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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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Schools
Mercy College Campuses Threat Unsubstantiated, Classes To Resume Wednesday Mercy College Campuses Threat Unsubstantiated, Classes To Resume Wednesday
Mercy College Campuses Threat Unsubstantiated, Classes To Resume Wednesday This story has been updated. Update, 7 p.m. All Mercy College campuses have been cleared by law enforcement as of 7 p.m. Tuesday and will reopen Wednesday, March 9 as usual.  The threat that closed all four campuses was found to be unsubstantiated. The college cancelled classes and activities late Tuesday afternoon for the remainder of the evening. Original report, 5 p.m. Mercy College announced that all of its campuses, including locations in Dobbs Ferry and Yorktown, have been evacuated following a threat lateTuesday afternoon. Mercy said evening classes and activities have been can…

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Lifestyle
Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County
Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- For the next three weeks, Woody Allen will be setting up shop in Briarcliff Manor. The acclaimed writer/director is shooting his new TV series for Amazon Prime at 508 Scarborough Road for the next three weeks, the village announced. Little is known about the TV show, though it stars Miley Cyrus and Elaine May. "We are working with [the production company] to minimize traffic, road delays and the normal agita you get from these events," Village Manager Philip Zegarelli said. The house at 508 Scarborough Road was previously featured in the movie "Amer…

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Lifestyle
Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County
Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- For the next three weeks, Woody Allen will be setting up shop in Briarcliff Manor. The acclaimed writer/director is shooting his new TV series for Amazon Prime at 508 Scarborough Road for the next three weeks, the village announced. Little is known about the TV show, though it stars Miley Cyrus and Elaine May. "We are working with [the production company] to minimize traffic, road delays and the normal agita you get from these events," Village Manager Philip Zegarelli said. The house at 508 Scarborough Road was previously featured in the movie "Amer…

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News
Officials Want Pipeline Construction Halted Pending Independent Study Officials Want Pipeline Construction Halted Pending Independent Study
Officials Want Pipeline Construction Halted Pending Independent Study BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Standing outside Indian Point nuclear power plant at St. Patrick's Church Cemetery in Buchanan and near the site of the proposed Spectra Algonquin pipeline, elected officials and concerned residents echoed Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call for an independent study of the pipeline's potential impacts. Assemblywoman Sandy Galef (D-Ossining) led the press conference, flanked by Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-White Plains), municipal officials and members of organizations dedicated to opposing the pipeline. Galef and others said they did not want construction to begin until the study wa…

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Events
U2 Tribute Band Rocks Capitol Theatre U2 Tribute Band Rocks Capitol Theatre
U2 Tribute Band Rocks Capitol Theatre PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- It was a "Beautiful Day" in Port Chester on Saturday. The Joshua Tree, a U2 tribute band, performed at the Captol Theatre in a benefit for the Carver Center, a not for profit Port Chester-based organization that advocates for minority education. The band explored U2's catalog, playing hits like "Where The Streets Have No Name," "Pride (In The Name Of Live) and "Where The Streets Have No Name."  For more information on the Carver Center visit http://carvercenter.org/

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Police & Fire
Tractor Trailer Stuck Under Overpass On Route 9 Tractor Trailer Stuck Under Overpass On Route 9
Tractor Trailer Stuck Under Overpass On Route 9 PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Police said they are on the scene and investigating after a tractor-trailer got stuck under an overpass on Route 9 southbound on Louisa Street Friday afternoon. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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News
Bird 'Streaming' Possibly Caused Indian Point Shutdown Bird 'Streaming' Possibly Caused Indian Point Shutdown
Bird 'Streaming' Possibly Caused Indian Point Shutdown BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- The Indian Point shutdown that occurred last December was for the birds. Indian Point Unit 3 shutdown last December following an electrical disturbance that Entergy, which runs Indian Point, said was possibly caused by bird "streaming." "The issue was not related to anything in the nuclear area of the power plant," Jerry Nappi, a spokesman for Indian Point, said. "[Bird streaming is] an issue that is known to cause electrical interruptions in high voltage transmission lines throughout the world. The likely cause is still being analyzed and conclusi…

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Politics
State Sen. Terrence Murphy Apologizes Over Financial Disclosure Form Error State Sen. Terrence Murphy Apologizes Over Financial Disclosure Form Error
State Sen. Terrence Murphy Apologizes Over Financial Disclosure Form Error YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- State Sen. Terrence Murphy's (R-Yorktown) staff has issued an apology in response to an article in The Journal News about his Yorktown Heights restaurant, Murphy's, owing $117,000 in back taxes. The article said Murphy changed his social media profiles to downplay his involvement in the restaurant. The article also said Murphy, a member of the Senate Ethics Committee, had hidden his ownership in two corporations related to the restaurant on his financial disclosure forum. Murphy's chief of staff Matt Slater said Murphy listed his ownership in the wrong section. &q…

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Sports
Woodlands Grad Goes From Walk-On To Captain At SUNY Albany Woodlands Grad Goes From Walk-On To Captain At SUNY Albany
Woodlands Grad Goes From Walk-On To Captain At SUNY Albany GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- It was quite the sight for Gayle Williams when she went to see her son, Reese, play for the SUNY Albany basketball team over the weekend. Williams unexpectedly saw a poster of her son hanging up inside the SEFCU Arena, where the Great Danes play. The poster highlighted Reece since he was named a captain this season. Reese joined the team as a walk-on and is the second walk-on to be named a captain by Coach Will Brown. He was named to the Honors Court by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. “Reece has been committed to our program and has represented our team …

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Police & Fire
Three Girls Attack Fellow Student At Westchester Middle School Three Girls Attack Fellow Student At Westchester Middle School
Three Girls Attack Fellow Student At Westchester Middle School CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Three girls attacked a fellow female student during lunch period Tuesday at Blue Mountain Middle School in the Hendrick Hudson School District. The fight, which was caught on camera, sees three girls approach the victim, who is sitting down. The girls then grabbed the victim by the hair and pulled her to the ground before kicking and punching her. "This was an unfortunate incident at the middle school," Superintendent Joseph Hochreiter said. " We take it very seriously. The school’s administration intervened swiftly, parents were notified and the disciplina…

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