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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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Two Moms Explore 'Fresh Hell' Of Motherhood In Chappaqua Two Moms Explore 'Fresh Hell' Of Motherhood In Chappaqua
Two Moms Explore 'Fresh Hell' Of Motherhood In Chappaqua CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables know that moms could use a night out every now and then. The two women, who each have three kids, will be hosting a live version of their podcast "What Fresh Hell," at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center Friday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. The podcast airs once a week and features the two moms discussing various issues in a humorous manner. The live show will include game show segments and audience interaction. "We want to get mom out of the house," Ables said. "It's going to be a super fun evening." Ables, a comic and wr…

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'Fauda' Star Headlines Port Chester Benefit For Israeli Soldiers 'Fauda' Star Headlines Port Chester Benefit For Israeli Soldiers
'Fauda' Star Headlines Port Chester Benefit For Israeli Soldiers PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces are hosting their annual gala in Westchester on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Capital Theater in Port Chester.This year's gala will be headlined by Lior Raz, the co-creator, and star of the Netflix series "Fauda." The show focuses on the story of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from opposing perspectives. Viewers follow the story of a commander in an undercover IDF unit trying to locate Hamas terrorist Abu-Ahmed, who has murdered 143 Israelis.  Raz is a former soldier who also served as a counterterrorist.  Th…

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan Reading Ghost Stories In Annandale Jeffrey Dean Morgan Reading Ghost Stories In Annandale
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Reading Ghost Stories In Annandale ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Negan is once again going to send chills down your spine. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, star of "The Walking Dead," will be headlining Ghost Stories on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Annandale at 6 p.m. The performance will benefit Astor Services for Children and Families. Morgan's wife, actress Hilarie Burton, will also be reading ghost stories. Astor Services is non-profit that provides mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development programs. Before the performance, there will be a silent auc…

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Peekskill Filled With Classic Cars At Vintage Grand Prix Peekskill Filled With Classic Cars At Vintage Grand Prix
Peekskill Filled With Classic Cars At Vintage Grand Prix PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Downtown Peekskill was throwing back the clock on Sunday. The city hosted the first ever Peekskill Vintage Grand Prix which featured car enthusiasts from throughout the tri-state area showing off their vintage wheels.  More than 50 classic cars paraded through the streets of downtown Peekskill including Austin-Healeys, MGs, Jaguars, Corvettes, Rolls-Royces, Porches, and Mustangs. Entry was open to classic cars 50 years and older. The event was presented by the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce and conceived by car enthusiast Richard Pepe, who organizes the Carmel…

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Teen Exposes Himself At Club Fit, Police Say Yorktown Teen Exposes Himself At Club Fit, Police Say
Yorktown Teen Exposes Himself At Club Fit, Police Say A 16-year-old Yorktown resident was arrested and charged after police say he exposed himself to a patron in a lewd manner at Club Fit in Jefferson Valley on Wednesday. The teen, whose name is being withheld due to his eligibility for his youthful offender status, was charged with public lewdness, a Class B misdemeanor, and criminal trespass in the third degree, a Class B misdemeanor. On Friday, the teen came to Yorktown Police Department and was placed under arrest. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on Oct. 26.

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News
Letter To The Editor: Vote Robert Langley Letter To The Editor: Vote Robert Langley
Letter To The Editor: Vote Robert Langley Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail putnam@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: There are 2 candidates on the ballot for Sheriff this year. One of them, Robert Langley, has 23 years of hands-on policing experience in the Putnam County Sheriff's department. He's been in corrections, on patrol, in forensics, in investigation. If that's not enough, he's been a volunteer fire fighter in Mahopac and Garrison for a combined 22 years. To say that Robert Langley is qualified for the job of Sheriff is a major understatement. He's pledged …

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Man Allows Dogs To Run At Large, Police Say Yorktown Man Allows Dogs To Run At Large, Police Say
Yorktown Man Allows Dogs To Run At Large, Police Say For the second time this year, a Yorktown man has been issued a criminal summons because of his dogs. Ivan Mintah was issued two criminal summons for allowing his dogs to run at large, a violation of town code.  Mintah's dogs were running around the backyard of a Hickory Street residence, prompting a complaint. In August, Mintah was issued four criminal summons for allegedly owning four dogs were not licensed to the town of Yorktown. Mintah is due back in court on Oct. 10.

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Events
Just For Laughs: Judy Gold Performing In Poughkeepsie Just For Laughs: Judy Gold Performing In Poughkeepsie
Just For Laughs: Judy Gold Performing In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Get ready to laugh, Poughkeepsie. Comedian Judy Gold is performing Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Laugh it up! Comedy Club at 35 Main Street in Poughkeepsie at 8 p.m. Gold has appeared in two one-woman shows "25 Questions For A Jewish Mother," and "The Judy Gold Show: My Life As A Sitcom," and was a cast member on the sitcom "All American Girl."  She has worked with Woody Allen twice- in the movie "Curse of the Jade Scorpion," and the TV series "Crisis In Six Scenes." For tickets, click here. 

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Sports
Stepinac 5K Run Raises $14,000 Stepinac 5K Run Raises $14,000
Stepinac 5K Run Raises $14,000 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Stepinac High School once again lent a helping hand to the American Cancer Society and its sports program. The annual 5K Family Fun Run raised $14,000, with $1,500 going to the American Cancer Society. The race was organized by the Stepinac Lady Crusaders. One-mile race winners were Stepinac student Timmy Cleary of White Plains who captured first place in the male category at 4:41 while Maeve Briton of White Plains took the top female spot at 5:44. The 5K first place runners were Stepinac student Drew DePietro of Pleasantville at 17:30 and Margaret Byrne of Yonkers at…

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Politics
Shared Services Could Save Westchester Taxpayers Millions Shared Services Could Save Westchester Taxpayers Millions
Shared Services Could Save Westchester Taxpayers Millions Sharing services could save Westchester taxpayers $6 million over the next few years. County Executive Rob Astorino outlined the county's shared services plan at the Fire Training Center in Valhalla, joined by 50 career firefighters. Astorino used the fire training center as an example of the benefit of sharing services. “Can you imagine how expensive it would be if all 58 fire departments had to pay for 58 different emergency training centers?" Astorino said. "The cost would be prohibitive, the training less effective and lives would be put in jeopardy.” The shared services plan…

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