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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Business

New American Restaurant Replacing McArthur's In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Michael Madden is returning to Pleasantvlle with some big shoes to fill. Madden, who previously ran Strega in the Old Village, is opening Vela Kitchen this fall at the site of McArthur's on Washington Avenue, which closed over the summer. Madden also runs Vintage 1891 Kitchen, a New American restaurant, in Larchmont. Madden is co-owner and general manager of Vela, owning it with Felipe Velazquez, who will serve as executive chef. "We wanted an opportunity to come back to Pleasantville," Madden, a White Plains resident, said. "We really like Pleasantv…

by Sam Barron

10/09/2016

Police & Fire

SUV, Truck Burst Into Flames Outside Ossining Home OSSINING, N.Y. -- Two cars caught on fire Friday morning in front of a home in Ossining as a result of a faulty electrical cord. At 4:15 a.m., the Ossining Fire Department received a call about flames shooting out of a Ford pickup truck on 57 Hunter St. The fire then spread to an SUV parked in front of the truck, according to Matthew Scarduzio, Ossining Fire Chief. It took 20 minutes to extinguish the fire, which caused minor damage to the house due to the intense heat. There were no injuries, Scarduzio said. The fire was caused by an extension chord that was plugged into the Ford pickup …

by Sam Barron

10/07/2016

Police & Fire

Armonk Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Bedford Wrong-Way Crash A 24-year-old Armonk resident pleaded guilty to three felony counts after while he was driving the wrong way on I-684 that resulted in the death of a woman. Zachary Tokson, a former Scarsdale resident, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide (a Class B felony), manslaughter in the second degree (a Class C felony) and vehicular assault in the second degree (a Class E felony) in the death of Elena Lopez. Last Dec. 13 at 5:49 a.m. Tokson was driving his Lexus SUV northbound in the southbound lanes on I-684 in Bedford when he collided head-on with Lopez. Lopez died instantly on impact f…

by Sam Barron

10/07/2016

Police & Fire

Jefferson Valley Man Convicted Of Illegally Photographing HS Student This story has been updated. A Jefferson Valley man was convicted by a jury Wednesday of illegally taking photos of a female student from Kennedy Catholic High School at the Goldens Bridge train station. Franklin Figueroa, 27, was found guilty of one count of unlawful surveillance in the second degree, (a Class E felony) and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, (a Class A misdemeanor). In March 2015, Figueroa was at the Goldens Bridge Metro North station when he saw students from Kennedy exit a shuttle bus and climb up a stairwell in their school uniforms, according to the West…

by Sam Barron

10/06/2016

Lifestyle

Soul Ryeders Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Pink Ribbons RYE, N.Y. -- Soul Ryeders is going all out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Volunteers from Soul Ryeders will be tying pink ribbons on trees, store windows and homes throughout Rye. “The idea originally came from a friend and it is based on tying a yellow ribbon around a tree when soldiers return from war,” said co-chair Lisa Dominici Faries. Proceeds go to the Wig Exchange, which provides wigs for people with cancer, and programs like Mondays with Soul Ryeders at the Beauty Bar in Rye Brook where cancer patients are treated to massages, haircuts and facials. To date, Soul R…

by Carol Bloom Stevens

10/06/2016

Politics

Oliva Calls Out Maloney For 'Debate Ducking' In Congressional Race Republican Congressional candidate Phil Oliva is claiming that his opponent, incumbent Democrat Sean Patrick Maloney, won't debate him on television in the race for the 18th Congressional District. Oliva said Maloney was being a "cynical politician" and noted Maloney had two televised debates with Nan Hayworth, whom Maloney defeated to win the seat in 2012. " (He) can’t risk having his failed record exposed," Oliva said. "That pretty much sums up what the guy is all about. It’s all about him." Oliva said a minimum of two televised debates should be scheduled. …

by Sam Barron

10/05/2016

Events

Kids Play Haunting Game Of Mini-Golf At Warner Library TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Mini-golf has never been this spooky in Tarrytown. Warner Library was in full swing Saturday, hosting its third annual Haunted Halloween Mini-Golf event to benefit the renovation of the library’s public meeting rooms. The long planned renovation of the third-floor program rooms will begin this year. Updates will include installing energy efficient lighting and technology to support presentations and performances, a new floor and ceiling. Also, included in the renovation plan is the creation of an additional small meeting room to accommodate the many local non-profit a…

by Sam Barron

10/05/2016

Events

Ossining Food Pantry Celebrates 28th Anniversary OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Food Pantry held its annual celebration Sunday at Shattemuc Yacht Club. More than 200 people attended and helped raise funds for the purchase of food to help feed the needy in the Greater Ossining area. The Ossining Food Pantry is a 100% volunteer run organization with no paid staff, relying on the work of volunteers and donations from the community. The Food Pantry serves a cross-section of residents from the Greater Ossining area distributing food from a variety of locations and programs. Those in need include men, women, children, the elderly, long-time …

by Sam Barron

10/05/2016

Events

Thousands Participate In Support Connection's Annual Walk YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- On Sunday, FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights was filled to capacity for Support Connection’s Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Thousands of participants and volunteers gathered to walk, pay tribute to those affected by breast and ovarian cancer, and raise funds for Support Connection’s free counseling and other support services. To learn more, visit www.supportconnection.org.

by Sam Barron

10/04/2016

News

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

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