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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.

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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

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

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

Lifestyle

Nyack Gets New $200K Sprinkler System In Memorial Park NYACK, N.Y. -- Memorial Park in Nyack is making a big splash. The Nyack Park Conservancy announced the park had received a $200,000 grant from the New NY Bridge Community Benefits Program to fund the replacement of the children's sprinklers. "We chose this project last year because we feel that it is extremely important for children to have access to free recreation opportunities and a place to cool off in the summer," Chrissy Place, president of the Nyack Parks Conservancy said. "This is incredible news for Nyack." The splash pad installation will add both an aesthetic…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Neighbors

Community Rallies Around Smallest NPR Station, Which Reaches East Dutchess A campaign to help a National Public Radio station that reaches East Dutchess buy a transmitter has raised almost $30,000. Robin Hood Radio, the smallest NPR station in the country, broadcasts in Dutchess, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Their 31-year old transmitter recently died, and a new transmitter costs $27,000. The GoFundMe has raised $28,400 from 163 people in seven days as of Monday afternoon. "It amazes me, I didn't know what to expect," Marshall Miles, who helps run Robin Hood Radio, said. "I am blown away by the generosity of the public. It's come from all demogr…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Real Estate

Affordable Housing Catches On In Bedford BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- People looking for affordable housing came out to Bedford to see Antioch Homes, a new development Saturday. Antioch Homes features 12 apartments in three buildings at the site of the former Antioch Baptist Church. At the workshop, people complained about the lack of washers and dryers and the lack of a play space for children, according to LoHud. Rent at Antioch Homes ranges from $790 to $1,110 for a one-bedroom and $945 to $1,336 for a two-bedroom.

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

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