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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Yorktown, NY
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Maria's Serves Up A Big Slice Of Yorktown Maria's Serves Up A Big Slice Of Yorktown Maria's Serves Up A Big Slice Of Yorktown
Maria's Serves Up A Big Slice Of Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- For more than 30 years, Yorktown residents have been able to count on one thing: Maria's Pizza will have the biggest slice in town. The pizza parlor, at 2041 Saw Miller River Road in Yorktown Heights, has been serving up big slices since 1982. Maria's, which has been owned by Vito Picone for the last eight years is also famous for its 3-foot pies. Picone purchased the pizzeria having been a longtime customer. "My father always worked in pizzeras his entire life," Vito's son Francesco Picone said. "It was just a matter of time until he made a move such as purchasing one…

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Ossining, NY
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Ossining Excited For The Fourth Of July Ossining Excited For The Fourth Of July Ossining Excited For The Fourth Of July
Ossining Excited For The Fourth Of July OSSINING, N.Y. -- Despite all the fireworks and patriotism, some people in Ossining are looking to celebrate America's 238th birthday by relaxing. "I want to do as little as possible," Lee White said. "I don't intend on traveling 50 miles or even three miles. I want to sit and relax. I used to like fireworks as a kid. White said he likes how the holiday is always on July 4, rather than being moved to a Monday like Memorial Day was.  "This way it's not just about giving people a long weekend and having sales," White said. Tony Arpaia said like White he hopes to be enjoying his holiday …

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Peekskill, NY
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Victim IDed In Peekskill Train Crash Victim IDed In Peekskill Train Crash Victim IDed In Peekskill Train Crash
Victim IDed In Peekskill Train Crash PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Metropolitan Transit Authority Police have identified the man who was struck and killed by a train in Peekskill on Monday. Osim Rivera, a 48-year-old Peekskill resident, was the man who was hit by a 1:50 a.m. Hudson Line train traveling from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie, according to MTA spokeswoman Marjorie Anders. Anders said Rivera was a trespasser who was walking north along the tracks and was hit from behind. Rivera did not have any identification on him. The investigation remains open and active, Anders said.     

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Peekskill, NY
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Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Putnam Farm Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Putnam Farm Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Putnam Farm
Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Putnam Farm SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- It's going to be an old fashioned country fair in Southeast this week. Putnam County is hosting the Tilly Foster Country Fair at Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312 in Southeast. The inaugural fair will feature 30 carnival rides and four concerts. The fair is also a great place to see the Town of Southeast's fireworks show. Country Fair hours are 4 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, July 3; 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 4; 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 5; and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 6. Libby Pataki, director of tourism for Putnam County, said the fair is all about c…

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Ossining, NY
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Carlucci and Galef Fight For Change In Handicap Accessible Signage Carlucci and Galef Fight For Change In Handicap Accessible Signage Carlucci and Galef Fight For Change In Handicap Accessible Signage
Carlucci and Galef Fight For Change In Handicap Accessible Signage OSSINING, N.Y. -- The handicap accessible signs, like the word handicap, are outdated, say two state legislators from Westchester and they want them changed. Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and state Sen. David Carlucci held a press conference in Ossining calling for the elimination of the word "handicapped" and a chance to accessibility signs. The icon symbol would be changed to a person actively in motion rather than sitting passively in a wheelchair. Carlucci and Galef said the current signs are offensive. The legislation would require that signs be replaced only when a new one is needed. …

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Peekskill, NY
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Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Farm Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Farm Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Farm
Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Farm PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It's going to be an old fashioned country fair up in Putnam County this week. The Town of Southeast is hosting the Tilly Foster Country Fair at Tilly Foster Farm at 100 Route 312. The inaugural fair will feature 30 carnival rides and four concerts. The Fourth of July will feature a fireworks show. Libby Pataki, director of tourism for Putnam County, said the fair is all about celebrating the county's takeover of the farm, which will be run as an educational center. The fair will celebrate the county's takeover of the farm. "We are hoping for a big crowd at the fair," …

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Cortlandt, NY
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County Police Conduct Active Shooter Drill At Walter Panas High School County Police Conduct Active Shooter Drill At Walter Panas High School County Police Conduct Active Shooter Drill At Walter Panas High School
County Police Conduct Active Shooter Drill At Walter Panas High School WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County Police want to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. County police, along with state police and local police, conducted an active shooter drill at Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt on Monday morning.  Police simulated what they would do if a disgruntled employee and her boyfriend showed up to the high school, opened fire, took hostages and also had bombs and grenades. County Executive Robert Astorino was on hand to witness the drill and said it was part of the county's safe community initiative. "Following Sandy Hook, we wanted to …

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Ossining, NY
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Rep. Lowey Criticizes Supreme Court's Lobby Ruling Rep. Lowey Criticizes Supreme Court's Lobby Ruling Rep. Lowey Criticizes Supreme Court's Lobby Ruling
Rep. Lowey Criticizes Supreme Court's Lobby Ruling WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) condemned the Supreme Court's ruling on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby as a shocking step backward for women's health. The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Monday that corporations can refuse to offer contraception coverage  to their employees based upon religious beliefs. Lowey said the Supreme Court ruling was unacceptable. "Employers will be legally allowed to prevent a female employee from making her own health decisions. "Millions of American women will be at risk of having to pay out of pocket for basic contraception, rathe…

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Peekskill, NY
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MTA Police Investigating Train Fatality In Peekskill MTA Police Investigating Train Fatality In Peekskill MTA Police Investigating Train Fatality In Peekskill
MTA Police Investigating Train Fatality In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Metropolitan Transit Authority Police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by train in Peekskill early this morning. According to MTA spokeswoman Marjorie Anders at 3:42 a.m. a Hispanic man in his mid-30s was struck by a 1:50 a.m. Hudson Line train traveling local from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie. The body was removed at 5:26 a.m. A rescue train from the Croton Harmon Station picked up the 25 customers, who were on the move at 4:27 a.m., according to Anders.  Anders said the man was a trespasser. According to Anders, the man was walking north along th…

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Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
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Boating Safety Is A Big Summertime Concern In Westchester Boating Safety Is A Big Summertime Concern In Westchester Boating Safety Is A Big Summertime Concern In Westchester
Boating Safety Is A Big Summertime Concern In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- When it comes to being on a boat, a captain needs to have all hands on deck. Last July, a deadly boat accident occurred near the Tappan Zee Bridge when Jojo John, 35, was driving a powerboat that hit a stationary barge used in the construction of the new bridge. The accident killed Lindsey Stewart just days before her wedding as well as Mark Lennon, her fiancee's best man.  John, who according to the Rockland District Attorney had double the legal amount of alcohol and traces of cocaine in his system, is expected to be sentenced to two years in prison. The fa…

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