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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Ossining, NY
Breaking News
Ossining Chamber Hosts Lobsterfest Fundraiser Ossining Chamber Hosts Lobsterfest Fundraiser Ossining Chamber Hosts Lobsterfest Fundraiser
Ossining Chamber Hosts Lobsterfest Fundraiser OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce is hosting one of its biggest fundraisers of the year Friday, August 22. LobsterFest 2014 will be held at the Ossining Boat and Canoe Club, 1 Westerly Road. The event features lobsters, a clams and mussels buffet, corn-on-the-cob, potato salad, desserts and a cash bar for $35. "It's going to be fun," Gayle Marchica, president of the chamber said. "I am very excited. We are hoping to make this a yearly tradition. We're getting reservations from a lot of people whose names we don't recognize, which is a good thing." The chamber…

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Ossining, NY
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Ossining's Cedar Manor Takes Ice Bucket Challenge For ALS Patient Ossining's Cedar Manor Takes Ice Bucket Challenge For ALS Patient Ossining's Cedar Manor Takes Ice Bucket Challenge For ALS Patient
Ossining's Cedar Manor Takes Ice Bucket Challenge For ALS Patient OSSINING, N.Y. -- Cedar Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ossining successfully completed the Ice Bucket Challenge Tuesday to raise money for ALS research. The challenge has gone on viral and been done by celebrities like Anna Kendrick and LeBron James, in honor of Richard Pringle, a patient at Cedar Manor since 2012. The Ice Bucket Challenge has raised more than $2.3 million for the national ALS Association since July 29. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in t…

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Cortlandt, NY
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Cortlandt Conservatory Makes Beautiful Music Cortlandt Conservatory Makes Beautiful Music Cortlandt Conservatory Makes Beautiful Music
Cortlandt Conservatory Makes Beautiful Music CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- For almost two years, prospective musicians have found a home at the Cortlandt School For Performing Arts. The school, on the second floor at 24 Old Albany Post Road in Croton, is run by Carol and Ray Arrucci, musicians with more than 70 years of music experience combined. Carol Arrucci was a longtime music teacher in the Hendrick Hudson School District before retiring to run the music school full-time. The Arruccis live in Ossining. Ray Arrucci is a vocalist, stage and television actor and rock guitarist and Carol Arrucci is a classically trained vocalist, pianist an…

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Ossining, NY
Your Community
Westchester's Trailways Are Hotspots For Hikers Westchester's Trailways Are Hotspots For Hikers Westchester's Trailways Are Hotspots For Hikers
Westchester's Trailways Are Hotspots For Hikers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester has become known for its rich and diverse array of hiking trails. The county has 190 miles of established trails spread over 18,000 acres, according to Peter Tartaglia, Westchester County's deputy commissioner of parks. "It's one of the main features of our parks," Tartaglia said. "We have many multi-use trailways." Tartaglia said the Bronx River Pathway and Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill are two of the more popular hiking spots in Westchester. "Everywhere you look in Westchester, you have trails," Tartaglia said.  The county does…

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Mahopac, NY
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Putnam County Is A Hotspot For Hikers Putnam County Is A Hotspot For Hikers Putnam County Is A Hotspot For Hikers
Putnam County Is A Hotspot For Hikers PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- When it comes to hiking, Putnam County has no shortage of trails and enthusiasts. Putnam County's slogan "Where The Country Begins" certainly applies in the county famous for Breakneck Ridge in Cold Spring. "It is known as a local hiking hot spot," said Frank Smith, deputy director of Putnam County Tourism. "The views of the Hudson River are unbelievable." Breakneck Ridge is considered to be one of the most strenuous hikes in the area, a 3.7 mile hike that takes approximately four hours. Metro North offers a Breakneck Ridge MTA stop on weekends.   Bull Hill-…

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Pelham, NY
Obituaries
Harry Devert's Life Celebrated In Pelham Harry Devert's Life Celebrated In Pelham Harry Devert's Life Celebrated In Pelham
Harry Devert's Life Celebrated In Pelham WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Not many eulogies end with those attending taking shots of tequila, but then again, not many people lived a life like Harry Devert did. Harry Devert, a 32-year-old Pelham native who went missing in Mexico in January and was found dead in July, had his life celebrated at Chester Park in Pelham on Saturday with friends and family celebrating a man who lived a thousand lifetimes. His mother, Ann, who lives in New Rochelle, told a story about visiting the Bronx Zoo in which Harry kept running on the grass. Ann asked Harry if he saw the sign saying Keep Off The Gr…

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Ossining, NY
Breaking News
Galef, Carlucci Absentee Ballot Bill Signed Into Law Galef, Carlucci Absentee Ballot Bill Signed Into Law Galef, Carlucci Absentee Ballot Bill Signed Into Law
Galef, Carlucci Absentee Ballot Bill Signed Into Law OSSINING, N.Y. -- A new law authored by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and State Sen. David Carlucci makes absentee balloting easier for New Yorkers. Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed the bill, aimed at making the process to get an absentee ballot easier. The legislation is designed to accommodate commuters, who would likely spend most of the day away from their county of residence, and people who are primary care providers or have a physical disability. The focus of this legislation is to standardize the application process so that registered voters can cast a ballot without the lengthy pro…

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Mahopac, NY
Breaking News
Galef and Carlucci Absentee Ballot Bill Signed Into Law Galef and Carlucci Absentee Ballot Bill Signed Into Law Galef and Carlucci Absentee Ballot Bill Signed Into Law
Galef and Carlucci Absentee Ballot Bill Signed Into Law OSSINING, N.Y. -- A new law authored by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and State Sen. David Carlucci makes absentee balloting easier for New Yorkers. Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed the bill, aimed at making the process to get an absentee ballot easier. The legislation is designed to accommodate commuters, who would likely spend most of the day away from their county of residence, and people who are primary care providers or have a physical disability. The focus of this legislation is to standardize the application process so that registered voters can cast a ballot without the lengthy pro…

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Mahopac, NY
Breaking News
Mahopac Residents Support ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Mahopac Residents Support ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Mahopac Residents Support ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Mahopac Residents Support ALS Ice Bucket Challenge PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- As the ice bucket challenge sweeps the country, it has gained fans in Mahopac. Justin Timberlake, Matt Lauer, Martha Stewart and the Kennedys have all done it. The Ice Bucket Challenge has raised more than $2.3 million for the national ALS Association since July 29. That's compared with raising $25,000 in donations during the same time period last year, according to an e-mail from Carrie Munk, association spokeswoman. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerv…

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Yorktown, NY
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Cows Come Home To Yorktown's Hilltop Hanover Farm Cows Come Home To Yorktown's Hilltop Hanover Farm Cows Come Home To Yorktown's Hilltop Hanover Farm
Cows Come Home To Yorktown's Hilltop Hanover Farm YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- After more than 20 years away, cows are returning to Yorktown's Hilltop Hanover Farm. Hilltop Hanover will be hosting a welcome home party for its four new cows on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Milking demonstrations will occur at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and the name of the newborn cow will be announced at noon. "This is a big deal," Thomas McLoughlin, who is on the board of Friends of Hilltop Hanover said. "The farm has a rich history of cows and everyone was looking for them." Hilltop Hanover was famous for its prize winning cows which were sold all ove…

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