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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
Mother Of Croton Child Who Died Upgraded To Fair Condition Mother Of Croton Child Who Died Upgraded To Fair Condition
Mother Of Croton Child Who Died Upgraded To Fair Condition CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The mother of 6-year-old Lacey Carr, who was found unconscious along with her daughter in their Croton-On-Hudson home in April, has been upgraded to fair condition at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow. Both were taken to Phelps where Lacey was pronounced dead. Dymes had previously been in critical condition, according to Tina Dorfman, a spokeswoman for Phelps. Dymes and Lacey were found by Lacey's father, David Carr. Dymes and Lacey lived at the home with Dymes' father, Kevin. Detective Sgt. John Nikitopoulos of the Croton-on-Hudson Police Dep…

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Prep Work For Spectra Pipeline In Montrose Gets Approval From FERC Prep Work For Spectra Pipeline In Montrose Gets Approval From FERC
Prep Work For Spectra Pipeline In Montrose Gets Approval From Ferc MONTROSE, N.Y. -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Spectra Energy permission to start prep work in Montrose on its Algonquin Pipeline project. In a letter sent Tuesday, FERC said it granted an April 21 request to construct, modify and/or use the construction work areas for the project. One of the work areas is the Hudson East Yard in Montrose. The expansion of the Spectra Algonquin pipeline recently received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.  The project involves replacing about 20.1 miles of natural gas pipeline that is 26 inches in diameter…

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Sports
Briarcliff High School Salutes College-Bound Student-Athletes Briarcliff High School Salutes College-Bound Student-Athletes
Briarcliff High School Salutes College-Bound Student-Athletes BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff High School will be well-represented in college athletics in the fall. The high school held a ceremony last week to honor its 12 seniors who have committed to playing college sports. "These young people have earned their stripes," guidance counselor Nathan Hetzel said.  Athletic Director Chris Drosopoulos said he could not recall a year so many athletes went on to play college sports. "This has been a memorable year," Drosopoulos said. "I feel blessed to be surrounded by such dedicated coaches and athletes." Cassidy Carrafiello will be playi…

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Baltimore Riots Hit Close To Home For Chappaqua Mom Dawn Dankner-Rosen Baltimore Riots Hit Close To Home For Chappaqua Mom Dawn Dankner-Rosen
Baltimore Riots Hit Close To Home For Chappaqua Mom Dawn Dankner-Rosen CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Watching the riots in Baltimore unfold made it a nerve-wracking Monday night for Chappaqua resident Dawn Dankner-Rosen. Dankner-Rosen's son, Lucas, is completing his freshman year at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the protests and rioting caused her to be glued to the television. "The night they had the riot, I didn't know what to do," Dankner-Rosen said. "I was ready to go down there and take him home." Johns Hopkins was on lockdown and students stayed in their dorms. Dankner-Rosen used a Facebook page for Johns Hopkins parents and received updates from…

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Police & Fire
Croton Fire Department Battles Large Brush Fire At Croton Point Park Croton Fire Department Battles Large Brush Fire At Croton Point Park
Croton Fire Department Battles Large Brush Fire At Croton Point Park This story has been updated. CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Firefighters in Croton battled a large brush fire in Croton Point Park on Saturday. The fire was first reported at 5:37 p.m.  The cause of the fire has not been determined, according to Sgt. John Barirde, and did not spread to any buildings. There were no injuries, according to Barirde. The fire department dropped water from the air, while also using pumper trucks, tankers and ladder trucks to fight the fire, according to Barirde.   

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Sports
Bedford-Bred Upstart Finishes 18th In Kentucky Derby Bedford-Bred Upstart Finishes 18th In Kentucky Derby
Bedford-Bred Upstart Finishes 18th In Kentucky Derby BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Upstart, a horse born and trained in Bedford and owned by Ralph Evans of Greenwich, Conn., mostly trailed the pack at the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky., Saturday. The horse, a thoroughbred who was raised at Sunnyfield Farms in Bedford, finished 18th out of 20 horses at the Annual Running of the Roses.  The race was run by American Pharoah, which beat out Firing Line and Dortmund to win the first leg of the Triple Crown. Sunnyfield can be found in the hills of Bedford sitting on more than 230 acres of land near the corner of Routes 172 and 22. Horse lovers come to…

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Events
Dog Lovers Enjoy SPCA Walk-a-Thon In Yorktown Dog Lovers Enjoy SPCA Walk-a-Thon In Yorktown
Dog Lovers Enjoy SPCA Walk-a-Thon In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds came out in full force to FDR State Park in Yorktown at the Briarcliff Manor-based SPCA's annual walk-a-thon. The event was attended by 2,500 people and raised more than $100,000 for the SPCA which runs a no-kill shelter, investigates cruelty against animals and offers low-cost veterinary care. It has been at its North State Road location since 1883 and treats about 2,000 animals a year. "We rely on people's generosity," executive director Shannon Laukhuf, a Pound Ridge resident, said. "This event warms my heart. It's one of…

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First Statewide Heroin Forum Held In Yorktown First Statewide Heroin Forum Held In Yorktown
First Statewide Heroin Forum Held In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The heroin epidemic continues to plague the Hudson Valley. State Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) hosted the first statewide hearing of the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction at Mildred Strang Middle School in Yorktown. The hearing featured testimony from elected officials, police officers, health care professionals and parents of people who have died of heroin overdoses.  "This has reached a crisis level in the Hudson Valley region," Murphy said. "There's only so many words that can describe the situation such as the one we're experienc…

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Inspirational Dog Leads Annual SPCA Walk-A-Thon In Yorktown Inspirational Dog Leads Annual SPCA Walk-A-Thon In Yorktown
Inspirational Dog Leads Annual SPCA Walk-a-thon In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- When Marie arrived at the SPCA in Briarcliff, she was severely undernourished. Marie was 30 pounds underweight and was so neglected and dehydrated, she could barely walk. "She could only walk a few steps and then would have to lie down," Lisa Bonanno of the SPCA said. Despite her condition, the staff at the SPCA said Marie was a gentle, happy dog. "Since the day she arrived at the shelter, her tail hasn't stopped wagging," Bonanno said. "After months of special care and attention, she is now thriving and is the perfect example of how resilient rescue anim…

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Briarcliff Native Performs Theater Games In Pleasantville Briarcliff Native Performs Theater Games In Pleasantville
Briarcliff Native Performs Theater Games In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A former Briarcliff Manor resident is bringing his acclaimed theater game to ARC Stages in Pleasantville. Warren Tusk will be hosting a theatrical experience game, the Dance and the Dawn on May 2 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at ARC Stages at 175 Tompkins Ave. in Pleasantville. The Dance and the Dawn is a theater-style live action roleplay game and the first of its kind coming to Westchester. The game is a Gothic fairy tale for 15 players who waltz and duel while searching for true love. Dance was funded via a Kickstarter campaign and has been performed all over the w…

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