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
Breaking News
Film and Art Series Highlight North Castle Library Fall Programs Film and Art Series Highlight North Castle Library Fall Programs Film and Art Series Highlight North Castle Library Fall Programs
Film and Art Series Highlight North Castle Library Fall Programs ARMONK, N.Y. -- Foreign films and impressionist art will be on display at the North Castle Public Library this fall, thanks to Yonkers resident Valerie Franco. Franco, a professor at Long Island University, will be running a film series showcasing blacklisted films and foreign films while also running an art series looking at different types of art and artists. The blacklist refers to the time in the mid-20th-century when screenwriters, actors, directors, musicians, and other U.S. entertainment professionals were denied employment in Hollywood because of their suspected political beliefs …

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Bedford, NY
Breaking News
Bedford Car Wash Subject Of Dispute Bedford Car Wash Subject Of Dispute Bedford Car Wash Subject Of Dispute
Bedford Car Wash Subject Of Dispute BEDFORD, N.Y.-- A judge has ordered a Bedford area car wash to vacate its site by Sept. 30, in the latest battle between a landlord and tenant. Bedford Town Justice Erick Jacobsen recently ruled that Greenwich-based Splash Car Wash must vacate its site at 527 N. Bedford Road in Bedford Hills by Sept. 30. Splash Car Wash has a suit pending in State Supreme Court in White Plains in its attempt to remain on the site. Splash has been at the site since 1995. The judge ruled in favor of Shullman Family Partnership, which has been trying to force Splash off the property for months, though Spla…

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Mt. Kisco, NY
On Your Side
Mount Kisco's Farm Closes Its Doors For Good Mount Kisco's Farm Closes Its Doors For Good Mount Kisco's Farm Closes Its Doors For Good
Mount Kisco's Farm Closes Its Doors For Good MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.-- A Mount Kisco institution formally closed its doors this week. The Farm, located at 21 S. Moger Ave., announced in mid-July it was closing, after being in business for more than 25 years. The store was a a popular destination for Mount Kisco residents and also people in Pleasantville, Chappaqua and Bedford. The Kim family, which owned the store, blamed the economic recession for the closure. “We’ve experienced big drop-off every year since the recession,” George Kim said back when the closure was first announced. “Business has simply not been good. There’s no other r…

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Armonk, NY
Obituaries
Former North Castle Councilwoman Rebecca Kittredge dies Former North Castle Councilwoman Rebecca Kittredge dies Former North Castle Councilwoman Rebecca Kittredge dies
Former North Castle Councilwoman Rebecca Kittredge dies ARMONK, N.Y.--  Rebecca "Becky" Kittredge, a former eight-term councilwoman and deputy supervisor, died Sunday at the age of 69, the town of North Castle has announced. Kittredge, a lifelong resident of North Castle, was first elected in 1979 and appointed deputy supervisor in 2002, according to a news release from the town. While on the Town Board, Kittredge was liaison to to the Police and Highway departments, and chair of the Beautification Committee, according to the release. Kittredge, who retired from the Town Board in 2011 also worked for the White Plains School District for 37 yea…

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Bedford, NY
Breaking News
Bedford Planning Board Discusses Katonah Bank Bedford Planning Board Discusses Katonah Bank Bedford Planning Board Discusses Katonah Bank
Bedford Planning Board Discusses Katonah Bank BEDFORD, N.Y.-- The Bedford Planning Board is discussing a TrustCo bank proposal to expand into downtown Katonah. The bank is looking to move into vacant space at 18 Woods Bridge Road, according to the Bedford Planning Board agenda. The property is owned by Katonah Retail Properties L.L.C. and was initially granted site plan approval in 2005, according to the Planning Board. Katonah Retail Properties is looking for an amendment to the site plan. According to a letter submitted to the planning board by Peter Helmes, of The Helmes Group, the architect for the project, plans include removi…

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Briarcliff, NY
Breaking News
Small Fire In Briarcliff Manor Fire Extinguished Small Fire In Briarcliff Manor Fire Extinguished Small Fire In Briarcliff Manor Fire Extinguished
Small Fire In Briarcliff Manor Fire Extinguished BRIARCLIFF, N.Y.-- The Briarcliff Manor Fire Department quickly put out a small fire at 430 Central Drive on Monday night. Firefighters received a call at 7:06 p.m. that a bed-spring had caught fire due to a defective extension chord, Fire Chief Robert O'Hanlon said. Firefighters arrived on the scene within four minutes and found that the fire had been mostly extinguished after homeowners poured water on it, O'Hanlon said. While the homeowners helped put out the firer, O'Hanlon said when a fire occurs, homeowners should call the Fire Department and immediately leave the room. After pu…

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Ossining, NY
Breaking News
Ossining Board Supports Voting Rights Act Ossining Board Supports Voting Rights Act Ossining Board Supports Voting Rights Act
Ossining Board Supports Voting Rights Act OSSINING, N.Y.-- The Ossining Village Board is opposed to the recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision overturning part of the Voting Rights Act. At the Aug. 20 village board meeting, the Ossining Village Board unanimously approved a resolution calling for Congress to restore the full Voting Rights Act. The Voting Rights Act, passed by Congress and signed into law in 1965, bans discrimination in voting practices at all levels of government. In June, the Supreme Court struck down Section 4b of the Act. Section 4b of the Act required federal pre-clearance for any and all changes to voting law…

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Armonk, NY
Breaking News
Armonk Senior Programs Shine Armonk Senior Programs Shine Armonk Senior Programs Shine
Armonk Senior Programs Shine ARMONK, N.Y.-- The Town of North Castle has started to recognize how important it is to offer programs for seniors. Seniors have been benefiting since the town hired Liz Thomas in September 2011 as senior citizens senior recreation leader in the town's Parks and Recreation Department.  The town's seniors come to the recreation building at 40 Maple Ave. for activities and walks. Thomas also organizes boat trips, trips to New York and weekly trips to the supermarket. "It's a very nice group of people," Thomas said. "We offer fellowship, companionship and activities for those 60 and over."…

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Mt. Kisco, NY
Breaking News
Mt. Kisco Chamber Proposes Banner Program Mt. Kisco Chamber Proposes Banner Program Mt. Kisco Chamber Proposes Banner Program
Mt. Kisco Chamber Proposes Banner Program MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.-- The Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce has proposed putting up banners throughout the village to raise awareness of local businesses. Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Kane and Executive Director Caroline Loeb presented a proposal to the Mount Kisco Village Board on Aug. 12 that would see more than 80 banners in the village. Kane said the goal is to have 120 banners throughout Mount Kisco. The Chamber is looking for the village's help in offsetting 40 percent of the cost.  Kane said a program like this will show off the diverse businesses Mount Kisco. "We have depth…

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Chappaqua, NY
Breaking News
Chappaqua's Julia Desmarais Helps Blythedale in Valhalla Chappaqua's Julia Desmarais Helps Blythedale in Valhalla Chappaqua's Julia Desmarais Helps Blythedale in Valhalla
Chappaqua's Julia Desmarais Helps Blythedale in Valhalla VALHALLA, N.Y.-- To earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, Chappaqua resident Julia Desmarais knew Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla's was the place to help. Desmarais, who is going into her senior year at Horace Greeley High School, launched a clothing drive to provide clothes for the kids at Blythedale, who often don't have enough clothes that fit.  Blythedale's closet was also disorganized, so Desmarais worked to clean and organize it to make it easier for nurses to provide clothes for kids. Desmarais got a deal from the Container Store in White Plains to helped provide bins to dis…

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