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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Kerry Kennedy Set To Appear In White Plains Court Thursday Kerry Kennedy Set To Appear In White Plains Court Thursday Kerry Kennedy Set To Appear In White Plains Court Thursday
Kerry Kennedy Set To Appear In White Plains Court Thursday ARMONK, N.Y. -- Bedford resident Kerry Kennedy is expected to appear at Westchester County Court Thursday for a pretrial conference. A judge approved Kennedy's request to move her driving while impaired trial from North Castle Town Court to Westchester County Court in White Plains. Justice Alan Scheinkman approved the request from Kennedy's attorneys who said the North Castle Town Court was too small to hold a trial for Kennedy. Kennedy, a member of the famous political family, is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, the niece of John F. Kennedy and the ex-wife of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. "We…

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by Sam Barron
Yorktown, NY
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Mohegan Lake's Czarniecki Crowned As Mrs. Westchester Mohegan Lake's Czarniecki Crowned As Mrs. Westchester Mohegan Lake's Czarniecki Crowned As Mrs. Westchester
Mohegan Lake's Czarniecki Crowned As Mrs. Westchester MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y. -- There she is ... Mrs. Westchester. Mohegan Lake's Jennifer Czarniecki is the new Mrs. Westchester. Czarniecki was recently named Mrs. Westchester by the Mrs. New York America Pageant and will be going to Rochester in October to try to win Mrs. New York. Mrs. Westchester is a pageant for married women and Czarniecki said the honor was unexpected. "It's so exciting," Czarniecki said. "It has really become a wonderful thing. You get to go out into the community and promote your title." Czarniecki said she plans to use her platform to raise money and awareness for …

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by Sam Barron
Armonk, NY
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Armonk's Adopt-A-Dog Calls For Stricter Dog Laws Armonk's Adopt-A-Dog Calls For Stricter Dog Laws Armonk's Adopt-A-Dog Calls For Stricter Dog Laws
Armonk's Adopt-a-dog Calls For Stricter Dog Laws ARMONK, N.Y. -- Anyone who leaves a dog outside in the cold should be charged with a felony, says State Senator Greg Ball. Ball is calling on tougher new legislation to protect dogs and cats from being left outside in the cold all day. The legislation comes in the wake of an incident that occurred at an upstate puppy mill. The new legislation, which is being drafted, will make it a felony for intentionally failing to provide adequate shelter for a dog. The owner of the puppy farm upstate was  charged with a violation of the state’s Agriculture and Markets Law, which caries a maximum fine …

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by Sam Barron
Ossining, NY
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Ossining's Keenan House Suddenly Closes Three Months After Opening Ossining's Keenan House Suddenly Closes Three Months After Opening Ossining's Keenan House Suddenly Closes Three Months After Opening
Ossining's Keenan House Suddenly Closes Three Months After Opening OSSINING, N.Y. -- In October, Keenan House Kitchen and Tap Bar, a bar at 191 Main Street in Ossining, celebrated its grand opening. This week, it announced it was closing. The popular bar suddenly announced its closure Tuesday on its Facebook page, citing unforeseen circumstances.  Jessica Vescio, co-owner of Keenan House with her husband Steve, announced the bar was seeking a new operator on Thursday. "Despite numerous favorable reviews and strong community support, the owners closed the doors for personal reasons," a statement issued by Vescio said. "As longtime local residents, they …

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Ossining, NY
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Teatown Opens Its Attic To Show Off Items That Are Seldom Seen Teatown Opens Its Attic To Show Off Items That Are Seldom Seen Teatown Opens Its Attic To Show Off Items That Are Seldom Seen
Teatown Opens Its Attic To Show Off Items That Are Seldom Seen OSSINING, N.Y. -- Teatown Nature Preserve in Ossining is going to the backwall this weekend. Teatown is hosting "Treasures From The Attic" on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m., which involves bringing items from its attic, such as seashells, taxidermy mounts, furs, bones and rocks for patrons. "Anyone can come and all are welcome," Teatown's Phyllis Boak said.  Boak said Teatown will be showing off items the nature preserve doesn't usually take out. "This doesn't normally get seen," Boak said. "We will be talking about them, identifying and sharing them. We use a lot of our collection in ou…

