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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

Sen. Murphy Calls For Legislation To Curb Distracted Driving With distracted driving now responsible for more deaths than drunk driving, Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) is calling for action."It has been estimated that text messaging can take a driver's eyes off of the road for up to five seconds. That is like driving the equivalent of a football field with your eyes closed," said Murphy. "We have put a great deal of emphasis on drinking and driving. We have to put the same amount effort into reducing accidents involving texting and other road distractions." Murphy is proposing legislation, Evan's Law, that would utilize the Text…

by Sam Barron

05/30/2017

Neighbors

'America's Got Talent' Star Grace VanderWaal Returns To Area It was a true homecoming for Suffern's Grace VanderWaal last week. VanderWaal, who won "America's Got Talent" last summer performed near her hometown at Ramapo High School in Franklin, N.J., to benefit Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. The concert, attended by more than 600 people, raised money for "Butterflies", a Valley program that helps families caring for children with life-limiting or life-threatening injuries at home. At the show, VanderWaal performed original songs as well as songs by Ed Sheeran and Miley Cyrus. "I want to send out a huge thank you to everyone…

by Sam Barron

05/29/2017

Lifestyle

Hungry Westchester? A New App Is Coming, Courtesy of Byram Hills Students WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Four Byram Hills sophomores are hoping to revolutionize the way Westchester residents get their food. The students have started WestchesterEats, a mobile app that allows people to order food, make reservations and find more information about restaurants in Westchester. The app is developed and is currently looking for restaurants to sign on. Zachary Tuzzo, one of the co-founders, said it all started when they wanted to order pizza. "We didn’t have the menu with us, so we didn’t know what to get or what was available for us to order," Tuzzo said. The b…

by Sam Barron

05/28/2017

Sports

Harvey Baseball Coach Honored At Minor League Baseball Game It was Luis Lopez Night at the Bridgeport Bluefish game Friday and his players wanted to join in the fun. Lopez, assistant varsity baseball coach for the Katonah-based Harvey School, was invited back by his former team for the retiring of his No. 19 jersey. A former major league player with the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos, Lopez retired from baseball in 2014, spending the last seven years of his 20-year playing career as a Bluefish, a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He holds the all-time Bluefish records in games played, at-bats, hits…

by Sam Barron

05/28/2017

News

OSI Donates Overlook Trail To Teatown For Nature Preserve OSSINING, NY — Teatown Lake Reservation has even more open space. The Open Space Institute announced its donation of a 40-acre parcel to Teatown. Teatown has been managing the parcel for the last 20 years. The Westchester Land Trust will hold an easement on the property. Lying contiguous to the 1,000-acre nature preserve, the Overlook property contains upland field habitat that is ideal for birding programs and studies of transitional habitats, the Open Space Institute said. “The beautiful Overlook Parcel has been a treasure to Teatown’s community of hikers, school children, campers and s…

by Sam Barron

05/27/2017

Politics

Kent Supervisor Running For Third Term KENT, N.Y.-- Maureen Fleming announced on Friday she is seeking re-election for a third term as Kent Supervisor. Fleming, a Democrat, said she wants to continue to lead the town in the right direction, having put forth three budgets without a tax increase. As town supervisor, Fleming said she has increased transparency by eliminating the time limit for public comment and televising town workshops and meetings. The town website has also been revamped, contracts have been negotiated with unions and equipment has been purchased for town departments, Fleming said. "The Town of Kent has m…

by Sam Barron

05/27/2017

Schools

IBM Sells Final Part Of Vacant Somers Property SOMERS, N.Y. -- IBM has sold off the final piece of its Somers campus.IBM sold off a vacant 162.5-acre parcel to a Delaware-based limited liability company called 294 Route 100, LLC on March 30 for $1.5 million according to The Somers Record. The name merely matches the campus' address, which is 294 Route 100. IBM had sold the campus to the same buyer for $31.75 million last September. The fire district is looking to build a new firehouse on the IBM site as a replacement for its facility along Route 202; plans call for sharing space with state police, which would become a tenant of the fir…

by Sam Barron

05/27/2017

Politics

Tips On Avoiding Ticks, Mosquitos Offered By Astorino, County Officials Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler want county residents to avoid Lyme disease and West Nile Virus. Astorino and Dr. Amler offered tips for residents at the Marshlands Conservancy in Rye. “Ticks and mosquitoes shouldn’t prevent us from enjoying the outdoors this spring and summer,” Astorino said. “Remember to cover up and use insect repellents to keep ticks and mosquitoes from biting, and perform tick checks daily on yourself, your family and pets after spending time in wooded and grassy areas.” Astorino explained that appropriate attire in…

by Sam Barron

05/27/2017

Politics

Report: Westchester Native Comey Acted On Russian Intel He Knew Was Fake Former FBI Director James Comey, a Westchester native, knowingly used fake intelligence from Russia in his investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails, according to CNN. Comey was fired two weeks ago by President Donald Trump. The move has caused controversy since the FBI is investigating Russia's influence on the 2016 election. According to CNN, Comey decided to go public and declare the investigation into Clinton's handling of classified email over because of fake email exchanges cooked up by the Russians between then-Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and a Clinton…

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

Schools

Pleasantville Celebrates Ncaa-bound Athletes PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville's student-athletes will be taking their talents across the country in the fall. Pleasantville recently honored 8 seniors who will be playing college sports. The students, who have committed to play at the Division III level will play or participate in sports like field hockey, football, lacrosse, softball, soccer, and wrestling. The honorees and the schools they will attend are: Jacqueline Bendeson – field hockey, Hartwick College Lucas Cohen - lacrosse, Ithaca College Erin Egan - soccer, Mount Ida College Ian Esliker - football, Hamilton College V…

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

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