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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Armonk, NY
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Missing Malaysian Airline Flight Puzzles Armonk Missing Malaysian Airline Flight Puzzles Armonk Missing Malaysian Airline Flight Puzzles Armonk
Missing Malaysian Airline Flight Puzzles Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- Theories abound over what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 since the aircraft went missing on March 8 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. At Amore Restaurant in Armonk, staff members had their own theories and concerns about the missing airliner.  "The entire world should be concerned," Mark Mazzotta said. "People don't realize what a catastrophe this could be." Mazzotta said he is concerned that if someone hijacked the plane, they could attach a nuclear device to it. Mike Mirakha said he thinks the Russians have something to do it. "They want to give peop…

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Bedford, NY
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Art Garfunkel Finds Voice Performing At Harvey School Art Garfunkel Finds Voice Performing At Harvey School Art Garfunkel Finds Voice Performing At Harvey School
Art Garfunkel Finds Voice Performing At Harvey School KATONAH, N.Y. -- Art Garfunkel showed attendees at The Harvey School in Katonah last Friday that he is getting his voice back. Garfunkel, one half of the famed duo Simon & Garfunkel, has been doing intimate warmup shows as he battles back from a vocal ailment that nearly cost him his famous singing voice. "I know I am supposed to have more hair and be taller," Garfunkel told the crowd when he came on stage. "This is what you get." Garfunkel began the show by reading a poem about what it was like to be in Simon & Garfunkel as they were on the cusp of fame and where his life is no…

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Yorktown, NY
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Yorktown Oil Spill Has Minimal Environmental Impact, DEC Says Yorktown Oil Spill Has Minimal Environmental Impact, DEC Says Yorktown Oil Spill Has Minimal Environmental Impact, DEC Says
Yorktown Oil Spill Has Minimal Environmental Impact, DEC Says YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Cleanup is continuing after an oil spill caused by a failed oil tank that occurred near Junior Lake in Yorktown, though officials say environmental impacts will be minimal.  Wendy Rosenbach, a Department of Environmental Conservation Regional Citizen Participation Specialist, said the incident involved a heating fuel spill from an above ground storage tank at a home at 120 Upland Road.  Rosenbach said the spill involved approximately 400 gallons of oil and they hired Tri-State Environmental who initially stabilized the situation by deploying booms to contain the spill. …

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Cortlandt, NY
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Knickerbocker Elected Mayor Of Buchanan Knickerbocker Elected Mayor Of Buchanan Knickerbocker Elected Mayor Of Buchanan
Knickerbocker Elected Mayor Of Buchanan CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Theresa Knickerbocker has been declared the winner of the Buchanan mayoral elections, defeating Al Donahue. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Knockerbocker defeated Donahue  324 votes to 187 votes, 63 percent to 37 percent. Knickerbocker has been deputy mayor since 2010. The two candidates who are running to replace incumbent mayor Sean Murray, who did not run for re-election. Donahue has been a fixture in the Buchanan political scene. having been mayor from 1994 to 2002 and 2008 to 2010 and also serving village trustee. Donahue said he was proud of the campa…

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Ossining, NY
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Ossining Girls Excited For March Madness Ossining Girls Excited For March Madness Ossining Girls Excited For March Madness
Ossining Girls Excited For March Madness OSSINING, N.Y. -- When it comes to the women's NCAA tournament, the Ossining High School varsity girls basketball team is unanimous in its selection of UConn. Of course, the girls, who just won the state championship for the second straight year, are a bit biased. Saniya Chong, a freshman at UConn, was a standout for Ossining, winning a state title. "We're all UConn fans," coach Dan Ricci said. Ricci said he thinks Florida will cut down the nets in the men's tournanment.  Jenna Lividini just filled out her bracket and has UConn winning over Notre Dame. "I've been behind UConn all th…

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Cortlandt, NY
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Teen Charged In Walter Panas Bomb Scare Teen Charged In Walter Panas Bomb Scare Teen Charged In Walter Panas Bomb Scare
Teen Charged In Walter Panas Bomb Scare CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- A juvenile has been arrested and charged with juvenile delinquency after a bomb scare led to the evacuation of Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt Friday. Kieran O'Leary, public information officer for the Westchester County Police, said police wanted to speak to a juvenile after he had posted something on social media about building an incendiary device. But the juvenile was not in school Friday, and as a precaution, police decided to evacuate the school, O'Leary said. "That gave us some concern," O'Leary said. "The bomb squad was brought in, but nothing was …

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Yorktown, NY
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Funeral Home Owner Enters World Of 3D Printing In Yorktown Funeral Home Owner Enters World Of 3D Printing In Yorktown Funeral Home Owner Enters World Of 3D Printing In Yorktown
Funeral Home Owner Enters World Of 3D Printing In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- An innovative printing business is set to open in Yorktown later in March. William LaPierre, owner of Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown, is entering the world of 3D printing. LaPierre has started Mini 3D ME and is opening a storefront in Yorktown at 1811 Commerce Street. LaPierre is the first person in New York with a specific 3D printer. The printer allows Mini 3D ME to create identical 3-D figurines of people, shadow boxes, portraits, wedding cake toppers, among others. The figures include  details of the person or object such as, muscles, dimples, facial expressions, clo…

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Yorktown, NY
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Oil Spill Reported in Yorktown Oil Spill Reported in Yorktown Oil Spill Reported in Yorktown
Oil Spill Reported in Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- An oil spill has been reported near Junior Lake in Yorktown. Cleanup crews are at 120 Upland Road in Yorktown on Monday afternoon, including the Department of Environmental Conservation, according to Noreen Parrell, the backyard neighbor. Parrell became concerned on Thursday when she smelled oil and then on Friday afternoon between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., saw an oil tank empty out.  "We don't know what happened," Parrell said. "No one has come to talk  to us." Parrell said she was concerned about the impact on Junior Lake. She said her neighbor's yard has been dug up a…

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Ossining, NY
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Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Reopens Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Reopens Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Reopens
Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Reopens OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Boat & Canoe Club, which was closed in October 2013 after the town cited more than 20 violations in the town-owned building, has re-opened. The club was given the go-ahead to reopen after numerous repairs were made and the town inspected the building. "Working collaboratively in agreement with the Town Board, our team of highly qualified volunteer members has been upgrading the OBCC building at every opportunity throughout the winter in order to become completely compliant," club Trustee Meaddows Ryan said. The closure of the club came on the heels of …

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North Salem, NY
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North Salem's Newest Councilman Has Strong Roots In Town North Salem's Newest Councilman Has Strong Roots In Town North Salem's Newest Councilman Has Strong Roots In Town
North Salem's Newest Councilman Has Strong Roots In Town NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Bill Monti has always been about public service in North Salem. Monti was recently appointed to the North Salem Town Board, having lived in North Salem since 1990. The 74-year-old resident previously served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and on the town Housing Board. Monti was also a member of the Republican Town Committee. Monti previously served as general manager of Indian Point. "In every town we live in, I've always wanted to participate," Monti said. Monti said the biggest issue facing a quiet town like North Salem is how to attract and keep young families. …

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