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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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Lifestyle
Ossining Farmers Market Is DVLicious Finalist Ossining Farmers Market Is DVLicious Finalist
Ossining Farmers Market Is DVLicious Finalist OSSINING, N.Y. -- There's a popular catch-phrase: “Know your farmers, know your food." And there's nowhere better to get up close and personal with your local purveyors than with a farmers market. You picked five among the best in Westchester County, each of which has been profiled this week.  Go here to vote for your favorite; you can only vote once. The DVlicious contest ends 5 pm Friday, Aug.14 with the winner announced at the end of the month. Below is the "dirt" on one of the finalists. Ossining Farmers Market, parking lot on the corner of Spring and Main streets, Ossining, (…

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News
British Soldier Walking To Raise Awareness Of PTSD Arrives In Peekskill British Soldier Walking To Raise Awareness Of PTSD Arrives In Peekskill
British Soldier Walking To Raise Awareness Of PTSD Arrives In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- These might have been the toughest 35 miles British Army veteran Neil Davis has had to walk. Davis continued his nationwide walk across America Thursday, walking 35 miles from Danbury to Putnam County, then ending up in Peekskill by nightfall. Davis is hoping to raise awareness about veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. (PTSD) Overall, Davis is walking 3,178 miles through 15 states. He served for 24 years in the British Army and also worked as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense in war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq.  Davis said Thursday's…

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Lifestyle
Pleasantville Farmers Market Is DVLicious Finalist Pleasantville Farmers Market Is DVLicious Finalist
Pleasantville Farmers Market Is DVLicious Finalist PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. --  There's a popular catch-phrase: “Know your farmers, know your food." And there's nowhere better to get up close and personal with your local purveyors than with a farmers market. You picked five among the best in Westchester County, each of which will be profiled this week.  Go here to vote for your favorite; you can only vote once. The DVlicious contest ends at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, with the winner announced at the end of the month. Below is the "dirt" on one of the finalists. Pleasantville Farmers Market, Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville, (914) 205-4545 …

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Lifestyle
Ossining Resident Shines In HBO Miniseries Set In Yonkers Ossining Resident Shines In HBO Miniseries Set In Yonkers
Ossining Resident Shines In HBO Miniseries Set In Yonkers OSSINING, N.Y. -- Looking like a "troublemaker" on a movie set was a positive for Ossining resident Ray Arrucci.  Arrucci, who runs The Cortlandt School of Performing Arts in Croton, with his wife, Carol, was cast as an extra in "Show Me A Hero," a miniseries airing on HBO starting Sunday night that was filmed in Yonkers and is about racial tensions in Yonkers in the 1980s.  On his first day on set in October, Arrucci was one of 100 people in a demonstration. Director Paul Haggis spotted him and pulled him from the crowd. "We need someone who can play a troublemaker," Haggis told Arr…

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Business
Rock Island Sound Celebrates 10 Years Of Making Music Rock Island Sound Celebrates 10 Years Of Making Music
Rock Island Sound Celebrates 10 Years Of Making Music TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- For 10 years, Paul Bessolo has been providing Westchester musicians with the sound and equipment they need. Bessolo, who lives in Bronxville, is celebrating 10 years in business as owner of Rock Island Sound. Rock Island Sound is at 6 Main St. in Tarrytown and 619 Milton Road in Rye.  A native of Argentina, Bessolo moved to the United States in 1992 to play music. He decided to go into retail and opened the location in Rye before expanding to Tarrytown six years ago. In 2012, Bessolo opened a music school at 54 Main St. in Tarrytown. Rock Island sells instruments, …

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Politics
Chappaqua's Clintons Attend U2 Concert At Madison Square Garden Chappaqua's Clintons Attend U2 Concert At Madison Square Garden
Chappaqua's Clintons Attend U2 Concert At Madison Square Garden WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Wondering where you can see one of your local politicians? Just head to one of summer's hottest concerts. Chappaqua's Bill and Hillary Clinton, who is running for the Democratic nomination for president, along with New Castle's Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Harrison's Congresswoman Nita Lowey all attended one of U2's eight sold out shows at Madison Square Garden in July. The Clintons attended the band's last performance, sitting in section 223. Lead singer Bono thanked President Clinton for helping to achieve peace in Ireland during "Pride (In The Name Of Love.)  …

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Police & Fire
Man Injured After Falling Down Embankment In Pleasantville Man Injured After Falling Down Embankment In Pleasantville
Man Injured After Falling Down Embankment In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- An 84-year-old man was taken to Westchester Medical Center Monday afternoon after falling down an embankment. The man was going around his deck in the rear of his yard when he fell head first down an embankment a little after noon, according to Lt. Robert Miliambro of the Mount Pleasant Police. The man crawled up six feet and was able to call for help, Miliambro said. He suffered broken fingers and superficial lacerations throughout his body, Miliambro said. Hawthorne Ambulance Corps transferred him to Westchester Medical Center, Miliambro said. 

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Politics
Bedford Estate Owner Trump Comes Out Swinging In First Debate Bedford Estate Owner Trump Comes Out Swinging In First Debate
Bedford Estate Owner Trump Comes Out Swinging In First Debate BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Donald Trump, who owns an estate in Bedford, stole the show at the first primetime Republican presidential debate Thursday. Trump, the current frontrunner for the Republican nomination, began the evening by refusing to commit to not running as a third party candidate if he did not win the nomination. When questioned about some of the rhetoric he used against women, Trump joked that he was just talking about Rosie O'Donnell.  "I have been challenged by so many people, I don't have time for political correctness," Trump said. "This country doesn't have the time. It's f…

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News
Putnam DA Levy Attempts To Get Challenger Tendy Booted From Ballot Putnam DA Levy Attempts To Get Challenger Tendy Booted From Ballot
Putnam DA Levy Attempts To Get Challenger Tendy Booted From Ballot PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam District Attorney Adam Levy is not backing down from his claim that Republican primary challenger Bob Tendy, who serves as Putnam Valley supervisor, obtained fraudulent signatures in his petition filing. Levy's suit against Tendy was thrown out by Judge Lewis Lubell in State Supreme Court. Levy says he intends to appeal the ruling. Levy alleges Tendy and his son filed dozens of signatures that appeared forged and fraudulently obtained.  "The evidence that Tendy and his adult son participated in the collection of over 200 fraudulently file signatures was …

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Politics
Peekskill Native George Pataki Touts Record As Governor In First Debate Peekskill Native George Pataki Touts Record As Governor In First Debate
Peekskill Native George Pataki Touts Record As Governor In First Debate This story has been updated GARRISON, N.Y. -- Former New York Gov. George Pataki said he got a Democratic controlled legislature to pass conservative reforms during his three terms as governor. Pataki, a former Peekskill mayor who now lives in Garrison, participated in Thursday's Republican presidential candidate forum on FOX News that featured seven contenders, including four current or former governors. Pataki did not qualify for Thursday 9 p.m. debate featuring the 10 candidates with the highest poll totals. "As governor of New York, I brought people together," Pataki said. "We ne…

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