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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

Schools

Congers, Nanuet, New City Students Nominated For Service Academies Some of Rockland's best and brightest could soon be serving our country.Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) honored the 12 Rockland students she nominated for admission to the nation's service academies- U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy. “These exceptional young Americans are the future leaders of our great nation,” said Lowey. “Their outstanding applications reflect a deep commitment to public service and to improving their communities. It is an honor to work with our local veterans to identify and nominate such accomplished young…

by Sam Barron

05/20/2017

Politics

Trump: Firing Former Westporter Comey 'Eased Pressure' Of Russia Probe President Donald Trump said firing former Westport resident James Comey eased "great pressure" from the ongoing probe of collusion with Russia, according to a story published Friday by the New York Times. Trump told Russian officials during their controversial May 10 meeting that Comey was "crazy, a real nut job," according to the New York Times. The meeting occurred one day after Trump fired Comey. At the same meeting, Trump disclosed intelligence from an Israeli counterterrorism operation to the Russians. The statements came from a White House document summarizing co…

by Sam Barron

05/20/2017

Politics

Trump Told Russians Firing Westchester Native Comey Would 'Ease Pressure' President Donald Trump, who owns an estate in Bedford, said firing Yonkers native James Comey eased "great pressure" from the ongoing probe of collusion with Russia, according to a bombshell report published Friday afternoon by the New York Times. Trump told Russian officials during their controversial May 10 meeting that Comey was "crazy, a real nut job," according to the New York Times. Trump said he "faced great pressure" because of Russia, which was taken care of with Comey's firing by Trump, according to the Times. The meeting occurred the day after Trump …

by Sam Barron

05/19/2017

Schools

Pace Honors Graduates At 2017 Commencement Ceremony PLEASANTViLLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University Class of 2017 is ready to meet the world. The university held its annual commencement ceremony on Thursday at the Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center in Pleasantville. Pace University President Stephen Friedman and Ingrid Burke, Dean of Yale School of Foresty and Environmental Studies spoke at the ceremony.Friedman and Burke were awarded honorary degrees. "You graduate today into a world that is changing more rapidly than at any other time," Burke said. Burke said Pace students were needed to help fight the…

by Sam Barron

05/19/2017

Schools

Boces Tech Childhood Education Students Pay Homage To Mentors YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Students in the Childhood Development and Education program at BOCES said thank you to their teacher mentors this week with a special breakfast. Students in the program complete an internship in a classroom of their choice, working closely with a cooperating teacher. All of the seniors in the program this year going to college in the fall, most pursuing childhood education degrees. “Our students are honoring their mentor teachers who allowed them the opportunity to student teach—something they normally would not be able to do until graduate school,” said Tech Cente…

by Sam Barron

05/19/2017

Obituaries

Nancy Sullivan, 84, Ossining Native OSSINING, N.Y. -- Nancy Sullivan, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great -grandmother peacefully on Wednesday in the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Sullivan was born Nov. 12, 1932, in Brooklyn and grew up in Manhattan, the daughter of Louis and Elisabeth Bouxsein. Her family moved to Ossining where she met, fell in love, and married, the love of her life, her husband, James Sullivan on Sept. 2, 1950 at St. Ann's Church. They were married for 65 wonderful years. She graduated from Ossining High School in 1950 and she and Jim raised their five children in Oss…

by Sam Barron

05/19/2017

Schools

Irvington Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Ryan Meng-Killeen and Zoe Mermelstein are at the top of the class in Irvington. Meng-Killeen and Zoe Mermelstein were named valedictorian and salutatorian of Irvington High School's Class of 2017. Meng-Killeen and Mermelstein said they have worked incredibly hard throughout their high school career, but were surprised to receive the school’s top honors. They attributed their success to their friends and family and being given the opportunity to pursue their passions both in school and outside of school. “Being the valedictorian means that I have some very supportive frie…

by Sam Barron

05/19/2017

Neighbors

Mount Vernon Woman Honored For Fighting Alzheimer's MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Michelle Edwards Brisbane, a Mount Vernon resident, is doing what she can to help fight Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter named Brisbane one of its 2016-17 Women’s Champion. The 12 champions from around the Hudson Valley were chosen because of their devotion to the cause of ending Alzheimer's. Brisbane and her family are deeply involved in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, participating in the Westchester walk as well as walks throughout the Northeast. “The Edwards family has been hit hard with this terrible disease,” Brisbane said. “My materna…

by Sam Barron

05/19/2017

Obituaries

Dora Calabro, 97, Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Dora Calabro, an Ossining native, died last week at the age of 97. Calabro was born in Italy and immigrated to Ellis Island when she was nine, settling with her family in Ossining in 1929. Calabro learned to knit and made many of the garments she wore as The family struggled through The Great Depression.During World War II, Calabro did her part by working as a nurse’s aide. Her passion for and dedication to this job earned her a special citation from President Harry Truman. Calabro married her husband, Joe, in 1946. Calabro worked and maintained a business in her home m…

by Sam Barron

05/19/2017

Lifestyle

Roxy Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Roxy is looking for a good home. The SPCA is hoping someone is willing to adopt Roxy, a three-year-old shepherd mix. The SPCA said she's a real people lover who gets along well with other dogs. To learn more about Roxy, e-mail shelter@spca914.org.

by Sam Barron

05/19/2017

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