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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
Westchester's Martha Stewart Flips Off Photo Of President Donald Trump Westchester's Martha Stewart Flips Off Photo Of President Donald Trump
Westchester's Martha Stewart Flips Off Photo Of President Donald Trump BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Businesswoman and television personality Martha Stewart, who lives in Bedford, is apparently no fan of her neighbor, President Donald Trump. At the Frieze Art Fair in New York, a photo was taken of Stewart giving the middle finger to a photo of Trump, who also has a home in Bedford. The photo went viral but the Twitter account that posted it has been set to private. Another photo shows Stewart standing in between photos of Trump and rapper Snoop Dogg, with Stewart giving the V signs to both men.  Stewart endorsed Hillary Clinton during the presidential election. She hosted…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Letter To The Editor: Vote Marie Scanlan For Bedford School Board Letter To The Editor: Vote Marie Scanlan For Bedford School Board
Letter To The Editor: Vote Marie Scanlan For Bedford School Board BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email bedford@dailyvoice.com Dear Editor Marie Scanlan is one who sees an obstacle and artfully clears it –which is why there is no one better suited to join our Board of Education. When budget cuts were made due to the funding deficit caused by previously poor financial management and lack of transparency by past boards, she worked to restore items critical to academic excellence by co-founding the Foundation for Bedford Central Schools. For five years as Chair, sh…

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by Amy Broghammer
Schools
Letter To The Editor: Vote Marie Scanlan Letter To The Editor: Vote Marie Scanlan
Letter To The Editor: Vote Marie Scanlan BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email bedford@dailyvoice.com We are honored to support our neighbor and friend Marie Scanlan who is running for a seat as a trustee for the Board of Education in the Bedford Central School District. Marie has lived in Bedford for over 17 years, and together with her husband Ray, have raised three daughters all who have attended the Bedford Central Schools. We have always known Marie to have a passion for education. Growing up, her parents always placed a strong empha…

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Real Estate
Rockland Tops In Lower Hudson In Single-Family Home Sales Rockland Tops In Lower Hudson In Single-Family Home Sales
Rockland Tops In Lower Hudson In Single-Family Home Sales ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's a good time to be selling a home in Rockland.Overall home sales in Rockland were up 29.3 percent in the first quarter compared to last year, according to the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service. In the first quarter, 444 singe-family homes were sold in Rockland, an increase of 23.7 from last year, according to HGMLS. Rockland also saw a 32.7 percent increase in condominiums sold, with 118 being sold in the first quarter. A seller's market also means prices have gone up in Rockland. The median sale price of a single-family home was $425,000, a 6.5 percent in…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Who Has Westchester's Best Water? You Can Cast Your Vote In County Contest Who Has Westchester's Best Water? You Can Cast Your Vote In County Contest
Who Has Westchester's Best Water? You Can Cast Your Vote In County Contest Who has the best tasting water in Westchester? On Tuesday, the county is hosting its annual best tap water contest in White Plains. Residents can quench their thirst with water and then vote for their favorite. The contest takes place in front of the Michaelian Office Building at 148 Martine Avenue in White Plains from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The water supply with the most votes will be declared the winner and will compete regionally.  “We are all winners because we have access to a safe supply of this important natural resource that the county health department works hard to protect,” said C…

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News
New Sighting: Missing North Salem Wallaby Spotted In Somers New Sighting: Missing North Salem Wallaby Spotted In Somers
New Sighting: Missing North Salem Wallaby Spotted In Somers Indy the wallaby remains on the move. The wallaby, who has captured the community's attention since he went missing from his North Salem home three years ago, was spotted in Heritage Hills in Somers Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. by Linda Pisogna, a Heritage Hills resident. Heritage Hills has plenty of water and evergreen coverage for a wallaby, Pisogna said. Warren Saks, who took care of Indy with his wife, Susan Bush, went to look for Indy but did not see him. Indy was reported missing from his home on Titicus Road between the town garage and the town library in March 2014. Saks and Bush b…

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Lifestyle
Mount Kisco Hosting March, Rally In Support Of Immigrants Sunday Mount Kisco Hosting March, Rally In Support Of Immigrants Sunday
Mount Kisco Hosting March, Rally In Support Of Immigrants Sunday WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco residents are coming together to show their support for the local immigration population Sunday.A march is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., beginning in the parking lot behind the movie theater on Main Street and ending at the steps of Mount Kisco Village Hall. Speakers include Neighbors Link Executive Director Carola Bracco, as well as representatives from local government, law enforcement, and clergy. The program will also feature live music and be conducted in both English and Spanish. “There is a deep sense of fear among the immigrants living in our commu…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
New Dobbs Ferry Theater Aims To Revolutionize Moviegoing New Dobbs Ferry Theater Aims To Revolutionize Moviegoing
New Dobbs Ferry Theater Aims To Revolutionize Moviegoing WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Many area residents haven't seen anything like iPic Theaters, which is opening in Dobbs Ferry next week. iPic, which has 16 locations throughout the country, including New York City and Fort Lee, aims to bring a sense of luxury to the typical trip to the multiplex.  The theater, located at 1 Livingstone Ave, offers premium plus reserved seating, which includes in-theater wait service, free popcorn, reclining seats and pillows and blankets to those who want to snuggle up during a show. Premium seating is also offered. It officially opens Friday, May 5. “People w…

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Schools
Ossining Partners With Local Foundation To Create New High School Course Ossining Partners With Local Foundation To Create New High School Course
Ossining Partners With Local Foundation To Create New High School Course OSSINING, N.Y. -- An innovative new high school course is coming to Ossining next year. Thanks to a $215,000 grant, Ossining is teaming up with the Walkabout Education Foundation to design a new high school course that will incorporate project-based learning, wilderness expeditions, internships, and service learning projects. The school itself, which needs to be approved by the Board of Education is scheduled to launch in 2018 and will accommodate roughly 240 students in all four grades when it is fully scaled-up. The district and the foundation will seek input on developing the new school …

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News
Former Yonkers Priest Beatified By Vatican Former Yonkers Priest Beatified By Vatican
Former Yonkers Priest Beatified By Vatican A priest who served in the Hudson Valley is on the track to sainthood. Rev. Solanus Casey was beatified by Pope Francis on Thursday, with the church attributing a miracle to him. Beatification is the next step on the road to becoming a saint. Casey, who died in 1957 at age 86, would be the first American-born male Catholic saint. Casey's first assignment was at Sacred Heart Church in Yonkers. He served as sacristan, director of altar servers and then a porter, answering the bell at the monastery door, according to his website. He was later transferred to New York City before being sent to …

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