like champagne or Prosecco." Mumm Napa Sparkling Wine has proven popular among this year's picks. "It's pretty cool," Zwick said. "We usually sell a lot of that around the holidays."  Zwick said some people prefer regular wine for the festive season, especially if they a…

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Neighbors
Armonk Shelter Dog Performs As Sandy In New 'Annie' Armonk Shelter Dog Performs As Sandy In New 'Annie'
Armonk Shelter Dog Performs As Sandy In New 'Annie' ARMONK, N.Y. -- Marti, a former resident of Adopt-a-Dog in Armonk, is no longer living a hard knock life. Marti is currently on the big screen as Sandy in "Annie," the remake of the classic musical that was released last week. The dog came to Armonk in March 2013 after a local rescue group brought him up from a shelter in the south. Bill Berloni, a Connecticut-based animal trainer for Broadway and movies, was looking for the next Sandy. "They met her and spent time with her and she had that certain drive," Allyson Halm, executive director of Adopt-a-Dog said. "She was very responsive…

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