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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

Politics

Westchester Legislators One Vote Shy Of Immigrant Protection Act Override WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Westchester Board of Legislators fell one vote short of passing the Immigrant Protection Act. The legislators failed to override County Executive Rob Astorino's veto, voting 11-6 in favor. Twelve votes were needed to override Astorino's veto. All nine Democrats voted to override the veto, along with Republicans James Maisano and David Gelfarb. Legislators John Testa, Francis Corcoran, Margaret Cunzio, Gordon Burrows, Sheila Marcotte and David Tubiolo voted against the override. The bill prevented Westchester County from using its resources to assist federal invest…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2017

Lifestyle

Netflix Show Filming At Ossining Diner OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining is once again getting its moment in the spotlight. A Netflix show is filming at DD's Diner on North Highland Avenue on Tuesday, though the Village of Ossining was unable to confirm the title of the project. The show will be periodically filming in the roadway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., causing momentary closures, according to the Ossining Police Department. To avoid getting stuck in traffic, the police department recommends taking Route 9A. Recently the Netflix show, "Manic" was in Ossining filming at the Bethel Nursing Home at Narragansett Avenue. In 2…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2017

Lifestyle

Poughkeepsie Restaurant Owner Lends Helping Hand To Houston Family POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- After Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, a Dutchess restauranteur decided to do more than just donate money. Charles Fells, who runs The Artist's Palate and Brassiere 292 in Poughkeepsie, hired Roderick Boney, a Houston resident, to work as a sous chef at Artist's Palate. Boney and his wife Stacey, son Kayden and pet kitten, are also staying with Fells at his home in Hyde Park after Boney's home was hard hit by the hurricane. Fells saw a job posting on Indeed from the Texas Restauranteur's Association about Boney's plight. Since they arrived, Fells said his daughter, Olivia…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2017

Politics

Eric Trump Hosts Secret Charity Event At Trump National In Briarcliff An investigation by the New York Attorney General didn't prevent Eric Trump, who lives at the Seven Springs estate in Bedford, from hosting a charity event at Trump National in Briarcliff on Monday, Sept. 18, according to Forbes. The attorney general's office is investigating Curetivity, formerly known as the Eric Trump Foundation, after Forbes reported the Trump Organization received more than $1.2 million from the charity for use of Trump National. The Trump Organization also used the Eric Trump Foundation to funnel $100,000 in donations into revenue for the Trump Organization, according t…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2017

Lifestyle

Rye's Megyn Kelly On First Morning Show: 'I'm Done With Politics For Now' Westchester resident Megyn Kelly kicked off her new NBC morning show with a big announcement: no more politics. Kelly, who lives in Rye with her husband Douglas Brunt and three children, previously hosted a show on the FOX News Channel. She opened her new show, "Megyn Kelly Today" by saying, "I'm kind of done with politics for now." Kelly announced she was leaving FOX News for NBC back in January. On "Megyn Kelly Today," the anchor said she hopes to help viewers get through their day with a laugh, a smile and sometimes a tear. The show features a studio audi…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2017

Police & Fire

Mahopac Woman Possesses Controlled Substances, Yorktown Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- An unwanted person complaint led to a Mahopac woman arrested and charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. Danielle Hartmann, 22, was charged with the three misdemeanors after police responded to the complaint at Hickory Street. During the investigation, Hartmann was found to be in possession of Suboxone sublingal film, Acetaminophen Codine pills, and Alprazolam, controlled substances, police said. She was arrested and transported to headquarters. She was released on her own recognizance and is due back in court on Oc…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2017

Politics

County Exec Calls For Putnam To Stand With America Amid NFL Controversy PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell is speaking out against the NFL players who kneeled or refused to come out for the national anthem Sunday. Odell announced a "Standing Up For America" event at Lake Gleneida in Carmel on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. The event will feature the playing of the national anthem. "Let’s make this a huge event and show how Putnam County Stands up for America," Odell said. Odell said standing up for the national anthem is not political. "It is not about liking or agreeing with a person serving in office," Od…

by Sam Barron

09/25/2017

Lifestyle

White Plains YMCA Offering Free Memberships To Ronald McDonald Families WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Families who are staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Valhalla will now get free daily gym memberships at the YMCA in White Plains. .“This is a wonderful addition to the support services that we provide to the families who are staying with us while their children are receiving treatment,” said Terence Hughes, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House. Cynthia Rubino, president, and CEO of the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester said she hopes coming to the YMCA will help ease some of the stress the families are facing.

by Sam Barron

09/25/2017

Police & Fire

Committee Says Cortlandt Candidate's Lawn Signs Unfair CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee is speaking out against the signs of a Cortlandt Town Clerk candidate. The committee ruled that Gary Dyckman's campaign signs, that said "Elect Dyckman," was misleading since the current town clerk is Joann Dyckman. The complaint was filed LaRoue Shatkin, the Democratic candidate for town clerk. Dyckman is currently trailing Reed Douglas in the Republican primary for town clerk 211 votes to 192 votes. The committee said since Joann Dyckman is not a candidate, it could lead many voters to think she is runn…

by Sam Barron

09/25/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Galef Hosting Forum On Health Care Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email ossining@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor, On Tuesday, October 10th, I am hosting a Town Hall meeting to discuss the pros and cons of a single payer healthcare system in New York State. I have gotten many emails and phone calls from my constituents asking about what the single payer healthcare system is, and what it will do. This forum provides an opportunity to address any questions you may have. Healthcare- and who pays for it- has become one of the most discussed topics in Ameri…

by Assemblywoman Sandra Galef

09/25/2017

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