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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

Yorktown Dems Cry Foul After Town Board Backs Veto Of Immigration Act YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Town Board's recent resolution supporting County Executive Rob Astorino's veto of the Immigrant Protection Act has Democrats upset. The Republican-majority board voted 4-1, along party lines, on Sept. 5 to express its support for the veto. Astorino, who recently issued an executive order on immigration, said the Immigration Protect Act would turn Westchester into a sanctuary county. The County Board of Legislators will be voting on whether to override the veto on Monday. "We are..a nation of laws and it is simply absurd to provide sanctuary to dangerous c…

by Sam Barron

09/21/2017

News

Dutchess Drug Prevention Program Gets $125K Federal Grant DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Drug prevention efforts are coming to Dutchess thanks to a federal grant. Rep. Sean Maloney (D-Cold Spring) announced a $125,000 grant to the Southern Dutchess Community Coalition, an affiliation of CAPE of Dutchess. “One of the best ways to combat the heroin and opioid crisis is to keep our kids from using drugs in the first place,” said Rep. Maloney. “Prevention starts at home, but this investment will provide the community support that parents, teachers, and coaches need to get in the game and help us fight this epidemic together.” Bryana Trumpetto, project coor…

by Sam Barron

09/21/2017

News

Dutchess Sees Slight Drop In Unemployment DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The unemployment rate in Dutchess County is trending downward. The county's unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 percent in August from 4.3 percent in July, according to the New York State Department of Labor. Dutchess has the 9th lowest unemployment rate among counties in New York. The state unemployment rate is 4.5 percent.

by Sam Barron

09/21/2017

Business

New Physical Therapy Office Opens In Jefferson Valley JEFFERSON VALLEY, N.Y. -- There's a new place to get physical therapy treatment in Westchester. CareMount Medical announced the opening of its new physical therapy department at its Jefferson Valley location at 3680 Hill Boulevard. CareMount's s physical therapy department is an orthopedic outpatient facility. Physical therapists work alongside the medical group’s orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and pain management physicians, the physical therapy department to develop plans to help patients recover. The center provides full-range physical therapy services to treat a variety of muscul…

by Sam Barron

09/21/2017

Police & Fire

Mahopac Falls Fire Department Gets New Equipment MAHOPAC FALLS, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Falls Fire Department is doing what it can to keep residents safe thanks to some timely grants.The Mahopac Falls Fire Department received a state grant for its Underwater Search and Rescue Team that went for the purchase of communication capabilities to help rescue someone in the water. Funds were additionally received from the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services Grant funds for the purchase of new dry suits, personal floatation vests, necessary for the safety of the diver, flashlights, ropes, and many other everyday items that were nearing the end of…

by Sam Barron

09/21/2017

Politics

Legislator Faces Possible Censure After Sexual Assault Comments DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Legislature is considering censuring one of their own after comments he made about sexual assault.Legislator Joe Incornato (R-Wappinger) said women were more susceptible to sexual assault when they were under the influence of drugs at a June 9, 2016, meeting. In an email to a resident, Incornato doubled down saying that victims lose awareness or consciousness because they abused alcohol or drugs, "bad things such as sexual assault can occur," according to the Pougkeepsie Journal. Incornato has apologized for the remark, while Dutchess Co…

by Sam Barron

09/21/2017

Business

New Amazon Office In NY Will Create 2,000 Jobs, Gov. Cuomo Says Looking to work at Amazon?Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Amazon will be opening a 359,000 square foot administrative office at 5 Manhattan West in midtown, creating 2,000 new jobs in finance, sales, marketing, and information technology. Amazon was given $20 million in tax credits for the expansion. "Amazon's further expansion in New York is proof positive that our strong economic climate, diverse workforce and talent, are helping to attract top-notch companies from around the world," Cuomo said. Amazon will invest $55 million to outfit the space using energy-efficient standards, C…

by Sam Barron

09/21/2017

Police & Fire

Man Caught With Crack Cocaine At Bank In Jefferson Valley, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was charged with possessing crack cocaine at TD Bank in Jefferson Valley Monday afternoon. William Gerbe III, 28, of Yorktown Heights was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a Class A Misdemeanor after officers initially observed his vehicle had no registration sticker, tinted windows, and an obstructed view, police said. Gerbe was further found to be in possession of the crack cocaine and he was arrested and transported to Yorktown Police Headquarters for processing where he was released on $100 bail, pol…

by Sam Barron

09/21/2017

Schools

Ossining Superintendent Honored For 'Dynamic Leadership' OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining Superintendent Raymond Sanchez has been selected as a “Superintendent to Watch” for the 2017-18 academic year by the National School Public Relations Association. Sanchez is one of 21 superintendents across the country to make the list, which recognizes school leaders who have “demonstrated dynamic leadership with a strong emphasis on communication" and have less than five years of experience on the job. “I am honored that the Ossining School District is being recognized for the priority we place on communication and building partnerships to foster educationa…

by Sam Barron

09/21/2017

Lifestyle

New York Times Spotlights Pelham's 'Friendly Vibe' PELHAM, N.Y. -- The oldest town in Westchester was featured in The New York Times. Pelham was settled in 1634 and is the southernmost town in the county. The Times looked at its downtown and its unique housing stock, which features 2,800 single-family homes. Homes on the market range from $475,000 to almost $3 million.The median sales price for a single-family home during the 12-month period ending Sept. 11 was $921,000, up from $846,000 the previous 12 months, according to the Times. The Times also spotlighted Pelham's sense of community. Kids walk to school and Pelham is filled with non-…

by Sam Barron

09/21/2017

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