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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Chappaqua, NY
Breaking News
New Castle Woman Reported Missing New Castle Woman Reported Missing New Castle Woman Reported Missing
New Castle Woman Reported Missing NEW CASTLE, N.Y.-- The New Castle Police Department has issued a missing/endangered person alert for a 59-year old New Castle woman. Susan Feinberg is described as a white female with gray hair, brown eyes, standing 5'4'' 130 lbs. and was last seen walking with a crutch, according to New Castle Police.  Feinberg was last seen parking her vehicle at 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Chappaqua Train Station, according to New Castle police. Police said she was en-route to New York City for a doctor's appointment. She has not been seen or heard from since, police said. Anyone who has seen Feinberg or …

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Lewisboro, NY
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Katonah-Lewisboro May Close Schools To Save Money Katonah-Lewisboro May Close Schools To Save Money Katonah-Lewisboro May Close Schools To Save Money
Katonah-Lewisboro May Close Schools To Save Money KATONAH, N.Y. -- Faced with declining enrollment, the Katonah-Lewisboro School District is discussing closing one of its schools. The district is currently studying the process, having formed a school utilization committee. A report will be issued to the school board Dec. 19 and the board will make a decision Jan. 23. The district might close two elementary schools, one, or none at all. It has not been decided what schools would close. "We've gone through a long process and had a number of meetings," said Janet Harckham, school board trustee and chair of the committee. The committee h…

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Bedford, NY
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Judge: Denies Bedford Candidate's Independence Party Line Bid Judge: Denies Bedford Candidate's Independence Party Line Bid Judge: Denies Bedford Candidate's Independence Party Line Bid
Judge: Denies Bedford Candidate's Independence Party Line Bid BEDFORD, N.Y.-- Mary Beth Kass, a candidate for Bedford Town Board, will not be on the Independence Party line this fall. State Supreme Court Judge J. Emmett Murphy declared her petition for the primary to be invalid and recently denied a request to re-argue her petition. Murphy said Kass, a Republican candidate, failed to show the court overlooked any facts or misapplied the law in reaching its decision. The Independence Party endorsed the Democrats this year. Meredith Black, a Democratic candidate, initially filed the lawsuit in July that got Kass' petition tossed. Black said Kass m…

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Armonk, NY
Breaking News
Sculpture Debuts At North Castle Public Library Sculpture Debuts At North Castle Public Library Sculpture Debuts At North Castle Public Library
Sculpture Debuts At North Castle Public Library ARMONK, N.Y.-- A new sculpture at the North Castle Public Library has everyone asking why. A sculpture titled "Why" is on display at the front of the North Castle Public Library, thanks to an anonymous donation. The sculpture was done by Purchase College graduate Sean Landau. Town Board Member Diane DiDonato Roth said pieces of art help enhance the Town of North Castle. "It helps our community and makes us special," DiDonato Roth said. A family wanted to pay tribute to their mom, a former North Castle resident, and donated $10,000 to add art in Armonk. Landau's art was discovered af…

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Pleasantville, NY
Your Community
Seahorse Shack Swims Into Pleasantville Seahorse Shack Swims Into Pleasantville Seahorse Shack Swims Into Pleasantville
Seahorse Shack Swims Into Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.-- Pleasantville resident and restaurateur Phil McGrath is turning Wheeler Avenue into Restaurant Row. McGrath opened the Seahorse Seafood Shack last Friday at 30 Wheeler Ave., his third restaurant on Wheeler Avenue. McGrath has The Iron Horse Grill next door, and the recently relocated Pony Express across the street. “Maybe someone doesn’t want to go to Iron Horse, so they go to Magic Wok,” McGrath said. “The food is great anywhere. You can have that symbiotic relationship. You can’t eat at the same place every night.” The Seahorse is similar to seafood shacks found …

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Mt. Kisco, NY
Your Community
Mount Kisco Library Walks On Wild Side Mount Kisco Library Walks On Wild Side Mount Kisco Library Walks On Wild Side
Mount Kisco Library Walks On Wild Side MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.-- Animal expert Chris Evers took kids at the Mount Kisco Library on a wildlife tour Wednesday without ever leaving the room. Evers, a Pound Ridge resident, runs Animal Embassy, a Stamford-based organization which rescues and adopts exotic animals. Animal Embassy has rescued more than 500 exotic animals since it was founded in 2003. Evers has been an animal lover since he grew up in Darien. On Wednesday, Evers showed kids hedgehogs, snapping turtles, sandboa snake, a scorpion and even a turkey, with kids getting to pet the animals. When they weren't petting the animals,…

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Mt. Kisco, NY
On Your Side
Mount Kisco Diner Begins Expansion Mount Kisco Diner Begins Expansion Mount Kisco Diner Begins Expansion
Mount Kisco Diner Begins Expansion MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.-- The Mount Kisco Coach Diner, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's favorite hangout, has begun construction on its expansion. The diner is adding 1,250 square feet and 13 new parking spaces, along with providing a terrace for outdoor seating. The project was approved by the planning board earlier this year after the Mount Kisco Village Board approved a zoning change in 2010. Recently, the Paul Power's structure, which exists south of the diner, was demolished, which was the first phase of construction. Harry Georgiou, whose family owns the diner, said it will be much larger and more…

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Chappaqua, NY
Breaking News
Mount Kisco's Via Vanti To Expand At Chappaqua Train Station Mount Kisco's Via Vanti To Expand At Chappaqua Train Station Mount Kisco's Via Vanti To Expand At Chappaqua Train Station
Mount Kisco's Via Vanti To Expand At Chappaqua Train Station CHAPPAQUA, N.Y.-- Carla Gambescia, the owner of Via Vanti in Mount Kisco, is excited to give Chappaqua residents their own community space. Gambescia is close to a deal with the Town of New Castle to open a restaurant in a building at the Chappaqua Metro-North Railroad station. In July, the Town Board approved a $122,600 bid from Queens-based Meli Contracting Co. Inc to enhance the 111-year old building's foundation. Work is expected to be completed by the fall. Gambescia made a presentation to the Town Board in February and the town expressed interest in having Via Vanti open its secon…

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Ossining, NY
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Ossining Radio Station Transforming Ossining Radio Station Transforming Ossining Radio Station Transforming
Ossining Radio Station Transforming OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining-based WDFH may have ceased broadcasting over the air, but the radio station has not ended its commitment to serving the community.   The venerable public radio station (90.3 FM) stopped broadcasting at the end of July, being sold off to WQXR, a classical musical station operated by New York Public Radio. WDFH is looking to transform itself into a production company to assist nonprofits with establishing themselves. WDFH also is continuing its popular radio show, "OutCasting," done by LGBT youth and straight allies. WDFH currently is fundraising, hoping to raise …

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Ossining, NY
Breaking News
Controversial Ossining Stationary Store Closes Controversial Ossining Stationary Store Closes Controversial Ossining Stationary Store Closes
Controversial Ossining Stationary Store Closes OSSINING, N.Y. -- A controversial stationary store across the street from Ossining High School closed last week. No reason was given for the closure of C and R Stationary, 26 S. Highland Ave. The store had come under fire from community members for selling drug and tobacco paraphernalia across the street from the high school. While the store did not sell any actual cigarettes or drugs, it did sell e-cigarettes and water pipes. Alice Joselow, coordinator for Ossining Communities That Care, said people in Ossining were concerned about the store selling pipes and bongs. “We are hopeful whe…

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