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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
Multiple Erratic Driving Reports Lead To DWI Charge In Yorktown Multiple Erratic Driving Reports Lead To DWI Charge In Yorktown
Multiple Erratic Driving Reports Lead To DWI Charge In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A man was arrested and charged with DWI Saturday after Yorktown Police received multiple reports of an erratic driver on Saw Mill River Road. Darryl T. Nemeth, 55, from Palm Bay, FL,  was arrested and charged with DWI and Aggravated DWI, both misdemeanors after police said they located his vehicle at 345 Kear Street.  Nemeth was released on $200 bail to a responsible party, police said. He is due back in court on June 8 at 6 p.m. 

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News
Pleasantville Honors Fallen Heroes On Memorial Day Pleasantville Honors Fallen Heroes On Memorial Day
Pleasantville Honors Fallen Heroes On Memorial Day PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The rain didn't dampen spirits as Pleasantville held its annual Memorial Day ceremony. The ceremony was held in the meeting room in Village Hall due to inclement weather. It was done with the respect and reverence fitting for the day," said former trustee Jonathan Cunningham, who photographed the event. 

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Politics
Cuomo Joins Hillary, Bill Clinton In New Castle Memorial Day Parade Cuomo Joins Hillary, Bill Clinton In New Castle Memorial Day Parade
Cuomo Joins Hillary, Bill Clinton In New Castle Memorial Day Parade CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The rain didn't stop the Clintons from taking part in an annual tradition.  Hillary and Bill Clinton, who live in Chappaqua, once again marched in New Castle's annual Memorial Day Parade Monday. The Clintons were joined by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is also a New Castle resident. "A rainy but wonderful morning march in the Chappaqua Memorial Day Parade," Hillary Clinton tweeted. "Thinking of our veterans who gave their lives for this country." "I always enjoy marching with some of my dearest friends in the Chappaqua Memorial Day parade," Cuomo t…

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News
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume During Test Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume During Test
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume During Test Don't be alarmed if you hear sirens Wednesday.Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan is conducting a quarterly test of its emergency notification sirens on Wednesday between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. As part of this test, sirens will sound at full-volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties, according to Entergy, who runs Indian Point. Because this is only a test, the public is not required to respond during the siren sounding.

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Business
Little Griddle Celebrates Six Months Of Serving Up Sandwiches In Nanuet Little Griddle Celebrates Six Months Of Serving Up Sandwiches In Nanuet
Little Griddle Celebrates Six Months Of Serving Up Sandwiches In Nanuet NANUET, N.Y. -- Nanuet residents have found their lunchtime destination spot.Little Griddle opened in Nanuet six months ago, mainly selling sandwiches. The restaurant recently opened an ice cream shack, just in time for summer. The restaurant is owned by Chris Lowry and his wife Brittany, who live in Hillsdale. This is the first restaurant for Chris, a confirmed foodie. Lowry was previously working in marketing and advertising when he decided to make the switch. "I've always wanted to work with food," Lowry, who previously worked at a Dairy Queen in Montvale, Bistro 55 and DaVinci…

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Politics
Sen. Murphy Calls For Legislation To Curb Distracted Driving Sen. Murphy Calls For Legislation To Curb Distracted Driving
Sen. Murphy Calls For Legislation To Curb Distracted Driving With distracted driving now responsible for more deaths than drunk driving, Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) is calling for action."It has been estimated that text messaging can take a driver's eyes off of the road for up to five seconds. That is like driving the equivalent of a football field with your eyes closed," said Murphy. "We have put a great deal of emphasis on drinking and driving. We have to put the same amount effort into reducing accidents involving texting and other road distractions." Murphy is proposing legislation, Evan's Law, that would utilize the Text…

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Neighbors
'America's Got Talent' Star Grace VanderWaal Returns To Area 'America's Got Talent' Star Grace VanderWaal Returns To Area
'America's Got Talent' Star Grace VanderWaal Returns To Area It was a true homecoming for Suffern's Grace VanderWaal last week. VanderWaal, who won "America's Got Talent" last summer performed near her hometown at Ramapo High School in Franklin, N.J., to benefit Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. The concert, attended by more than 600 people, raised money for "Butterflies", a Valley program that helps families caring for children with life-limiting or life-threatening injuries at home. At the show, VanderWaal performed original songs as well as songs by Ed Sheeran and Miley Cyrus. "I want to send out a huge thank you to everyone…

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Lifestyle
Hungry Westchester? A New App Is Coming, Courtesy of Byram Hills Students Hungry Westchester? A New App Is Coming, Courtesy of Byram Hills Students
Hungry Westchester? A New App Is Coming, Courtesy of Byram Hills Students WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Four Byram Hills sophomores are hoping to revolutionize the way Westchester residents get their food. The students have started WestchesterEats, a mobile app that allows people to order food, make reservations and find more information about restaurants in Westchester. The app is developed and is currently looking for restaurants to sign on. Zachary Tuzzo, one of the co-founders, said it all started when they wanted to order pizza. "We didn’t have the menu with us, so we didn’t know what to get or what was available for us to order," Tuzzo said. The b…

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Sports
Harvey Baseball Coach Honored At Minor League Baseball Game Harvey Baseball Coach Honored At Minor League Baseball Game
Harvey Baseball Coach Honored At Minor League Baseball Game It was Luis Lopez Night at the Bridgeport Bluefish game Friday and his players wanted to join in the fun. Lopez, assistant varsity baseball coach for the Katonah-based Harvey School, was invited back by his former team for the retiring of his No. 19 jersey. A former major league player with the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos, Lopez retired from baseball in 2014, spending the last seven years of his 20-year playing career as a Bluefish, a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He holds the all-time Bluefish records in games played, at-bats, hits…

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News
OSI Donates Overlook Trail To Teatown For Nature Preserve OSI Donates Overlook Trail To Teatown For Nature Preserve
OSI Donates Overlook Trail To Teatown For Nature Preserve OSSINING, NY — Teatown Lake Reservation has even more open space. The Open Space Institute announced its donation of a 40-acre parcel to Teatown. Teatown has been managing the parcel for the last 20 years. The Westchester Land Trust will hold an easement on the property. Lying contiguous to the 1,000-acre nature preserve, the Overlook property contains upland field habitat that is ideal for birding programs and studies of transitional habitats, the Open Space Institute said.  “The beautiful Overlook Parcel has been a treasure to Teatown’s community of hikers, school children, campers and s…

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