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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

Hen Hud Students Head Back To School MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Students in the Hendrick Hudson School District went back to school on Sept. 6, ready to begin the 2016-2017 school year at the districts five schools. Students were excited to see old and new friends and also meet their teachers for the first time.

by Sam Barron

09/14/2016

Schools

Lakeland Goes Pink Raising Money To Fight Breast Cancer SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- Lakeland High School joined forces with the Shrub Oak Athletic Club to raise money to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The 6th annual "Tackles for a Cure" game was held Friday, September 9 as part of the Lakeland vs. Tappan Zee high school football game. The game has raised more than $50,000 to fight breast cancer.

by Sam Barron

09/14/2016

Schools

Lakeview Elementary Heads Back To School MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Students at Lakeview Elementary went back to school on Sept. 6, ready to begin the 2016-2017 school year. Students were excited to see old and new friends and also meet their teachers for the first time.

by Sam Barron

09/14/2016

Politics

Boak Defeats Falk To Win 40th Senate District Primary Ali Boak defeated Andrew Falk in the race to represent the Democratic Party in the 40th State Senate District against incumbent Terrence Murphy. Boak leads Falk 81 percent to 19 percent, 2,120 votes to 514 votes, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections with 64 percent of precincts reporting. In Putnam, Boak leads Falk 341 votes to 220 votes, 60 percent to 40 percent according to unofficial results from the Putnam County Board of Elections, with 90 percent of precincts reporting. Boak is a former Pound Ridge councilwoman while Falk twice ran unsuccessfu…

by Sam Barron

09/13/2016

Lifestyle

Lewisboro Seniors Enjoy Good Food, Dancing At Bedford Picnic BEDFORD, N.Y. -- On Sept. 8, Lewisboro seniors made the trip to Bedford to attend a picnic at Bedford Hills Pool and Park. The seniors said they enjoyed good food, bingo and music and had a great time.

by Sam Barron

09/12/2016

Business

Village Social Restaurant Opening In Rye This Fall RYE, N.Y. -- A Mount Kisco favorite is coming to Rye. Village Social is opening this fall at 67 Purchase Street. The Mount Kisco location has been open for six years. The new restaurant will have a brick oven for pizza, front sliding accordion doors and patio seating. The restaurant is the brainchild of Brian Candee, Joe Bueti, and Mogan Anthony, the chef. The menu will evolve around seasonal ingredients and nightly specials. In addition to Village Social in Mount Kisco, the partners also run Locali Pizza/Bar/Kitchen in New Canaan.

by Sam Barron

09/12/2016

Police & Fire

Army Football Player Killed In Croton Car Accident CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- A West Point cadet and Army football player was killed in a one-car accident early Sunday morning in Croton. Brandon Jackson, a 20-year-old Queens resident, was killed when his vehicle hit a guardrail on Route 9 near the 129 Municipal Place exit at 1:50 a.m., Sgt. John Nikitopoulos said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Nikitopoulos said. Nikitopoulos said the accident reconstruction team is investigating the crash while the Westchester County Medical Examiner is performing a toxicology report. “The Corps of Cadets is very saddened by the loss of their teammat…

by Sam Barron

09/12/2016

Events

Ossining Bids Farewell To Summer With Waterfront Concert OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining is coming to grips with the end of summer.Hundreds of people came out to a waterfront concert Sept. 2 sponsored by the town and recreation department to bid farewell to the summer season. The concert featured performances from the Mike Risko Music Rock Band Workshop and the Old Mill Singers along with DJ Johnny G spinning tunes with the Hudson River as a backdrop.

by Sam Barron

09/12/2016

Schools

Briarcliff Kicks Off 2016-2017 School Year BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Briarcliff School District faculty and staff kicked offthe 2016-17 school year with a Superintendent’s Conference Day on Sept. 1. “I am really, really excited to be here and I’m really, really excited for the upcoming school year,” said Superintendent of School Dr. James Kaishian in his opening remarks, who also introduced new faculty and staff members. “We’ve got a lot of wonderful things happening.” The day’s keynote speaker was Michael Orth, deputy commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health. Orth commended the district’s efforts to …

by Sam Barron

09/12/2016

Schools

Harrison Students Head Back To School HARRISON, N.Y. -- Students in the Harrison Central School District went back to school on Tuesday, ready to begin the 2016-2017 school year at the districts six schools. Students were excited to see old and new friends and also meet their teachers for the first time.

by Sam Barron

09/12/2016

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