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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

Astorino Vetoes Immigrant Protection Act WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino formally vetoed the Immigrant Protection Act Wednesday.In his veto, Astorino said the act, approved last week by the Board of Legislators 10-5, "endangers public safety, violates federal law, infringes upon long-established principles of law enforcement cooperation and jeopardizes millions in federal public safety grants.” Twelve legislators must vote in favor of the legislation to override Astorino's veto. The bill was also criticized by County Department of Public Safety Commissioner George Longworth and Sgt. Hect…

by Sam Barron

08/16/2017

Sports

White Plains Hoops Star Trying Out For Team USA Ra'Shad James, who played at White Plains High School, St. Thomas Aquinas, and at Iona College, could next be wearing the red, white and blue. James is one of 16 players who will participate in the USA Basketball Men's AmeriCup Team training camp to participate in the FIBA AmeriCup 2017. The camp will be held from Aug. 17 to Aug. 24 in Houston and 12 players will be selected from the camp. The tournament begins on Aug. 28. Team USA is being coached by former Chappaqua resident Jeff Van Gundy. Ra'Shad James last played for Cedevita Zagreb in Croatia and previously played for the Westchester…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

News

Unity Rally Set For Outside Dutchess County Office Building POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- People in Poughkeepsie are coming together Tuesday night to show their solidarity with Charlottesville. A vigil organized by the Dutchess County Progressive Action Alliance is being held Tuesday at 6 p.m. outside the Dutchess County Office building at 22 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. The vigil is designed to oppose the white supremacist march that occurred in Charlottesville last weekend and urge local elected officials to speak out and condemn the racist events in Charlottesville. A demonstration will be held at Route 44 and Route in 55 following the vigil. Rep. Jo…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

News

Greenburgh Considering Legislation To Allow Beekeeping GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Town Board is weighing legislation that would allow people to do beekeeping on their property. Supervisor Paul Feiner said 90 percent of residents surveyed said they supported allowing beekeeping. The legislation would have a setback requirement and residents would have to get permission from their next door neighbors before they started beekeeping. "I was surprised so many people were interested," Feiner said. Feiner said beekeeping would help preserve the honeybees and be good for the environment. The legislation will be introduced next month …

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Neighbors

Yo-Yo Ma Helps North Salem Conductor Find Puppy NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- It was a happy reunion for conductor David Zinman, who lives in North Salem, and his 4-month old puppy, Carlito. Zinman was reunited with Carlito after cellist Yo-Yo Ma asked attendees at a concert in Massachusetts, where Zinman is staying, to help find the Cuban Havanese puppy, who went missing that morning. A woman heard about the lost dog from someone who attended the show and saw Carlito in the road, according to the AP. She knew it was Carlito and returned him to Zinman, according to the AP.

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Neighbors

Katonah Comes Together To Show Solidarity In Vigil For Charlottesville KATONAH, N.Y. -- Katonah stands with the people of Charlottesville. A vigil was held Sunday night in downtown Katonah in to show solidarity with the people of Charlottesville and in honor of Heather Heyer, the woman who was struck by a car protesting white supremacists Saturday. The vigil featured a moment of silence, a lighting of candles and a reading of Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech. Attendees carried signs like "Love Wins," and "Black Lives Matter." County Executive Rob Astorino said on Twitter that white supremacism had no place in Amer…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

News

Evening Vigil For Charlottesville Solidarity Held In Nanuet NANUET, N.Y. -- Nanuet stands with the people of Charlottesville. A vigil was held Monday night at the northwest corner of Route 59 and Middletown Road in Nanuet to show solidarity with the people of Charlottesville and in honor of Heather Heyer, the woman who was struck by a car protesting white supremacists Saturday. The vigil featured people holding signs saying, "No Place 4 Hate," "Black Lives Matter," and waving rainbow flags. County Executive Ed Day issued a statement Sunday saying hate has no place in Rockland County. "White supremacists, white nationali…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Lifestyle

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Will Be Held On Woodlands HS Soccer Field GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Central School District is going all out for the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. A viewing party will be held at Woodlands High School Soccer Field from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m with 250 approved viewing glasses being handed out. During the eclipse, the sun will disappear behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight, and leading to a quick plunge in temperature before streamers of light streaking across the sky around the moon's silhouette. It will mark the first time a total solar eclipse will be visible from the mainland United States since 1979. The Aug. …

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Politics

Candidate Kicked Off Working Families Line WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y -- Nancy Vann, who is running for Westchester County Legislator, has been booted off the Working Families line. Vann is challenging Republican incumbent John Testa in District 1 and is also running on the Democratic ticket. The Westchester County Board of Elections determined that 60 percent of the entries on her petitions came from people who don't live in the district. “I was really hoping for an election where my opponent wouldn’t attempt some sort of scheme to cheat during the petition process,” Testa said. Vann blamed the snafu on a former campaign manager, w…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Neighbors

Rhinebeck Rallies To Show Solidarity With Charlottesville DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- People in Rhinebeck gathered Sunday night to show they were with the people in Charlottesville, who protested white supremacists. The rally was held at Route 9 and Market Street. People chanted, "No fear, everyone is welcome here," as supporters drove by and honked horns. Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) said he rejects hate groups like white supremacists, neo-Nazis and the KKK, saying they have no legitimate place in our political and societal discourse. "I am confident that the Department of Justice will vigorously prosecute and hold accountable tho…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

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