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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

News
Letter To The Editor: Yorktown Lotto Letter To The Editor: Yorktown Lotto
Letter To The Editor: Yorktown Lotto 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 Yorktown Lotto To play New York State Lotto all you need is 'a dollar and a dream'. To play 'Yorktown Lotto' it's possible that all you need is some 'property and a scheme'. Will Yorktown's revitalization turn out to have been a sort of town-sized shell game? Taxpayers were distracted by the shiny object (Garage-zilla), the proposed new multi-million dollar Highway Garage and took their eyes off what politicians were planning to do ac…

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Police & Fire
Mohegan Lake Man Strikes 4-Year-Old, Recklessly Throws Shoe, Police Say Mohegan Lake Man Strikes 4-Year-Old, Recklessly Throws Shoe, Police Say
Mohegan Lake Man Strikes 4-Year-Old, Recklessly Throws Shoe, Police Say A 23-year-old Mohegan Lake man was arrested and charged after he injured a 4-year-old by striking the child in the face, causing swelling and recklessly throwing a shoe, Yorktown Police said. Christopher Walker was charged with attempted assault in the 3rd degree, a Class B misdemeanor and endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor after police were called to a domestic dispute Thursday night.  Walker is being held pending arraignment, police said. 

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Fox Lane Students Attend State Envirothon Fox Lane Students Attend State Envirothon
Fox Lane Students Attend State Envirothon BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Fox Lane High School students recently had the opportunity to compete at the State Envirothon in upstate New York. The students were sponsored by the county's Planning Department and Soil and Water Conservation District.  The Fox Lane team ranked first among 10 Westchester County teams at the Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon in April. “Congratulations to Coach Frisch and the Fox Lane High School team on a tremendous accomplishment,” Astorino said. “Representing all of Westchester in the New York State competition, they have already made us proud.” The Envirothon is a qui…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Legislation Proposed Making It Easier To Track Sex Offenders Who Move To NY Legislation Proposed Making It Easier To Track Sex Offenders Who Move To NY
Legislation Proposed Making It Easier To Track Sex Offenders Who Move To NY For too long, Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) has said sex offenders have been able to move to New York State and fly under the radar. Murphy, who represents the 40th district, is sponsoring legislation that would allow the dissemination of information on sex offenders from another state who have not yet been assigned a risk level in New York. "The prospect that potential victims do not know if a predator is living in their midst is terrifying," said  Murphy. "Some sex offenders try to fly under the radar. They go 'state shopping,' moving to a state where registry laws may …

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by Sam Barron
Events
Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies
Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies Congratulations senior class of 2017, your day is almost here. Throughout June, high schools across Southern Westchester are holding their annual graduation ceremonies with the class of 2017 taking their final walk as they get ready for the next chapter in their life. Ardsley High School is hosting its graduation Wednesday, June 21 at 6 p.m. at Ardsley High School. Blind Brook High School is hosting its graduation Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at Purchase Field. Bronxville High School is holding its graduation Saturday, June 17 at 6:45 p.m. at the high school. Dobbs Ferry High School is host…

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by Sam Barron
News
Stone Barns Receiving Portion Of Proceeds From Rockefeller Art Auction Stone Barns Receiving Portion Of Proceeds From Rockefeller Art Auction
Stone Barns Receiving Portion Of Proceeds From Rockefeller Art Auction More than 2,000 items from the personal art collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller will be auctioned off next spring, with proceeds going to a dozen charities, including Stones Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills.David Rockefeller died in Pocantico Hills on March 20 at 101. The collection includes Modern, Impressionist and American artworksIn addition to important Modern, Impressionist and American artworks,  according to the New York Times.

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by Sam Barron
Neighbors
Community Rallies Around Yorktown Mom Battling Ovarian Cancer Community Rallies Around Yorktown Mom Battling Ovarian Cancer
Community Rallies Around Yorktown Mom Battling Ovarian Cancer YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Rosemarie Allouche-Gunning has always been a fierce advocate for her children. Now is she is in the fight of her life. Allouche-Gunning, who has lived in Yorktown with her family for two years, was recently diagnosed with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family pay for her mounting medical bills. The money raised will go directly to the family. As of Tuesday afternoon, $4,750 has been raised from 30 people over six days.  Allouche-Gunning is married to Peter and they have two children, Jonathan and Thomas.  Jonathan was diagnosed with …

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by Sam Barron
Events
Northern Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies Northern Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies
Northern Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies Congratulations senior class of 2017, your day is almost here. Throughout June, high schools across Northern Westchester are holding their annual graduation ceremonies with the class of 2017 taking their final walk as they get ready for the next chapter in their life. Briarcliff High School is hosting its graduation at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 16 at Pace University. Byram Hills High School is hosting its graduation at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at SUNY Purchase. Fox Lane High School is hosting its graduation at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at Caramoor.  Hendrick Hudson High School is hosting i…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Cuomo's A 'Thug, Bully, Blackmailer,' Says NY Congressman Cuomo's A 'Thug, Bully, Blackmailer,' Says NY Congressman
Cuomo's A 'Thug, Bully, Blackmailer,' Says NY Congressman One of the most prominent U.S. congressmen in New York is no fan of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a New Castle resident.  Republican Rep. Chris Collins, who represents the 27th Congressional District, called Cuomo a "thug, bully, blackmailer and extortionist" in an interview with the Daily News on Thursday. On Tuesday, Cuomo unveiled a "New York Fights Back" campaign alongside House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi against six Republican representatives, including John Faso, who represents East Dutchess. Collins said Cuomo's opposition would energize his district. Collins' district h…

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by Sam Barron
Sports
Somers Superintendent Clarifies Statements About Alleged Yorktown Incident Somers Superintendent Clarifies Statements About Alleged Yorktown Incident
Somers Superintendent Clarifies Statements About Alleged Yorktown Incident Thi story has been updated Somers Superintendent Raymond Blanch said Thursday he jumped the gun in issuing a statement following an allegation the Yorktown boys lacrosse team harassed the Somers girls lacrosse team on May 25 in the Yorktown boys locker room. "I did not provide the Yorktown administration with the opportunity to fully complete their internal fact-finding related to the incident before I communicated the information from our fact-finding to the Somers community," Blanch said. "In no way was it my intention to implicate the entire Yorktown boys’ lacrosse team.&q…

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