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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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Brand-New Moose Sighting Reported In Westchester Brand-New Moose Sighting Reported In Westchester
Brand-New Moose Sighting Reported In Westchester OSSINING, N.Y. -- There's a moose on the loose and it's making the rounds in Northern Westchester. A moose described as being 7-feet and weighing 800 to 900 pounds was spotted at the Foxhill Townhouse on Hawkes Avenue Friday morning by two residents who contacted Daily Voice. The moose went behind the townhouse and then went into the woods, Joanne Peck reports. "I went to close the upstairs window and saw a huge moose just standing there looking up," Peck said. "When I left for work I decided to drive through the complex behind our house in hopes of finding Mr. Moose, but I d…

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Police & Fire
Child Struck By Car In Ossining Child Struck By Car In Ossining
Child Struck By Car In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- A child was hit by a car in Ossining Thursday afternoon on South Highland Avenue near Washington Avenue and Fuller Road. The child was taken to a nearby hospital, police said. Ossining Police declined to provide further details on the incident, which occurred around 1:30 p.m. The northbound lane was closed for approximately an hour following the incident. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Police & Fire
Coast Guard Leads Investigation Of Tugboat Accident Near Tappan Zee Bridge Coast Guard Leads Investigation Of Tugboat Accident Near Tappan Zee Bridge
Coast Guard Leads Investigation Of Tugboat Accident Near Tappan Zee Bridge This story has been updated. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation after a tugboat submerged in the Hudson River near the Tappan Zee Bridge Thursday afternoon. The Potomac tugboat was tied to a construction barge and hit a cable under the Tappan Zee Bridge shortly after noon. Both people aboard the boat escaped safely by the time emergency responders arrived. No one was hurt. It is unclear what caused the boat to sink. Nyack volunteer firefighters responded first in a fire boat. Members of the Piermont dive team also responded as did the Rockland County Sheriff's Department. They…

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Lifestyle
Uptown Ossining Celebrates Best Of Westchester Awards Uptown Ossining Celebrates Best Of Westchester Awards
Uptown Ossining Celebrates Best Of Westchester Awards OSSINING, N.Y. -- One of the best places in Westchester might be Uptown Ossining, at least according to Westchester Magazine. Mike Risko Music, Wobble Cafe and the Ossining Library were all honored with Best Of Westchester Awards from Westchester Magazine. The awards are voted on by readers. Mike Risko Music won three awards for Best Music Store, Unique Birthday Parties And Best Music School. "We're super excited," Miriam Risko, who co-owns it with her husband, Mike, said. "We were thrilled when we found out. We are thankful to all the people that voted for us." Risko …

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Police & Fire
Careless Cooking Causes Route 6 Fire Scare Careless Cooking Causes Route 6 Fire Scare
Careless Cooking Causes Route 6 Fire Scare PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A Peekskill resident learned an important lesson about turning the stove off Wednesday afternoon. The Peekskill Fire Department rushed to Main Street (Route 6) near the intersection of Route 9 responding to a structure fire, but discovered someone was cooking food on the stove and left it on. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred around 4 p.m.

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Police & Fire
Police Await Toxicology Results In Pawling Death Police Await Toxicology Results In Pawling Death
Police Await Toxicology Results In Pawling Death DOVER PLAINS, N.Y. -- Police said Monday it will take up to six weeks to determine a cause of death for Brandon Ellis, a 39-year-old Town of Poughkeepsie resident who was found dead last week. A toxicology report on Ellis, who was discovered on the Appalachian Trail in Pawling on June 20, is still being done, Trooper Melissa McMorris of the New York State Police, said. Ellis was reported missing by a family member after he failed to return to his home. Ellis’ vehicle was subsequently located at the Appalachian Trail head on Route 55 in Pawling A preliminary investigation did not reveal an…

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Politics
Voters Head To Polls For Congressional Primaries In 18th, 19th Districts Voters Head To Polls For Congressional Primaries In 18th, 19th Districts
Voters Head To Polls For Congressional Primaries In 18th, 19th Districts It is Primary Day in New York on Tuesday as the 18th and 19th Congressional districts will be holding primaries to decide challengers for the general election. The 18th district features a primary between Republicans Phil Olivia, a Somers resident and Ken Del Vecchio, an Orange County resident, for the right to challenge Democratic incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney. The 18th district includes all of Putnam and Orange counties and parts of southern Dutchess and northeastern Westchester.  Oliva, who is communications director for Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, is considered the fron…

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Schools
Yorktown Grad Decides To Go West Yorktown Grad Decides To Go West
Yorktown Grad Decides To Go West YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Isabella Chin said finishing high school feels like a huge weight being lifted off her shoulders. Chin is graduating from Yorktown High School and heading to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix in the fall. "The term 'senioritous"'is become quite familiar but I'm trying my best to stay on track so I can finish the year successfully and happily," Chin said.  "I'm super excited to go to college and start the next chapter in my life." Chin spent her senior year working as an intern at Support Connection, an organization that provides support for women…

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Police & Fire
Village, Police Agree To New Contract In Ossining Village, Police Agree To New Contract In Ossining
Village, Police Agree To New Contract In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- After 2.5 years, the Village of Ossining and the Village of Ossining Police Benevolent Association have agreed to a new contract. "This agreement reflects the genuine goodwill that both sides brought to the table," Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity said. Under the terms of the agreement, the officers will receive "significant" salary increases, but will also be tripling contributions to their health insurance premiums. "Our department does an outstanding job of serving Ossining," Gearity said.  Everyday, they are in our schools and our neighbor…

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Police & Fire
Spectra Pipeline Opponents Go On Trial Spectra Pipeline Opponents Go On Trial
Spectra Pipeline Opponents Go On Trial MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Nine people who attempted to block construction of a pipeline are having their day in Cortlandt Town Court Wednesday. The people, who call themselves "The Montrose 9" have been protesting the Spectra Energy AIM pipeline and blocked access to the construction yard in November They are arguing their activity was justified because of the potential harm the pipeline will cause. Oppents are also concerned about the pipeline's proximity to Indian Point. Last week, six people were arrested in Peekskill Monday morning after erecting a 20-foot tripod in an attempt to bloc…

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