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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

Putnam, Dutchess Voters Head To Polls On Primary Tuesday Democrats and Republicans will each have a chance to pick their candidates when they go to the polls on Tuesday for state primaries. In the 40th Senate district, which includes Putnam and eastern Dutchess, incumbent Sen. Terrence Murphy is waiting to determine whether he will be challenged by Democrat Andrew Falk, who lives in Patterson and has unsuccessfully run for Assembly twice, or Ali Boak, a former Pound Ridge councilwoman. Falk has vowed to help New York's middle class, which he feels has fallen behind while Boak said she aims to clean up the culture of corruption in Albany. Republi…

by Sam Barron

09/12/2016

Schools

Elmsford Welcomes Faculty, Staff Back To School ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- The Elmsford Central School District faculty and staff are ready to return to school.Teachers attended a Superintendent's Conference Day on Aug. 31 where Superintendent Joseph Ricca told them to be creative, don'r be afraid to fail and always keep growing and moving forward. “It’s easy to stay in our comfort zone. It’s hard to take that step outside. I am giving you permission to step outside,” Ricca said. “You can try new things. You can innovate in your classrooms. You can do what you think is going to be best for our kids. We’re going to work with you. We’re going to sup…

by Sam Barron

09/11/2016

Events

Habitat For Humanity Westchester Unveils 9-11 Sculpture NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Habitat For Humanity is helping people rise up from the horrors of Sept. 11.Habitat, as part of its annual 9/11 Build-A-Thon was gifted two pieces of art from Larchmont resident Paolo Corvino. The work is made out of structural steel salvaged from the World Trade Center after 9/11. These pieces of work are on display at Habitat for Humanity of Westchester ReStore at 659 Main St. in New Rochelle throughout the fall as part of Habitat’s Art Fest Exhibit. “On 9-11 the world was changed forever. On this September 11, the 15th anniversary, come out and change the world,&q…

by Sam Barron

09/11/2016

Schools

Elmsford Heads Back To School ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Students of the Elmsford School District returned to school on Tuesday to begin the 2016-2017 school year. Students were happy to see old and new friends as well as meet their teachers for the first time.

by Sam Barron

09/11/2016

Schools

Lakeland Kicks Off School Year SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- Students in the Lakeland Central School District went back to school on Thursday, beginning the 2016-2017 school year. Students were excited to see old and new friends and meet their teachers for the first time.

by Sam Barron

09/10/2016

Events

JCC On The Hudson Salutes 2, 4 Legged Heroes On 9-11 Day Of Service TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- JCC On The Hudson in Tarrytown is hosting a day of service on Sept. 11, saluting both two and four legged heroes.The event will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m at 371 South Broadway. Attendees will get to meet therapy dog Fozzie and his handler, Stefani Cohen, a social worker at Westchester Jewish Community Services,who will talk about how service dogs and other animals help heal. The program will also discuss how social workers and animals at a therapy petting zoo in Israel bring comfort to victims of trauma. In honor of Sept. 11, letters and pictures will be made for t…

by Sam Barron

09/10/2016

Police & Fire

Driver In Yorktown Crash That Killed Four Was Steering With Knees The driver responsible for a crash on the Taconic Parkway in Yorktown in August 2015 that killed four people, including his daughter, was arraigned in court Friday after prosecutors said he was driving with his knees before the crash occurred. Nerim Sinanovic, a 34-year-old resident of the Bronx, was charged with four counts of criminally negligent homicide (a Class E felony), one count of reckless driving, a misdemeanor and a charge of speeding. He pleaded not guilty. Sinanovic told New York State Police that while driving northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in his BMW SUV, he took hi…

by Sam Barron

09/09/2016

Events

North Salem Lions Hold Annual Golf Outing NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The North Salem Lions teed off last week for their biggest fundraiser of the year.The Lions Club held its 49th anniversary and golf outing on Aug. 29 at Salem Golf Club to raise money for various charities and causes. “This event is all about having fun and bringing the community together. We appreciate everyone coming out to help support some great charities”," said Robert Loeb, President of the North Salem Lions Club. The Lion's Club supported the Cooley's Anemia Foundation and Visions, a charity that provides services for the blind. The event featured 90 Golfer…

by Sam Barron

09/09/2016

Events

Kol Rinah Hosting Open House For Interested Singers TARRYTOWN, N.Y.-- Kol Rinah, the Jewish Chorale of Westchester, is inviting interested singers to an open house on Thursday, Sept. 15th, at 7:15 p.m. at the JCC on the Hudson.After the open house, interested people can schedule an audition with conductor Ben Gruder. Kol Rinah rehearses most Thursday evenings during the school year at the JCC on the Hudson. All voice parts welcome. For more information, visit www.kolrinahchorale.org or e-mail kolrinahchorale@gmail.com.

by Sam Barron

09/09/2016

Business

Chamber Foundation Announces 2017 Scholarships DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Chamber Foundation —the nonprofit fundraising arm of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce—is now accepting applications for its two fall scholarships for the 2017 academic year. This past spring, The Chamber Foundation awarded nearly $55,000 in scholarships. To apply for either of the two scholarships available or for more information, candidates should visit chamberfdn.org/scholarships All applications must be submitted online via the scholarship portal hosted by The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Applicants should create a login ID and…

by Sam Barron

09/09/2016

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