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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Lifestyle
Briarcliff Synagogue Debuts Working Chicken Farm Briarcliff Synagogue Debuts Working Chicken Farm
Briarcliff Synagogue Debuts Working Chicken Farm BRIARCLIFF, NY. -- The chickens have come home to roost at a synagogue in Briarcliff. Congregation Sons of Israel has started its own organic farm on 1.5 acres of the synagogue's property. The farm features chickens laying eggs that the synagogue plans to sell its eggs at farmers markets, CSI's Sunday Organic Market and donate to local food banks. The synagogue also plans on growing fresh vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, berries, and flowers. Rabbi Steven Kane said the farm was a way to generate interest in the synagogue.  "Synagogues have to find new ways to present themselves," …

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Schools
Pelham High Schoolers Named 'Commended Students' Pelham High Schoolers Named 'Commended Students'
Pelham High Schoolers Named 'Commended Students' PELHAM, N.Y. -- Pelham Memorial High School's George Asokumar, Julia Doucette, Erika Dudek, Enea Dushaj, Kieran Heese, Alexa Letizia, Amanpreet Singh, Dario Sujica, Owen Swanson, Jillian Vinci and Larkin Wisdom have been recognized as Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. These students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2017 competition by taking part in the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qua…

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Events
Radio City Rockettes Serve Ice Cream In Tarrytown Radio City Rockettes Serve Ice Cream In Tarrytown
Radio City Rockettes Serve Ice Cream In Tarrytown TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The Radio City Rockettes honored Tarrytown's Main Street Sweets as a spectacular place to "make time for joy” during the holiday season Thursday. The Rockettes presented Main Street Sweets with a certificate of excellence for its contribution to the community. In celebration, Main Street Sweets added special holiday treats to its menu during the Rockettes' visit.

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Schools
Bestselling Author Visits Pelham Middle School Bestselling Author Visits Pelham Middle School
Bestselling Author Visits Pelham Middle School PELHAM, N.Y. -- A bestselling author recently paid a visit to Pelham Middle School. Adam Gidwitz, author of "A Tale Dark and Grimm" and "The Grimm Conclusion" met with Pelham 6th graders this week. He discussed his writing process and his new book, "The Inquisitor's Tale." Gidwitz is the son-in-law of 7th grade social studies teacher Linda Mancia who retired last year. Pelham Middle School was the first school he visited after his first book was published.

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Politics
Murphy, Boak Both Acted Unfairly, Fair Campaign Committee Rules Murphy, Boak Both Acted Unfairly, Fair Campaign Committee Rules
Murphy, Boak Both Acted Unfairly, Fair Campaign Committee Rules Neither Senator Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) nor his Democratic challenger have been running the most fair campaigns. The Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee met Monday night to hear the complaints of the two candidates against each other and ruled that both candidates had made unfair claims against the other.  The purpose of the committee is to promote a climate in which candidates conduct honest, fair and open campaigns, refraining from dishonest and defamatory attacks and without distorting the facts. The committee's rulings are nonbinding. The committee ruled it was un…

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Police & Fire
Propane Tank Leak Leads To Road Closure In Croton Propane Tank Leak Leads To Road Closure In Croton
Propane Tank Leak Leads To Road Closure In Croton This story has been updated. CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- State police closed off Teatown Road in Croton following a propane leak from a 100-pound tank Friday afternoon. The road was closed for safety reasons, Trooper Melissa McMorris said at around 3:30 p.m., and it was unknown if there were any injuries. The leak occurred outside a multi-family home. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Sports
Anthony Terraciano Named Pelham Athlete Of The Week Anthony Terraciano Named Pelham Athlete Of The Week
Anthony Terraciano Named Pelham Athlete Of The Week PELHAM, N.Y. -- After a 47-6 win over Yonkers last weekend, junior Anthony Terraciano was named Pelham Memorial High School's Athlete of the Week. In the rout, Terraciano had four rushes for 104 yards as the Pelicans improved to 3-0 for the first time in years. Terraciano also had 1 solo takcle for a loss and was second on the team with 7 tackles. Pelham plays Saunders on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

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Business
Pureganic Cafe Opens In Rye Offering Gluten Free, Vegan Meals Pureganic Cafe Opens In Rye Offering Gluten Free, Vegan Meals
Pureganic Cafe Opens In Rye Offering Gluten Free, Vegan Meals RYE, N.Y. -- Rye residents looking for organic, plant-based food have found their new home. Pureganic Cafe recently opened at 46 Purchase Street. The restaurant is owned by Moshira Soliman, a clinical nutritionist who wants to introduce children to a healthy lifestyle. Everything in the store is gluten-free and made on the premises "Food is my passion," Soliman said.  Popular items include vegan meatball sliders, organic granola, vegan cookies and gluten free brownies.  For more information visit their website www.pureganic-cafe.com or call 914-967-2332.

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by Carol Bloom Stevens
Business
Turkish Restaurant Hopes To Introduce New Cuisine To Peekskill Residents Turkish Restaurant Hopes To Introduce New Cuisine To Peekskill Residents
Turkish Restaurant Hopes To Introduce New Cuisine To Peekskill Residents PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A new restaurant in Peekskill is hoping to open a whole new world for nearby residents. Selver's Kitchen is set to open soon in the city at 362 Washington St. in Peekskill, offering Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine.  The restaurant is run by Tana McGuire, a Buchanan native and Yorktown resident and Steven Cebel, a native of Turkey who emigrated from the country in 1982. The husband and wife team are hoping residents are ready to expand their food palate. The restaurant is named in honor of Cebel's mother. "We're filling a void here," McGuire said. "We wan…

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Business
Carpet Trends Celebrates 60 Years In Rye Carpet Trends Celebrates 60 Years In Rye
Carpet Trends Celebrates 60 Years In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- Carpet Trends in Rye is celebrating its diamond anniversary. The business, at 5 Smith Street, was started back in 1956 by Augusta, Ted and Ralph Rogers and it has been served by four generations of the Rogers family.  The property itself dates back to the 1800’s when it was a livery/stable and boarding house. In 1974, the building was purchased by the Rogers family. Today it is solar powered and filled with 6,000 feet of carpeting samples, area rugs, laminates, luxury vinyl tiles, wood and cork.  “The 'it' color in carpeting now is gray,” said Margaret Ricketts, vice presiden…

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