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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
Croton Train Victim, 19, Identified Croton Train Victim, 19, Identified
Croton Train Victim, 19, Identified CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The 19-year-old who was hit by a train at the Croton-Harmon train station Tuesday afternoon has been identified as John Intrieri, a Croton resident.  Metro North confirmed his identity Wednesday morning.  The incident occurred at 3:45 p.m. and police finished their investigation a little after 7 p.m.,  according to Aaron Donovan, a spokesman for MTA. Donovan said they do not know what caused the man to be on the tracks. Meredith Daniel, an MTA spokeswoman, said the investigation is ongoing, but no criminality was suspected. Intrieri was a 2014 graduate of…

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Police & Fire
Man, 19, Struck, Killed By Train At Croton-Harmon Station Man, 19, Struck, Killed By Train At Croton-Harmon Station
Man, 19, Struck, Killed By Train At Croton-Harmon Station This story has been updated CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- John Intrieri, a 19-year-old Croton resident, was struck and killed by a train at the Croton-Harmon Train Station Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at 3:45 p.m. and police finished their investigation a little after 7 p.m.,  according to Aaron Donovan, a spokesman for MTA. Donovan said they do not know what caused the man to be on the tracks. Meredith Daniel, an MTA spokeswoman, said the investigation is ongoing, but no criminality was suspected. Intrieri was a 2014 graduate of Croton Harmon High School

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Eight Firefighters Hospitalized, 103 Displaced In Peekskill Blaze Eight Firefighters Hospitalized, 103 Displaced In Peekskill Blaze
Eight Firefighters Hospitalized, 103 Displaced In Peekskill Blaze PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A three-alarm blaze on 140 Fremont St. in Peekskill sent eight firefighters to the hospital Monday night. The eight volunteer firefighters were treated and released from the hospital due to heat related injures. The 20-unit home, next to Peekskill High School, was destroyed, leaving 103 people displaced. Mayor Frank Catalina said they are being tended to by the American Red Cross and he intends to set up a relief fund for the victims. According to LoHud, firefighters were back on the scene Tuesday to douse hotspots.  Catalina said it was a difficult fire to figh…

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Police & Fire
Two Firefighters Injured Battling Briarcliff Blaze Two Firefighters Injured Battling Briarcliff Blaze
Two Firefighters Injured Battling Briarcliff Blaze BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- A fire on Long Hill Road East in Briarcliff injured two firefighters Saturday afternoon. The two firefighters suffered smoke inhalation fighting the fire and were taken to a hospital, according to LoHud. It took firefighters two hours to extinguish the blaze, which heavily damaged the house, according to LoHud. A woman who was inside the house when the fire occured was not injured, according to LoHud.  

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Police & Fire
Peekskill Fire Department Battles 'Tough Blaze In Difficult Weather' Peekskill Fire Department Battles 'Tough Blaze In Difficult Weather'
Peekskill Fire Department Battles 'Tough Blaze In Difficult Weather' This story has been updated. PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A home in Peekskill was destroyed by a fire Monday, though no injuries were reported. The home, at 140 Fremont Street, collapsed, according to Mayor Frank Catalina. Catalina said the house was fully engulfed upon arrival in the early evening. The bulk of the fire had been contained by 8:45 p.m. Firefighters are still on the scene, Catalina said. "This is a tough blaze in difficult weather conditions," Catalina said. "Our volunteer firefighters and professional firefighters did a great job." Peekskill firefighters are being assi…

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'No Confirmed Reports Of Gunfire' In FDR State Park Incident 'No Confirmed Reports Of Gunfire' In FDR State Park Incident
'No Confirmed Reports Of Gunfire' In FDR State Park Incident YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. --  A potential shooting that occurred at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights Sunday remains under investigation by New York State Park Police. On Sunday at 9:02 p.m., State Park Police responded to noises similar to gunfire near parking lot #1 at the park, according to Randy Simons, public information officer for the park police.  Simons said police interviewed park patrons who did not notice anything suspicious.  "There are no confirmed reports of gunfire," Simons said. "A canvass of the area did not yield any evidence pointing to gunfire. No arrests have been…

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Lifestyle
Ossining's Martha Quinn Named Greatest MTV VJ Ossining's Martha Quinn Named Greatest MTV VJ
Ossining's Martha Quinn Named Greatest MTV VJ OSSINING, N.Y. -- Martha Quinn, a graduate of Ossining High School, was named MTV's greatest VJ ever in an article at MSN.com. Quinn was one of the network's original VJs. According to the article, Quinn auditioned for MTV without knowing what she'd be auditioning for and was hired two days later. The article praised Quinn for her girl next door persona "Martha Quinn was us, on this crazy new network, on this crazy ride, sweet and cute as all get out, taking us to incredible places, telling us incredible things," wrote Stuart Berkowitz said." We loved her for it and it's what made Ma…

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News
Garrison's George Pataki Lags In Presidential Fundraising Garrison's George Pataki Lags In Presidential Fundraising
Garrison's George Pataki Lags In Presidential Fundraising GARRISON, N.Y. -- When it comes to fundraising, Gov. George Pataki's campaign is lagging behind his rivals. Pataki, who lives in Garrison and previously served as mayor of Peekskill, is ranked last among all presidential candidates in money raised, having raised only $255,794 through June 30 according to the Federal Election Commission. According to the FEC, 69 percent of Pataki's donations were for $2,700, the maximum allowed to any candidate. Pataki has spent 18.8 percent of his campaign's money, $48,174 and has $207,620 left, according to the FEC.

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Lifeguards At FDR State Park Save Child From Drowning Lifeguards At FDR State Park Save Child From Drowning
Lifeguards At FDR State Park Save Child From Drowning YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Lifeguards at FDR State Park in Yorktown sprang into action Thursday and helped save the life of a child who was found unconscious in the water. Lifeguard Keith Mattos saw the child, believed to be around 4 years old, bobbing in the water and initiated a trauma save at around 1:30 p.m., according to park manager Brian Strasavich. The child, who was there with a camp, was not breathing and had no pulse, but after Mattos performed CPR, the child started coughing up water and showing signs of life. The child was also given oxygen and taken to a hospital. "Th…

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Supervisor's Son Charged With Stealing Cash From A Party Yorktown Supervisor's Son Charged With Stealing Cash From A Party
Yorktown Supervisor's Son Charged With Stealing Cash From A Party YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Henry Grace, the 22-year-old son of Supervisor Michael Grace, was arrested and charged in Yorktown with grand larceny in the 4th degree, a Class E felony. Grace allegedly stole $3,000 from a security box at a party in Yorktown, police said. Grace was released on his own recognizance and will appear in Yorktown Town Court on August 18. In 2012, Grace was arrested twice. In February 2012, he was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the third degree, driving while ability impaired by drugs and criminal possession of a controlled substance after he allegedly …

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