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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

Neighbors

Westchester Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday OSSINING, N.Y. -- Evelyn Solomons had a very special birthday Monday. Solomons, who lives at Atria on the Hudson turned 100 and was feted with a birthday party and a proclamation from Mayor Victoria Gearity. Gearity declared March 28 Evelyn Solomons Day in the Village of Ossining. The centenarian was born in Brooklyn but spent most of her life in Buffalo. She moved to Atria three years ago with her boyfriend, Sam, who recently turned 105. At Atria, Solomons is known for her skill at games like mahjongg and canasta and is an active member of the community. "Thank you for coming and …

by Sam Barron

03/29/2016

Lifestyle

Westchester Man Wins Big On 'Wheel Of Fortune' YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Robert Santoli, a Yorktown resident, now has to decide what to do with two cruises and $76,076, after winning big on "Wheel Of Fortune." Santoli appeared on Friday's episode where he played the game of his life, solving seven out of eight puzzles and then solving. It was obvious Santoli had something special going on when he answered the first toss up puzzle (Port & Starbird) after only needing one letter. "If you're going to take that long to buzz in," host Pat Sajak quipped. Santoli said he had memorized a list of phrases and puzzles bef…

by Sam Barron

03/28/2016

Neighbors

Westchester Resident, 93, Publishes Memoirs OSSINING, N.Y. -- Audrey Rodgers, an Ossining resident, isn't letting her advanced age slow her down. The 93-year-old, who lives at the Atria on the Hudson in the village, has become a prolific author and recently published her new book, "A Tangle of Memoirs." The book is Rodgers' third since moving to the Atria. Rodgers, who lives with her dog, Mikey, spent 38 years teaching at the Penn State English Department with a specialty in modern American poetry. Rodgers has written about poets like T.S. Eliot, Harl Crane and Emily Dickinson. The memoirs discuss Rodgers' time at Penn Sta…

by Sam Barron

03/28/2016

Neighbors

CareMount Medical Employee Celebrates 90th Birthday OSSINING, N.Y. -- Betty Lupetin isn't letting her upcoming 90th birthday keep her from doing her job. Lupetin, a lifelong Ossining resident who turns 90 on Sunday, works at CareMount Medical in Ossining, maintaining medical records, clerical duties and filing. She is known for her work ethic and commitment to doing her job, learning to use a computer to keep up with new filing methods. "You don't look a day over 55," president and CEO Scott Hayworth told her at a Friday afternoon birthday party. Before working for CareMount, Lupetin worked at General Motors in Tarrytown for 38 ye…

by Sam Barron

03/25/2016

Neighbors

Westchester Man Appearing On 'Wheel Of Fortune' YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Robert Santoli, a Yorktown resident, got to live the dream of every "Wheel of Fortune" fan. Santoili, a graduate of Soundview Prepartory School in Yorktown and Fordham University, was recently a contestant on the popular game show. His episode airs Friday at 7:30 p.m. on WABC. Santoli, who had previously auditioned for the show, uploaded a video to the show's website explaining why he should be contestant. He was called back for a private audition where he had to take a written test and show why he'd make a good contestant. He received a letter in the mail inv…

by Sam Barron

03/25/2016

Schools

Open Door Champions Healthy Eating In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- More than 1,000 kids in Ossining have learned how to eat healthy thanks to Open Door Family Medical Center. Open Door is teaching kids the Champions for Healthy Kids program after receiving a grant from the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics. The nutrition component is based on My Plate (http://www.choosemyplate.gov/), and the physical component is based on Recess Rocks (http://www.recessrocks.com/) The program is at Peas and Karrots, First Step, the Ossining Children's Center and Park Early Childhood The Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics funds the grant for low income…

by Sam Barron

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

Actor Michael Rapaport Spotted On Woody Allen Set In Westchester BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. --Michael Rapaport is the latest actor to join Woody Allen's TV show, which is filming on Scarborough Road in Briarcliff. Rapaport, who has worked with Allen on "Mighty Aphrodite" and "Small Time Crooks" said he plays a cop on the TV show, which will stream on Amazon later this year. "Working with Woody is the best," Rapaport said. "He's amazing." Last week, Miley Cyrus, who also stars on the TV show was spotted at Whole Foods in White Plains last week. Woody Allen's show is expected to be in Briarcliff for the next five weeks.

by Sam Barron

03/21/2016

Sports

Westchester Fencer Heads To World Championships ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk fencer Sylvie Binder is getting ready to represent her country at the 2016 World Championships in France. Binder, 16, is raising money for the trip via a MyRally campaign. Ten percent of the funds will be donated to the United Nations Human Rights Office. The Armonk teen is part of the United States' national team for people under 19 and under 17 and competes against fencers all over the world. Getting to see the world is one of Binder's biggest thrills. "I get to experience so many different cultures," Binder said. "I get to interact with different pe…

by Sam Barron

03/21/2016

Events

Controversial Comedian Gilbert Gottfried Performing In Westchester PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The squinty eyes and screechy voice will be on full display when comedian Gilbert Gottfried performs at the Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill. on April 8. Gottfried has had a long and diverse career. Adults know him from his many appearances on "The Howard Stern Show," and his role in "Problem Child" and "Problem Child 2," while to kids he is Iago from "Alladin". The comedian's rationale for performing in Peekskill is simple. "Someone waved a check at me," Gottfried said. "I don't know much about it." Gottf…

by Sam Barron

03/21/2016

Sports

Yorktown Wrestling Team Scores On The Mats YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown's Youth Wrestling Program is on the rise. More than 50 kids have joined the program, which is run by John Tornambe and Joe Bucello. Bucello said they are able to attract kids, who range in age from 1st grade to 8th grade, because they try to keep the program fun. "We don't force competition," Bucello said. "We emphasize the fun of the sport. But the kids who go to competition have had success." Bucello said every wrestler who has competed has won at least one match but even those who don't compete still find the program rewarding. Our program …

by Sam Barron

03/19/2016

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