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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Lifestyle

The Huddle In Sleepy Hollow Is DVlicious Sports Bar Finalist SLEEPY HOLLOW -- Looking for the ideal sports hangout to hunker down and commiserate -- or celebrate -- with other like-minded souls? We asked Daily Voice readers for their favorite sports bars in our ongoing DVlicious contest. Five are in the running, each of which has been highlighted this week. Go here to vote -- and root for the winner. You have until Sept. 25 In the meantime, check out one of the top picks below. The Huddle, 92 Beekman Ave Sleepy Hollow, (914) 906-5644 What Makes It Sporty: There's sports memorbilia all over the walls, along with dart boards, and surround sound for…

by Daily Voice

09/18/2015

Sports

Hendrick Hudson High School Inducts Six Into Hall Of Fame MONTROSE, N.Y. --- Hendrick Hundson will be inducting a new class into its Hall of Fame in October. The district announced its 2015 class, which will be inducted in a ceremony on Oct. 2 at Cortlandt Colonial. The inductees will be honored on Oct. 3 at halftime of the homecoming football game. The 2003 boys soccer team finished 18-2-2, winning the sectional finals. Coached by Roger Arnold, the team featured back-to-back Con Edison award winners in Brian Kuritzky and Will Sprouse. The team eventually made it to the state semifinals, becoming only the second boys soccer team in Hen Hud history…

by Sam Barron

09/17/2015

Police & Fire

Police Investigate Second Robbery At Jefferson Valley Bank In Two Weeks YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Police Department is investigating a new bank robbery at Putnam County Savings Bank at 3649 Lee Road in Jefferson Valley. According to police, at 11:47 a.m., two black males, approximately 6 feet tall and in their mid-20s, wearing dark colored clothes, sunglasses and dark colored hats entered the bank. One suspect was wearing a light colored bandanna covering his face. The two men handed several bags to the teller and instructed him to put money in the bags. They left the bank in an unknown direction, according to police. Anyone with information is as…

by Sam Barron

09/17/2015

Politics

Westchester's Donald Trump, George Pataki Spar At GOP Debates WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Peekskill's George Pataki and Donald Trump, who has property in Bedford, continued their war of words at two Republican presidential debates on Wednesday. The two have been sparring on Twitter and at the earlier debate, Pataki, who now lives in Garrison, said Trump will not be the Republican nominee. "He is unfit to be president and to be the GOP nominee," Pataki said. Pataki brought up Trump's time in Atlantic City, saying he invested in four casinos, all of which went bankrupt, causing 5,000 people to lose their jobs. "He didn't lose anything,…

by Sam Barron

09/17/2015

Police & Fire

6-Year-Old's Mother Charged With Negligent Homicide, Says Westchester DA CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Kathleen Dymes was charged Wednesday with three counts, including criminally negligent homicide, in the death of her 6-year-old daughter, Lacey Carr, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's office. Dymes, 51, was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor, and criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. Dymes surrendered to Croton police Wednesday morning and was in a wheelchair with a brace on her right leg. Criminally negligent homicide is a class E felony. Dymes, who is currently in a …

by Sam Barron

09/16/2015

Lifestyle

Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin Film Show At Westchester Diner PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin walk into the Pleasantville Diner.... The two comedy legends were at the Pleasantville Diner on Wednesday filming an episode of Seinfeld's online show "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee." The show follows Seinfeld and another celebrity as they take one of Seinfeld's cars to a coffee shop to chat. Joanne Ellis of the Pleasantville Diner said they were given a week's notice about the comedians' appearance and said it was exciting. "It's something different," Ellis said. "It makes the workday go by quicker." …

by Sam Barron

09/16/2015

Police & Fire

Mother Is Charged In Death Of 6-Year-Old Lacey Carr CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Kathleen Dymes, the mother of a 6-year-old Croton girl, Lacey Carr, who was found dead in April, surrendered to Croton police Wednesday and is being arraigned in White Plains in the afternoon. Dymes arrived at the police station just before 1 p.m. and did not talk to reporters, according to lohud.com. The Westchester District Attorney's Office did not reveal to Daily Voice what she is being charged with but said she is being arraigned at 2 p.m. Dymes was in a wheelchair and covered her face as she left the station, according to lohud. Her blonde hair was visible, a…

by Sam Barron

09/16/2015

Lifestyle

The Stadium Is DVlicious Finalist For Best Sports Bar In Putnam GARRISON, N.Y. -- Looking for the ideal sports hangout to hunker down and commiserate -- or celebrate -- with other like-minded souls? We asked Daily Voice readers for their favorite sports bars in our ongoing DVlicious contest. Three are in the running, each of which will be highlighted this week. Go here to vote -- and root for the winner. You have until Sept. 25 In the meantime, check out one of the top picks below. The Stadium,1308 Route 9, Garrison, (845) 734-4000 What Makes It Sporty: The Stadium is known for its extensive collection of memorabilia, including the original Heisman…

by Daily Voice

09/16/2015

News

Former Westchester Resident Paul W. Jones Appointed To Top Diplomatic Post YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A former Yorktown Heights resident has become a top diplomat. Paul W. Jones, who grew up in Yorktown Heights, was recently named Ambassador to Poland, having previously served as Ambassador to Malaysia. Jones was appointed by President Barack Obama, confirmed by the Senate and sworn in Friday by Secretary of State John Kerry. The ambassador has been all over the world since he left Yorktown. He served as Principal Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Jones has also had diplo…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2015

Obituaries

Funeral Services Set For 26-Year-Old Yorktown Woman Struck, Killed By Car YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Brittany Mastropolo, a 26-year-old Yorktown Heights resident who died after being hit by a car Friday in Valhalla, will be laid to rest Wednesday. Mastropolo's funeral is 11:15 a.m. at Old Stone Patrick's Church in Yorktown Heights. A wake is being held Tuesday at Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown Heights from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mastropolo was struck and killed by a car near Pat's Deli. She was taken to Westchester Medical Center where she later died. Mount Pleasant Police are investigating the incident. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking memorial cont…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2015

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