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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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Neighbors
Westchester Native's Hot Streak On 'Jeopardy!' Ends Westchester Native's Hot Streak On 'Jeopardy!' Ends
Westchester Native's Hot Streak On 'Jeopardy!' Ends Westchester, N.Y.'s Austin Rogers' prolific -- and historic -- run on "Jeopardy!" is over.  The Pound Ridge native lost on Thursday night, $33,201 to $33,150 to Scarlett Sims, a stay-at-home mom from Tennessee, ending his winning streak at 12 games and $413,000 won. Only four other contestants in the 53-year history of "Jeopardy!" have ever won more  money than Rogers, host Alex Trebek said. Rogers, a graduate of Fox Lane, got off to a rough start, losing all of his money on a Daily Double in "Single Jeopardy!" and finishing well behind Sims after round one.  …

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by Sam Barron
Neighbors
Streak Ends: Westchester Native Finally Loses On 'Jeopardy!' Streak Ends: Westchester Native Finally Loses On 'Jeopardy!'
Streak Ends: Westchester Native Finally Loses On 'Jeopardy!' Westchester's own Austin Rogers' prolific -- and historic -- run on "Jeopardy!" is over.  The Pound Ridge native lost on Thursday night, $33,201 to $33,150 to Scarlett Sims, a stay-at-home mom from Tennessee, ending his winning streak at 12 games and $413,000 won. Only four other contestants in the 53-year history of "Jeopard!" have ever won more  money than Rogers, host Alex Trebek said. Rogers, a graduate of Fox Lane, got off to a rough start, losing all of his money on a Daily Double in "Single Jeopardy!" and finishing well behind Sims after round one.  In…

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by Sam Barron
News
Learn About Plans For Route 9 Learn About Plans For Route 9
Learn About Plans For Route 9 Residents, merchants, and government officials are coming together to discuss how to make Route 9 more accessible.The Route 9 Active Transportation Conceptual Design Plan will hold meetings on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mercy College and on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. The organization wants to provide a protected bike lane along Route 9 from the north end of Sleepy Hollow through the south end of Hastings-on-Hudson. They also want to improve sidewalks, crosswalks and intersections and make bus stops more accessible and attractive. The pro…

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by Sam Barron
News
$2.9M Expansion Proposed For Brewster Library $2.9M Expansion Proposed For Brewster Library
$2.9M Expansion Proposed For Brewster Library BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Brewster Public Library could double in size. The library is looking to borrow up to $2.938 million dollars to finance an expansion of the library. A referendum will be on the ballot on Election Day. The 25-year bond will cost the average homeowner $24 a year. The expansion will see the creation of a community room, private study rooms and ADA compliant restrooms and an elevator. The library said it will retain the historic facade of the building. The library building was originally intended to house up to 10,000 books. There are currently over 26,000 items in the lib…

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by Sam Barron
Events
More Than 90 Authors Appearing At Chappaqua Children's Book Festival More Than 90 Authors Appearing At Chappaqua Children's Book Festival
More Than 90 Authors Appearing At Chappaqua Children's Book Festival CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- It's like Christmas for book lovers in Chappaqua.Chappaqua is hosting the annual Chappaqua Children's Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Robert Bell Middle School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free and books will be available for sale. Families will have the chance to interact with and have books signed by their favorite authors and illustrators, participate in arts and crafts activities, and enjoy food from local restaurants and food trucks. “The Chappaqua Children's Book Festival is a celebration of children, families, community, and literacy,” sai…

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter: Yorktown Tree Committee Fails To Make Headway With Town Letter: Yorktown Tree Committee Fails To Make Headway With Town
Letter: Yorktown Tree Committee Fails To Make Headway With Town Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail yorktown@dailyvoice.com. Sorry Yorktown. The Tree Committee of Yorktown Together hasn’t been able to make any headway with the Town. It’s not for want of trying. After the strong show of public support for strengthening the existing Tree Law at the June public hearing, I asked to meet with the Town Board in a work session format so that members of our committee, one of whom has been an environmental consultant to Westchester municipalities, could share our suggestions for a stro…

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by Elise Graham
Business
New Tattoo Shop Inks Up Pleasantville New Tattoo Shop Inks Up Pleasantville
New Tattoo Shop Inks Up Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Birdhouse is open for business. Birdhouse Tattoo recently celebrated its grand opening at 475 Bedford Road in Pleasantville. While that space has been a tattoo shop for years, owners Jamie Cassaboon and his wife Kira have done significant renovations to the shop. Cassaboon, who also runs Big Joe and Sons in Mohegan Lake, said he jumped up at the opportunity to be able to run the tattoo shop. "I've been an artist most of my life," Cassaboon said. "I fell into tattooing by accident. I was working in a shop in exchange for free tattoos and one thing led t…

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by Sam Barron
Neighbors
Who Is Westchester Guest On 'Tonight Show'?: Red-Hot 'Jeopardy!' Champ Who Is Westchester Guest On 'Tonight Show'?: Red-Hot 'Jeopardy!' Champ
Who Is Westchester Guest On 'Tonight Show'?: Red-Hot 'Jeopardy!' Champ The answer: After 12 wins in a row on "Jeopardy!", Pound Ridge native Austin Rogers will be appearing on this talk show Thursday night. The question: What is "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Rogers, who won his 12th game in a row Wednesday and will be going for his 13th win in a row on Thursday at 7 p.m. on WABC Channel 7 before he sits down to chat with Fallon which will air at 11:34 p.m. on WNBC Channel 4. Rogers, a Fox Lane graduate, has won more than $400,000. On Wednesday, Rogers again dominated the competition. He entered "Final Jeopardy!" with …

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter To The Editor: A Question Of Ethics Letter To The Editor: A Question Of Ethics
Letter To The Editor: A Question Of Ethics Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail yorktown@dailyvoice.com. Yorktown's Town Board has recently voted to spend taxpayer money to hire an outside attorney to defend Supervisor Michael Grace on a personal ethics complaint lodged against him with the New York Bar Association. The complaint alleges Supervisor Grace acting in the capacity of a private attorney violated well established ethical rules of professional conduct. Supervisor Grace has the presumption of innocence but has faced multiple allegations of conflict o…

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by David Witkowich
Politics
Heads Up, Westchester: Friday Is Last Day To Register To Vote Heads Up, Westchester: Friday Is Last Day To Register To Vote
Heads Up, Westchester: Friday Is Last Day To Register To Vote Hoping to vote in this year's election? The clock is ticking. Applications to register to vote or change party affiliation must be postmarked by Friday and arrive by Oct. 18 in order to vote on Election Day.   Voters can also register online with the state Board of Elections, Department of Motor Vehicles or by visiting a county election board.

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