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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
Teen Charged In Walter Panas Bomb Scare Teen Charged In Walter Panas Bomb Scare
Teen Charged In Walter Panas Bomb Scare CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- A juvenile has been arrested and charged with juvenile delinquency after a bomb scare led to the evacuation of Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt Friday. Kieran O'Leary, public information officer for the Westchester County Police, said police wanted to speak to a juvenile after he had posted something on social media about building an incendiary device. But the juvenile was not in school Friday, and as a precaution, police decided to evacuate the school, O'Leary said. "That gave us some concern," O'Leary said. "The bomb squad was brought in, but nothing was …

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Funeral Home Owner Enters World Of 3D Printing In Yorktown Funeral Home Owner Enters World Of 3D Printing In Yorktown
Funeral Home Owner Enters World Of 3D Printing In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- An innovative printing business is set to open in Yorktown later in March. William LaPierre, owner of Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown, is entering the world of 3D printing. LaPierre has started Mini 3D ME and is opening a storefront in Yorktown at 1811 Commerce Street. LaPierre is the first person in New York with a specific 3D printer. The printer allows Mini 3D ME to create identical 3-D figurines of people, shadow boxes, portraits, wedding cake toppers, among others. The figures include  details of the person or object such as, muscles, dimples, facial expressions, clo…

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Oil Spill Reported in Yorktown Oil Spill Reported in Yorktown
Oil Spill Reported in Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- An oil spill has been reported near Junior Lake in Yorktown. Cleanup crews are at 120 Upland Road in Yorktown on Monday afternoon, including the Department of Environmental Conservation, according to Noreen Parrell, the backyard neighbor. Parrell became concerned on Thursday when she smelled oil and then on Friday afternoon between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., saw an oil tank empty out.  "We don't know what happened," Parrell said. "No one has come to talk  to us." Parrell said she was concerned about the impact on Junior Lake. She said her neighbor's yard has been dug up a…

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Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Reopens Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Reopens
Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Reopens OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Boat & Canoe Club, which was closed in October 2013 after the town cited more than 20 violations in the town-owned building, has re-opened. The club was given the go-ahead to reopen after numerous repairs were made and the town inspected the building. "Working collaboratively in agreement with the Town Board, our team of highly qualified volunteer members has been upgrading the OBCC building at every opportunity throughout the winter in order to become completely compliant," club Trustee Meaddows Ryan said. The closure of the club came on the heels of …

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North Salem's Newest Councilman Has Strong Roots In Town North Salem's Newest Councilman Has Strong Roots In Town
North Salem's Newest Councilman Has Strong Roots In Town NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Bill Monti has always been about public service in North Salem. Monti was recently appointed to the North Salem Town Board, having lived in North Salem since 1990. The 74-year-old resident previously served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and on the town Housing Board. Monti was also a member of the Republican Town Committee. Monti previously served as general manager of Indian Point. "In every town we live in, I've always wanted to participate," Monti said. Monti said the biggest issue facing a quiet town like North Salem is how to attract and keep young families. …

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Walter Panas High School Evacuated Friday Morning Walter Panas High School Evacuated Friday Morning
Walter Panas High School Evacuated Friday Morning CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt was evacuated for about 50 minutes this morning. According to the Lakeland Central School District, the evacuation was part of a police investigation. There is no direct threat to safety of the students or the building, the district said. Students were evacuated at about 10:30 a.m. and returned to the building at 11:20 a.m., according to the district. 

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Events
Peekskill's Paramount To Host Irish Dancing Spectacular Peekskill's Paramount To Host Irish Dancing Spectacular
Peekskill's Paramount To Host Irish Dancing Spectacular PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill is about to feel the rhythm. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, a new Irish stepdancing show, "Rhythm in the Night: An Irish Stepdancing Spectacular" will be premiering at Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill on Friday and on Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m. The tale of "Rhythm in the Night" is told through Irish dance with a world-class troupe of both male and female dancers.  "Rhythm in the Night" features an original soundtrack as good battles evil. "Rhythm in the Night" was created by Justin Boros who previously danced in Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Danc…

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Ossining Ambivalent About Baseball Ossining Ambivalent About Baseball
Ossining Ambivalent About Baseball OSSINING, N.Y. -- It may be the cold weather or the lack of postseason aspirations for the beleaguered New York Mets, but Ossining has not caught baseball fever yet. Most patrons at Lucy's Pizzeria in Ossining said they were not fans of baseball, yet those that were said they were not excited yet for the season. "I used to get excited," Tony Arpaia said. "But I don't love baseball like I did years ago." Rene Marillo said the steroid era killed a lot of his love for baseball. "You don't know who is clean and who is not," Marillo said.  Marillo said he was looking forward to Derek Jet…

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Sports
Final Four-Bound Ossining Girls Erase Preseason Doubts Final Four-Bound Ossining Girls Erase Preseason Doubts
Final Four-Bound Ossining Girls Erase Preseason Doubts OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining High School girls varsity basketball team has spent the entire season proving the critics wrong. The team is headed to Troy on Friday to participate in the Class AA final four, hoping to repeat as state champions. This is the third year in a row Ossining has made the final four. Many people were down on Ossining's chances at the start of the season. The team graduated 10 seniors from last years squad including star Saniya Chong, who now plays at UConn. "These kids have been incredible," coach Dan Ricci said. "We have been getting better everyday. We want t…

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Police & Fire
Ossining Firefighters Battle To Secure Shaky Church Steeple Ossining Firefighters Battle To Secure Shaky Church Steeple
Ossining Firefighters Battle To Secure Shaky Church Steeple OSSINING, N.Y. -- Police and firefighters were busy Thursday afternoon securing a shaky church steeple at First Baptist Church on 1 Church Street. Police closed off Church Street from Spring Street to South Highland Ave as firefighters responded to the scene. According to the building department, the fire department was called in after debris was seen falling off the steeple. The building department said once the steeple is secured, a structural engineer will be called in to ensure everything is safe and is no longer a hazard. Carina Salvador saw the steeple begin to shake. "It was da…

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