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Sam Barron

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sbarron@dailyvoice.com

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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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Traffic

Bear Mountain Parkway Ramp Will Be Closed Motorists are advised the eastbound ramps to and from the Bear Mountain Parkway at Division Street are expected to be closed on Wednesday, April 19, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., while crews perform utility work, according to the State Department of Transportation Motorists should follow the signed detour and anticipate delays, the DOT said. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers, the DOT said.

by Sam Barron

04/19/2017

Traffic

Ground Zero Responder's Funeral Will Cause Central Avenue Traffic Delays HARTSDALE, N.Y. -- First responders from throughout the New York Metropolitan Area will be coming out Wednesday to pay tribute to Robert Mentrasti, a Hartsdale firefighter and Ground Zero first responder who died Friday. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner said motorists should avoid Central Avenue Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the four corners in Hartsdale. Significant traffic problems are anticipated, Feiner said. Mentrasti's funeral will be held at Sacred Heart Church at 9:45 a.m. in Hartsdale.

by Sam Barron

04/19/2017

News

Ground Zero Responder's Funeral Will Cause Central Avenue Traffic Delays HARTSDALE, N.Y. -- First responders from throughout the New York Metropolitan Area will be coming out Wednesday to pay tribute to Robert Mentrasti, a Hartsdale firefighter and Ground Zero first responder who died Friday. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner said motorists should avoid Central Avenue Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the four corners in Hartsdale. Significant traffic problems are anticipated, Feiner said. Mentrasti's funeral will be held at Sacred Heart Church at 9:45 a.m. in Hartsdale.

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Obituaries

Mary Fennelly Michaelsen, 97, Croton-on-Hudson CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.-- Mary Fennelly Michaelsen passed away January 6, 2017 at Beechwood Manor in New London, Connecticut. Mary was born in Chicago on January 4, 1920 to Parker and Catherine Reynolds Fennelly, both professional actors. The family relocated to New York and settled in Peekskill, where Mary attended local schools. After attending Albertus Magnus College and Cornell University, Mary moved to New York City where she worked in the travel industry for many years. In 1972 Mary married William Michaelsen and the two spent many happy years together between Croton-on-Hudson, New Yor…

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Neighbors

Pleasantville Mother, Daughter Honored For Fighting Alzheimer's PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A Pleasantville mother-daughter team is leading the fight against Alzheimer's. Amy Shanus and her daughter Maggie were honored as Women's Champions by the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter. They are among 12 women chosen to be champions because of their devotion to the fight against Alzheimer’s. They became involved with the Alzheimer’s Association after the disease touched their lives. Amy's mother-in-law has had Alzheimer's for about 10 years. “Once a very strong, vibrant and intelligent woman, she has had the life taken out of her by this disease, and …

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Obituaries

Robert Mentrasti, 54, Hartsdale Resident, First Responder At Ground Zero HARTSDALE, N.Y. --Robert Mentrasti, a Hartsdale resident, died Friday at the age of 54. Mentrasti served as a firefighter for 32 years and was a first responder at Ground Zero following the terror attacks of September 11. Mentrasti was born July 28, 1962 in Mount Vernon to the late Louis P. Mentrasti and Josephine A. Mentrasti. He was a beloved brother of Andrew (Donna), Andrea and Ronald Mentrasti. He was a loving uncle of Timothy (Amy), Christopher (Christine) and Brandon Mentrasti and great uncle of Jordan and Chase Mentrasti. He is also survived by many cousins especially Daniel Espos…

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Events

Montrose Church Celebrating 300th Anniversary MONTROSE, N.Y. -- One of the oldest churches in Westchester is celebrating its 300th anniversary this weekend. The Reformed Church of Cortlandtown in Montrose is having a candlelight service on April 21 at 7 p.m., an Anniversary Workshop Service on April 23 at 10 a.m. and a Tricentennial Music Festival on May 7 at 3 p.m. The church's documented history dates back to April 21, 1717, when a list of communicants was recorded as constituting the Dutch Reformed congregation of Van Cortlandt Manor. The church was constructed on Montrose Point but burned down during the Civil War and a new church…

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Lifestyle

Community Raises Funds To Help Westchester Moms Enjoy Weekend Retreat Every mom could use a chance to unwind. Family Ties of Westchester has launched a crowdsourcing campaign to help 50 moms of special needs children enjoy a weekend retreat at Clearpool Educational Center in Carmel in June. The campaign has raised $2,000 and the goal is to raise $6,000. This is the 18th year of the retreat. The retreat "is a magical day filled with laughter and tears, growth and new friendships," Christine Wexler of Family Ties Westchester said. "These women can just be girls and drop all their titles of mother, grandmother, daughter, guardian, and caregiver.…

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Traffic

Bear Mountain Parkway Ramp Will Be Closed Motorists are advised the eastbound ramps to and from the Bear Mountain Parkway at Division Street are expected to be closed on Wednesday, April 19, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., while crews perform utility work, according to the State Department of Transportation Motorists should follow the signed detour and anticipate delays, the DOT said. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers, the DOT said.

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Events

Chappaqua Singer Kicks Off New Performing Arts Center CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The new Chappaqua Performing Arts Center is starting off with a bang. Frank Shiner, a Chappaqua resident, and blue-eyed soul singer, will be performing a fundraiser at the performing arts center on April 22. Shiner is donating 100 percent of the ticket sale profits to the Friends of the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. The town purchased the Wallace Auditorium, which is located at the Reader's Digest property. Shiner was selected to join the New Castle Arts And Cultural Committee, which was formed to help bring arts and culture to the area, and develop and restore the n…

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

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