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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Politics

Bernie Sanders Pays Tribute To FDR At Hudson Valley Rally POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A capacity crowd at the McCann Center at Marist College cheered on Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at a rally on Tuesday ahead of New York's April 19 primary. Sanders, who grew up in Brooklyn, is facing Hillary Clinton, who lives in Chappaqua and represented New York as Senator. The senator, who was introduced by singer Michael Stipe, spent much of his speech remembering President Franklin Roosevelt, who lived in nearby Hyde Park. Sanders visited Roosevelt's grave earlier in the day. "He was one of the greatest presidents,&quo…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2016

Politics

Happening Now: Watch Bernie Sanders Campaign Rally In Hudson Valley POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Lines snaked all around outside McCann Field House in Poughkeepsie as thousands came to see Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders hold a 7 p.m. Tuesday rally ahead of New York's April 19 primary. Sanders, who grew up in Brooklyn, is facing Hillary Clinton, who lives in Chappaqua and represented New York as Senator. Dutchess County Executive Mark Molinaro said he was thrilled a presidential candidate was coming to Dutchess County. "We invited all the candidates here," Molinaro said. "This is a great opportunity to have our …

by Sam Barron

04/12/2016

Politics

More Than 3,000 'Feel The Bern' In Hudson Valley Rally POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Lines snaked all around outside McCann Field House in Poughkeepsie as thousands came to see Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders hold a 7 p.m. Tuesday rally ahead of New York's April 19 primary. Sanders, who grew up in Brooklyn, is facing Hillary Clinton, who lives in Chappaqua and represented New York as Senator. Dutchess County Executive Mark Molinaro said he was thrilled a presidential candidate was coming to Dutchess County. "We invited all the candidates here," Molinaro said. "This is a great opportunity to have our …

by Sam Barron

04/12/2016

Police & Fire

Westchester Mother Sentenced In Death Of 6-Year-Old Daughter This story has been updated. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Kathleen Dymes of Croton-on-Hudson was sentenced to five years probation in the death of Lacey Carr, her 6-year-old daughter at Westchester County Court in White Plains early Tuesday afternoon. Dymes pleaded guilty to one count of criminally negligent homicide, a felony; one count of child endangerment, a misdemeanor; and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Judge Barbara Zambelli said in January she would sentence Dymes to five years probation for the felony and three years probation for the misdemean…

by Sam Barron

04/12/2016

Politics

Local GOP Pols Cheer On Kasich At New Rochelle Town Hall NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- It was a whirlwind 24 hours for County Legislator James Maisano, a lifelong New Rochelle resident. Just one day before Saturday's John Kasich Town Hall at Iona College, Maisano received a call from the campaign asking him to introduce Kasich. Maisano said he has been supporting Kasich since the first Republican presidential debate in August. "John Kasich is the most qualified candidate for president," Maisano said. "I am thrilled to be here supporting him. I couldn't be more excited. My family is also very excited." Maisano said Kasich's track reco…

by Sam Barron

04/12/2016

Police & Fire

Westchester Mother Will Be Sentenced In Death Of 6-Year-Old Daughter CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Kathleen Dymes, a Croton-on-Hudson resident, who pleaded guilty in the death of her 6-year-old daughter Lacey Carr, will be sentenced Tuesday in Westchester County Court in White Plains. Dymes pled guilty to one count of criminally negligent homicide, a felony; one count of child endangerment, a misdemeanor; and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Judge Barbara Zambelli said in January she will sentence Dymes to five years probation for the felony and three years probation for the misdemeanors. Dymes and Lacey were found by L…

by Sam Barron

04/11/2016

Politics

Presidential Contender Bernie Sanders Holds Rally In Hudson Valley POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.. -- Poughkeepsie will be Feelin' The Bern on Tuesday. Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is running for the Democratic nomination for president, will be hosting a rally at McCann Arena at Marist College in Poughkeepsie on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the April 19 New York primary. Doors open at 4 p.m. Sanders will be joined by singer Michael Stipe, formerly of the band R.E.M. The Vermont senator is coming to Poughkeepsie in the midst of a hotly contested primary with frontrunner Hillary Clinton, who previously served as senator from New York. Sanders has won 7 of the last 8 contest…

by Sam Barron

04/11/2016

Politics

Westchester Voters Excited To Have Voices Heard At Kasich Town Hall NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Voters in Westchester at a John Kasich Town Hall at Iona College said they were glad that for once they will have a say in picking the next president. More than 1,200 people attended Kasich's Town Hall ahead of New York's April 19 primary. This is the first time a New York primary has impacted the presidential race since 1988. Anatasia Giannakakos, an Iona student from Danbury, got the chance to ask Kasich a question about ensuring women have equality in the workplace. Giannakakos, a senior, is majoring in political science and planning to move to Washington DC upon gr…

by Sam Barron

04/10/2016

Politics

Presidential Candidate Kasich's Westchester Town Hall Draws More Than 1,000 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Westchester residents had a front row seat to the race for The White House Saturday as Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich held a town hall at Iona College. More than 1,200 people came to the Hynes Center at Iona to hear Kasich, discuss the key issues facing the country ahead of the April 19 New York primary. The governor trails frontrunner Donald Trump in New York by a wide margin, according to recent polls. Kasich began by telling the audience about his life story. The child of immigrants, he grew up in Pennsylvania where his dad worked as a m…

by Sam Barron

04/09/2016

Business

New Wing Joint Spices Up Mohegan Lake MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y. -- Wing lovers now have a place to call home. Audrey Hochroth and Sal Barone have opened up Rooster's Wings and Brew at 1 Baker Street in Mohegan Lake. This is third restaurant the duo opened, joining Augie's Prime Cut in Mohegan Lake and Fat Sal's in Buchanan. "There were no wing places around here," Barone said. "The area needed it. There's no fun little non-corporate commercial type pubs anywhere." Rooster's, which opened last month, has a small menu, offering up items like wings, burgers and hot dogs. Rooster's offers 30 different wing sauces. Alr…

by Sam Barron

04/08/2016

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