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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

Obituaries

Mattie Varvaro, 64, Scarborough SCARBOROUGH, N.Y. -- Mattie Varvaro, 64, passed away Tuesday after a two-year battle with lung cancer. Born Mathilda Gollhofer in Babylon, N.Y. on March 11, 1953, she married Steve Varvaro on Sept. 19, 1976, and they were married for 41 years. Varvaro was well known and respected in Westchester for her interest and abilities in gardening. She spent her time creating, planting, advocating and promoting the advancement of bird, hummingbird, butterfly, and bee-friendly gardens. In addition to her own specialized business, The Wildlife Gardener, Varvaro was involved in a number of community a…

by Sam Barron

12/12/2017

Schools

Ossining Students Honor Vietnam Vets Through Artwork OSSINING, N.Y. -- Students at Ossining High School were able to transform the stories of Vietnam veterans into works of art.Twelve Vietnam veterans from the Danbury Vet Center met with Ossining High School art students. Following the meeting, the students had two weeks to create photography, paintings, drawing and videos based on the conversation. Juniors Katherine Pulla and Rashell Villa met with Bill Dwyer who served 15 months in Vietnam. At the airport when he arrived home, people followed him and told him he was a horrible person. Dwyer said he is not proud of his military service. “He …

by Sam Barron

12/12/2017

Business

Takeout Trends Upward For Bergen County Pizza Chain Now Offering Delivery BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.-- Bergen County residents will soon be able to get Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza delivered right to their home. The franchise is teaming up with Uber Eats and DoorDash to launch home delivery by the end of the year. The pizza chain has 65 locations in eight states, including the following in Bergen/Passaic counties: Clifton Englewood Fair Lawn Ramsey Wayne "It's a whole revenue stream for us," Danielle Guzzetta, chief marketing officer for Anthony's, said. "It's important for us to be able to implement delivery in an affordable way." Guzzetta said ta…

by Sam Barron

12/12/2017

Politics

Trump Fires Back: Gillibrand Would 'Do Anything' For Campaign Contributions President Donald Trump is on the offensive after Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for his resignation. On Tuesday, Trump tweeted, "Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!" Gillibrand called for Trump to resign Monday as a result of more than a dozen woman accusing Trump of sexual misconduct and harassment. Gillibrand previously called for …

by Sam Barron

12/12/2017

Business

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Launching Delivery In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains residents will soon be able to get Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza delivered right to their home. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, located at 264 Main Street, is teaming up with Uber Eats and DoorDash to launch home delivery by the end of the year. The pizza chain has 65 locations in eight states. "It's a whole revenue stream for us," Danielle Guzzetta, chief marketing officer for Anthony's, said. "It's important for us to be able to implement delivery in an affordable way." Guzzetta said takeout is trending is upward and now makes up 28 percent…

by Sam Barron

12/12/2017

Schools

School Bond Propositions Overwhelmingly Defeated In Carmel CARMEL, N.Y. -- By a large margin, voters in the Carmel School District rejected two bond propositions totaling $85 million. Proposition A, which cost $37 million, failed 1,430 to 810 while Proposition B, which cost $45 million, failed 1,512 to 719. Proposition A would've replaced roofs in each school, added solar panels at each school at a cost of $5 million, purchased land to build a new transportation garage and bus yard, make updates to be compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act, reconstruct softball and baseball fields and renovate the library. Proposition B would've added…

by Sam Barron

12/12/2017

Business

Mix 'n' Mac Gets Middletown Baked MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- For six years, Middletown residents have been getting their comfort food fix at Mix 'n' Mac. The restaurant, at 280 Route 211 East, features endless mac and cheese combinations from chipotle BBQ chicken to lasagna fiery steak. The restaurant's slogan is Mix It Up. Get Baked. Mix 'n' Mac is the brainchild of Jason and Michele Whipland, a husband and wife duo fulfilling their lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. "I have been in this business my whole life," Jason Whipland said. "My grandfather and great-grandfather owned restaurants and diners. It's defin…

by Sam Barron

12/12/2017

Schools

Kids Meet Clifford At Boces Book Fair Kids came out in full force for the Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES annual book fair last week.The fair featured picture books, chapter books and crafts, and a special appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog who dished out handshakes and hugs to the kids. “The students really like it,” said Library Assistant Esmelinda Bucchignano, who organized the week-long event, as she walked around the library helping students make selections tied to characters or activities they liked. A big cowboy boot drawing contributed by one classroom and western-themed posters hung in the library to publicize t…

by Sam Barron

12/12/2017

Police & Fire

Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Tarrytown Music Hall TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Fans attending a concert at the Tarrytown Music Hall Thursday night got an unexpected intermission. A gas leak forced the evacuation of the Music Hall during a performance by the Mavericks. An officer was flagged down after someone smelled a strong odor of gas in the men's bathroom. Police and Con Edison responded and the music hall was evacuated as a precaution, according to Lt. Greg Budnar. The odor turned out to be coming from Flying Fingers Yarn Store at 15 Main Street and Con Edison turned off the valve, according to Budnar. Con Edison deemed the music hall to be s…

by Sam Barron

12/12/2017

Politics

Astorino Says He'll Veto $1.8 Billion County Budget That Raises Taxes Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is no fan of the 2018 budget the Board of Legislators approved. Astorino (R-Mount Pleasant), who is leaving office in three weeks, announced he is vetoing the $1.8 billion budget because it raises property taxes two percent. “There’s no reason to raise property taxes on the already overburdened residents and businesses of Westchester," Astorino said. "I proposed a budget that was balanced and provided sufficient revenues for county services. For that reason, I will veto the budget and its tax increase approved by the Board of Legislators.…

by Sam Barron

12/11/2017

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