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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

Police & Fire

Yorktown Woman Assaults Man With Golf Club, Steak Knife, Police Say A 59-year-old Northern Westchester woman was arrested and charged Saturday night after police say she assaulted and threatened a man with various objects. Nuala Ann O'Connor of Yorktown was charged with assault in the second degree, a Class D felony, and menacing in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor. Connor assaulted the victim by striking him with a closed fist, golf club, and metal guitar stand, causing bruising and swelling on his face and body, police said. O'Connor also poked him with a steak knife, according to police. O'Connor was arrested at the scene and transported to polic…

by Sam Barron

01/08/2018

Obituaries

Fernand Jobin, 102, Mount Kisco Resident Fernand P. Jobin Sr., a Mount Kisco resident, died on Tuesday surrounded by his family and caretakers. He was 102. Jobin was born in Quebec on Sept. 19, 1915. A longtime Mount Kisco resident, he was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Jobin was an avid walker who loved playing sports like tennis, hockey, and baseball. He is survived by his children, He is survived by his loving children Clementine (George) Lakin, “ Bud” Jobin and Thomas (Carolyn) Jobin. He is predeceased by his wife Winifred, his daughter in law Patricia Jobin and granddaughter Patti. He also leaves behind t…

by Sam Barron

01/08/2018

Police & Fire

Mohegan Lake Man Punches Person In Face, Police Say A 22-year-old Northern Westchester man was arrested and charged Monday after police said he punched someone in the face during a domestic incident. Juan Nauta of Mohegan Lake was charged with assault in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor. Police responded to a home on Horton Road Monday night and said during an argument, Nauta closed fist punched the victim in the face and back causing injuries and pain. Nauta was transported to headquarters for processing and was released on $1,000 bail. He is due back in court on Jan. 8.

by Sam Barron

01/08/2018

Politics

Tristate Native Michael Wolff Stirs Up Controversy With New Trump Book It's been quite the week for author Michael Wolff, a New Jersey native. Wolff, from Paterson, is the author of "Fire and Fury," an insider's account of the first year of President Donald Trump's White House. The book, which is out now, is No. 1 at Amazon. Former chief strategist Steve Bannon is quoted in the book as saying a meeting Trump's team, which included Donald Trump, Jr. and son-in-law Jared Kushner took with Russians was "treasonous." Trump responded with a blistering statement saying Bannon has nothing to do with him or his presidency. "When he was fired,…

by Sam Barron

01/08/2018

Business

Instacart Expands Grocery Home Delivery Service To Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Is it too cold out to go to the grocery store? Starting next week, Instacart will have you covered. The company, which offers same-day grocery deliveries, announced it is coming to Dutchess on Jan. 10, using stores like Tops, CVS, ACME Market and Price Chopper, covering 51,000 households. Areas include Poughkeepsie, Pleasant Valley, Arlington, East Fishkill, Wappingers Falls, Wappinger, LaGrange, Union Vale, Spackenkill and Hyde Park. For more information, visit instacart.com

by Sam Barron

01/08/2018

Politics

Latimer's Vacant Senate Seat: What's Next? There is one less state senator in New York. With George Latimer (D-Rye) being sworn in as Westchester County Executive, he resigned his senate seat, which represents the 37th district. Gov. Andrew Cuomo must now set a date for a special election. Four Democrats have announced their candidacy: Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, West Harrison resident Mark Jaffe, teacher Kat Brezler and Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick. Democrats will choose their nominee on Jan. 9. On the Republican side, only Sarmad Khojasteh, a Bedford attorney, has announced his candidacy. Brezler sent out a statement Tuesd…

by Sam Barron

01/08/2018

Politics

Scarsdale Investor Declines Gubernatorial Run Gov. Andrew Cuomo's potential opponents are stepping aside. Harry Wilson, a Scarsdale businessman considered the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, announced on Facebook Monday that he will not be running for governor, citing family reasons. Cuomo, a Democrat, is running for a third term this year. Wilson joins Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who also announced they will not be challenging Cuomo. "I have been wrestling with two incredibly powerful but, ultimately, competing forces – a deep desire to serve and make …

by Sam Barron

01/08/2018

News

Cuomo Proposes New Name For Stewart NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to expand and rebrand Stewart International Airport. The governor wants the Port Authority to spend $34 million to build a permanent U.S. Customs and Border Protection federal inspection station to allow the airport to expand its international service. Stewart currently flies to Norway, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The airport currently uses a temporary federal inspection station. Cuomo also wants to rename the airport "New York International at Stewart Field." "By transforming Stewart Airport into a state-of-the-art…

by Sam Barron

01/07/2018

Politics

FBI Questioning Clinton Foundation The FBI is looking into the Clinton Foundation. The foundation, run by Chappaqua residents Bill and Hillary Clinton, is being questioned by the Justice Department over whether it engaged in any pay-to-play politics while Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State, according to The Hill. The FBI has interviewed one witness with more interviews planned, according to The Hill, questioning whether the Clintons promised favors in return for charitable donations. Nick Merrill, a spokesman for Hillary Clinton, said the probe was disgraceful and a distraction by Republicans. "Let’s call this wha…

by Sam Barron

01/07/2018

Neighbors

Elliot Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The SPCA is hoping someone will adopt Elliot. Elliot is 1.5 and recently spent time in a foster home, becoming housebroken. He enjoys people and dogs but not cats. "Elliot is initially timid but warms up nicely; he's a blast to play with in the yard," the SPCA said. For more information, e-mail trainer@spca914.org or call (914) 941-2896 ext. 24.

by Sam Barron

01/07/2018

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