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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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Hartsdale Community Supports Family Of Road Rage Fatal Stabbing Victim Hartsdale Community Supports Family Of Road Rage Fatal Stabbing Victim
Hartsdale Community Supports Family Of Road Rage Fatal Stabbing Victim A GoFundMe Page has been launched for the family of Daniel Siino, a 28-year-old Hartsdale resident who was fatally stabbed on May 27 on the Taconic Parkway during a road rage incident. Siino left behind a wife, Victoria, and an 18-month old, Olivia.  Christian Walczyk, a  21-year-old Dutchess County resident, has been charged with manslaughter after police say he stabbed Siino in the chest on the Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant. After being stabbed, Siino returned to his vehicle and his passenger began driving him to the hospital while contacting 911, police said. EMS and state troo…

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Business
Applebee's Closes After 20 Years In Mount Kisco Applebee's Closes After 20 Years In Mount Kisco
Applebee's Closes After 20 Years In Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- After 20 years, the Applebee's in Mount Kisco has closed its doors. The restaurant, located at 185 North Bedford Road, closed on May 23. Urban Edge Properties, which owns the property, expressed interest in repurposing the space with multiple tenants including a Starbucks with a drive-through window at an April 17 village board meeting. Drive through windows are currently prohibited in Mount Kisco.  In Westchester, Applebee's has locations in Hawthorne, White Plains, Mohegan Lake and Yonkers.

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Police & Fire
Multiple Erratic Driving Reports Lead To DWI Charge In Yorktown Multiple Erratic Driving Reports Lead To DWI Charge In Yorktown
Multiple Erratic Driving Reports Lead To DWI Charge In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A man was arrested and charged with DWI Saturday after Yorktown Police received multiple reports of an erratic driver on Saw Mill River Road. Darryl T. Nemeth, 55, from Palm Bay, FL,  was arrested and charged with DWI and Aggravated DWI, both misdemeanors after police said they located his vehicle at 345 Kear Street.  Nemeth was released on $200 bail to a responsible party, police said. He is due back in court on June 8 at 6 p.m. 

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Schools
Walter Panas Choir Wins Gold Walter Panas Choir Wins Gold
Walter Panas Choir Wins Gold CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- The Walter Panas High School Chamber Choir went for the gold last week.The choir won a Level 6 Gold Rating at the NYSSMA Major Festival on May 23. Level 6 is the highest level that NYSSMA has designated for choirs. This is the first time the choir received a gold ranking. The group performed "Saul" by Egil Hovland, "Battle of Jericho" by Moses Hogan, and "When Midnight Mists are Creeping" by Greg Gilpin. The Walter Panas High School Chamber Choir received support from music teachers including Darrin Grimm, Cynthia Ramirez, and Patrick M…

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Pleasantville Honors Fallen Heroes On Memorial Day Pleasantville Honors Fallen Heroes On Memorial Day
Pleasantville Honors Fallen Heroes On Memorial Day PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The rain didn't dampen spirits as Pleasantville held its annual Memorial Day ceremony. The ceremony was held in the meeting room in Village Hall due to inclement weather. It was done with the respect and reverence fitting for the day," said former trustee Jonathan Cunningham, who photographed the event. 

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Politics
Cuomo Joins Hillary, Bill Clinton In New Castle Memorial Day Parade Cuomo Joins Hillary, Bill Clinton In New Castle Memorial Day Parade
Cuomo Joins Hillary, Bill Clinton In New Castle Memorial Day Parade CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The rain didn't stop the Clintons from taking part in an annual tradition.  Hillary and Bill Clinton, who live in Chappaqua, once again marched in New Castle's annual Memorial Day Parade Monday. The Clintons were joined by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is also a New Castle resident. "A rainy but wonderful morning march in the Chappaqua Memorial Day Parade," Hillary Clinton tweeted. "Thinking of our veterans who gave their lives for this country." "I always enjoy marching with some of my dearest friends in the Chappaqua Memorial Day parade," Cuomo t…

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Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume During Test Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume During Test
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume During Test Don't be alarmed if you hear sirens Wednesday.Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan is conducting a quarterly test of its emergency notification sirens on Wednesday between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. As part of this test, sirens will sound at full-volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties, according to Entergy, who runs Indian Point. Because this is only a test, the public is not required to respond during the siren sounding.

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Business
Little Griddle Celebrates Six Months Of Serving Up Sandwiches In Nanuet Little Griddle Celebrates Six Months Of Serving Up Sandwiches In Nanuet
Little Griddle Celebrates Six Months Of Serving Up Sandwiches In Nanuet NANUET, N.Y. -- Nanuet residents have found their lunchtime destination spot.Little Griddle opened in Nanuet six months ago, mainly selling sandwiches. The restaurant recently opened an ice cream shack, just in time for summer. The restaurant is owned by Chris Lowry and his wife Brittany, who live in Hillsdale. This is the first restaurant for Chris, a confirmed foodie. Lowry was previously working in marketing and advertising when he decided to make the switch. "I've always wanted to work with food," Lowry, who previously worked at a Dairy Queen in Montvale, Bistro 55 and DaVinci…

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Politics
Sen. Murphy Calls For Legislation To Curb Distracted Driving Sen. Murphy Calls For Legislation To Curb Distracted Driving
Sen. Murphy Calls For Legislation To Curb Distracted Driving With distracted driving now responsible for more deaths than drunk driving, Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) is calling for action."It has been estimated that text messaging can take a driver's eyes off of the road for up to five seconds. That is like driving the equivalent of a football field with your eyes closed," said Murphy. "We have put a great deal of emphasis on drinking and driving. We have to put the same amount effort into reducing accidents involving texting and other road distractions." Murphy is proposing legislation, Evan's Law, that would utilize the Text…

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Neighbors
'America's Got Talent' Star Grace VanderWaal Returns To Area 'America's Got Talent' Star Grace VanderWaal Returns To Area
'America's Got Talent' Star Grace VanderWaal Returns To Area It was a true homecoming for Suffern's Grace VanderWaal last week. VanderWaal, who won "America's Got Talent" last summer performed near her hometown at Ramapo High School in Franklin, N.J., to benefit Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. The concert, attended by more than 600 people, raised money for "Butterflies", a Valley program that helps families caring for children with life-limiting or life-threatening injuries at home. At the show, VanderWaal performed original songs as well as songs by Ed Sheeran and Miley Cyrus. "I want to send out a huge thank you to everyone…

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