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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

Lifestyle

Westchester Sixth-Grader Kaitlyn Tomeny Stars On 'Masterchef Junior' YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Kaitlyn Tomeny's love of cooking has landed her on national TV. Tomeny is currently appearing on MasterChef Junior, a cooking show for kids aged 8 to 13. If Tomeny wins, she receives $100,000. Tomeny is one of the 16 finalists on the show. MasterChef Junior airs Friday at 8 p.m. on FOX. "I love to bake anything," Tomeny said. "I especially love making chocolate chip cookies. I like the dough and I like to lick the bowl." Tomeny was watching the show with her mom and aunt when she realized she could be on the show. She looked up audition dates a…

by Sam Barron

12/03/2015

Politics

Poughkeepsie Councilmen Candidate Reflects On Campaign POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Steven Planck said he has no regrets about his failed run for common council in Ward 2. Planck, who ran as an independent candidate was defeated by Democrat Mike Young, 249 votes to 104 votes. "Some of the voters voted because they work with [Mike Young] at IBM, some voted the way they did because they only vote for party line regardless of candidate and some of the voters are stupid," Planck said. Running a shoestring campaign was a challenge for Planck, who said he handled everything himself. "My opponent had nine people working on his behalf,"…

by Sam Barron

12/03/2015

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Firing Shot At Wife At Ossining Train Station OSSINING, N.Y. -- A 43-year-old Ossining resident was arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder after allegedly shooting at his wife last week. A woman got into a dispute with Percy Ramos, whom she is separated from on Nov. 25, according to Lt. Jeff Giorgio of the Ossining Police Department. She drove Ramos to the Ossining train station, where the dispute escalated, Giorgio said. Ramos pulled out a handgun and the woman fled, Giorgio said. As the woman was fleeing, Ramos pointed the handgun and fired one round, but did not strike her, Giorgio said. Police responded shortly …

by Sam Barron

11/30/2015

Police & Fire

Fire Officials Respond To Gas Leak At Montrose Veterans Affairs Hospital MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Fire officials have controlled a gas leak that occurred at the Montrose Veterans Affairs Hospital Monday morning. At 9:06 a.m., the emergency crew at the VA was called to the Montrose Day Care in building 29, according to Jason Tudor, public affairs officer for VA Hudson Valley. Work was being done on a gas line, which had been shut off. While work was being done, some of the gas escaped, Tudor said. As a precaution, people were evacuated from the building while Con Edison and first responders checked everything out, Tudor said. At 10:20 a.m, everyone was let back in the…

by Sam Barron

11/30/2015

Police & Fire

Two Suspects Eyed In Pleasantville Murder PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Westchester County Police are looking for two people they believe are involved in the murder of Linda Falkoff, 76, who was found stabbed in her Grandview Avenue home last October. On Wednesday, Lt. Jeff Hunt said they believe the case was a burglary that turned into a homicide. Police did not reveal the names of the two suspects, but said they believe one knew Falkoff and still lives in the area, according to News12. Police have interviewed one suspect and spoken to another, according to News12. One of the suspects is suspected in another burglary, according to News12…

by Sam Barron

11/28/2015

Neighbors

Hope's Door Aims To Erase Stigma Of Domestic Abuse PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A Pleasantville organization helps women (and men) deal with the physical, mental and emotional effects of domestic abuse. Hope’s Door seeks to end domestic violence and to empower victims to achieve safety, independence, and healing from the trauma of abuse. The organization was founded in 1980 as the Northern Westchester Women's Shelter before changing its name to Hope's Door in 2009. The organization maintains a 16-bed shelter. "Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse," CarlLa Horton, executive director of Hope's Door, said. "We have people who co…

by Sam Barron

11/23/2015

Sports

Westchester Resident, ESPN Radio Programmer, Hosts Fordham Students NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- Justin Craig, a Cortlandt Manor resident and program director of ESPN NY Radio invited Fordham University students on a studio tour Wednesday. The students were from Chappaqua resident John Cirillo's sports communication class. The students had an in-studio visit with Michael Kay and his co-hosts Don LaGreca and Peter Rosenberg. Kay gave an on-air shout out to the students on his show. Cirillo has been adjunct professor at Fordham since 1997.

by Sam Barron

11/20/2015

Police & Fire

Briarcliff Police Chief Suspended BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Norman Campion, the police chief of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, has been suspended. Campion's suspension was approved at Wednesday's village board meeting. The board adjourned the meeting and reconvened as the Board of Police Commissioners to approve the suspension, according to the agenda. Lt. Donald Gorey is currently leading the police department, according to Village Manager Philip Zegarelli. The village decided to pursue disciplinary charges against Campion in August, according to the agenda but negotiated a resolution to avoid the cost, time, and risk o…

by Sam Barron

11/19/2015

News

Pipelines Opponents Hold Standoff In Cortlandt CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Opponents of the Spectra Algonquin pipeline continued their protesting Thursday by standing in front of construction crews. Nancy Vann stood within 300 feet where construction crews were clearing trees to make for the way for the pipeline. Worker crews could not proceed with their work due to safety guidelines. Vonn was joined by Peekskill Councilwoman Kathleen Talbot. Vann said she is concerned about the pipeline's safety and it being located close to Indian Point. The pipeline was approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Comission. The project involves replaci…

by Sam Barron

11/19/2015

Police & Fire

Dutchess Resident Offers Reward In 20-Year-Old Murder Cold Case DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Clinton Corners resident is hoping a new reward will help police solve a murder after almost 20 years. Westchester County Crime Stoppers announced Wednesday at a press conference at the Pleasantville Firehouse on Washington Avenue that they are offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest. The money was provided by Robert Allo, a Clinton Corners resident who worked with Dorr. A $2,500 reward from New York Crime Stoppers is also being offered. Dorr was murdered on Jan. 17, 1996 in Graham Hills Park in Mount Pleasant. Dorr was walking from his home …

by Sam Barron

11/19/2015

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