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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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Sports
Westchester Resident, ESPN Radio Programmer, Hosts Fordham Students Westchester Resident, ESPN Radio Programmer, Hosts Fordham Students
Westchester Resident, ESPN Radio Programmer, Hosts Fordham Students NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- Justin Craig, a Cortlandt Manor resident and program director of ESPN NY Radio invited Fordham University students on a studio tour Wednesday. The students were from Chappaqua resident John Cirillo's sports communication class. The students had an in-studio visit with Michael Kay and his co-hosts Don LaGreca and Peter Rosenberg.  Kay gave an on-air shout out to the students on his show. Cirillo has been adjunct professor at Fordham since 1997.

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Police & Fire
Briarcliff Police Chief Suspended Briarcliff Police Chief Suspended
Briarcliff Police Chief Suspended BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Norman Campion, the police chief of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, has been suspended. Campion's suspension was approved at Wednesday's village board meeting. The board adjourned the meeting and reconvened as the Board of Police Commissioners to approve the suspension, according to the agenda. Lt. Donald Gorey is currently leading the police department, according to Village Manager Philip Zegarelli.  The village decided to pursue disciplinary charges against Campion in August, according to the agenda but negotiated a resolution to avoid the cost, time, and risk o…

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News
Pipelines Opponents Hold Standoff In Cortlandt Pipelines Opponents Hold Standoff In Cortlandt
Pipelines Opponents Hold Standoff In Cortlandt CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Opponents of the Spectra Algonquin pipeline continued their protesting Thursday by standing in front of construction crews. Nancy Vann stood within 300 feet where construction crews were clearing trees to make for the way for the pipeline. Worker crews could not proceed with their work due to safety guidelines. Vonn was joined by Peekskill Councilwoman Kathleen Talbot.  Vann said she is concerned about the pipeline's safety and it being located close to Indian Point.  The pipeline was approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Comission. The project involves replaci…

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Police & Fire
Dutchess Resident Offers Reward In 20-Year-Old Murder Cold Case Dutchess Resident Offers Reward In 20-Year-Old Murder Cold Case
Dutchess Resident Offers Reward In 20-Year-Old Murder Cold Case DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Clinton Corners resident is hoping a new reward will help police solve a murder after almost 20 years. Westchester County Crime Stoppers announced Wednesday at a press conference at the Pleasantville Firehouse on Washington Avenue that they are offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest. The money was provided by Robert Allo, a Clinton Corners resident who worked with Dorr. A $2,500 reward from New York Crime Stoppers is also being offered. Dorr was murdered on Jan. 17, 1996 in Graham Hills Park in Mount Pleasant. Dorr was walking from his home …

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Police & Fire
Former Mrs. Westchester Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money Former Mrs. Westchester Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money
Former Mrs. Westchester Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y. -- Jennifer Czarniecki, a Mohegan Lake resident who was crowned Mrs. Westchester in 2014, pleaded guilty to stealing money from a group home in Granite Springs where she worked Wednesday. Czarniecki, 31, agreed to pay back $8,200 to Living Resources, according to News12.  At Living Resources, Czarniecki was residential head manager. In her role, Czarniecki kept track of the spending money the residents were given, according to officials. Czarniecki's supervisor noticed there was $2,000 unaccounted for in the July 2014 ledger and questioned her about a Shop Rite charge of…

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Police & Fire
New Reward Offered In 20-Year-Old Westchester Murder Cold Case New Reward Offered In 20-Year-Old Westchester Murder Cold Case
New Reward Offered In 20-Year-Old Westchester Murder Cold Case PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- It's been almost 20 years since Pleasantville firefighter Tom Dorr was murdered and police are hoping a new reward will help crack the case. Westchester County Crime Stoppers announced Wednesday at a press conference at the Pleasantville Firehouse on Washington Avenue that they are offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest. A $2,500 reward from New York Crime Stoppers is also being offered. Dorr was murdered on Jan. 17, 1996 in Graham Hills Park in Mount Pleasant. Dorr was walking from his home on Pollywiggle Lane to the firehouse on Washington Ave…

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Lifestyle
Peekskill's NY Firehouse Grille Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings' Peekskill's NY Firehouse Grille Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings'
Peekskill's NY Firehouse Grille Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings' PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- They’re messy, they’re spicy and they’re friggin addictive. It’s no wonder they’re often served by the dozen.  We asked Daily Voice readers for their favorite Westchester chicken wing spots and now have five finalists in the running. Cast your ballot for the one you like best – then tell your friends. You can only vote once. In the spirit of "winging it" (sorry, we couldn't resist the pun), each finalist is being profiled this week, with the contest ending 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23.  NY Firehouse Grille, 63 Welcher Ave, Peekskill, 914) 788-0808  Wing Choices: Mo…

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Police & Fire
Bartender Hit In Head During Fight With Customer, Say Peekskill Police Bartender Hit In Head During Fight With Customer, Say Peekskill Police
Bartender Hit In Head During Fight With Customer, Say Peekskill Police PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Police are looking into multiple incidents that led to a bartender being assaulted at the Tin Whistle on Saturday. An altercation occurred at the bar involving a group of women early Saturday morning.. Police arrived, the women left and the bar was cited for being a disorderly premise, according to Lt. John White. One of the women involved in the altercation returned to the bar at 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, White said. The bartender said she was not allowed in, but the woman ignored her and walked into the bar, claiming she was there to get a jacket, White sa…

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Politics
Quinn Maintains Lead In Wappinger Supervisor Race Quinn Maintains Lead In Wappinger Supervisor Race
Quinn Maintains Lead In Wappinger Supervisor Race WAPPINGER, N.Y. -- The race for Supervisor of Wappinger will not be decided until Monday. Absentee ballots counted Thursday afternoon by the Dutchess County Board of Elections gave Democrat Greg Quinn a nine-vote lead over Republican Lori Jiava, 1,359 votes to 1,350 votes.  Incumbent Barbara Getzler ran a write-in campaign after a falling out with the Republican Party and the Dutchess County Board of Elections denying her a spot on the Conservative line. There were 1,216 write-in votes cast. According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, Dan Miller, deputy commissioner for the Dutchess Democratic …

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Politics
LaColla Declared Winner In Fishkill Supervisor Race LaColla Declared Winner In Fishkill Supervisor Race
LaColla Declared Winner In Fishkill Supervisor Race FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Bob LaColla has been elected to a second term as Supervisor of Fishkill, though his opponent is not conceding. Absentee ballots were counted Thursday afternoon by the Dutchess County Board of Elections and LaColla, a Republican, defeated Ozzy Albra, a Democrat by 13 votes, 1,669 to 1,656. On Election Night, LaColla held a 36-vote lead. According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, Albra said he wants to have the ballots issued on Election Day to be counted by hand before he concedes. Albra said he still thinks he will come out on top. Republicans Ori Brachfield and Thomas Adams w…

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