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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

Schools

Yorktown High Alum Graduates Summa Cum Laude From Alabama YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown High School graduate has been making her mark in Tuscaloosa. Allyson Pitzel, who graduated Yorktown in 2013, recently received the Summa Cum Laude Award from the University of Alabama. Pitzel is majoring in the Multiple Abilities Program. Pitzel will be certified K-6 elementary and special education. The Summa Cum Laude Honors Award is given to students who have maintained a GPA of a 4.0 throughout their four years of college. At the University of Alabama, students who receive this honors are given a stole, as well as a red cap to wear on the day of their gradua…

by Sam Barron

04/28/2017

Politics

Mount Pleasant Democrats Endorse Latimer To Run Against Astorino MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- The Mount Pleasant Democrats have chosen to back Senator George Latimer in the race for Westchester County Executive. The Democrats picked the state senator over County Legislator Ken Jenkins and David Spano to challenge County Executive Rob Astorino, who lives in Mount Pleasant. Astorino is running for his third term on the Republican ticket. Latimer was the overwhelming choice of the committee, Bruce Campbell, vice chair of the Mount Pleasant Democratic Committee said. Latimer has the combination of policy insight, progressive agenda and campaign skills to win at t…

by Sam Barron

04/28/2017

Neighbors

Community Rushes To Support Pearl River Family After Father Dies Suddenly ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Pearl River community is coming together for the Ceresnik family. A crowdfunding page has been set up for the family following the sudden death of Marty Ceresnik, a 38-year-old Pearl River resident. Ceresnik was married to his wife Laureen and had two children, Marty, 7 and Jenny, 5. As of Friday afternoon, the campaign has raised $23,300 from 119 donors. Ceresnik worked at LiquiTech and was an avid sports fan who loved to coach his children and go skiing, fishing or play baseball and golf. He was also a member of the Pearl River Elks. "Please donate. Thi…

by Sam Barron

04/28/2017

Schools

Somers 4th Grader Wins Earth Day Poster Contest SOMERS, N.Y. -- When it comes to the environment, fourth-grader Julia Schmidberger believes, "You can't change the past, but you can change the future." Schmidberger is the winner of Sen. Terrence Murphy's (R-Yorktown) 2017 Earth Day Poster Contest for grades K-6. Schmidberger put her slogan on a poster, part of the contest's theme, "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle." "I feel so positive and proud that I won," Schmidberger, who attends Somers Intermediate School, said. "I worked really hard on this and my mom helped me so much, so I am dedicating my win to her.&…

by Sam Barron

04/28/2017

News

Letter: My Family's Story For National Holocaust Remembrance Day YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email yorktown@dailyvoice.com National Holocaust Remembrance Day. I would like to tell you about my family. My grandparents had eleven children. There was six boys and five girls. My grandfather died in 1922 due to exposure to chemicals in WWI. At that time the oldest girl was sent to America to make money and help support the family back in Hungary. She worked here and got married and started a family. In the meantime she also helped support her mother and brothe…

by Eugene Lang

04/28/2017

Sports

Pelham Basketball Player Named To All-State PELHAM, N.Y. --Davis Allen, a senior at Pelham Memorial High School, was named to the New York State Sportswriters Association’s All-State Basketball Team. Allen, a four-year varsity player, led the Pelicans to an 11-11 record while averaging a team-high 20.7 points per game and 12.3 rebounds per game. He was also named to All-Section, All-Conference, and All-League. Earlier this year, Allen signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at the University of Notre Dame.

by Sam Barron

04/28/2017

Lifestyle

Sandra Is Dutchess County Pet Of The Week Sandra, who is at Care of DC in Wappingers Falls, is the Dutchess County Pet of the Week. Sandra is a mixed breed who was facing euthanasia while pregnant. She is now staying at the shelter and recently had her puppies. Sandra is about 2 years old. She is good with children and dogs and has not yet been cat tested, the shelter said. To meet Sandra, contact the shelter at www.careofdc.org, or careofdc@gmail.com or call 845 -240-4862.

by Sam Barron

04/28/2017

Events

Letter: Greenburgh Promotes Motorcycle Safety GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh 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: SAVE THE DATE--MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EVENT SUNDAY APRIL 30 AT DANNON PARKING LOT FROM NOON TO 4 PM This letter is being written to invite motorcyclists to an important event being sponsored by the Town of Greenburgh on Sunday, April 30th from 12 noon to 4 PM (rain date May 7) at the Dannon parking lot across from Greenburgh Town Hall. 100 Hillside Ave, White Plains (town of Greenburgh. The event: a motorcycle safety…

by Sam Barron

04/28/2017

Politics

White Plains Mayor Running For Re-Election WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach is not done yet. Roach announced Thursday he is running for another term as mayor of White Plains. "It's official, I am seeking reelection as Mayor of the City of White Plains," Roach tweeted. "Proud to be part of a strong progressive Democratic slate." Roach will be challenged in a primary by Councilwoman Milagros Lecuona. At a press conference outside of White Plains City Hall, Roach was joined by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Senator George Latimer, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblyman David Buchwald, County…

by Sam Barron

04/27/2017

Business

Key Foods Opens In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers residents finally have their new supermarket. Key Foods Marketplace opened at 1233 Nepperhan Avenue, replacing an A & P that closed last year. A CVS is also at that location.

by Sam Barron

04/27/2017

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