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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Pelham, NY
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Bestselling Author Visits Pelham Middle School Bestselling Author Visits Pelham Middle School Bestselling Author Visits Pelham Middle School
Bestselling Author Visits Pelham Middle School PELHAM, N.Y. -- A bestselling author recently paid a visit to Pelham Middle School. Adam Gidwitz, author of "A Tale Dark and Grimm" and "The Grimm Conclusion" met with Pelham 6th graders this week. He discussed his writing process and his new book, "The Inquisitor's Tale." Gidwitz is the son-in-law of 7th grade social studies teacher Linda Mancia who retired last year. Pelham Middle School was the first school he visited after his first book was published.

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by Sam Barron
Cortlandt, NY
Your Community
Murphy, Boak Both Acted Unfairly, Fair Campaign Committee Rules Murphy, Boak Both Acted Unfairly, Fair Campaign Committee Rules Murphy, Boak Both Acted Unfairly, Fair Campaign Committee Rules
Murphy, Boak Both Acted Unfairly, Fair Campaign Committee Rules Neither Senator Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) nor his Democratic challenger have been running the most fair campaigns. The Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee met Monday night to hear the complaints of the two candidates against each other and ruled that both candidates had made unfair claims against the other.  The purpose of the committee is to promote a climate in which candidates conduct honest, fair and open campaigns, refraining from dishonest and defamatory attacks and without distorting the facts. The committee's rulings are nonbinding. The committee ruled it was un…

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by Sam Barron
Cortlandt, NY
Breaking News
Propane Tank Leak Leads To Road Closure In Croton Propane Tank Leak Leads To Road Closure In Croton Propane Tank Leak Leads To Road Closure In Croton
Propane Tank Leak Leads To Road Closure In Croton This story has been updated. CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- State police closed off Teatown Road in Croton following a propane leak from a 100-pound tank Friday afternoon. The road was closed for safety reasons, Trooper Melissa McMorris said at around 3:30 p.m., and it was unknown if there were any injuries. The leak occurred outside a multi-family home. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Pelham, NY
Your Community
Anthony Terraciano Named Pelham Athlete Of The Week Anthony Terraciano Named Pelham Athlete Of The Week Anthony Terraciano Named Pelham Athlete Of The Week
Anthony Terraciano Named Pelham Athlete Of The Week PELHAM, N.Y. -- After a 47-6 win over Yonkers last weekend, junior Anthony Terraciano was named Pelham Memorial High School's Athlete of the Week. In the rout, Terraciano had four rushes for 104 yards as the Pelicans improved to 3-0 for the first time in years. Terraciano also had 1 solo takcle for a loss and was second on the team with 7 tackles. Pelham plays Saunders on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

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by Sam Barron
Rye, NY
On Your Side
Pureganic Cafe Opens In Rye Offering Gluten Free, Vegan Meals Pureganic Cafe Opens In Rye Offering Gluten Free, Vegan Meals Pureganic Cafe Opens In Rye Offering Gluten Free, Vegan Meals
Pureganic Cafe Opens In Rye Offering Gluten Free, Vegan Meals RYE, N.Y. -- Rye residents looking for organic, plant-based food have found their new home. Pureganic Cafe recently opened at 46 Purchase Street. The restaurant is owned by Moshira Soliman, a clinical nutritionist who wants to introduce children to a healthy lifestyle. Everything in the store is gluten-free and made on the premises "Food is my passion," Soliman said.  Popular items include vegan meatball sliders, organic granola, vegan cookies and gluten free brownies.  For more information visit their website www.pureganic-cafe.com or call 914-967-2332.

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by Carol Bloom Stevens
Peekskill, NY
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Turkish Restaurant Hopes To Introduce New Cuisine To Peekskill Residents Turkish Restaurant Hopes To Introduce New Cuisine To Peekskill Residents Turkish Restaurant Hopes To Introduce New Cuisine To Peekskill Residents
Turkish Restaurant Hopes To Introduce New Cuisine To Peekskill Residents PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A new restaurant in Peekskill is hoping to open a whole new world for nearby residents. Selver's Kitchen is set to open soon in the city at 362 Washington St. in Peekskill, offering Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine.  The restaurant is run by Tana McGuire, a Buchanan native and Yorktown resident and Steven Cebel, a native of Turkey who emigrated from the country in 1982. The husband and wife team are hoping residents are ready to expand their food palate. The restaurant is named in honor of Cebel's mother. "We're filling a void here," McGuire said. "We wan…

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by Sam Barron
Rye, NY
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Carpet Trends Celebrates 60 Years In Rye Carpet Trends Celebrates 60 Years In Rye Carpet Trends Celebrates 60 Years In Rye
Carpet Trends Celebrates 60 Years In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- Carpet Trends in Rye is celebrating its diamond anniversary. The business, at 5 Smith Street, was started back in 1956 by Augusta, Ted and Ralph Rogers and it has been served by four generations of the Rogers family.  The property itself dates back to the 1800’s when it was a livery/stable and boarding house. In 1974, the building was purchased by the Rogers family. Today it is solar powered and filled with 6,000 feet of carpeting samples, area rugs, laminates, luxury vinyl tiles, wood and cork.  “The 'it' color in carpeting now is gray,” said Margaret Ricketts, vice presiden…

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by Carol Bloom Stevens
Cortlandt, NY
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Bear Mountain Parkway Reopens After Rollover Crash Bear Mountain Parkway Reopens After Rollover Crash Bear Mountain Parkway Reopens After Rollover Crash
Bear Mountain Parkway Reopens After Rollover Crash This story has been updated. State Police are investigating after a car rolled over at Exit 6 on the Bear Mountain Parkway at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. The crash resulted in the closure of the eastbound lanes at Route 6 for about an hour.

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by Sam Barron
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Breaking News
Sleepy Hollow Fire Department Battles Box Truck Blaze Sleepy Hollow Fire Department Battles Box Truck Blaze Sleepy Hollow Fire Department Battles Box Truck Blaze
Sleepy Hollow Fire Department Battles Box Truck Blaze SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- The Sleepy Hollow Fire Department was on the scene of a box truck fire Monday night. The fire occurred at 6:20 p.m. at North Broadway and Bedford Road. Firefighters arrived on scene and found the fire extending from the passenger rear wheel area to a fiberglass box, according to the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze and found the fire was caused by passenger rear brakes not releasing manually, according to the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department. The South Tarrytown Fire Department provided assistance. 

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by Sam Barron
Greenburgh, NY
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Greenburgh Hosting Dads Take Your Child To School Day Greenburgh Hosting Dads Take Your Child To School Day Greenburgh Hosting Dads Take Your Child To School Day
Greenburgh Hosting Dads Take Your Child To School Day GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Central School District is hoping to see dads at school. The district held its second annual Dads Take Your Child to School Day on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The event encourages fathers and significant male family members to accompany their youngsters to school, learn more about their teachers and classrooms, and enjoy refreshments. The celebration was capped off with "Dads and Donuts," an event held at 10 a.m, at the District Administration Building on Greenburgh’s Warburg campus. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tahira Dupree Chase and Board of Educatio…

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