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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Business
Taco Project Debuts In Yonkers Taco Project Debuts In Yonkers
Taco Project Debuts In Yonkers The Taco Project has opened its second location in Westchester. The popular Mexican eatery, which has a location on Main Street in Tarrytown, recently opened another location in Yonkers at the Boyce Thompson Center at 1086 North Broadway. The restaurant celebrated its grand opening Tuesday. The menu offers tacos, burritos, burrito bowls along with churros, sangria, and Mexican fresh juices. "We have worked hard to bring you a quality product that you can enjoy," the founders wrote on Facebook. "The smiles on the many faces and empty plates show us that we are succeeding in o…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Democratic County Exec Candidates Square Off In First Debate Democratic County Exec Candidates Square Off In First Debate
Democratic County Exec Candidates Square Off In First Debate Ken Jenkins and George Latimer, who are facing off in the Democratic primary for county executive, can agree on one thing: neither thinks incumbent Republican Rob Astorino, who is running for a third term, should remain on the job. Jenkins, a county legislator, and Latimer, a state senator, took part in a debate Tuesday at the Chappaqua Library before their Sept. 12 primary. The winner faces Astorino in the general election. Latimer said Astorino has taken the county in the wrong direction and tied him to President Donald Trump, according to LoHud. Astorino endorsed Trump last year during t…

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter To The Editor: Has Yorktown Been Left Vulnerable? Letter To The Editor: Has Yorktown Been Left Vulnerable?
Letter To The Editor: Has Yorktown Been Left Vulnerable? 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. Has Yorktown Been Left Vulnerable? We have seen the catastrophic flooding from hurricane "Harvey" which has caused nightmarish reality for millions of Texas residents. But what about the damage that may be caused by subsequent hurricanes like "Irma" or the next Nor'easter that targets Westchester County? One has to wonder about where will all of Yorktown drenching rain go? Town-wide rezoning has allowed developmen…

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by David Witkowich
News
Hillary Clinton's Pastor, Westchester Native, Admits To Plagiarizing Book Hillary Clinton's Pastor, Westchester Native, Admits To Plagiarizing Book
Hillary Clinton's Pastor, Westchester Native, Admits To Plagiarizing Book Bill Shillady, Chappaqua resident Hillary Clinton's pastor who recently published a book of devotionals that he sent to her during the presidential campaign, has admitted the book was plagiarized. "Strong For A Moment Like This," will be removed from all sales outlets with all copies set to be destroyed. Shillady, who works in Manhattan, previously preached in Mamaroneck and Yonkers. Trouble began when it was discovered a devotional sent to Clinton the morning after the election was plagiarized from a blog post from a pastor in Indiana. His publisher, Abingdon Press subsequently i…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter: Why We Must Invest In Infrastructure Letter: Why We Must Invest In Infrastructure
Letter: Why We Must Invest In Infrastructure Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words.  To submit your letter, email tarrytown@dailyvoice.com. I recently had the opportunity to join Governor Andrew Cuomo, local elected officials, and community leaders at a ceremony to mark the opening of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. That day, as I stood there looking out over the Hudson River, I thought about how, just as the old bridge is representative of our larger national infrastructure crisis, the Cuomo Bridge demonstrates what is possible when the government is willing and committed to making smart and …

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by Rep. Nita Lowey
Police & Fire
Boy Steals Laptops After Mohegan Lake Home Break-In, Police Say Boy Steals Laptops After Mohegan Lake Home Break-In, Police Say
Boy Steals Laptops After Mohegan Lake Home Break-In, Police Say An 11-year-old boy was arrested and charged after allegedly stealing two laptops from a home in Mohegan Lake on Friday. The boy was charged with juvenile delinquency, with the underlying charge of criminal possession of stolen property, a Class E felony.  The boy removed a screen from a ground level window, opened the window and entered the home on Ellis Street, stealing the two laptops, valued at $2,000, Yorktown Police said. While investigating, police found him to be in possession of the two laptops. He was released to a parent and is due back at the Westchester County Department of Pro…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Ossining Kicks Off New School Year Ossining Kicks Off New School Year
Ossining Kicks Off New School Year OSSINING, N.Y. -- The 2017-2018 school year has begun in Ossining. Tuesday was back to school day for most of the more than 5,000 students in the Ossining School District, from pre-kindergarteners starting their education to the freshman class entering Ossining High School.  "We are excited to have our children back,” Superintendent Raymond Sanchez said. “It's going to be a great year filled with many successes.” At Ossining High School, students picked up their schedules and made their way to the gymnasium to start orientation. They attended workshops and were treated to a barbecue l…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
BOL Leader Borgia Violates Campaign Finance Laws, Says Opponent BOL Leader Borgia Violates Campaign Finance Laws, Says Opponent
BOL Leader Borgia Violates Campaign Finance Laws, Says Opponent Catherine Borgia, the Majority Leader of the Westchester County Board of Legislators has failed to file seven campaign finance disclosures since Oct. 2015, according to her opponent Republican Bob Outhouse.Borgia (D-Ossining) represents District 9, which also includes Cortlandt and Peekskill. "Catherine Borgia has openly defied the law," Outhouse said.  "We hear stories every day about the corruptive influence of money in politics, and that is why the voters deserve to know who is contributing to Catherine Borgia's campaign and how she is spending that money." Outhouse s…

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by Sam Barron
News
Ossining School District Renovates Gym, Unveils Art Space Ossining School District Renovates Gym, Unveils Art Space
Ossining School District Renovates Gym, Unveils Art Space OSSINING, N.Y. -- It was a summer of construction and improvement at the Ossining School District. At the high school, a new art space was finished. The art space consists of four classrooms on the lower level, replacing locker rooms and wrestling space. At Anne M. Dorner Middle School, the old principal's office and guidance space were converted into a classroom and a new faculty and copy room were built. Guidance counselors’ offices are now located where dean’s office used to be with the goal of making it more accessible to students and families.  At the Roosevelt school, a new floor in …

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Events
NAMI Mid-Hudson Honoring Dutchess County Employee At Annual Gala NAMI Mid-Hudson Honoring Dutchess County Employee At Annual Gala
Nami Mid-Hudson Honoring Dutchess County Employee At Annual Gala POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.  -- NAMI Mid-Hudson will be honoring a Dutchess County employee who makes a difference. Margaret Hirst, the Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Behavioral and Community Health and Director of Community Services for Dutchess County is the recipient of the 2017 HOPE Award. Hirst will be honored at NAMI's annual gala on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Grand View in Poughkeepsie. NAMI said they are honoring Hirst for her commitment to advocate for patient centered recovery oriented mental health programs. She also was instrumental in opening the Dutche…

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