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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

Neighbors

Spooky Noises Keep New Castle's Andrew Cuomo Up At Night Gov. Andrew Cuomo might want to ditch the Governor's Mansion for his New Castle home. Cuomo said spooky noises in the mansion are preventing him from getting some sleep, according to the New York Post. The governor is often alone in the house while his family is back in Westchester. And while he said he doesn't believe in ghosts, being alone in a house and hearing noises doesn't make for a restful night in bed, he told the Post. Gov. David Paterson also told the Post that he believes the 161-year-old mansion is haunted by a ghost. Paterson said his staff believed it was the spirit of a g…

by Sam Barron

05/06/2017

News

Playland Set To Receive $60 Million In Improvements RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Playland is getting a facelift. County Executive Rob Astorino and Nicholas Singer of Standard Amusements announced Friday they have finalized the construction timetable for making $60 million worth of improvements to the park. Astorino said the public-private partnership will protect taxpayer dollars. "Construction is now set to get under way, and once completed, Playland will be infused with new excitement and experiences to be enjoyed alongside all the traditions, like the Dragon Coaster, that are part of growing up in Westchester," Astorino said. New rides l…

by Sam Barron

05/06/2017

Schools

Scarsdale Student Honored As Presidential Scholar Zachary Gold, a Scarsdale resident who attends Ardsley High School, was recently honored as a presidential scholar.Gold is one of only 161 students nationwide and six in New York to receive the award from the Department of Education. "I congratulate this year's class of Presidential Scholars for their devotion to academic excellence and their parents and teachers who have guided them along the way,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. “Today's Presidential Scholars are tomorrow's leaders, and I am confident they will continue to be shining examples as they enter the next phase…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2017

Events

'Survivor' Winner Speaking At Jewish Community Center In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- Ethan Zohn is a real-life survivor. Zohn, who is speaking at the JCC Harrison on May 11 at the Jewish National Fund's Positively Israel Reception, won "Survivor: Africa" and is also a two-time cancer survivor. A former soccer player, he also runs his own charity, Grassroot Soccer, to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa. "I'm really excited to be working with the Jewish National Fund," Zohn said. "The values I learned growing up being Jewish helped me win "Survivor" and beat cancer. It helped me survive and thrive in life." Zohn has been to Is…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2017

Obituaries

Man Who Made Illegal Turn In Yorktown Had Multiple Active Bench Warrants Making an illegal right turn at a red light on Route 6 resulted in a Carmel man being arrested in Yorktown Thursday night. Lennox Miller, 41, was charged with driving with a suspended license. His license was suspended because he failed to answer a summons and for failing to pay child support, police said. Miller had an active bench warrant out of Carmel and an active arrest warrant out of New York City, both for traffic offenses. Miller was released on $250 bail and turned over to the Carmel Police Department following his release. He is due back in Yorktown Justice Court on June 6.

by Sam Barron

05/05/2017

Sports

Steer For Student Athletes Commemorates Graduates At Annual Gala RYE, N.Y. -- A not-for-profit based in Rye is helping student athletes get the support they need.Steer for Student Athletes is hosting its third annual spring graduation banquet at Lake Isle Country Club in Eastchester from May 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Steer provides funding and support services to help underprivileged athletes. The organization uses "Steer Advisors" who are responsible for tracking their needs to allow them to achieve success, from college prep to helping them with the SATs. Port Chester High School and Palisades Preparatory School are two of the schools Ste…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2017

Business

Fishkill Five Guys On Track For Summer Opening FISHKILL, N.Y. -- A Five Guys Burgers and Fries is set to open in Fishkill this summer. The Five Guys will be located at the Hudson Valley Town Center at 18 Westage Drive, along with a Chipotle. The Five Guys on Old Route 9 in Fishkill will be closed when the new location is open. There is no official date for the opening. Construction on the building that will house the 2,300 square foot restaurant is complete. Five Guys is about to start on its interior buildout. according to David Livshin, managing agent for Dutchess Holdings, LLC, which owns the property. Additional site work is stil…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2017

Neighbors

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 …

by Sam Barron

05/05/2017

Events

Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Thousands are expected to come out to FDR Park in Yorktown Heights Saturday for the SPCA's 12th Annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair. The annual event sees dogs and their owners walking through the park with the goal of raising $120,000 for the organization, which is based in Briarcliff. There will also be almost 80 vendors on hand. Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) will be cutting the official ribbon to start the walk, which will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The walkathon will feature agility dogs, dogs playing frisbee, and a dancing dog. There will als…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2017

Neighbors

Bronxville's Mika Brzezinski Gets Engaged To Co-Host Joe Scarborough It's a match made in morning TV heaven. "Morning Joe" co-hosts Joe Scarborough, a New Canaan resident, and Mika Brzezinski, a Bronxville resident, announced Thursday they are engaged. Scarborough proposed to her while they were in Paris to celebrate Brezinski's 50th birthday. In February, Brzezinski put her Bronxville home on the market. The mother of two announced she was separating from her husband in December 2015. Scarborough, a former Congressman, split from his second wife in 2013. According to an interview in Vanity Fair, the couple does not yet live together. Between the…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2017

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