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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

Lifestyle

Actor Michael Rapaport Spotted On Woody Allen Set In Westchester BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. --Michael Rapaport is the latest actor to join Woody Allen's TV show, which is filming on Scarborough Road in Briarcliff. Rapaport, who has worked with Allen on "Mighty Aphrodite" and "Small Time Crooks" said he plays a cop on the TV show, which will stream on Amazon later this year. "Working with Woody is the best," Rapaport said. "He's amazing." Last week, Miley Cyrus, who also stars on the TV show was spotted at Whole Foods in White Plains last week. Woody Allen's show is expected to be in Briarcliff for the next five weeks.

by Sam Barron

03/21/2016

Sports

Westchester Fencer Heads To World Championships ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk fencer Sylvie Binder is getting ready to represent her country at the 2016 World Championships in France. Binder, 16, is raising money for the trip via a MyRally campaign. Ten percent of the funds will be donated to the United Nations Human Rights Office. The Armonk teen is part of the United States' national team for people under 19 and under 17 and competes against fencers all over the world. Getting to see the world is one of Binder's biggest thrills. "I get to experience so many different cultures," Binder said. "I get to interact with different pe…

by Sam Barron

03/21/2016

Events

Controversial Comedian Gilbert Gottfried Performing In Westchester PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The squinty eyes and screechy voice will be on full display when comedian Gilbert Gottfried performs at the Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill. on April 8. Gottfried has had a long and diverse career. Adults know him from his many appearances on "The Howard Stern Show," and his role in "Problem Child" and "Problem Child 2," while to kids he is Iago from "Alladin". The comedian's rationale for performing in Peekskill is simple. "Someone waved a check at me," Gottfried said. "I don't know much about it." Gottf…

by Sam Barron

03/21/2016

Sports

Yorktown Wrestling Team Scores On The Mats YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown's Youth Wrestling Program is on the rise. More than 50 kids have joined the program, which is run by John Tornambe and Joe Bucello. Bucello said they are able to attract kids, who range in age from 1st grade to 8th grade, because they try to keep the program fun. "We don't force competition," Bucello said. "We emphasize the fun of the sport. But the kids who go to competition have had success." Bucello said every wrestler who has competed has won at least one match but even those who don't compete still find the program rewarding. Our program …

by Sam Barron

03/19/2016

Police & Fire

Police Subdue Man With Swords In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining Police were able to successfully subdue a man who barricaded himself in an attic with swords early Thursday morning, according to News 12. Police were called to Park Avenue at 4 a.m. by the man's wife, according to News 12. The woman said her husband was intoxicated and she was concerned for his life, according to the report. The man, 49, warned police to stay back before barricading himself in the attic, according to News 12. The man finally surrendered, threw his weapons onto the front lawn and was taken to Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, according to the r…

by Sam Barron

03/17/2016

Police & Fire

Police Release Info On Man Who Allegedly Approached Pleasantville Student PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville Police are continuing to investigate and have identified a suspect after a 12-year-old student at Pleasantville Middle School was approached by a man who asked her if she wanted to make some money. Police said the man neither lives nor works in Westchester but may have visited Pleasantville in the past. Police said they are attempting to determine how often this individual spends time in our area. Anyone with information regarding a later model black Cadillac GTS, operated by a white male, being in or around the village is urged to contact Detective Sha…

by Sam Barron

03/17/2016

Politics

Voloto, Miller Elected In Cold Spring Village Elections COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- Steve Voloto and Lynn Miller are the newest members of the Cold Spring Village Board. The two were elected Tuesday night, with 400 votes and 383 votes, respectively. Barney Molloy came in 3rd with 281 votes according to unofficial results from the Putnam County Board of Elections. Cold Spring residents also voted to move their village elections from March to November, approving the referendum 340 votes to 291 votes. The first November elections will be in 2018.

by Sam Barron

03/16/2016

Politics

Tarrytown Democrats Sweep Village Elections TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- It was a clean sweep for the Democrats in Tarrytown on Tuesday night. Democrats won all three seats on the village board Tuesday night. Incumbents Robert Hoyt and Mary McGee were re-elected with 572 votes and 565 votes, respectively. Karen Brown was elected with 558 votes. Republicans Domenic Morabito, John Chang and Terence Murphy trailed with 441 votes, 425 votes and 415 votes, respectively.

by Sam Barron

03/16/2016

Police & Fire

Police Search For Man Who Approached Middle School Girl In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville Police are investigating after a man approached a middle school girl Monday afternoon and asked her if she wanted to make some money. Police said the man approached the girl while driving a late model Cadillac. on Bedford Road in the Old Village on Monday afternoon and asked her for directions to a gas station, police said. The girl screamed and called for help when the man asked if she wanted to make some money, police said. She was able to get away, police said. Police said they have strong leads and are hoping to bring the case to a conclusion. Anyo…

by Sam Barron

03/16/2016

News

East Fishkill Residents Know Their BBQ EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Before you serve your plate of brisket, you might want to give it to Don and Nancy Muller, an East Fishkill couple, first. The two are certified master BBQ judges and contest representatives with the Kansas City BBQ Society and have judged over 75 BBQ contests and served as officials for 50 contests across the country and around the world in places like Canada and Germany. To become a judge, the Mullers had to take a six-hour class. They had to judge 30 contests and take a test before they became master judges. BBQ is judged on appearance, texture and taste, with scor…

by Sam Barron

03/16/2016

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