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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

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

Police & Fire

Man Causes 'Bruising, Pain' In Domestic Incident, Yorktown Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown Heights man was charged with causing bruising and pain to a woman during a domestic incident Friday. Brandon Durham, 46, was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. Police received a walk-in complaint of a domestic incident. After an investigation, police determined Durham assaulted the victim, causing a cut, bruising and pain to the victims right shoulder as well as pain and bruising to her knee. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on Oct. 5.

by Sam Barron

09/25/2017

Police & Fire

Teen's Underage Drinking Party Busted By Yorktown Police A teenager was arrested and charged Thursday night for allegedly hosting an underage drinking party at his Edgehill Road home in Yorktown Heights. The 16-year-old, whose name is not being released due to his eligibility for youthful offender status, was charged with criminal nuisance in the second degree, a Class B misdemeanor. The teen was released on his recognizance and is due back in court on Oct. 24.

by Sam Barron

09/25/2017

Lifestyle

Dannon Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Dannon is a dog lover looking for his forever home. The SPCA said Dannon, eight months, wants to live with another dog. Dannon is a little on the timid side as he figures out the big wide world and other dogs really help him feel comfortable and confident, the SPCA said. His happy place is playing in the yard with his human and dog buddies, the SPCA said. For more information, e-mail trainer@914.org or call (914) 941-2896 ext. 24 with any questions!

by Sam Barron

09/24/2017

Lifestyle

Showtime Lands Novel By Westchester's Bill Clinton, James Patterson The novel co-written by Chappaqua's Bill Clinton and Scarborough's James Patterson, a Newburgh native, is headed to the small screen.Showtime announced it is adapting the duo's novel "The President Is Missing" for a TV show. The novel concerns a sitting president who goes missing. It's set to be released in June 2018. According to Entertainment Weekly, the 42nd president and bestselling author did a 16-meeting tour around Hollywood to find the right fit. “Working on a book about a sitting President — drawing on what I know about the job, life in the White House, and the way Washin…

by Sam Barron

09/24/2017

Politics

Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuits Will Be Heard In White Plains When it comes to his lawsuits against the state over the closing of Buchanan-based Indian Point, County Executive Rob Astorino has the home court advantage. A judge ruled Astorino's lawsuit must be heard in White Plains. The state had been pushing to have the case moved to Albany since the decision to close the plant was made by state officials. Indian Point is set to close in 2020 and 2021 after Entergy, which owns Indian Point said it was closing down the plant because it was no longer economically viable to remain open. “Were it not for the existence of the facility, the agreement, cer…

by Sam Barron

09/24/2017

Politics

Pleasantville Dancers' Video Goes Viral After Hillary Clinton Tweet Click here for a related story: Hillary Clinton Draws Big Crowd At Hometown Book Signing In Chappaqua CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. --There were some very special guests at Hillary Clinton's book signing at the Chappaqua Library Saturday. Clinton met dancers from The Artistry Project in Pleasantville, who made a video of them dancing inside Scattered Books in Chappaqua to "Fight Song," holding copies of Clinton's new books "What Happened and "It Takes A Village." "This video from my local bookstore @scatteredbooks in Chappaqua put a smile on my face," Clinton tweeted T…

by Sam Barron

09/24/2017

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