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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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Police & Fire
Police Search For Man Who Approached Middle School Girl In Pleasantville Police Search For Man Who Approached Middle School Girl In Pleasantville
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…

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Business
Poughkeepsie Coffee Roaster Hopes To Revitalize Downtown Poughkeepsie Coffee Roaster Hopes To Revitalize Downtown
Poughkeepsie Coffee Roaster Hopes To Revitalize Downtown POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- There's something new brewing in Pougkeepsie. North River Roasters is a new coffee roaster located in the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory. Feza Oktay, the owner, has said his stated goal is to revitalize the downtown. The company aims to provide high quality coffee and living wage jobs for its employees. "We want to be one of many reasons to make a trip to Main Street so that we begin to see more people on the sidewalks and people coming downtown for all it has to offer," Oktay said.  Oktay said the company is using organic fair trade beans and working with t…

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Police & Fire
Police Looking For Suspects Involved In Peekskill Vehicle Theft Police Looking For Suspects Involved In Peekskill Vehicle Theft
Police Looking For Suspects Involved In Peekskill Vehicle Theft PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Police said they are seeking the public's help to identify three people who are suspects in a recent motor vehicle theft. Police said the theft occurred Monday evening into Tuesday morning on Rolling Way in Hillcrest Park.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Peekskill Police Detective Division at (914)737-8000, all callers can remain anonymous.

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Schools
Threat To Mercy Campuses Unsubstantiated, Classes To Resume Wednesday Threat To Mercy Campuses Unsubstantiated, Classes To Resume Wednesday
Threat To Mercy Campuses Unsubstantiated, Classes To Resume Wednesday This story has been updated. Update, 7 p.m. All Mercy College campuses have been cleared by law enforcement as of 7 p.m. Tuesday and will reopen Wednesday, March 9 as usual.  The threat that closed all four campuses was found to be unsubstantiated. The college cancelled classes and activities late Tuesday afternoon for the remainder of the evening. Original report, 5 p.m. Mercy College announced that all of its campuses, including locations in Dobbs Ferry and Yorktown, have been evacuated following a threat lateTuesday afternoon. Mercy said evening classes and activities have been can…

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Schools
Mercy College Campuses Threat Unsubstantiated, Classes To Resume Wednesday Mercy College Campuses Threat Unsubstantiated, Classes To Resume Wednesday
Mercy College Campuses Threat Unsubstantiated, Classes To Resume Wednesday This story has been updated. Update, 7 p.m. All Mercy College campuses have been cleared by law enforcement as of 7 p.m. Tuesday and will reopen Wednesday, March 9 as usual.  The threat that closed all four campuses was found to be unsubstantiated. The college cancelled classes and activities late Tuesday afternoon for the remainder of the evening. Original report, 5 p.m. Mercy College announced that all of its campuses, including locations in Dobbs Ferry and Yorktown, have been evacuated following a threat lateTuesday afternoon. Mercy said evening classes and activities have been can…

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Lifestyle
Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County
Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- For the next three weeks, Woody Allen will be setting up shop in Briarcliff Manor. The acclaimed writer/director is shooting his new TV series for Amazon Prime at 508 Scarborough Road for the next three weeks, the village announced. Little is known about the TV show, though it stars Miley Cyrus and Elaine May. "We are working with [the production company] to minimize traffic, road delays and the normal agita you get from these events," Village Manager Philip Zegarelli said. The house at 508 Scarborough Road was previously featured in the movie "Amer…

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Lifestyle
Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County
Woody Allen Filming TV Show In Westchester County BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- For the next three weeks, Woody Allen will be setting up shop in Briarcliff Manor. The acclaimed writer/director is shooting his new TV series for Amazon Prime at 508 Scarborough Road for the next three weeks, the village announced. Little is known about the TV show, though it stars Miley Cyrus and Elaine May. "We are working with [the production company] to minimize traffic, road delays and the normal agita you get from these events," Village Manager Philip Zegarelli said. The house at 508 Scarborough Road was previously featured in the movie "Amer…

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News
Officials Want Pipeline Construction Halted Pending Independent Study Officials Want Pipeline Construction Halted Pending Independent Study
Officials Want Pipeline Construction Halted Pending Independent Study BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Standing outside Indian Point nuclear power plant at St. Patrick's Church Cemetery in Buchanan and near the site of the proposed Spectra Algonquin pipeline, elected officials and concerned residents echoed Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call for an independent study of the pipeline's potential impacts. Assemblywoman Sandy Galef (D-Ossining) led the press conference, flanked by Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-White Plains), municipal officials and members of organizations dedicated to opposing the pipeline. Galef and others said they did not want construction to begin until the study wa…

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Events
U2 Tribute Band Rocks Capitol Theatre U2 Tribute Band Rocks Capitol Theatre
U2 Tribute Band Rocks Capitol Theatre PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- It was a "Beautiful Day" in Port Chester on Saturday. The Joshua Tree, a U2 tribute band, performed at the Captol Theatre in a benefit for the Carver Center, a not for profit Port Chester-based organization that advocates for minority education. The band explored U2's catalog, playing hits like "Where The Streets Have No Name," "Pride (In The Name Of Live) and "Where The Streets Have No Name."  For more information on the Carver Center visit http://carvercenter.org/

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Police & Fire
Tractor Trailer Stuck Under Overpass On Route 9 Tractor Trailer Stuck Under Overpass On Route 9
Tractor Trailer Stuck Under Overpass On Route 9 PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Police said they are on the scene and investigating after a tractor-trailer got stuck under an overpass on Route 9 southbound on Louisa Street Friday afternoon. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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