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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

Lifestyle
Peekskill Bakery Makes Cake For The Yankees Peekskill Bakery Makes Cake For The Yankees
Peekskill Bakery Makes Cake For The Yankees PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A Peekskill bakery received a call every aspiring big leaguer dreams of: to help out the New York Yankees. For the last six years, Homestyle Desserts, at 27 S. Water St., has been making elaborate cakes for the Bronx Bombers in honor of Old-Timers' Day, which recently took place at Yankee Stadium. This year's four-foot tall cake took two months to complete and honors the Yankees 27 World Series titles and its retired numbers. The cake shines a spotlight on Goose Gossage and Tino Martinez, who  were honored by the Yankees with plaques in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium a…

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Brewery Brings #Freedom To Buchanan Brewery Brings #Freedom To Buchanan
Brewery Brings #Freedom To Buchanan CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- There's something new brewing in Buchanan. #Freedom Craft Brewery is the latest brewery to come out of Westchester, brewing up craft beers on Albany Post Road in Buchanan. The brewery is all about celebrating freedom, and consists of brewmaster and managing partner Barry Hansen and ten other people making their own beer in their 600 square foot space. "We do everything by hand," Hansen, who lives in White Plains, said. "We have three batches fermenting at once." #Freedom got its liquor license last year and made its first sale last September. On Wednesdays, Hansen a…

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Ossining's Linda Griffin Wins Award For Dog Book Ossining's Linda Griffin Wins Award For Dog Book
Ossining's Linda Griffin Wins Award For Dog Book OSSINING, N.Y. -- Linda Griffin, an Ossining resident and former teacher, is now an award winning author. She won second place at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in the pet/animal category for her book "Adopting Ginger." The Purple Dragonfly Awards recognize excellence in children's literature.  The book is about 10-year-old Emma and her family as they decide to adopt a dog, Ginger, and make the nervous dog feel like a part of the family. Griffin based the book on her daughter's experiences adopting a dog named Ginger. "He was frightened at everything," Griffin said. "He refused to w…

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Business
Former Mamaroneck Residents Open General Store In Putnam Former Mamaroneck Residents Open General Store In Putnam
Former Mamaroneck Residents Open General Store In Putnam MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- In Cold Spring, the old fashioned general store is making a comeback. Craig and Deanna Muraszewski, a husband and wife team who live in Cold Spring, opened the Cold Spring General Store in April. The store is a modern day version of the general store, a relic of small town Americana. The Cold Spring General Store offers a pantry of food, fresh cheese and yogurt and grass fed meat. "General stores used to sell guns, bullets, flour and whale oil," Craig Muraszewski said. "Now we have candles, books on foraging and backyard composting. It's still like general stores of …

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Head Of New North Castle Arts Council Discusses Goals Head Of New North Castle Arts Council Discusses Goals
Head Of New North Castle Arts Council Discusses Goals ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk is becoming a hub for great art in Westchester. Sam Morell has recently formed the North Castle Arts Council to enrich lives and raise the quality of life in the town. "We want to present an array of exceptional and diverse arts experiences and connecting to them to our community," Morell said. "We seek to nurture a vibrant arts community, foster artistic excellence, and bring people together for powerful shared experiences." Armonk has seen many theater groups formed in the community including Small Town Theatre Company, The Armonk Players, The Hudson Stage Compa…

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Lifestyle
Maria's Serves Up A Big Slice Of Yorktown Maria's Serves Up A Big Slice Of Yorktown
Maria's Serves Up A Big Slice Of Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- For more than 30 years, Yorktown residents have been able to count on one thing: Maria's Pizza will have the biggest slice in town. The pizza parlor, at 2041 Saw Miller River Road in Yorktown Heights, has been serving up big slices since 1982. Maria's, which has been owned by Vito Picone for the last eight years is also famous for its 3-foot pies. Picone purchased the pizzeria having been a longtime customer. "My father always worked in pizzeras his entire life," Vito's son Francesco Picone said. "It was just a matter of time until he made a move such as purchasing one…

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Ossining Excited For The Fourth Of July Ossining Excited For The Fourth Of July
Ossining Excited For The Fourth Of July OSSINING, N.Y. -- Despite all the fireworks and patriotism, some people in Ossining are looking to celebrate America's 238th birthday by relaxing. "I want to do as little as possible," Lee White said. "I don't intend on traveling 50 miles or even three miles. I want to sit and relax. I used to like fireworks as a kid. White said he likes how the holiday is always on July 4, rather than being moved to a Monday like Memorial Day was.  "This way it's not just about giving people a long weekend and having sales," White said. Tony Arpaia said like White he hopes to be enjoying his holiday …

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Victim IDed In Peekskill Train Crash Victim IDed In Peekskill Train Crash
Victim IDed In Peekskill Train Crash PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Metropolitan Transit Authority Police have identified the man who was struck and killed by a train in Peekskill on Monday. Osim Rivera, a 48-year-old Peekskill resident, was the man who was hit by a 1:50 a.m. Hudson Line train traveling from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie, according to MTA spokeswoman Marjorie Anders. Anders said Rivera was a trespasser who was walking north along the tracks and was hit from behind. Rivera did not have any identification on him. The investigation remains open and active, Anders said.     

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Events
Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Putnam Farm Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Putnam Farm
Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Putnam Farm SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- It's going to be an old fashioned country fair in Southeast this week. Putnam County is hosting the Tilly Foster Country Fair at Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312 in Southeast. The inaugural fair will feature 30 carnival rides and four concerts. The fair is also a great place to see the Town of Southeast's fireworks show. Country Fair hours are 4 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, July 3; 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 4; 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 5; and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 6. Libby Pataki, director of tourism for Putnam County, said the fair is all about c…

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Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Farm Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Farm
Former Peekskill Resident Libby Pataki Applauds Saving Of Farm PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It's going to be an old fashioned country fair up in Putnam County this week. The Town of Southeast is hosting the Tilly Foster Country Fair at Tilly Foster Farm at 100 Route 312. The inaugural fair will feature 30 carnival rides and four concerts. The Fourth of July will feature a fireworks show. Libby Pataki, director of tourism for Putnam County, said the fair is all about celebrating the county's takeover of the farm, which will be run as an educational center. The fair will celebrate the county's takeover of the farm. "We are hoping for a big crowd at the fair," …

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