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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Ossining, NY
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Ossining Girl Named Grand Marshal Of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Walk Ossining Girl Named Grand Marshal Of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Walk Ossining Girl Named Grand Marshal Of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Walk
Ossining Girl Named Grand Marshal Of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Walk OSSINING, N.Y. -- The grand marshal of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Go The Distance Walk is going to a very special Ossining girl. Dream Shepherd, a 9-year-old student at Claremont Elementary School, was surprised Monday at school with the news of her appointment in front of teachers, administrators and 100 students. Dream was even given a specially tailored grand marshal sash.  The event, a 1-mile walk with family activities, is the biggest fundraiser for the hospital and will be held on May 4. Dream was born with sickle cell disease and has battled numerous complications, includin…

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Peekskill, NY
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Peekskill Middle School Students Share Thoughts On Environmental Issues Peekskill Middle School Students Share Thoughts On Environmental Issues Peekskill Middle School Students Share Thoughts On Environmental Issues
Peekskill Middle School Students Share Thoughts On Environmental Issues PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The students in Peekskill Middle School's Environmental Club see a range of issues that need to be fixed with the environment. Issues range from cleaning up the Hudson River to preventing pollution to curbing global warming. "I would like to restore the Hudson River to what it used to be," Mya Guardino said. "We need to be careful, we only have one world." Mya Turner said with the Hudson River being in their backyard, they need to ensure that it is kept clean. "This is where we live," Turner said. "Seeing all the garbage in the Hudson River makes me upset and makes …

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North Salem, NY
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North Salem Family Searches For Missing Wallaby North Salem Family Searches For Missing Wallaby North Salem Family Searches For Missing Wallaby
North Salem Family Searches For Missing Wallaby NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- A wallaby has gone missing in North Salem. Indy, a 6-year old wallaby, was last seen at his home on Titicus Road between the town garage and the town library in North Salem at 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. Warren Saks, who owns the domesticated Indy, believes he ran out of their fenced yard after deer broke their fence and frightened him. "He is gentle but frightens easily," Saks said. "He will not hurt a fly but will run away if scared so a stranger wouldn't be able to pick him up." Indy has been a member of the Saks family for five years after their son rescued him …

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Peekskill, NY
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Two Men Wanted After Hotel Shooting In Peekskill Two Men Wanted After Hotel Shooting In Peekskill Two Men Wanted After Hotel Shooting In Peekskill
Two Men Wanted After Hotel Shooting In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill police are looking for two men involved in a shooting at the Peekskill Inn, according to News 12.  The incident happened at around 5 a.m. Saturday at the Inn on the Hudson, located at 634 Main St, according to News 12.  It is currently unclear if the men were guests at the hotel and News 12 reported there is no word on any arrests. A witness who was returning to the hotel early Saturday morning told News 12 there was a large police presence and "people in handcuffs."  

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White Plains, NY
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Baseball Legends Out In Full Force At Card Show In White Plains Baseball Legends Out In Full Force At Card Show In White Plains Baseball Legends Out In Full Force At Card Show In White Plains
Baseball Legends Out In Full Force At Card Show In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Baseball cards, balls and players of all shapes and sizes were at the Westchester County Center in White Plains on Saturday, headlined by an appearance by Yankees legend Mariano Rivera. JP's Sports and Rock Solid Promotions held a March Madness card show featuring vendors hawking autographed cards, autographed baseballs, programs and any type of sports memorabilia you could think of. Rivera was the headliner, but the day also featured Brooklyn Dodger legends, Carl Erskine and Ralph Branca, a Rye native, signing autographs, as well as former Yankee Reuben Sierra. Mi…

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Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers Celebrates The Irish With St. Patrick's Day Parade Yonkers Celebrates The Irish With St. Patrick's Day Parade Yonkers Celebrates The Irish With St. Patrick's Day Parade
Yonkers Celebrates The Irish With St. Patrick's Day Parade YONKERS, N.Y. -- It was easy being green in Yonkers on Saturday. The city held its 59th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on McLean Avenue, uniting everyone in a sea of green. This was the first parade since the South Broadway St. Patrick's Day Parade and the McLean Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade merged in December of 2013. The parade was led by the grand marshal, the Rev. Thomas Collins, president of Stepinac High School in White Plains, and his aides: Seamus Clarke, Agnes Delaney, Scott Griffith, Kevin Hartnett, Thomas Hewitt, William Mooney, Allison Mosher Burke and Nuala Purcell. Cha…

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Cortlandt, NY
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Knickerbocker Excited To Be Buchanan Mayor Knickerbocker Excited To Be Buchanan Mayor Knickerbocker Excited To Be Buchanan Mayor
Knickerbocker Excited To Be Buchanan Mayor CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Theresa Knickerbocker, who was elected mayor of Buchanan in a landslide on Tuesday, is ready to begin her term. Knickerbocker, who defeated Al Donahue  324 votes to 187 votes, 63 percent to 37 percent, said it was a great honor to be elected. "We ran a positive campaign," Knickerbocker said. "We talked about the issues. As a lifelong resident, I can't even explain what it means to be mayor." Knickerbocker is currently the deputy mayor of the village and served on the village board in the 90s. She said the people of Buchanan can expect her to work in the best interest …

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North Salem, NY
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North Salem Woman Walks For Breast Cancer North Salem Woman Walks For Breast Cancer North Salem Woman Walks For Breast Cancer
North Salem Woman Walks For Breast Cancer NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- A North Salem resident and teacher is doing all she can to end breast cancer. Barbara Paesano, a teacher in the North Salem School District, will be participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on May 17-18 in Boston. Paesano is a breast cancer survivor. Paesano and her team, Saving Our Sisters, will be walking the equivalent of 1.5 marathons over the two days. Each participant is required to raise $1,800, with the money going to research and helping those who have breast cancer. Paesano has been participating in the walk for five years. "As a 15-year survivor, …

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Armonk, NY
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Armonk Couple Spreads Bullets Over Broadway Armonk Couple Spreads Bullets Over Broadway Armonk Couple Spreads Bullets Over Broadway
Armonk Couple Spreads Bullets Over Broadway ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk natives Jed and Bronna Canaan are hoping when it comes to Broadway musicals, the second time is also the charm. The Canaan's are associate producers of the new musical "Bullets Over Broadway," an adaptation of the 1994 Woody Allen film. The Canaan's found success last year producing the smash musical "Matilda." As associate producers, the Canaan's were charged with raising a certain amount of money to cover the musical, which is in previews and opens Thursday, April 10. The Canaan's decided to get involved because they are huge Woody Allen fans. "We love 'Banana…

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Ossining, NY
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Ossining Girls Basketball Set For New York Federation Tournament Ossining Girls Basketball Set For New York Federation Tournament Ossining Girls Basketball Set For New York Federation Tournament
Ossining Girls Basketball Set For New York Federation Tournament OSSINING, N.Y. -- Fresh off their second straight state championship, the Ossining High School varsity girls basketball team has one more hill to climb. Ossining, which easily won the state title on Saturday, March 15 will be in the New York State Federation Tournament this weekend at the Times Union Center in Albany. The girls face St. Anthony's at 3:15 p.m Friday, March 14 and, if they win, face the winner of LI Lutheran-Francis Lewis on Saturday, March 15 at 6:45 p.m. Before heading to Albany, the team received a big honor as the Ossining Village Board proclaimed Thursday, March 20 O…

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