Drizzle Fog/Mist 64°

Sam Barron

Community Editor

sbarron@dailyvoice.com

FOLLOW ON

Facebook Twitter

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
Conscious Uncoupling Takes Croton By Storm Conscious Uncoupling Takes Croton By Storm
Conscious Uncoupling Takes Croton By Storm CROTON, N.Y. -- Croton, like much of the rest of the world, is caught up in a conscious uncoupling. The phrase was coined by Gwyneth Paltrow when she announced her separation from her husband, Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, on her website goop.com and has quickly gone viral. The phrase has led to articles at various news sites with everyone wondering the same thing: What does it mean to consciously uncouple? "It's very weird," Aniko Nemeth said. "It's a very odd thing to say. I had never heard of it before." Bryant Keyes said he thinks it's a nice way to say you are breaking up wi…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Events
Peekskill Gallery Shows Young Artists How To Move Beyond Selfies Peekskill Gallery Shows Young Artists How To Move Beyond Selfies
Peekskill Gallery Shows Young Artists How To Move Beyond Selfies PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A new exhibit at the Field Library Gallery in Peekskill is looking to deconstruct the selfie. The Field Gallery is opening "Inside/Out: Teen Portrait Identity" on Thursday. The show features photographs by Peekskill kids, who were taught portrait photography. The teens were then broken up into small groups, where they turned the lens on each other. "How do inner-city youth see their friends, allies, strangers, neighbors, a frenemy?" Gallery Curator Alicia Morgan asked. "These young artists had an invaluable opportunity to express themselves in a way they never had in re…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
News
Ossining Boy Raises Almost $3,000 For American Heart Association Ossining Boy Raises Almost $3,000 For American Heart Association
Ossining Boy Raises Almost $3,000 For American Heart Association OSSINING, N.Y. -- An Ossining boy has a very big heart. Matthew Gullotta, a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Roosevelt School in Ossining has raised more than $2,800 for the American Heart Association's Jump For Heart fundraiser. Gullotta has been going up and down Ossining asking for donations. "Anyone who donates money, no matter the amount, is a heart hero," Gullotta said. Gullota donated $36 from his piggy bank and received donations from the school secretary, his friends and his bus driver. He raised $120 at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Sleepy Hollow. His initial fundraising goal…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Armonk Restaurant Amore Benefits From Changing Locations Armonk Restaurant Amore Benefits From Changing Locations
Armonk Restaurant Amore Benefits From Changing Locations ARMONK, N.Y. -- An Armonk restaurant is finding that changing locations can pay huge dividends. Amore Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen successfully moved to its new location at 1 Kent Place on Jan. 26. Amore has been an Armonk institution for almost 17 years, previously operating on Main Street. Mark Mazzotta, who runs Amore with his brother Joe, had thought about expanding, since they bought the Kent Place building in 2006. "We've seen a lot of restaurants come and go in this location," Mazzotta said. "We bought property to develop it." When they decided to go ahead with the expansion …

SHARE

by Sam Barron
News
NSA Spying Goes Too Far, Ossining Residents Say NSA Spying Goes Too Far, Ossining Residents Say
NSA Spying Goes Too Far, Ossining Residents Say OSSINING, N.Y. - The NSA's ability to listen in and wiretap phone calls is getting mixed reviews in Ossining. President Obama is unveiling legislation that will overhaul the National Security Agency's ability to store and collect phone calls. According to Reuters, the administration said it would still be able to access the data if needed. The NSA's surveillance program was exposed last year by contractor Edward Snowden, who fled the country and is seeking permanent political asylum in Russia. if the government wants to access the data, it would have to get permission from the Foreign I…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Peekskill Police Investigate Motel Robbery, Possible Shooting Peekskill Police Investigate Motel Robbery, Possible Shooting
Peekskill Police Investigate Motel Robbery, Possible Shooting PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Police are looking for two people after a robbery and possible shooting at the Peekskill Motor Inn Saturday morning. Officers were dispatched to the motel after an employee reported a disturbance outside on the property. Arriving officers learned that a group hired to DJ and perform at an earlier private party were invited back to the motel by a motel guest, according to police. While several in the group were checking into the motel, two from the group were outside waiting when they were approached by two males armed with handguns who robbed them of their…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
News
Ossining Girl Named Grand Marshal Of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Walk Ossining Girl Named Grand Marshal Of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Walk
Ossining Girl Named Grand Marshal Of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Walk OSSINING, N.Y. -- The grand marshal of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Go The Distance Walk is going to a very special Ossining girl. Dream Shepherd, a 9-year-old student at Claremont Elementary School, was surprised Monday at school with the news of her appointment in front of teachers, administrators and 100 students. Dream was even given a specially tailored grand marshal sash.  The event, a 1-mile walk with family activities, is the biggest fundraiser for the hospital and will be held on May 4. Dream was born with sickle cell disease and has battled numerous complications, includin…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Schools
Peekskill Middle School Students Share Thoughts On Environmental Issues Peekskill Middle School Students Share Thoughts On Environmental Issues
Peekskill Middle School Students Share Thoughts On Environmental Issues PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The students in Peekskill Middle School's Environmental Club see a range of issues that need to be fixed with the environment. Issues range from cleaning up the Hudson River to preventing pollution to curbing global warming. "I would like to restore the Hudson River to what it used to be," Mya Guardino said. "We need to be careful, we only have one world." Mya Turner said with the Hudson River being in their backyard, they need to ensure that it is kept clean. "This is where we live," Turner said. "Seeing all the garbage in the Hudson River makes me upset and makes …

SHARE

by Sam Barron
News
North Salem Family Searches For Missing Wallaby North Salem Family Searches For Missing Wallaby
North Salem Family Searches For Missing Wallaby NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- A wallaby has gone missing in North Salem. Indy, a 6-year old wallaby, was last seen at his home on Titicus Road between the town garage and the town library in North Salem at 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. Warren Saks, who owns the domesticated Indy, believes he ran out of their fenced yard after deer broke their fence and frightened him. "He is gentle but frightens easily," Saks said. "He will not hurt a fly but will run away if scared so a stranger wouldn't be able to pick him up." Indy has been a member of the Saks family for five years after their son rescued him …

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Sports
Baseball Legends Out In Full Force At Card Show In White Plains Baseball Legends Out In Full Force At Card Show In White Plains
Baseball Legends Out In Full Force At Card Show In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Baseball cards, balls and players of all shapes and sizes were at the Westchester County Center in White Plains on Saturday, headlined by an appearance by Yankees legend Mariano Rivera. JP's Sports and Rock Solid Promotions held a March Madness card show featuring vendors hawking autographed cards, autographed baseballs, programs and any type of sports memorabilia you could think of. Rivera was the headliner, but the day also featured Brooklyn Dodger legends, Carl Erskine and Ralph Branca, a Rye native, signing autographs, as well as former Yankee Reuben Sierra. Mi…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Prev Page 859 of 895 857 858 859 860 861 Next
8,581 - 8,590 of 8,943 articles