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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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Lifestyle
Soul Ryeders Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Pink Ribbons Soul Ryeders Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Pink Ribbons
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…

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by Carol Bloom Stevens
Politics
Oliva Calls Out Maloney For 'Debate Ducking' In Congressional Race Oliva Calls Out Maloney For 'Debate Ducking' In Congressional Race
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. …

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by Sam Barron
Events
Kids Play Haunting Game Of Mini-Golf At Warner Library Kids Play Haunting Game Of Mini-Golf At Warner Library
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…

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by Sam Barron
Events
Ossining Food Pantry Celebrates 28th Anniversary Ossining Food Pantry Celebrates 28th Anniversary
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 …

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by Sam Barron
Events
Thousands Participate In Support Connection's Annual Walk Thousands Participate In Support Connection's Annual Walk
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.

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by Sam Barron
News
West Point Cadets Volunteer For Habitat For Humanity In Yonkers West Point Cadets Volunteer For Habitat For Humanity In Yonkers
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…

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by Sam Barron
Events
Kids Flock To Harrison Carnival Kids Flock To Harrison Carnival
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.

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by Sam Barron
Events
Cedar Manor Raises Over $1,000 To Fight Alzheimer's Cedar Manor Raises Over $1,000 To Fight Alzheimer's
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.

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Atria Seniors Thank Briarcliff First Responders Atria Seniors Thank Briarcliff First Responders
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. …

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Treble Makers Perform At Paramount With Daisy Jopling Treble Makers Perform At Paramount With Daisy Jopling
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.…

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