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Yorktown, NY
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Yorktown Gym Owner Rubin Aims To Fight Childhood Obesity Yorktown Gym Owner Rubin Aims To Fight Childhood Obesity Yorktown Gym Owner Rubin Aims To Fight Childhood Obesity
Yorktown Gym Owner Rubin Aims To Fight Childhood Obesity YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown gym is hoping to keep kids in shape. Stamford, Conn., resident Liz Rubin recently took over My Gym at 42 Triangle Center North in Yorktown. My Gym offers programs for kids from 6 weeks to 13 years, giving them much needed exercise and helping them gain confidence along the way. Rubin, who also has gyms in Stamford and Manhattan, offers new programs 52 weeks a year, keeping her staff regularly up to date with weekly staff meetings. "It's always fun and exciting here," Rubin said. "Kids learn all different types of exercises and skills." At My Gym, kids can …

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Mt. Kisco, NY
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Westchester Drug Prevention Groups Respond To Medical Marijuana Propsoal Westchester Drug Prevention Groups Respond To Medical Marijuana Propsoal Westchester Drug Prevention Groups Respond To Medical Marijuana Propsoal
Westchester Drug Prevention Groups Respond To Medical Marijuana Propsoal OSSINING, N.Y. -- Drug prevention groups in Westchester are hopeful legalizing medical marijuana in New York does not lead to increased marijuana use among teens. According to reports, Gov. Andrew Cuomo intends to legalize medical marijuana in approximately 20 hospitals around the state, under extreme restrictions. It will be a limited-use program that will be made possible through an executive order. The drug would only be available with a prescription, to treat extreme or grave illnesses such as cancer and glaucoma. Prescriptions may be given for additional diseases, which will be overs…

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by Sam Barron
Chappaqua, NY
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It's Cloudy With A Chance of Chappaqua For Michael Lasker It's Cloudy With A Chance of Chappaqua For Michael Lasker It's Cloudy With A Chance of Chappaqua For Michael Lasker
It's Cloudy With A Chance of Chappaqua For Michael Lasker CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- For months, former Chappaqua resident Michael Lasker was surrounded by meatballs. Lasker was the Look Development Supervisor and CG Supervisor for "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" which is being released on DVD Jan. 28. Lasker, a graduate of Horace Greeley High School, worked on the first Cloudy along with films like "Monster House" and "Hotel Transylvania." On "Cloudy 2," Lasker helped turn concept art into the final product while also supervising production to make sure "Cloudy" looked as lifelike as possible. "I knew the language of 'Cloudy,' so it made it eas…

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Ossining, NY
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Atria In Ossining Hosts Senior Art Show Atria In Ossining Hosts Senior Art Show Atria In Ossining Hosts Senior Art Show
Atria In Ossining Hosts Senior Art Show OSSINING, N.Y. -- Michelle Olson is giving everyone a chance in Ossining to show off their artistic side. Olson is an art therapist who works with senior citizens and helps them produce their own art. Olson's latest students at The Atria on Hudson at 321 North Highland Avenue in Ossining will be having a reception and exhibition of their artwork on Jan. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Some of the seniors featured in the exhibit, which highlights their creative expressions, suffer from Alzheimer's disease. "I am very passionate about giving our seniors this creative outlet and living a more creative…

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Yorktown, NY
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Yorktown Funeral Director Launches 3D Printing Business Yorktown Funeral Director Launches 3D Printing Business Yorktown Funeral Director Launches 3D Printing Business
Yorktown Funeral Director Launches 3D Printing Business YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown funeral director is getting into another line of work. William LaPierre, owner of Clark Funeral Home, in Yorktown is entering the world of 3D printing. LaPierre is the first person in New York with a specific 3D printer and has opened Mini 3D ME. 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, clothing wrinkles, hair, clothing logos, accessories, and buttons. The goal of…

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