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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Pleasantville, NY

Your Community

Pleasantville Music Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville's Music Festival is turning 10 and is celebrating with a big bash. The 10th Annual Pleasantville Music Festival will be held on Saturday, July 12, at noon, at Parkway Field. This year, acts on the two stages include Ian Hunter and the Rant Band, Amy Helm and the Handsome Strangers, Augustana and Scars on 45. The music festival also has an expanded beer and wine garden, along with 40 vendors and not for profits. The weather is expected to be in the 80s with a zero percent chance of precipitation. Sol Skolnick, executive director of the Pleasantville M…

by Sam Barron

07/11/2014

Peekskill, NY

Breaking News

Peekskill Resident To Film Movie In City He Calls Home PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – A Peekskill resident is preparing to shoot a movie in the city he calls home. Colin Bemis, who grew up on Brown Street and attended the Assumption School, will be directing his first feature "Peekskill" this fall. The movie is about a married photographer who develops a relationship with a young woman after they connect on Instragram. "It's a morality tale that revolves around social media," Bemis said. Bemis said he has received an unbelievable reception from the city since he decided to film his movie in the there. He said he might do some filming in Cortlandt. …

by Sam Barron

07/10/2014

Ossining, NY

Breaking News

Ossining Resident Expands App For Artwork To Other Locales OSSINING, N.Y. -- An idea designed to showcase sculptures in Ossining is now being used to showcase art throughout the country. Last October, Ossining resident Eric Feinstein launched a mobile app that took users on a virtual tour of the village's bicentennial sculpture exhibit narrated by the artists themselves. Feinstein has expanded his app, including a tour for Stamford's summer art event called "Street Seats." For "Street Seats," Feinstein recorded artists talking about their work and received a number of creative audio clips, including a techno-beat song about the derriere, and a…

by Sam Barron

07/10/2014

Mahopac, NY

Your Community

Putnam County Feeling The Heat PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- It is just too hot in Putnam County. That was the feeling among people in the county Tuesday as it deals with two consecutive days of 90-degree weather for the first time this year. The heat sent many fleeing for the comfort of an air conditioner. "I can't say I'm a fan," said Marty Collins of Carmel. "I've been here for 40 years and I've noticed a definite change in the weather. We've had severe winters and now we're having a severe summer. I like spring and I like fall." Collins said she was glad her office had air conditioning. "This is delightful," Collins s…

by Sam Barron

07/09/2014

Cortlandt, NY

Breaking News

Brewery Brings #Freedom To Buchanan CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- There's something new brewing in Buchanan. #Freedom Craft Brewery is the latest brewery to come out of Westchester, brewing up craft beers on Albany Post Road in Buchanan. The brewery is all about celebrating freedom, and consists of brewmaster and managing partner Barry Hansen and ten other people making their own beer in their 600 square foot space. "We do everything by hand," Hansen, who lives in White Plains, said. "We have three batches fermenting at once." #Freedom got its liquor license last year and made its first sale last September. On Wednesdays, Hansen a…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2014

Peekskill, NY

Your Community

Peekskill Bakery Makes Cake For The Yankees PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A Peekskill bakery received a call every aspiring big leaguer dreams of: to help out the New York Yankees. For the last six years, Homestyle Desserts, at 27 S. Water St., has been making elaborate cakes for the Bronx Bombers in honor of Old-Timers' Day, which recently took place at Yankee Stadium. This year's four-foot tall cake took two months to complete and honors the Yankees 27 World Series titles and its retired numbers. The cake shines a spotlight on Goose Gossage and Tino Martinez, who were honored by the Yankees with plaques in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium a…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2014

Ossining, NY

Breaking News

Ossining's Linda Griffin Wins Award For Dog Book OSSINING, N.Y. -- Linda Griffin, an Ossining resident and former teacher, is now an award winning author. She won second place at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in the pet/animal category for her book "Adopting Ginger." The Purple Dragonfly Awards recognize excellence in children's literature. The book is about 10-year-old Emma and her family as they decide to adopt a dog, Ginger, and make the nervous dog feel like a part of the family. Griffin based the book on her daughter's experiences adopting a dog named Ginger. "He was frightened at everything," Griffin said. "He refused to w…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2014

Armonk, NY

Breaking News

Head Of New North Castle Arts Council Discusses Goals ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk is becoming a hub for great art in Westchester. Sam Morell has recently formed the North Castle Arts Council to enrich lives and raise the quality of life in the town. "We want to present an array of exceptional and diverse arts experiences and connecting to them to our community," Morell said. "We seek to nurture a vibrant arts community, foster artistic excellence, and bring people together for powerful shared experiences." Armonk has seen many theater groups formed in the community including Small Town Theatre Company, The Armonk Players, The Hudson Stage Compa…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2014

Mamaroneck, NY

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Former Mamaroneck Residents Open General Store In Putnam MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- In Cold Spring, the old fashioned general store is making a comeback. Craig and Deanna Muraszewski, a husband and wife team who live in Cold Spring, opened the Cold Spring General Store in April. The store is a modern day version of the general store, a relic of small town Americana. The Cold Spring General Store offers a pantry of food, fresh cheese and yogurt and grass fed meat. "General stores used to sell guns, bullets, flour and whale oil," Craig Muraszewski said. "Now we have candles, books on foraging and backyard composting. It's still like general stores of …

by Sam Barron

07/07/2014

Yorktown, NY

Your Community

Maria's Serves Up A Big Slice Of Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- For more than 30 years, Yorktown residents have been able to count on one thing: Maria's Pizza will have the biggest slice in town. The pizza parlor, at 2041 Saw Miller River Road in Yorktown Heights, has been serving up big slices since 1982. Maria's, which has been owned by Vito Picone for the last eight years is also famous for its 3-foot pies. Picone purchased the pizzeria having been a longtime customer. "My father always worked in pizzeras his entire life," Vito's son Francesco Picone said. "It was just a matter of time until he made a move such as purchasing one…

by Sam Barron

07/04/2014

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