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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

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

Events

Howland Music Hosting Pop Up Children's Concert BEACON, N.Y. -- Kids will get a chance to find an instrument that best suits them on Saturday.The Howland Chamber Music Circle is hosting a day of "instrument discovery" at St. Andrews Church at 17 South Avenue in Beacon. The event is part of Beacon's Second Saturday celebration of the art. The program will begin with a "petting zoo" where students can handle the various instruments. This will be followed by performances on several of the instruments. Kids are encouraged to touch and explore the various instruments and ask questions. String, wind, brass instruments as w…

by Sam Barron

09/09/2016

News

Ethical Culture Society Names New Education Director WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Ethical Culture Society has a new education director.Sabine Sandy was recently named director of ethical education at the White Plains-based organization. Salandy was previously director of ethical education at the Bergen Ethical Society. On Sunday, Sept. 11 at 9:30 a.m., parents are invited to learn about the society’s ethical education program, meet staff, and spend time with the community while children play games and get to know one another. For more information on upcoming programs, call (914) 948-1120 or email ecsw@optonline.net. The Society is located at …

by Sam Barron

09/09/2016

Schools

Putnam Valley Goes Back To School PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y.-- Putnam Valley students returned to school on Sept. 1 to kick off the 2016-2017 school year, excited to see friends old and new and meet their new teachers.

by Sam Barron

09/09/2016

Police & Fire

Suspect Sentenced In Ossining Homicide Of Man Who Owed Money WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Yonkers man will be spending at least the next 20 years in jail for murdering someone and then dumping the remains on the side of the road in Ossining. Joaquin Garcia, 28, was sentenced Thursday to 20 years to life after pleading guilty to murder in the first degree in the killing of Luis Blanco, a 62-year-old Yonkers resident, in August 2015. A jogger found Blanco's body along Route 133 and an autopsy determined he had been stabbed multiple times in the head, neck and torso, and had been shot in the back of the head, according to the Westchester County Distric…

by Sam Barron

09/08/2016

Sports

Ossining Club Aims To Give Athletics A Boost OSSINING, NY. -- Ossining athletes know there is a group that always has their back. The Ossining Athletic Booster Club is returning for the 2016-2017 school year with a new board of directors. The group supports Ossining's athletic teams from modified sports in 7th and 8th grade through high school, by supplying equipment and other items that might not be part of the school budget. The club also gives scholarships to graduating seniors. To help raise funds, the club runs the concession stands at Ossining football games and also sells Ossining merchandise. Chris Caparelli said it was time …

by Sam Barron

09/08/2016

Schools

New Rochelle Educator Learns How Technology Enhances Student Achievement NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A New Rochelle teacher had the week of a lifetime.Jeannine Shields, instructional technology facilitator at New Rochelle, recently joined over 100 educators from around the world for the 2016 DEN Summer Institute in Chicago. The program connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable networking, idea sharing, and inspiration. "It was an honor to be selected to attend the Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute," said Shields. "I thoroughly enjoyed collabo…

by Sam Barron

09/07/2016

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