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.
White Plains Common Councilman David Buchwald receives and endorsement from former New York City Mayor Ed Koch as he prepares for a run against Robert Castelli in a race for the newly-formed 93rd Assembly District.
White Plains Common Councilman David Buchwald receives and endorsement from former New York City Mayor Ed Koch as he prepares for a run against Robert Castelli in a race for the newly-formed 93rd Assembly District.
The following arrest report was provided by the White Plains Police Department, it does not indicate a conviction.
A look at what intersections our readers say to avoid.
Harrison teams are well-represented for this year's spring awards.
Graduates this spring enter into a social and economic world where tweets and Facebook posts are becoming as important as text books and multiple choice quizzes.
The editors of Westchester Magazine selected China White in Purchase and the Craftsman Ale House downtown in a list of the area's best places and services.
Harrison celebrates the class of 2012 during a graduation ceremony at SUNY Purchase.
The following arrest report was provided by the White Plains Police Department, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrest report was provided by the White Plains Police Department, it does not indicate a conviction.
There are some intersections that make getting from where you are to where you need to be a nightmare, what spot in Harrison do you try to avoid?
There have been four vehicle incidents this week, including three on Monday night, police say.
An amendment that would allow some small commercial vehicles to park in residential driveways will need some cleaning up before the board brings it to a vote.
The Harrison Town Board honored 2012 graduates Emma Adler and Nikki Erlick, both women were finalists for the National Merit Scholarship.
Starting next week, Harrison residents will have the opportunity to sign up for a list barring solicitors and sales representatives from visiting their homes.
Athletic Director Keith Levinthal said a decision that would force the school to build new tennis courts to host games played a part in the decision.
The Harrison Town Board will consider allowing certain commercial vehicles to park in private driveways at Thursday's meeting.
People found ways to cool off Wednesday afternoon as temperatures reached triple digits for the first time this summer.
The following arrest report was provided by the Harrison Police Department, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrest report was provided by the White Plains Police Department, it does not indicate a conviction.