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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.

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Events

Hen Hud Concert Benefits Breast Cancer Foundation MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Cindy Alexander will perform an acoustic concert at Hendrick Hudson High School next Thursday to promote cancer awareness and support the Breast Cancer Foundation. The concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium, and the suggested donation is $10 to $20. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the foundation. Alexander has performed on stage with Suzanne Vega, America, Rick Springfield, Marc Cohn and The Bacon Brothers. Alexander’s music has earned her Los Angeles Music Awards for Songwriter of the Year and Independent Pop Album of the Year.

by Sam Barron

09/29/2016

Events

Port Chester Dog Park Celebrates One Year Anniversary PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Village of Port Chester went to the dogs Saturday. Literally. The town's first dog park, at Abendroth Park, celebrated its one year anniversary. The day featured a proclamation from the village and 13 vendors including two rescue groups. Village residents including dog walkers had sought an exclusive area for pets for more than three years. Fundraising efforts by the Port Chester Dog Park Group -- and a $25,000 donation from the PetSafe brand earlier this year -- resulted in the special park off of Touraine Avenue. The dog park includes three sections separated by…

by Sam Barron

09/29/2016

Neighbors

Children's Room Dedicated To Longtime Kent Volunteer KENT, N.Y. -- Friends and family of Wilma Baker gathered at the Kent Public Library on Sept. 10 to dedicate the library's children's room to her memory. Baker helped found the Kent Literary Association, which later became the Kent Public Library. She was also a co-founder of the Kent Recycling center. A party on Sept. 11 at the Kent Cliffs Fire House celebrated the anniversary of the Kent Recycling center and raised money for books and other materials for the new Wilma M. Baker Children's Room.

by Sam Barron

09/29/2016

News

Woody Allen Series Produced In Briarcliff Premieres Friday BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff residents will get to see themselves on the small screen starting Friday. Woody Allen's new TV show, "Crisis In Six Scenes," that he filmed earlier this year in Briarcliff is premiering on Amazon Prime Friday. Allen filmed at a house at 508 Scarborough Road for three weeks in the spring. The show, which is set in the 1960s, stars Miley Cyrus, Allen and Elaine May. The house at 508 Scarborough Road was previously featured in the movie "American Gangster." During production, Cyrus was spotted at Whole Foods in White Plains. Actor Mic…

by Sam Barron

09/28/2016

Neighbors

Ossining Seniors Show Gratitude To First Responders OSSINING, N.Y. -- Seniors at Atria on the Hudson visited Ossining first responders last Wednesday with gifts to thank them for all of their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication everyday keeping us safe. The seniors visited the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the Ossining Fire Department, and the Ossining Police Department. The local effort was part of the #GoGrateful campaign, during which residents from Atria Senior Living across the US and Canada demonstrated their appreciation.

by Sam Barron

09/28/2016

Obituaries

Christopher Rubow, 25, of Florida, Formerly Of Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Christopher Charles Rubow, of Gainesville, Fla., formerly of Ossining, N.Y., died Sept. 16. He was 25. Rubow spent the first 16 years of his life with his family in Ossining. He began his college career at 16, graduating from Binghamton University with his bachelor's in psychology; Vanderbilt University with his master's in special education; and will posthumously receive his doctorate in psychology, specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis, from the University of Florida. His first research paper has been accepted for publication in a premier journal. Rubow loved fami…

by Sam Barron

09/27/2016

Events

North Salem Harvest Fest Features Rides, Games NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Pequenakonck Elementary School PTO held its annual harvest festival Saturday. The event featured fireworks, rides, raffles and games.

by Sam Barron

09/27/2016

Schools

Valhalla Swimmer Qualifies For State Swimming Championships VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Isabella Fountain, a Valhalla High School freshman qualified for the New York State swimming championship last week. Fountain qualified in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24:83 seconds. She earned her spot to compete at states on Sept. 22 when competing against Bronxville and Tuckahoe high schools. The state swimming championships will take place in Ithaca on Nov. 18 and 19, featuring some of the best high school swimmers from around New York.

by Valhalla Union Free School District

09/27/2016

Police & Fire

Brush Fire Rages For Second Day In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Firefighters are in the woods behind Camp Smith for a second day Monday battling a brush fire. The brush fire began Sunday at 1 p.m. and firefighers spent seven hours on the scene. Firefighters entered the woods through multiple points, including South Mountain Pass and set up incident commend at the Chickory Meadow Farm, according to the Continental Village Fire Department. Large water drops were coordinated between Westchester County Police Department Aviation and firefighters on the ground, according to the Continental Village Fire Department. Mutual aid is being pro…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2016

Police & Fire

Overnight Brush Fire Rages Through Monday In Briarcliff BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Firefighters spent late Sunday into early Monday battling a brush pile fire on Clay Bird Lane. The Briarcliff Manor Fire Department was assisted by the Croton Fire Department along with additional units from Millwood Fire, Pocantico Hills Fire, Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department, Bedford Hills Fire Department & Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Sam Barron

09/26/2016

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