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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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Police & Fire
Former Mrs. Westchester Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money Former Mrs. Westchester Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money
Former Mrs. Westchester Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y. -- Jennifer Czarniecki, a Mohegan Lake resident who was crowned Mrs. Westchester in 2014, pleaded guilty to stealing money from a group home in Granite Springs where she worked Wednesday. Czarniecki, 31, agreed to pay back $8,200 to Living Resources, according to News12.  At Living Resources, Czarniecki was residential head manager. In her role, Czarniecki kept track of the spending money the residents were given, according to officials. Czarniecki's supervisor noticed there was $2,000 unaccounted for in the July 2014 ledger and questioned her about a Shop Rite charge of…

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Police & Fire
New Reward Offered In 20-Year-Old Westchester Murder Cold Case New Reward Offered In 20-Year-Old Westchester Murder Cold Case
New Reward Offered In 20-Year-Old Westchester Murder Cold Case PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- It's been almost 20 years since Pleasantville firefighter Tom Dorr was murdered and police are hoping a new reward will help crack the case. 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. 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 on Pollywiggle Lane to the firehouse on Washington Ave…

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Lifestyle
Peekskill's NY Firehouse Grille Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings' Peekskill's NY Firehouse Grille Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings'
Peekskill's NY Firehouse Grille Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings' PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- They’re messy, they’re spicy and they’re friggin addictive. It’s no wonder they’re often served by the dozen.  We asked Daily Voice readers for their favorite Westchester chicken wing spots and now have five finalists in the running. Cast your ballot for the one you like best – then tell your friends. You can only vote once. In the spirit of "winging it" (sorry, we couldn't resist the pun), each finalist is being profiled this week, with the contest ending 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23.  NY Firehouse Grille, 63 Welcher Ave, Peekskill, 914) 788-0808  Wing Choices: Mo…

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Police & Fire
Bartender Hit In Head During Fight With Customer, Say Peekskill Police Bartender Hit In Head During Fight With Customer, Say Peekskill Police
Bartender Hit In Head During Fight With Customer, Say Peekskill Police PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Police are looking into multiple incidents that led to a bartender being assaulted at the Tin Whistle on Saturday. An altercation occurred at the bar involving a group of women early Saturday morning.. Police arrived, the women left and the bar was cited for being a disorderly premise, according to Lt. John White. One of the women involved in the altercation returned to the bar at 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, White said. The bartender said she was not allowed in, but the woman ignored her and walked into the bar, claiming she was there to get a jacket, White sa…

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Politics
Quinn Maintains Lead In Wappinger Supervisor Race Quinn Maintains Lead In Wappinger Supervisor Race
Quinn Maintains Lead In Wappinger Supervisor Race WAPPINGER, N.Y. -- The race for Supervisor of Wappinger will not be decided until Monday. Absentee ballots counted Thursday afternoon by the Dutchess County Board of Elections gave Democrat Greg Quinn a nine-vote lead over Republican Lori Jiava, 1,359 votes to 1,350 votes.  Incumbent Barbara Getzler ran a write-in campaign after a falling out with the Republican Party and the Dutchess County Board of Elections denying her a spot on the Conservative line. There were 1,216 write-in votes cast. According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, Dan Miller, deputy commissioner for the Dutchess Democratic …

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Politics
LaColla Declared Winner In Fishkill Supervisor Race LaColla Declared Winner In Fishkill Supervisor Race
LaColla Declared Winner In Fishkill Supervisor Race FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Bob LaColla has been elected to a second term as Supervisor of Fishkill, though his opponent is not conceding. Absentee ballots were counted Thursday afternoon by the Dutchess County Board of Elections and LaColla, a Republican, defeated Ozzy Albra, a Democrat by 13 votes, 1,669 to 1,656. On Election Night, LaColla held a 36-vote lead. According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, Albra said he wants to have the ballots issued on Election Day to be counted by hand before he concedes. Albra said he still thinks he will come out on top. Republicans Ori Brachfield and Thomas Adams w…

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Business
Costco Gets Go-Ahead In Yorktown Costco Gets Go-Ahead In Yorktown
Costco Gets Go-Ahead In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Planning Board has given its final approvals to Costco.  The planning board voted unanimously on Monday to approve the wholesale club's $60 million plans in Yorktown. Located on Route 202 at 3200 Crompond Road (just west of the Mobil station at the intersection of Mohansic Avenue), plans call for a 151,000-square foot building for the members only wholesale club that will also feature a gas station. The Yorktown Costco will be the store's only location in northern Westchester and Putnam. Costco has locations in New Rochelle, Yonkers and Port Chester. …

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News
Yorktown Honors Veteran On His 102nd Birthday Yorktown Honors Veteran On His 102nd Birthday
Yorktown Honors Veteran On His 102nd Birthday YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- World War II veteran Anthony Marzzo had quite the birthday party on Wednesday. Marzzo, whose birthday is Nov. 11, celebrated his 102nd birthday and Veterans Day at The Country House in Yorktown Heights. Marzzo and other veterans received proclamations from The American Legion and the Town of Yorktown. During World War II, Marzzo was stationed at Fort Dix before being sent to Europe as part of the 101st Airborne Division.  For his birthday, Marzzo received a cake and was given a state flag that flew over the capitol building. "I never figured I would have suc…

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Politics
Westchester's Trump Opposes Cuomo's Call To Raise Minimum Wage Westchester's Trump Opposes Cuomo's Call To Raise Minimum Wage
Westchester's Trump Opposes Cuomo's Call To Raise Minimum Wage Donald Trump, who owns an estate in Bedford, is no fan of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement to raise the minimum wage for state employees to $15 an hour. Trump expressed his opposition to the New Castle resident's proposal at Tuesday's Republican presidential debate saying the country is beaten on everything, from the economy to the military. "We don't win now anymore," Trump said. "If our taxes are too high and our wages are too high, we just can't do it. We won't be able to compete against the world. We just can't do it." Cuomo's executive order makes New York the firs…

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Police & Fire
Woman Rescued On Breakneck Ridge Woman Rescued On Breakneck Ridge
Woman Rescued On Breakneck Ridge PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- A 23-year-old hiker had to be rescued by firefighters after falling while hiking Breakneck Ridge Sunday. The woman was hiking at about 4:50 p.m., when she slipped on a rock and fell, injuring her back, according to LoHud.  According to Cold Spring Fire Chief Joshua Dinardo, firefighters had to use ropes to lower her down the trail due to the steep and rocky terrain. The rescue took about two hours. 

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