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Sam Barron

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sbarron@dailyvoice.com

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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

News

Roof Collapse Crushes Cars In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Coaching baseball might have saved the lives of the Nolan family from a roof collapse. Bobby Nolan, Alejandra Nolan and nine-year-old Aiden had just left their business, AAA Nolan's Auto Collision at 2 Havell Street, when the roof collapsed at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The roof collapse, which damaged two cars, was blamed on snow. "We heard a big bang," Bobby Nolan said. "My wife and kid had just gotten out five minutes before. Then kabang, it was on the ground. The floors upstairs were shaking. Alejandra said Aiden said it was like an earthquake. "He was upset," A…

by Sam Barron

03/08/2015

Police & Fire

Red Cross Helps Peekskill Residents Displaced After Fire PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- After a Wednesday night fire that gutted a building on South Division Street in Peekskill, the Red Cross was on the scene. Peekskill firefighters spent Wednesday night battling a three-alarm fire on 209 S. Division St. The fire displaced 14 people, nine adults and five children and four families. According to News12, fire officials determined the fire to be accidental and that it started in the kitchen of a second floor apartment before spreading. Firefighters also had trouble fighting the blaze since they had trouble accessing the attic, where the bulk of the fir…

by Sam Barron

03/06/2015

Schools

Yorktown High School Says 'Hello Dolly' YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- For director Tom Arduni, Yorktown High School's production of "Hello Dolly," has been four years in the making. Yorktown High School will be performing "Hello Dolly" on March 6 and March 7 at 7:30 p.m. and on March 8 at 2 p.m. with a special luncheon for seniors at 12 p.m. prior to the matinee. Arduni said he decided to do "Hello Dolly," which is set in Yonkers, when his seniors were freshmen. "This is the only musical I've ever planned ahead of time," Arduini said. "Hello Dolly" is filled with dancing, comedy and many popular showtunes, Arduini said. "It's a…

by Sam Barron

03/06/2015

Neighbors

Ossining Cafe Honored By General Mills For Shrimp Etoufee OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining's Wobble Cafe has some of the best food in the country, at least according to General Mills. On Wednesday, Beylka Krupp, owner of Wobble Cafe, at 21 Campwoods Road, was honored with a $10,000 check by General Mills Foodservice for being a finalist in the Neighborhood to Nation for her shrimp etoufee over cornbread recipe. General Mills asked neighborhood restaurants to submit a recipe for a dish that reflects their local favor. The recipe was inspired by Krupp's time in New Orleans. Wobble Cafe was selected with two other finalists who will travel to Minnea…

by Sam Barron

03/06/2015

Obituaries

Former Peekskill Resident, Famed Romance Novelist Bertrice Small Dies At 77 PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Bertrice Small, a prolific romance novelist who attended school in Peekskill, died on Feb. 24, according to The New York Times, at the age of 77. Small published 56 romance novels. Her writing career began at St. Mary's, a school for girls run by nuns, in Peekskill according to the Times, where she found out one of her teachers had been one of her favorite authors. Her first novel, about an Inca princess who jumped from Machu Picchu in Peru rather than commit to an evil Spanish conquistador, was inspired by her time at St. Mary's, according to the Times. To read th…

by Sam Barron

03/05/2015

Weather

Snow Blankets Northern Westchester, Causing Numerous Closures WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y . -- Westchester residents are certainly feeling the roar of March. The region was hit with another snowstorm Thursday, bringing up to 6 inches of snow in some areas, though most regions received between 3-4 inches. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. School districts in the area closed, while many towns closed early, canceling court and recreational programs. The City of Peekskill cancelled programs at the senior center, while the Town of Ossining closed town offices at 1:30 p.m. The Town of Yorktown cancelled traffic, civil and crimin…

by Sam Barron

03/05/2015

Schools

Former Lakeland Teacher's Artwork On Display In Patterson PATTERSON, N.Y . -- An exhibit in Patterson inspired by the color red was just perfect for Putnam Valley artist Joann Zwolski. Zwolski's painting, "Cool Heat," is part of the Front Steet Gallery's red exhibit, which continues through March 29. "I am so excited to be a part of this show," Zwolski said. "My work is inspired by nature. I like the contrast in nature. Nature is calm and chaotic and the texture is rough and smooth." Being a fan of the color red made Zwolski want to be a part of the exhibit. "It symbolizes joy and happiness," Zwolski said. "I use a lot of red in my work.…

by Sam Barron

03/05/2015

Lifestyle

Business Owners (And Married Couple) Rock It With 20 Years In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- For 20 years, the Riskos have been a mainstay in the Ossining community. Mike and Miriam Risko, who run Mike Risko Music School and Store, will be celebrating 20 years with a performance by the Mike Risko Band at Maya Riveria Bar and Restaurant in Briarcliff Manor on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. There is no cover charge for the performance. Saturday is also the birthday of Miriam Risko. "We're going to be celebrating all year long," Mike Risko said. "It should be a really fun night. We love what we do and we love working together. It's great to be excited about your…

by Sam Barron

03/05/2015

Business

Retro Fitness Plans Cortlandt Location In April CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Cortlandt residents will soon have a place to go to get their bodies summer-ready (yes, warm weather is coming, folks!). Retro Fitness will be opening a location at 3006 East Main Street in Cortlandt at the end of April, and according to Manager Adolfo Godinez, expect high-energy workouts with the amenities of a high-end gym. The 12,500 square foot facility will feature group fitness, a smoothie bar, tanning and one-on-one personal training as well as a Cardio Movie Theater (more about that in a minute) -- all of this is a customer-centric, vibrant space. "Customer…

by Sam Barron

03/05/2015

News

Cold Spring Artist Featured In Patterson Exhibit COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- A lifelong photographer from Cold Spring is having her work featured at the Front Street Gallery in Patterson this month. Jane Soodalter's photography is part of the Front Street Gallery's exhibit of red art work through March 29. Soodalter's photograph is a close-up photo of the American flag called "Government Shutdown." Soodalter said she likes to take photos at construction sites, taking photos of machinery, tools and Dumpsters. "I get really close, like an inch away," Soodalter said. "I like taking tiny parts of very big things." When Soodalter took the p…

by Sam Barron

03/05/2015

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