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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
Man Flees After Asking For Money At Peekskill CVS Man Flees After Asking For Money At Peekskill CVS
Man Flees After Asking For Money At Peekskill CVS PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Police are investigating after a man walked into CVS and asked for money in exchange for his ID Tuesday morning. According to Lt. James White, the man said his car had broken down and he needed money to get it repaired. When a CVS employee went to get the manager, the man left the store, White said. No weapon was displayed. "It was a very strange incident," White said. "He was clearly up to no good."

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Police & Fire
Sinkhole Closes Marble Avenue In Pleasantville Sinkhole Closes Marble Avenue In Pleasantville
Sinkhole Closes Marble Avenue In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Village officials said they expect Marble Avenue to be closed for several days following a major water main break that created a sinkhole. Water pressure has been restored in most places but Village Administrator Patty Dwyer said the intersection of Marble and Castleton Street has been badly undermined. Marble Avenue is open up to Sunnyside Avenue, Dwyer said. The village is asking people to avoid the area as crews will be working throughout the day.

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Lifestyle
Dutchess Boy Appears On TV's 'MasterChef Junior' Dutchess Boy Appears On TV's 'MasterChef Junior'
Dutchess Boy Appears On TV's 'MasterChef Junior' POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Chad may only be 10 years old, but he is already a reality TV star Chad, a Poughkeepsie resident, was a contestant on this season's "MasterChef Junior" on FOX, being eliminated in the second episode. To get on the show, Chad went to New York City to audition with his mom, later receiving three callbacks.  Chad has been cooking for 7 years and enjoys helping his dad make steaks and french fries from scratch. He first heard about the show when his mom was watching and he realized he would make a good contestant. He said he wasn't surprised when he was given a c…

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Police & Fire
Westchester Man Killed In Route 9 Crash ID'd Westchester Man Killed In Route 9 Crash ID'd
Westchester Man Killed In Route 9 Crash ID'd CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Richard Zeoli, a 58-year-old Montrose resident, was identified as the victim in a one-car accident in Croton-on-Hudson early Thursday morning, according to Detective Sgt. John Nikotopolis of the Croton Police Department. Zeoli's car went down a ravine and struck a tree at the Croton Point Avenue exit on Route 9. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Nikotopolis said. Police are still investigating the accident.  Zeoli was a resident of Coachlight Square in Montrose. 

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Lifestyle
Westchester Sixth-Grader Kaitlyn Tomeny Stars On 'Masterchef Junior' Westchester Sixth-Grader Kaitlyn Tomeny Stars On 'Masterchef Junior'
Westchester Sixth-Grader Kaitlyn Tomeny Stars On 'Masterchef Junior' YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Kaitlyn Tomeny's love of cooking has landed her on national TV. Tomeny is currently appearing on MasterChef Junior, a cooking show for kids aged 8 to 13. If Tomeny wins, she receives $100,000. Tomeny is one of the 16 finalists on the show. MasterChef Junior airs Friday at 8 p.m. on FOX. "I love to bake anything," Tomeny said. "I especially love making chocolate chip cookies. I like the dough and I like to lick the bowl." Tomeny was watching the show with her mom and aunt when she realized she could be on the show. She looked up audition dates a…

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Politics
Poughkeepsie Councilmen Candidate Reflects On Campaign Poughkeepsie Councilmen Candidate Reflects On Campaign
Poughkeepsie Councilmen Candidate Reflects On Campaign POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Steven Planck said he has no regrets about his failed run for common council in Ward 2. Planck, who ran as an independent candidate was defeated by Democrat Mike Young, 249 votes to 104 votes.  "Some of the voters voted because they work with [Mike Young] at IBM, some voted the way they did because they only vote for party line regardless of candidate and some of the voters are stupid," Planck said. Running a shoestring campaign was a challenge for Planck, who said he handled everything himself.  "My opponent had nine people working on his behalf,"…

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Police & Fire
Man Charged With Firing Shot At Wife At Ossining Train Station Man Charged With Firing Shot At Wife At Ossining Train Station
Man Charged With Firing Shot At Wife At Ossining Train Station OSSINING, N.Y. -- A 43-year-old Ossining resident was arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder after allegedly shooting at his wife last week. A woman got into a dispute with Percy Ramos, whom she is separated from on Nov. 25, according to Lt. Jeff Giorgio of the Ossining Police Department. She drove Ramos to the Ossining train station, where the dispute escalated, Giorgio said. Ramos pulled out a handgun and the woman fled, Giorgio said. As the woman was fleeing, Ramos pointed the handgun and fired one round, but did not strike her, Giorgio said.  Police responded shortly …

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Police & Fire
Fire Officials Respond To Gas Leak At Montrose Veterans Affairs Hospital Fire Officials Respond To Gas Leak At Montrose Veterans Affairs Hospital
Fire Officials Respond To Gas Leak At Montrose Veterans Affairs Hospital MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Fire officials have controlled a gas leak that occurred at the Montrose Veterans Affairs Hospital Monday morning. At 9:06 a.m., the emergency crew at the VA was called to the Montrose Day Care in building 29, according to Jason Tudor, public affairs officer for VA Hudson Valley.  Work was being done on a gas line, which had been shut off. While work was being done, some of the gas escaped, Tudor said. As a precaution, people were evacuated from the building while Con Edison and first responders checked everything out, Tudor said. At 10:20 a.m, everyone was let back in the…

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Police & Fire
Two Suspects Eyed In Pleasantville Murder Two Suspects Eyed In Pleasantville Murder
Two Suspects Eyed In Pleasantville Murder PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Westchester County Police are looking for two people they believe are involved in the murder of Linda Falkoff, 76, who was found stabbed in her Grandview Avenue home last October. On Wednesday, Lt. Jeff Hunt said they believe the case was a burglary that turned into a homicide. Police did not reveal the names of the two suspects, but said they believe one knew Falkoff and still lives in the area, according to News12. Police have interviewed one suspect and spoken to another, according to News12. One of the suspects is suspected in another burglary, according to News12…

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Neighbors
Hope's Door Aims To Erase Stigma Of Domestic Abuse Hope's Door Aims To Erase Stigma Of Domestic Abuse
Hope's Door Aims To Erase Stigma Of Domestic Abuse PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A Pleasantville organization helps women (and men) deal with the physical, mental and emotional effects of domestic abuse.  Hope’s Door seeks to end domestic violence and to empower victims to achieve safety, independence, and healing from the trauma of abuse. The organization was founded in 1980 as the Northern Westchester Women's Shelter before changing its name to Hope's Door in 2009. The organization maintains a 16-bed shelter. "Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse," CarlLa Horton, executive director of Hope's Door, said. "We have people who co…

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