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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
'The Girl On The Train' is Pound Ridge's Book Of The Week 'The Girl On The Train' is Pound Ridge's Book Of The Week
'The Girl On The Train' is Pound Ridge's Book Of The Week POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Pound Ridge residents are all aboard with a new bestseller. According to Daily Voice community advisor and Pound Ridge librarian Marilyn Tinter, "The Girl On The Train," by Paula Hawkins is the hot summer read at the library. "I have not read it because I don't want to keep it away from our readers, but I'm told it's one of the most gripping thrillers they have read," Tinter said. "Hitchcock for a new generation!  I am looking forward to reading it." "The Girl On The Train" is about a woman who, on her ride, watches the same couple every morning have breakfast. S…

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Lifestyle
Tarrytown's Main Street Sweets Is Finalist In DVlicious Ice Cream Contest Tarrytown's Main Street Sweets Is Finalist In DVlicious Ice Cream Contest
Tarrytown's Main Street Sweets Is Finalist In DVlicious Ice Cream Contest TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- From simple vanilla to gourmet caramel combinations to the invasion of the Oreo  -- is anything better on a hot day than the cool swirl of ice cream?  Classic, traditional options, along with newfangled flavors, can be found in all corners of Westchester with a number of versions served a variety of ways (hello whipped cream, fudge, sprinkles and waffle cones). You, however, picked five nominees for the best ice cream in the county, meaning now's the time to nail down the winner. Voting is open until Friday, June 26; go here to cast your ballot. The other candidate…

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Schools
Byram Hills Graduates Class Of 2015 In Ceremonies At Purchase College Byram Hills Graduates Class Of 2015 In Ceremonies At Purchase College
Byram Hills Graduates Class Of 2015 In Ceremonies At Purchase College ARMONK, NY. -- Byram Hills' Class of 2015 was sent off in style at its annual graduation ceremony. The ceremony was held at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Byram Hills had a lot to celebrate in 2014-2015, with its baseball team bringing home a state title and its debate team also having a banner year. Byram Hills's soccer team made the state semifinals. Brian Schoenfeld, class salutatorian, noted the journey his classmates has been on the last 13 years. "Sometimes the journey took unexpected turns," Schoenfeld said. "We didn't go to Ellis Island or get to whale wat…

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News
Putnam's 4-H Club Offers Diverse Programs For Youth Putnam's 4-H Club Offers Diverse Programs For Youth
Putnam's 4-H Club Offers Diverse Programs For Youth PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam's Annual Youth Forum is just one of the many events run by the 4-H Youth Development Program in Putnam. The Youth Development Program hosted its annual event in April in collaboration with  the Putnam County Youth Bureau. The event is run from teens from each of the high schools who identify issues their peers would like to discuss. The event was attended by 150 kids at the Clearpool Educaitonal Center in Carmel and topics ranged from drug addiction to preparing for college.  "It's a positive opportunity to take part in the community," Dena Altavilla, 4-…

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Police & Fire
Faulty Transformer Knocks Out Power In Ossining Faulty Transformer Knocks Out Power In Ossining
Faulty Transformer Knocks Out Power In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Sherwood Avenue in Ossining is without power following a faulty transformer, according to Ossining Police. Officer Pasquale Santucci said Con Edison was on their way to restore power to the area but he did not know when it would be back on.

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Politics
Peekskill Native George Pataki Nominates Mother For $10 Bill Peekskill Native George Pataki Nominates Mother For $10 Bill
Peekskill Native George Pataki Nominates Mother For $10 Bill GARRISON, N.Y. -- Former New York governor and current Republican presidential candidate George Pataki has nominated his pick for a woman on the $10 bill: his mother, Peggy. A woman’s face will appear on the bill in 2020 to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which afforded women the right to vote, it was announced earlier this week. Pataki, who was previously mayor of Peekskill and now lives in Garrison, joked that he spoke to the Treasury Department to select his 99-year-old mother for the bill on his Instagram page.  "Peggy Pataki for 2020," Pataki…

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Lifestyle
Showtime's 'The Affair' Films In Briarcliff Showtime's 'The Affair' Films In Briarcliff
Showtime's 'The Affair' Films In Briarcliff WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A week after filming in Putnam, Showtime's "The Affair" has been shooting all week in Briarcliff. The critically acclaimed show has been shooting at a house in Briarcliff with base camp set up at Chilmark Park. Shooting of the show is expected to last until Friday. Last week, "The Affair" was spotted filming at Cupoccino Cafe in Cold Spring. The show also filmed at Carolyn's Flower Shoppe and the Foundry Cafe in Cold Spring. "The Affair" is set on Long Island and is about two married couples, Noah Solloway (played by actor Dominic West) and Alison Bailey (…

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News
Circus Draws Crowd Of Protesters In Verplanck Circus Draws Crowd Of Protesters In Verplanck
Circus Draws Crowd Of Protesters In Verplanck VERPLANCK, N.Y. -- Two circus performances meant to benefit the Cortlandt Manor Rotary Club have drawn the ire of protesters, citing cruelty to animals.  The Kelly Miller Circus performed Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mount Carmel Grounds. Both performances featured more than 25 protesters outside the venue. "We do not feel wild and exotic animals should be used for entertainment purposes," Hillary Millman, a Putnam Valley resident, said. "You don't get animals that weigh 1,000 lbs. to do what you want by giving them dog treats. These acts are scary and unnatural, they are physically pai…

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Indian Point's Unit 3 Returns To Service Indian Point's Unit 3 Returns To Service
Indian Point's Unit 3 Returns To Service BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Entergy announced Tuesday afternoon that Unit 3 of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant in Buchanan has been returned to service following a shutdown Monday night. The unit shutdown following the failure of an electrical switch in a switchyard external to the plant, according to Patricia Kakridas, nuclear communications for Entergy. The switchyard is located across the street from Indian Point and receives electricity generated by the plant before distributing it out to the electrical grid, Kakridas said. The failure of the breaker resulted in Indian Point Unit 3’s main…

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Indian Point Unit 3 Shuts Down Following Electrical Disturbance Indian Point Unit 3 Shuts Down Following Electrical Disturbance
Indian Point Unit 3 Shuts Down Following Electrical Disturbance BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Entergy announced that Unit 3 of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant in Buchanan was shut down on Monday night following an electrical disturbance external to the plant.  The unit automatically shut down following the incident, which occurred at 7:20 p.m., according to Jerry Nappi, manager of nuclear communications at Entergy.  Nappi said the shutdown was a protective measure and did not know the cause of the external electrical disturbance. There was no release of radioactivity and no threat to the safety of works or the public, Nappi said. "All equipment operated …

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