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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Harrison, NY

Your Community

Kids Flock To Harrison Carnival HARRISON, N.Y. -- Children of all ages descended on Harrison over the weekend for the 2nd annual fall carnival at Louis M. Klein Middle School. The carnival featured games, foods, rides. The carnival benefited theater arts, culture arts and the visiting author programs at the district's elementary schools.

by Sam Barron

10/04/2016

Yonkers, NY

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West Point Cadets Volunteer For Habitat For Humanity In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- West Point cadets teamed up to lend a hand to Habitat for Humanity on Saturday. The cadets helped out in Yonkers in preparation for Habitat's Veterans Buildathon. The buildathon, which will run from Nov. 6 to Nov. 13 will work on helping more than 25 veterans have a place to live, along with rehabbing an American Legion facility. “We believe every vet should have a home and job,” said Jim Killoran, CEO of Habitat of Westchester. “To have West Point continually help me build homes is an honor and privilege.” For more information on how you can get involved, email jim@ha…

by Sam Barron

10/04/2016

Ossining, NY

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Cedar Manor Raises Over $1,000 To Fight Alzheimer's OSSINING, NY. -- Cedar Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center staff raised over $1,000 at the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease. The fundraiser, which took place at White Plains High School on Sept.25 drew approximately 1,500 people. Cedar Manor, located in Ossining, participates annually to help raise awareness and find a cure for this devastating illness.

by Sam Barron

10/03/2016

Briarcliff, NY

Your Community

Atria Seniors Thank Briarcliff First Responders BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The seniors at Atria Senior Living in Briarcliff decided to give back. Atria Senior Living in Briarcliff Manor held a World Gratitude Event that took place on Sept. 21. The effort was part of the ‘GoGrateful’ campaign, during which residents from Atria Senior Living communities across the U.S. and Canada demonstrated their appreciation. Briarcliff Manor residents manned "appreciation stations" including free hugs and (chocolate) kisses, "go grateful" bracelets were given out and residents, staff and visitors wrote thank you cards to soldiers. …

by Sam Barron

10/03/2016

Cortlandt, NY

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Treble Makers Perform At Paramount With Daisy Jopling PEEKSKILL, N.Y.-- The Treble Makers had the performance of a lifetime. Hendrick Hudson High School’s advanced singing group took the stage at Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill on Sept. 24, along with classical/rock violinist Daisy Jopling. Billed as “The Awakening Show,” the performance featured an 80-piece orchestra comprised of student and professional musicians. All 28 Treble Makers, under the direction of music teacher Erica Denler, performed in the show, and four students were featured as soloists: seniors Emily Fareed, Katy Kenny and Kristen Bartolomeo and freshman Katie Ciulla.…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2016

Briarcliff, NY

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Woody Allen Series Produced In Briarcliff Premieres BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff residents will get to see their village on the small screen starting Friday. Woody Allen's new TV show, "Crisis In Six Scenes," that he filmed earlier this year in Briarcliff is premiering on Amazon Prime Friday. Allen filmed at a house at 508 Scarborough Road for three weeks in the spring. The show, which is set in the 1960s, stars Miley Cyrus, Allen and Elaine May. The house at 508 Scarborough Road was previously featured in the movie "American Gangster." During production, Cyrus was spotted at Whole Foods in White Plains. Actor …

by Sam Barron

09/29/2016

Yorktown, NY

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Lakeland High School Senior Honored As Commended Student SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- Daniel Delayo, a Lakeland High School senior, was named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended students are named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index score that may vary from year to year. More than two-thirds (about 34,000) of the approximately 50,000 high scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise.

by Sam Barron

09/29/2016

Cortlandt, NY

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Hen Hud Concert Benefits Breast Cancer Foundation MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Cindy Alexander will perform an acoustic concert at Hendrick Hudson High School next Thursday to promote cancer awareness and support the Breast Cancer Foundation. The concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium, and the suggested donation is $10 to $20. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the foundation. Alexander has performed on stage with Suzanne Vega, America, Rick Springfield, Marc Cohn and The Bacon Brothers. Alexander’s music has earned her Los Angeles Music Awards for Songwriter of the Year and Independent Pop Album of the Year.

by Sam Barron

09/29/2016

Port Chester, NY

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Port Chester Dog Park Celebrates One Year Anniversary PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Village of Port Chester went to the dogs Saturday. Literally. The town's first dog park, at Abendroth Park, celebrated its one year anniversary. The day featured a proclamation from the village and 13 vendors including two rescue groups. Village residents including dog walkers had sought an exclusive area for pets for more than three years. Fundraising efforts by the Port Chester Dog Park Group -- and a $25,000 donation from the PetSafe brand earlier this year -- resulted in the special park off of Touraine Avenue. The dog park includes three sections separated by…

by Sam Barron

09/29/2016

Mahopac, NY

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Children's Room Dedicated To Longtime Kent Volunteer KENT, N.Y. -- Friends and family of Wilma Baker gathered at the Kent Public Library on Sept. 10 to dedicate the library's children's room to her memory. Baker helped found the Kent Literary Association, which later became the Kent Public Library. She was also a co-founder of the Kent Recycling center. A party on Sept. 11 at the Kent Cliffs Fire House celebrated the anniversary of the Kent Recycling center and raised money for books and other materials for the new Wilma M. Baker Children's Room.

by Sam Barron

09/29/2016

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