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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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Neighbors
Rhinebeck Resident Celebrates Leap Day Birthday Rhinebeck Resident Celebrates Leap Day Birthday
Rhinebeck Resident Celebrates Leap Day Birthday RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Carol Gordon will be celebrating her 16th birthday on Monday. Gordon, a Rhinebeck resident is a Leap Day baby, born on Feb. 29, 1952. She is celebrating her birthday this year in Florida with friends. "It's special," Gordon said. "I've always enjoyed having it. When I was younger, I used to celebrate it on the Wednesday or Saturday before when my mother was off." Gordon said there are positives to having a Feb. 29 birthday. "On the years you have a leap day, people are really excited to celebrate with you," Gordon said. "On the years y…

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Schools
Ossining Student Starring In 'In The Heights' Ossining Student Starring In 'In The Heights'
Ossining Student Starring In 'In The Heights' OSSINING, N.Y. -- Although only a high school student, Ossining resident Miguel Angel Garcia has carved out a remarkable career. Garcia is one of the starring roles in Ossining High School production of "In The Heights" on March 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. at the Ossining High School auditorium playing Usnavi de la Vega, the narrator of the show. Garcia is president of the Ossining Drama Club, a member of the Westchester Collaborative Theatre and of Random Farms Theatre. He also has an agent and a manager.  "In The Heights" Is a musical by Lin Manuel Miranda, the writer of …

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Events
Comedian Richard Lewis Performing In Peekskill Comedian Richard Lewis Performing In Peekskill
Comedian Richard Lewis Performing In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y.- - Comedian and actor Richard Lewis has done it all in his more than 30 years in show business. He will be bringing his unique brand of humor to Paramount Hudson Valley on April 9 at 7 p.m. in a show with fellow comic Gilbert Gottfried. Lewis, who grew up in Englewood, has starred in movies like "Robin Hood: Men In Tights" and TV shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm." But he still enjoys going out and performing. "I'm only safe around my rescue dogs and audiences," Lewis said. "I love audiences. I feel like I'm a bullfighter when I'm on stage.…

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Lifestyle
Briarcliff's Good Food Wins Westchester's DVlicious 'Best Soup' Contest Briarcliff's Good Food Wins Westchester's DVlicious 'Best Soup' Contest
Briarcliff's Good Food Wins Westchester's DVlicious 'Best Soup' Contest BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Daily Voice readers have spoken: Good Food in Briarcliff Manor, with its commitment to fresh ingredients, is the winner of our DVlicious soup contest. The eatery won with 44 percent of the vote and will be awarded a DVlicious certificate along with "souper" bragging rights.  Go HERE for our previous Daily Voice story.  Good Food is at 1205 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor, (914) 432-7981. Next up for DVlicious: Coffee.

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Police & Fire
Peekskill Firefighters Battle Blaze On Harrison Avenue Peekskill Firefighters Battle Blaze On Harrison Avenue
Peekskill Firefighters Battle Blaze On Harrison Avenue PEEKSKILL, N.Y. --  Firefighters successfully contained a fire at a two-story residential building on Harrison Avenue Monday afternoon. The fire started at 5:09 p.m. at the back of the building and extended up a a back wall according to Deputy Chief John Pappas. Pappas said there was minor smoke damage inside but the fire caused little damage. "Most of the damage was confined to the outside wall and staircase on the 2nd floor," Pappas said. 

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Lifestyle
Bedford Resident Visits Washington State Bedford Resident Visits Washington State
Bedford Resident Visits Washington State BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford resident Bea Rhodes spent her holidays in the Pacific Northwest. Rhodes, a Daily Voice community advisor, visited Washington  to see her sister. "It's difficult to know what was a favorite part of my trip," Rhodes said. "I really enjoyed all aspects. It was a wonderful trip, even rain couldn't put a damper on it. It's a really pretty, clean, well-kept area." Rhodes did say the Space Needle was a bit of a disappointment but it is still a must see.

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Lifestyle
Dutchess Resident Travels To Denmark Dutchess Resident Travels To Denmark
Dutchess Resident Travels To Denmark DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Lydia Higginson, vice-president of Dutchess Tourism, recently did some sightseeing of her own, traveling to Denmark. Higginson decided to travel to Denmark after learning that she had ancestors from the country. "I was excited to explore my Nordic roots," Higginson, who went to Copenhagen said. In Copenhagen, Higginson explored castles, restored Viking ships, museums and took a canal tour of the city. "I have come to feel much closer to my ancestors and more aware of the kind of lives they must have led," Higginson said. "I will never forg…

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Events
Country Music Star Tanya Tucker Performing In Westchester Country Music Star Tanya Tucker Performing In Westchester
Country Music Star Tanya Tucker Performing In Westchester TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Country music star Tanya Tucker told the world at 15 years old that they were going to be hearing from her. Her words turned out to be very prophetic. Tucker, who has had a successful 40-year career in country music, will be performing an acoustic concert at the Tarrytown Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. "We're going to be stripping it down," Tucker said. "It's going to be a little more intimate, kind of a conversation with music and song. Don't expect me to jump all over the stage. I'm going to be hitting all of my major songs and just having fun.&q…

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Lifestyle
Good Food Ranks Among Westchester's DVlicious Soup Finalists Good Food Ranks Among Westchester's DVlicious Soup Finalists
Good Food Ranks Among Westchester's DVlicious Soup Finalists BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- From soothing chicken noodle to rich tomato, soup is one dish that never disappoints.  We asked for your top picks for our DVlicious “Best Soup in Westchester County” contest and whittled it down to five finalists. Each is being profiled this week with the winner selected Monday, Feb. 22. Here’s a “bowl-ful” rundown on one of them. Good Food, 1205 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor, (914) 432-7981 Number of Soups Offered: Three to four soups a day. Worth Dishing About: The restaurant takes pride in using all natural ingredients. Green Soup -- creamless -- with as…

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Business
Larchmont Shop Warns Of Con Ed Scam In Which Caller Warns Of Shutting Power Larchmont Shop Warns Of Con Ed Scam In Which Caller Warns Of Shutting Power
Larchmont Shop Warns Of Con Ed Scam In Which Caller Warns Of Shutting Power LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Larchmont businesses are on high alert after receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be Con Edison and demanding money or they will shut off the power. David Nadelson of Aroma Coffee Roast was one of the businesses that received the call. He said Con Edison came up on the caller ID and said there was an issue with his billing. Nadelson said other Larchmont businesses received similar calls. "They were pretty crafty with time," Nadelson said. The caller said unless they received $600 in the next 30 minutes they were going to shut off the power. They sugge…

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