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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

Police & Fire

Car Plunges Into Croton Swimming Pool CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- A car in Croton was not ready to say goodbye to summer. On Monday night, an unoccupied vehicle wound up in a swimming pool at a home on Mount Airy Road West after the driver failed to put it in the correct gear, police said. There were no injuries to anyone, including the car, according to the Croton Fire Department. The pool will likely be usable next season, the fire department said.

by Sam Barron

10/11/2016

Neighbors

Brian Avery Joins Pawling Library As New Director PAWLING, N.Y. -- Patrons at the Pawling Library have seen a new face in the last couple of weeks- their new library director, Brian Avery. Avery, who lives in Patterson, previously served libraries in the greater Boston area, as well as in Florida as circulation supervisor, library technology information management supervisor and reference librarian. Avery has a Bachelor of Arts in Law, Letters and Society from the University of Chicago, as well as a Master of Arts in Biblical Languages from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass. He completed his Master of Science …

by Susan Stone

10/10/2016

Schools

Pace's New Student Residence Completes Phase One Of $100M Initiative PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University marked another milestone as it held a ribbon cutting for its Elm Hall residence Thursday to complete Phase 1 of its $100 million transformation. The 96,000 square-foot residence for upperclass students is the final piece of a $100 million initiative, combining the Briarcliff and Pleasantville campuses. The $23 million, 272-bed residence hall features a combination of semi-suites and full suites, 24-hour security, multiple study lounges, classroom space and the University’s IT Data Center. “This is much more than the opening of a new residence hall,&qu…

by Sam Barron

10/09/2016

Schools

Peekskill Celebrates Athletes Of The Week PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A Peekskill swimmer and a Peekskill runner have been celebrated as the district's athletes of the week. Swimmer Kaitlin Lehning, a freshman, recently qualified for the sectional tournament with a score of 186.10 during her second diving competition at Pace University. Runner Jasmyn Lucas, a junior, placed first in her pre-season Cross Country League Meet.

by Sam Barron

10/09/2016

Business

New American Restaurant Replacing McArthur's In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Michael Madden is returning to Pleasantvlle with some big shoes to fill. Madden, who previously ran Strega in the Old Village, is opening Vela Kitchen this fall at the site of McArthur's on Washington Avenue, which closed over the summer. Madden also runs Vintage 1891 Kitchen, a New American restaurant, in Larchmont. Madden is co-owner and general manager of Vela, owning it with Felipe Velazquez, who will serve as executive chef. "We wanted an opportunity to come back to Pleasantville," Madden, a White Plains resident, said. "We really like Pleasantv…

by Sam Barron

10/09/2016

Police & Fire

SUV, Truck Burst Into Flames Outside Ossining Home OSSINING, N.Y. -- Two cars caught on fire Friday morning in front of a home in Ossining as a result of a faulty electrical cord. At 4:15 a.m., the Ossining Fire Department received a call about flames shooting out of a Ford pickup truck on 57 Hunter St. The fire then spread to an SUV parked in front of the truck, according to Matthew Scarduzio, Ossining Fire Chief. It took 20 minutes to extinguish the fire, which caused minor damage to the house due to the intense heat. There were no injuries, Scarduzio said. The fire was caused by an extension chord that was plugged into the Ford pickup …

by Sam Barron

10/07/2016

Police & Fire

Armonk Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Bedford Wrong-Way Crash A 24-year-old Armonk resident pleaded guilty to three felony counts after while he was driving the wrong way on I-684 that resulted in the death of a woman. Zachary Tokson, a former Scarsdale resident, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide (a Class B felony), manslaughter in the second degree (a Class C felony) and vehicular assault in the second degree (a Class E felony) in the death of Elena Lopez. Last Dec. 13 at 5:49 a.m. Tokson was driving his Lexus SUV northbound in the southbound lanes on I-684 in Bedford when he collided head-on with Lopez. Lopez died instantly on impact f…

by Sam Barron

10/07/2016

Police & Fire

Jefferson Valley Man Convicted Of Illegally Photographing HS Student This story has been updated. A Jefferson Valley man was convicted by a jury Wednesday of illegally taking photos of a female student from Kennedy Catholic High School at the Goldens Bridge train station. Franklin Figueroa, 27, was found guilty of one count of unlawful surveillance in the second degree, (a Class E felony) and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, (a Class A misdemeanor). In March 2015, Figueroa was at the Goldens Bridge Metro North station when he saw students from Kennedy exit a shuttle bus and climb up a stairwell in their school uniforms, according to the West…

by Sam Barron

10/06/2016

Lifestyle

Soul Ryeders Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Pink Ribbons RYE, N.Y. -- Soul Ryeders is going all out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Volunteers from Soul Ryeders will be tying pink ribbons on trees, store windows and homes throughout Rye. “The idea originally came from a friend and it is based on tying a yellow ribbon around a tree when soldiers return from war,” said co-chair Lisa Dominici Faries. Proceeds go to the Wig Exchange, which provides wigs for people with cancer, and programs like Mondays with Soul Ryeders at the Beauty Bar in Rye Brook where cancer patients are treated to massages, haircuts and facials. To date, Soul R…

by Carol Bloom Stevens

10/06/2016

Politics

Oliva Calls Out Maloney For 'Debate Ducking' In Congressional Race Republican Congressional candidate Phil Oliva is claiming that his opponent, incumbent Democrat Sean Patrick Maloney, won't debate him on television in the race for the 18th Congressional District. Oliva said Maloney was being a "cynical politician" and noted Maloney had two televised debates with Nan Hayworth, whom Maloney defeated to win the seat in 2012. " (He) can’t risk having his failed record exposed," Oliva said. "That pretty much sums up what the guy is all about. It’s all about him." Oliva said a minimum of two televised debates should be scheduled. …

by Sam Barron

10/05/2016

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