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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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Lifestyle
Bedford Resident Visits Washington State Bedford Resident Visits Washington State
Bedford Resident Visits Washington State BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford resident Bea Rhodes spent her holidays in the Pacific Northwest. Rhodes, a Daily Voice community advisor, visited Washington  to see her sister. "It's difficult to know what was a favorite part of my trip," Rhodes said. "I really enjoyed all aspects. It was a wonderful trip, even rain couldn't put a damper on it. It's a really pretty, clean, well-kept area." Rhodes did say the Space Needle was a bit of a disappointment but it is still a must see.

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Lifestyle
Dutchess Resident Travels To Denmark Dutchess Resident Travels To Denmark
Dutchess Resident Travels To Denmark DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Lydia Higginson, vice-president of Dutchess Tourism, recently did some sightseeing of her own, traveling to Denmark. Higginson decided to travel to Denmark after learning that she had ancestors from the country. "I was excited to explore my Nordic roots," Higginson, who went to Copenhagen said. In Copenhagen, Higginson explored castles, restored Viking ships, museums and took a canal tour of the city. "I have come to feel much closer to my ancestors and more aware of the kind of lives they must have led," Higginson said. "I will never forg…

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Events
Country Music Star Tanya Tucker Performing In Westchester Country Music Star Tanya Tucker Performing In Westchester
Country Music Star Tanya Tucker Performing In Westchester TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Country music star Tanya Tucker told the world at 15 years old that they were going to be hearing from her. Her words turned out to be very prophetic. Tucker, who has had a successful 40-year career in country music, will be performing an acoustic concert at the Tarrytown Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. "We're going to be stripping it down," Tucker said. "It's going to be a little more intimate, kind of a conversation with music and song. Don't expect me to jump all over the stage. I'm going to be hitting all of my major songs and just having fun.&q…

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Lifestyle
Good Food Ranks Among Westchester's DVlicious Soup Finalists Good Food Ranks Among Westchester's DVlicious Soup Finalists
Good Food Ranks Among Westchester's DVlicious Soup Finalists BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- From soothing chicken noodle to rich tomato, soup is one dish that never disappoints.  We asked for your top picks for our DVlicious “Best Soup in Westchester County” contest and whittled it down to five finalists. Each is being profiled this week with the winner selected Monday, Feb. 22. Here’s a “bowl-ful” rundown on one of them. Good Food, 1205 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor, (914) 432-7981 Number of Soups Offered: Three to four soups a day. Worth Dishing About: The restaurant takes pride in using all natural ingredients. Green Soup -- creamless -- with as…

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Business
Larchmont Shop Warns Of Con Ed Scam In Which Caller Warns Of Shutting Power Larchmont Shop Warns Of Con Ed Scam In Which Caller Warns Of Shutting Power
Larchmont Shop Warns Of Con Ed Scam In Which Caller Warns Of Shutting Power LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Larchmont businesses are on high alert after receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be Con Edison and demanding money or they will shut off the power. David Nadelson of Aroma Coffee Roast was one of the businesses that received the call. He said Con Edison came up on the caller ID and said there was an issue with his billing. Nadelson said other Larchmont businesses received similar calls. "They were pretty crafty with time," Nadelson said. The caller said unless they received $600 in the next 30 minutes they were going to shut off the power. They sugge…

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Police & Fire
Route 22 Closed In North Castle After Tree Falls On Power Lines Route 22 Closed In North Castle After Tree Falls On Power Lines
Route 22 Closed In North Castle After Tree Falls On Power Lines ARMONK, N.Y. -- North Castle Police announced that Route 22 has been closed between Baldwin Road and Chestnut Ridge Road due to a tree falling on power lines. Police said the road is impassable and Con Edison has been notified and is responding. Police do not know when the road will reopen and offers are on scene to assist with traffic control. Police are asking residents to use alternate routes to avoid the area. 

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Events
Country Music Star Tanya Tucker Performing In Westchester Country Music Star Tanya Tucker Performing In Westchester
Country Music Star Tanya Tucker Performing In Westchester TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Country music star Tanya Tucker told the world at 15 years old that they were going to be hearing from her. Her words turned out to be very prophetic. Tucker, who has had a successful 40-year career in country music, will be performing an acoustic concert at the Tarrytown Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. "We're going to be stripping it down," Tucker said. "It's going to be a little more intimate, kind of a conversation with music and song. Don't expect me to jump all over the stage. I'm going to be hitting all of my major songs and just having fun.&q…

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Politics
Hudson Valley Claims Fame To Presidents Past, Present Hudson Valley Claims Fame To Presidents Past, Present
Hudson Valley Claims Fame To Presidents Past, Present With the Hudson Valley and the nation celebrating Presidents Day on Monday, this area continues to be a place near and dear to the hearts of Presidents of the United States from Washington to Obama. Our very first president, George Washington, spent the summer of 1781 in central Westchester, fighting in the American Revolution. Washington teamed with the French and fought in Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley and White Plains in a risky strategy that helped win the war for the revolutionaries, according to Richard Borkow, who wrote "George Washington's Westchester Gamble." President Abraham L…

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Politics
Westchester Claims Fame To Presidents Past, Present Westchester Claims Fame To Presidents Past, Present
Westchester Claims Fame To Presidents Past, Present WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- With the Hudson Valley and the nation celebrating Presidents Day on Monday, this area continues to be a place near and dear to the hearts of Presidents of the United States from Washington to Obama. Our very first president, George Washington, spent the summer of 1781 in central Westchester, fighting in the American Revolution. Washington teamed with the French and fought in Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley and White Plains in a risky strategy that helped win the war for the revolutionaries, according to Richard Borkow, who wrote "George Washington's Westchester Gamble.…

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Lifestyle
Westchester Teacher Performs At Super Bowl Westchester Teacher Performs At Super Bowl
Westchester Teacher Performs At Super Bowl PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It was a Super Sunday for Peekskill resident Alex Smith. Smith, who lives in Peekskill and teaches music at Soundview Prep in Yorktown, was Lady Gaga's pianist when she sang the Star Spangled Banner at Super Bowl 50 on Sunday. The pianist has been working with Lady Gaga since 2011, being in a band with Brian Newman, who is friends with Gaga. He performed on her Thanksgiving special and performed on her album and tour she did with Tony Bennett.  Smith only found out a few weeks before the big game he'd be performing the national anthem. "I was very excited, very thr…

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