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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North Salem, NY
Breaking News
Legislator Harckham Calls For Mrs. Green's Boycott Legislator Harckham Calls For Mrs. Green's Boycott Legislator Harckham Calls For Mrs. Green's Boycott
Legislator Harckham Calls For Mrs. Green's Boycott NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- In light of being cited for unfair labor practices, Legislator Peter Harckham (D-North Salem) is calling for a boycott of Mrs. Green's Natural Market. Mrs. Green's Natural Market, which has locations throughout Westchester and Fairfield, has been battling with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union Local 1500 over its attempt to organize at its Mount Kisco location. According to LoHud, the workers filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board shortly before a union vote in May and settled with Mrs. Green's in November.  Two months ago, Mrs. Gree…

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Peekskill, NY
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In Wake Of Heroin Deaths, Priest Preaches True Meaning Of YOLO In Wake Of Heroin Deaths, Priest Preaches True Meaning Of YOLO In Wake Of Heroin Deaths, Priest Preaches True Meaning Of YOLO
In Wake Of Heroin Deaths, Priest Preaches True Meaning Of YOLO WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Father Vincent Druding of Church of the Assumption in Peekskill has a message to teenagers out there: YOLO. YOLO, You Only Live Once, has become a popular phrase since it was coined in a song by rapper Drake in 2011. Druding is hoping to turn the phrase on its head to remind people how precious and important life is. In the last three months, Druding has conducted funeral services for three young men who died of heroin overdoes, including Cortlandt residents Thomas Coogan and Tyler Seger.  "The YOLO message is destructive," Druding said. "I am concerned heroi…

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Cortlandt, NY
Weather
Snow Continues To Leave Mark In Northern Westchester Snow Continues To Leave Mark In Northern Westchester Snow Continues To Leave Mark In Northern Westchester
Snow Continues To Leave Mark In Northern Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY. -- Westchester residents waking up Friday must have felt like they were reliving Thursday with all the snow on the ground. Most towns in Westchester received a foot or more of snow accumulation, with the highest amounts in the northwestern part of the county. Peekskill reported 16 inches of accumulation by Friday morning, after more snow had fallen overnight. Most schools in the area were closed for a second day, though Lakeland had a Superintendent's Conference Day and Briarcliff Manor was on a three-hour delay. Snowfall in Ossining led to the cancellation of an…

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Peekskill, NY
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Personal Reasons Cited For Peekskill Principal's Resignation Personal Reasons Cited For Peekskill Principal's Resignation Personal Reasons Cited For Peekskill Principal's Resignation
Personal Reasons Cited For Peekskill Principal's Resignation PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill High School principal Fred Hutchinson, who announced his resignation on Wednesday, is resigning because of personal reasons, the Peekskill City School District announced. Interim Superintendent Dr. Larry Licopoli said Hutchinson has a three-hour commute everyday and has family issues at home. "That's the purpose of his resignation," Licopoli said. "We truly wish him well." Hutchinson's resignation will be voted on by the Board of Education  Feb. 17 at the next Board of Education meeting and is effective June 30. Licopoli said Hutchinson decided to inform t…

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North Salem, NY
Breaking News
North Salem Ambulance Corps Set For Winter Gala North Salem Ambulance Corps Set For Winter Gala North Salem Ambulance Corps Set For Winter Gala
North Salem Ambulance Corps Set For Winter Gala NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- North Salem residents are showing their support for the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The ambulance corps is hosting its annual winter gala at the Salem Golf Club on Saturday, March 1. This is the second year the ambulance corps is hosting the event. The event, which sold out last year, will feature a live music from Andrea and the Armenian Rugriders, dancing, an auction and a raffle, along with a buffet. The ambulance corps is hoping to raise $180,000, to purchase a new ambulance.  "One of our ambulances is from 1988," Suzanne Sandbank said. "We are look…

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Cortlandt, NY
Breaking News
Croton Teen's Appearance In Cortlandt Postponed Croton Teen's Appearance In Cortlandt Postponed Croton Teen's Appearance In Cortlandt Postponed
Croton Teen's Appearance In Cortlandt Postponed CORTLANDT, N.Y.-- A court appearance by the Croton-On-Hudson teenager accused of filming patrons in various states of undress in the locker room and shower area of a local health club has been postponed. According to Supervisor Linda Puglisi, Town of Cortlandt Justice Court has been postponed for Friday because of inclement weather. Daniel "Max" Winsten was scheduled to appear at 9 a.m. No makeup date for Winsten has been announced. Winsten was charged with unlawful surveillance in the second degree, a Class E felony, and possessing an obscene performance by a child, also a Class E felony…

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Cortlandt, NY
Breaking News
Storm Brings Northern Westchester To A Halt On Thursday Storm Brings Northern Westchester To A Halt On Thursday Storm Brings Northern Westchester To A Halt On Thursday
Storm Brings Northern Westchester To A Halt On Thursday WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- Northern Westchester residents battled nearly a foot of snow that closed schools, some roads and many neighborhood businesses on Thursday. Municipalities like Ossining and Mount Kisco declared state of emergencies while the Town of New Castle announced the closing of various roads. The poor weather conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow and delayed openings have already been announced. The Montrose VA's community based outpatient clinic will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday.  The main campuses will be remain open and clinics will open at 8 a.m. Patients a…

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Ossining, NY
Weather
Ossining Sets Parking Restrictions During Snowstorm Ossining Sets Parking Restrictions During Snowstorm Ossining Sets Parking Restrictions During Snowstorm
Ossining Sets Parking Restrictions During Snowstorm WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As municipalities in Westchester prepare for snow they are setting parking restrictions to make clearing the snow easier. Village of Ossining The Village of Ossining's snow emergency began at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Residents are barred from parking on part of Broad Avenue, all of Croton and Dale Avenues, part of Edward Street and Everett Avenue, all of Ferris Place, part of Lafayette Avenue, all of Main Street, North Highland Avenue, Pleasantville Road, Secore Road, South Highland Avenue, Spring Street, State Street, and a portion of William Street. "In the e…

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Yorktown, NY
Your Community
Children Voice Concerns About Common Core At Copper Beech Forum Children Voice Concerns About Common Core At Copper Beech Forum Children Voice Concerns About Common Core At Copper Beech Forum
Children Voice Concerns About Common Core At Copper Beech Forum YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- There might be one group that dislikes the Common Core more than politicians, parents and teachers: children. Kids aired their grievances about the Common Core at a forum hosted by State Sen. Greg Ball at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School on Tuesday night. Students said that teachers can no longer be creative, they are teaching to a test and that the material is taught too fast, leaving little time for students who might be falling behind. "Everything we learn is just preparing you for the regents," Jenna Pressman, an eighth-grader, said. "Teachers feel they …

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North Salem, NY
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Identity Of Man Found Dead At Purdys Train Station Revealed Identity Of Man Found Dead At Purdys Train Station Revealed Identity Of Man Found Dead At Purdys Train Station Revealed
Identity Of Man Found Dead At Purdys Train Station Revealed NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Westchester Medical Examiner's Office has identified the name of the man found in a burning car Sunday afternoon at the Purdys train station. David Mahoney, a 41-year-old resident of Somers, was identified as the man who committed suicide at the train station. Mahoney died of burns suffered in the fire, according to Metropolitan Transit Authority police. MTA Police said they received the report of the car fire at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday. When they arrived at the scene along with New York State Police, they found a late model Chevy Tahoe burning and Mahoney unrespo…

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