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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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Storm Brings Northern Westchester To A Halt On Thursday Storm Brings Northern Westchester To A Halt On Thursday
Storm Brings Northern Westchester To A Halt On Thursday WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- Northern Westchester residents battled nearly a foot of snow that closed schools, some roads and many neighborhood businesses on Thursday. Municipalities like Ossining and Mount Kisco declared state of emergencies while the Town of New Castle announced the closing of various roads. The poor weather conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow and delayed openings have already been announced. The Montrose VA's community based outpatient clinic will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday.  The main campuses will be remain open and clinics will open at 8 a.m. Patients a…

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Weather
Ossining Sets Parking Restrictions During Snowstorm Ossining Sets Parking Restrictions During Snowstorm
Ossining Sets Parking Restrictions During Snowstorm WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As municipalities in Westchester prepare for snow they are setting parking restrictions to make clearing the snow easier. Village of Ossining The Village of Ossining's snow emergency began at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Residents are barred from parking on part of Broad Avenue, all of Croton and Dale Avenues, part of Edward Street and Everett Avenue, all of Ferris Place, part of Lafayette Avenue, all of Main Street, North Highland Avenue, Pleasantville Road, Secore Road, South Highland Avenue, Spring Street, State Street, and a portion of William Street. "In the e…

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Schools
Children Voice Concerns About Common Core At Copper Beech Forum Children Voice Concerns About Common Core At Copper Beech Forum
Children Voice Concerns About Common Core At Copper Beech Forum YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- There might be one group that dislikes the Common Core more than politicians, parents and teachers: children. Kids aired their grievances about the Common Core at a forum hosted by State Sen. Greg Ball at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School on Tuesday night. Students said that teachers can no longer be creative, they are teaching to a test and that the material is taught too fast, leaving little time for students who might be falling behind. "Everything we learn is just preparing you for the regents," Jenna Pressman, an eighth-grader, said. "Teachers feel they …

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Police & Fire
Identity Of Man Found Dead At Purdys Train Station Revealed Identity Of Man Found Dead At Purdys Train Station Revealed
Identity Of Man Found Dead At Purdys Train Station Revealed NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Westchester Medical Examiner's Office has identified the name of the man found in a burning car Sunday afternoon at the Purdys train station. David Mahoney, a 41-year-old resident of Somers, was identified as the man who committed suicide at the train station. Mahoney died of burns suffered in the fire, according to Metropolitan Transit Authority police. MTA Police said they received the report of the car fire at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday. When they arrived at the scene along with New York State Police, they found a late model Chevy Tahoe burning and Mahoney unrespo…

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Lifestyle
Crossfit Aficionados Have A New Place To Turn Crossfit Aficionados Have A New Place To Turn
Crossfit Aficionados Have A New Place To Turn BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Crossfit aficionados and people just looking to get in shape have a new gym in Briarcliff. Downstate Crossfit recently opened at 430 North State Road in Briarcliff. The gym was started by a group of student athletes from Westchester, including Millwood resident Steve Swistak. Swistak is hoping to build a community at his gym. Crossfit works the entire body and is something that beginners and fitness buffs can learn. "It caters to a vast community of bodies," Swistak said. "All shapes and sizes." Crossfit is all about getting a person in better shape and givin…

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Bus Accident Leads To Minor Injury Bus Accident Leads To Minor Injury
Bus Accident Leads To Minor Injury PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- An accident involving a bus led to one minor injury and the brief closure of Bedford Road this morning. A Pace University bus was heading eastbound on Bedford Road heading into Pleasantville and collided with a minivan at the intersection of Choate Lane at 8:49 a.m., according to Pace University Executive Director of Safety and Security, Vincent Beatty. Mount Pleasant Police responded to the scene and closed off Bedford Road while they handled the accident. The driver of the minivan was taken to the hospital by ambulance to Westchester Medical Center, according to B…

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Police & Fire
Death At Purdys Train Station Ruled Suicide Death At Purdys Train Station Ruled Suicide
Death At Purdys Train Station Ruled Suicide NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Westchester County Medical Examiner's office has ruled that a man found in a burning car Sunday afternoon at the Purdys train station committed suicide. The medical examiner's office made its ruling after conducting an autopsy Monday. According to Salvatore Arena, a spokesman for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), the main is believed to be in his 40s, while according to LoHud, he is from Somers. The man died of burns suffered in the fire, according to MTA Police. MTA Police said they received the report of the car fire at 4:15 PM. When they arrived at th…

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Lifestyle
105-Ten Attracts Crowd In Briarcliff 105-Ten Attracts Crowd In Briarcliff
105-Ten Attracts Crowd In Briarcliff BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. --  A new restaurant in Briarcliff has quickly become a community favorite. 105-Ten, which opened last month at 127 Woodside Avenue, has generated rave reviews in Briarcliff and surrounding municipalities with patrons telling owner Tony Fortunate the restaurant is filling a void in the community. Fortunate launched the restaurant with his partner, Eddie Martinez. 10510 is Briarcliff's zip code. Fortunate previously ran the Rainwater Grill in Hastings, which he recently sold. He has been working with Martinez for 10 years and said the secret to a successful restaur…

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Police & Fire
Cat Dies In North Salem Blaze Battled By 50-60 Firefighters Cat Dies In North Salem Blaze Battled By 50-60 Firefighters
Cat Dies In North Salem Blaze Battled By 50-60 Firefighters NORTH SALEM, N.Y. --  A fire at 258 Titicus Road killed a cat and led to the closing of Route 116 Wednesday. Firefighters arrived the home after 1:30 p.m. and found heavy fire, according to Croton Falls Fire Chief Jason Blauvelt, who was the first to arrive on scene. The structure fire had consumed the front and left side of the building and Blauvelt called for mutual aid. The fire department was assisted by Somers, South Salem, Goldens Bridge and Bedford Hills, along with the North Salem Ambulance Corps. The firefighters attacked aggressively and were able to extinguish the  fire in 20…

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Briarcliff Teenage Curler Stopera Places Second At Nationals Briarcliff Teenage Curler Stopera Places Second At Nationals
Briarcliff Teenage Curler Stopera Places Second At Nationals BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y.-- Briarcliff resident Andrew Stopera has solidified himself as one of the top teenage curlers in the country. Stopera and his team, Team Dunnam, placed second at U.S. Junior Curling National Championships last month in Seattle. The 11th-grader, who attends Hackley High School in Tarrytown, regularly trains at the Ardsley Curling Club, often practicing for four days a week. In the round robin, the 16-year-old and his team went 7-2, which was good enough for the silver medal. "We had high expectations and felt it was good enough to finish in second place," Stopera…

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