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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

Obituaries
Jackson Sydnor, 74, Peekskill Jackson Sydnor, 74, Peekskill
Jackson Sydnor, 74, Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Jackson Sydnor, a longtime Peekskill resident died Aug. 14, after a short illness. He was 74. Sydnor enjoyed playing cards, taking walks, dancing and being the life of the party. Born in Norwalk on June 28. 1943, Sydnor was predeceased by his parents. Thomas Sr. and Lillian (Jackson) and a brother Thomas Jr. He is survived by his life partner Bernice Hull, sisters, Mary (Dennis) Fields, Stephanie Smith. Marva Petrus and Claudette (William) Alston. brothers, Novel (Willander) Sydnor, Lloyd (Hyang) Sydnor and brothers in laws, sisters in law, nieces, nephews. cousins and a…

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter To The Editor: Rivertowns Square Needs Public Transit Letter To The Editor: Rivertowns Square Needs Public Transit
Letter To The Editor: Rivertowns Square Needs Public Transit DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Rivertowns Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email rivertowns@dailyvoice.com. The Rivertowns Square Shopping Center in Dobbs Ferry is Westchester County’s newest open air shopping village. There are stores, apartments, restaurants, a movie theater at the center. A supermarket and hotel will soon open up. There is only one big problem: there is no bus stop at the Rivertowns Square. There is a bus stop along 9A but the stop is not sheltered (there is only a place to sit) and it won’t be used by many during…

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by Paul Feiner
Schools
Ramapo Central Unveils New Name Ramapo Central Unveils New Name
Ramapo Central Unveils New Name SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Ramapo Central School District meet the Suffern Central School District. Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially signed into a law Tuesday a bill allowing the school to change its name, which will go into effect in 30 days. "We are officially doing business as Suffern Central," Lisa Weber, Assistant Superintendent For Instruction, tweeted. Ramapo Central often receives media queries, as well as questions from the public and other school districts intended for the East Ramapo Central School District and other area schools. Voters are often confused regarding which school dis…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Astorino: Majority Leader Owes Westchester Apology For Nazi Comparison Astorino: Majority Leader Owes Westchester Apology For Nazi Comparison
Astorino: Majority Leader Owes Westchester Apology For Nazi Comparison Rob Astorino is firing back at Westchester County Board of Legislators Majority Leader Catherine Borgia after she compared him to Nazis in an email. Borgia sent an email last week following Astorino's veto of the Immigrant Protection Act, which Borgia supported. Astorino said the act would make Westchester a "sanctuary county," and it could lose federal funding. "It's the classic 'Big Lie' technique," Borgia wrote. "All clever Nazis use it." Borgia said she regretted using provocative language. At a rally Wednesday, Astorino said Borgia's statement was a non-…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Westchester Partners With Sharing Shelf To Give Needy Kids School Supplies Westchester Partners With Sharing Shelf To Give Needy Kids School Supplies
Westchester Partners With Sharing Shelf To Give Needy Kids School Supplies WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --  County Executive Rob Astorino announced Thursday that Westchester is once again teaming up with The Sharing Shelf,  to collect and distribute school supplies to children in need. “Since launching our backpack partnership, we have helped give vital school supplies to thousands of children in Westchester County,” said Astorino. “As always, our goal is to help as many children as we can.” Backpacks to School is a collaboration between The Sharing Shelf and the county’s Department of Social Services. Local businesses have also opened their doors and will serve as …

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by Sam Barron
News
Restaurant Owners Plan Mixed Use Development On Route 202 In Somers Restaurant Owners Plan Mixed Use Development On Route 202 In Somers
Restaurant Owners Plan Mixed Use Development On Route 202 In Somers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rick DiNardo, owner of Il Forno Trattoria in Somers with his wife Susan, is branching out into real estate. DiNardo is one of the people behind the mixed use Wrights Court development at 339 Route 202 in Somer, across from the restaurant. The development will feature office and retail along with seven apartments, ranging from one to two bedrooms. DiNardo will also be closing the restaurant for two weeks at the end of September to do renovations to the interior and exterior of the restaurant, including adding a 22-foot bar. The restaurant will reopen on Oct. 3. &…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Skip Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Skip Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Skip Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Skip, an 18-month old retriever mix, is looking for his forever home. The SPCA of Westchester, located in Briarcliff said Skip is an all-around nice guy. "Happy, friendly, cuddly and loving, he will make a fabulous friend to one lucky adopter," the SPCA said. Skip gets along well with other dogs and has lots of energy, the SPCA said, though he is not a fan of cats.  He'll need to stay on the calm side until September while he finishes up treatment for heartworm; the SPCA said. For more information, e-mail shelter@spca914.org.

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by Sam Barron
News
Nyack Hospital Workers Vote To Authorize Strike Nyack Hospital Workers Vote To Authorize Strike
Nyack Hospital Workers Vote To Authorize Strike NYACK, N.Y. -- Frustrated with how negotiations are going, the union representing Nyack Hospital employees voted to authorize a strike. Members of Communications Workers of America Local 1103 AFL-CIO voted Wednesday for the authorization after three months of negotiations. The employee's contract expired June 30. "We were optimistic things would go well but the pace hasn't really sped up at all," Tom Grieco, business agent for the union, said. The process has taken much longer and is slower than we anticipated. We don't feel the hospital is taking our proposals seriously enough.&q…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Yonkers Charter School Gets $25K From Uber Yonkers Charter School Gets $25K From Uber
Yonkers Charter School Gets $25K From Uber YONKERS, N.Y. -- Uber is hoping students at a Yonkers charter school get more in touch with technology. Uber announced Friday it is donating $25,000 to the Bits and Bytes initiative at the Charter School for Educational Excellence to fund technology for students.  Bits and Bytes is an annual fundraiser designed to help bring in funding for computers and.iPads Uber driver-partner, Ismail Ibrahim, nominated Bits and Bytes for funding as part of Uber’s Project Jumpstart program, a community giving program where all contributions are directed by drivers who partner with Uber. ““We are proud t…

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter To The Editor: The City Of Yorktown Letter To The Editor: The City Of Yorktown
Letter To The Editor: The City Of Yorktown 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. Supervisor Grace likes to say that "Yorktown is a big town with a small town feel". From the resident's perspective it seems that "Yorktown is a big town starting to experience big city problems". Life in Yorktown now includes urban sprawl, traffic congestion, car break-ins, more concrete with less trees and wetlands, abandoned storefronts, and apartment buildings springing up on residential streets. To further th…

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by David Witkowich
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