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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

Politics

Debate Could Feature Cage Match Between Bedford's Donald Trump, Ted Cruz Donald Trump, who owns a residence in Bedford, will be center stage at Tuesday's GOP Presidential Debate in Las Vegas at 8:30 p.m. on CNN. Trump, the Republican frontrunner, will be flanked by Dr. Ben Carson on his left and Sen. Ted Cruz on his right. Trump has been attacking Cruz, calling him a maniac, since audio leaked of Cruz questioning Trump's judgment at a fundraiser. "I was disappointed that Ted Cruz would speak behind my back, get caught, and then deny it," Trump tweeted. "Well, welcome to the wonderful world of politics!" Cruz, who has been rising in the polls…

by Sam Barron

12/15/2015

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Sex Abuse After Incident At Peekskill Shopping Center PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Jorge Hernandez, a Peekskill resident, was arrested and charged Wednesday with first-degree sexual abuse, a felony after an incident at Stop-n-Shop in November. According to Lt. John White, Hernandez inappropriately touched a 9-year-old girl in an aisle at the supermarket located in the Beach Shopping Center. Later Hernandez touched her again inappropriately at the checkout line, White said. The girl told her grandmother and later told her mother, who reported the incident to Peekskill Police. After an investigation, police decided to file charges against Hernandez, White…

by Sam Barron

12/10/2015

News

Westchester Vet Bert Ruiz Admits To Embellishing Vietnam Service BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bert Ruiz, a Bedford resident who previously lived in Pleasantville and served as commander of American Legion Post 77 in the village for 10 years, has admitted to embellishing his service during the Vietnam War. According to the blog This Ain't Hell, Ruiz's discharge form that he filed with Westchester County claims that he earned a combat action ribbon and a Navy and Marine Commendation medal, but his actual discharge form doesn't contain those awards. "It was a mistake I made 46 years ago," Ruiz said. "I feel like an albatross has been lifted off my should…

by Sam Barron

12/10/2015

Police & Fire

Westchester Man Sentenced In Shotgun Shooting Of His Wife CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Mario Vallorosi, a 78-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident, was sentenced Wednesday to 3.5 years in prison for shooting his 74-year-old wife. Vallorosi pleaded guilty to attempted assault in the first degree, a Class C violent felony in August, admitting to shooting his wife at close range with a shotgun in their home on Udell Court back in June 2013. Their adult son, who was also in the house at the time of the shooting, heard a noise and after investigating the noise and found his mother lying on a sofa in an upstairs computer room and called police, according to the…

by Sam Barron

12/09/2015

Police & Fire

Man Flees After Asking For Money At Peekskill CVS PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Police are investigating after a man walked into CVS and asked for money in exchange for his ID Tuesday morning. According to Lt. James White, the man said his car had broken down and he needed money to get it repaired. When a CVS employee went to get the manager, the man left the store, White said. No weapon was displayed. "It was a very strange incident," White said. "He was clearly up to no good."

by Sam Barron

12/08/2015

Police & Fire

Sinkhole Closes Marble Avenue In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Village officials said they expect Marble Avenue to be closed for several days following a major water main break that created a sinkhole. Water pressure has been restored in most places but Village Administrator Patty Dwyer said the intersection of Marble and Castleton Street has been badly undermined. Marble Avenue is open up to Sunnyside Avenue, Dwyer said. The village is asking people to avoid the area as crews will be working throughout the day.

by Sam Barron

12/07/2015

Lifestyle

Dutchess Boy Appears On TV's 'MasterChef Junior' POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Chad may only be 10 years old, but he is already a reality TV star Chad, a Poughkeepsie resident, was a contestant on this season's "MasterChef Junior" on FOX, being eliminated in the second episode. To get on the show, Chad went to New York City to audition with his mom, later receiving three callbacks. Chad has been cooking for 7 years and enjoys helping his dad make steaks and french fries from scratch. He first heard about the show when his mom was watching and he realized he would make a good contestant. He said he wasn't surprised when he was given a c…

by Sam Barron

12/07/2015

Police & Fire

Westchester Man Killed In Route 9 Crash ID'd CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Richard Zeoli, a 58-year-old Montrose resident, was identified as the victim in a one-car accident in Croton-on-Hudson early Thursday morning, according to Detective Sgt. John Nikotopolis of the Croton Police Department. Zeoli's car went down a ravine and struck a tree at the Croton Point Avenue exit on Route 9. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Nikotopolis said. Police are still investigating the accident. Zeoli was a resident of Coachlight Square in Montrose.

by Sam Barron

12/03/2015

Lifestyle

Westchester Sixth-Grader Kaitlyn Tomeny Stars On 'Masterchef Junior' YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Kaitlyn Tomeny's love of cooking has landed her on national TV. Tomeny is currently appearing on MasterChef Junior, a cooking show for kids aged 8 to 13. If Tomeny wins, she receives $100,000. Tomeny is one of the 16 finalists on the show. MasterChef Junior airs Friday at 8 p.m. on FOX. "I love to bake anything," Tomeny said. "I especially love making chocolate chip cookies. I like the dough and I like to lick the bowl." Tomeny was watching the show with her mom and aunt when she realized she could be on the show. She looked up audition dates a…

by Sam Barron

12/03/2015

Politics

Poughkeepsie Councilmen Candidate Reflects On Campaign POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Steven Planck said he has no regrets about his failed run for common council in Ward 2. Planck, who ran as an independent candidate was defeated by Democrat Mike Young, 249 votes to 104 votes. "Some of the voters voted because they work with [Mike Young] at IBM, some voted the way they did because they only vote for party line regardless of candidate and some of the voters are stupid," Planck said. Running a shoestring campaign was a challenge for Planck, who said he handled everything himself. "My opponent had nine people working on his behalf,"…

by Sam Barron

12/03/2015

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