I most recently worked as a freelance reporter chasing stories all over southern New York. I graduated in 2009 with a degree in broadcasting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and moved back to the area soon after.
I was born in San Diego, California but grew up in Orange County, N.Y. and recently moved to Sleepy Hollow. When not covering the news two things I enjoy are watching sports and reading.
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<i>How would you describe your political beliefs?</i>
I grew up in a liberal leaning home but have recently started to lean toward to conservative end of the spectrum. I am not a registered Republican or Democrat, so I guess you could say that I lie somewhere between the two sides.
<br><b>Religion</b>
<i>How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?</i>
I am Catholic, but certainly not in the strictest sense. I do believe in a higher being, but do not attend mass on a regular basis.
<b>Local Hot Button Issues</b>
<i>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?</i>
I have heard a lot of opinions on the budget and ways for the town to save some money in order to avoid property tax increases, so the budget is an important issue all year.
There is also great interest in local politics.
<i>Where do you stand on each of these issues?</i>
I am still relatively new to the community so I would hate to pass judgement without knowing the facts.
As the Harrison Board of Education works to cut its budget before next week's board meeting, take a look at some of the cuts that have already been presented for next year.
The happenings of the Harrison Police Department.
A look at what's happening in the Harrison Police Department.
The Harrison Central School District has been a member of the Tri-State Consortium for three years, this spring they will hear feedback from a recent evaluation of the district's math program.
Before voting to nominate Anthony Marraccini as Harrison Police Chief last week, the town board unanimously decided to create a new liaison position between the town board and police.
Highways and parkways throughout lower Westchester are starting to report delays as water overflow challenges Tuesday commuters.
The news that was in Harrison for the week of March 21.
Highways and parkways throughout lower Westchester are reporting delays as water overflow challenges Tuesday commuters.
The Hutchinson and Saw Mill Parkways are back to normal after flooding closed lanes yesterday.
Parts of Harrison are experiencing flooding and several roads are closed as rain continues to fall over Harrison.
In an attempt to close a large budget gap, the MTA has announced several changes, some to the New Haven Line through Harrison.
Anthony Marraccini was sworn in as the Harrison Police Department's permanent chief Thursday, ending nearly three months of public debate.
The Harrison Town Board has selected Captain Anthony Marraccini as the Harrison Police Department's permanent Chief of Police.
Cuts in state funding are forcing the Harrison Central School District to make some tough choices.
Harrison Acting Police Chief Anthony Marraccini talks about the police investigation of a Toyota Prius that crashed into a wall on Purchase Street earlier this month.
Federal group NHTSA says the break pedal was not being applied when a 2005 Prius crashed last week on Purchase Street.
The Harrison varsity baseball team will leave for Florida on Saturday, where they will face off against teams from all over the country.
Only 22 customers in Harrison were still without power at 4 p.m. Friday. Con Edison says that all of Westchester will be restored by Friday night.
A look back at this week in Harrison news.
The brakes were never applied when a 2005 Toyota Prius slammed into a stone wall on Purchase Street earlier this month, according to Harrison Police
