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Sam Barron

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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

Lifestyle
NBC Drama Filming At Haverstraw Restaurant NBC Drama Filming At Haverstraw Restaurant
NBC Drama Filming At Haverstraw Restaurant HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Union Restaurant and Bar Latino is getting ready to "Rise." The Haverstraw restaurant will be closed on Friday as the upcoming NBC Drama "Rise" takes over to film an episode. The drama, which stars Josh Radnor as a music teacher, has been filming scenes all over town. Paulo Feteira, one of the owners, said he received a call two weeks ago from location scouts. He said he is excited to see Haverstraw turn into Hollywood Rockland. "It's very nice," Feteira said. "It gives some recognition to the village. It's a win-win at the end of the …

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Family Disagreement To Blame For Wife Owing $46K In Taxes, Latimer Says Family Disagreement To Blame For Wife Owing $46K In Taxes, Latimer Says
Family Disagreement To Blame For Wife Owing $46K In Taxes, Latimer Says RYE, N.Y. -- George Latimer, the Democratic candidate for Westchester county executive, said a family disagreement is to blame for a home owned by his wife owing more than $46,000 in back taxes to the City of Rye.Latimer's mother-in-law Alice Phelps passed away in 2012, and since then his wife's family has disagreed with how to settle her estate, located at 60 Roosevelt Avenue, Latimer said. The property was deeded from Alice Phelps to Robin Phelps-Latimer in Aug. 2010, according to Lohud. Latimer, a state senator who lives in Rye, said his wife's family plans to pay back the $46,009 owed in…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Bill Biskup Letter To The Editor: Vote Bill Biskup
Letter To The Editor: Vote Bill Biskup Southwest Dutchess Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail southwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com. I have known Bill Biskup and his family for more than 4O years or more and Bill is well suited to run for Dutchess County Legislature. Bill's father was my Deacon in our local church and Bill was raised with his family's high morale values. Bill is a honest man who understands the value of hard work. He is smart and sensible with his background and fully understands the financial aspects of the job. Bill is also the first person to lend…

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by William Gannon
Neighbors
Westchester Native Stars On 'Jeopardy!' Westchester Native Stars On 'Jeopardy!'
Westchester Native Stars On 'Jeopardy!' The answer: This Westchester native has become the latest "Jeopardy!" contestant to win over America. The question: Who is Austin Rogers? Rogers, who lived in Westchester when his dad worked as a park ranger at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is on a six-game winning streak, having won $257,000. The bartender has also become a viral sensation with his antics on the show. He does funny poses when introduced at the beginning of each episode and makes gestures when he answers questions correctly. Social media has also been a fan of his suits, with people saying they look straight out o…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Yorktown Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Yorktown
Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown was the site of a literal dumpster fire Tuesday night. Firefighters responded to a two-alarm dumpster fire at a one-story commercial building at 1550 Front Street, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  The dumpster was next to a structure, and firefighters discovered the building was also on fire, calling for additional units, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Firefighters were able to put out the fire quickly and remained on the scene for 90 minutes, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. The Buchanan Engine Co…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Setting The Record Straight Letter To The Editor: Setting The Record Straight
Letter To The Editor: Setting The Record Straight Northwest Dutchess Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail northwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com Dear Editor: Fact: The principal at my Bronx teaching job understandably told me in 2004 that I needed to make a choice after I got elected between teaching in NYC or being a county legislator. I was on our County Legislature's Budget, Finance, and Personnel Committee at that time (still am), and that committee used to meet ten times every November at 2 pm-- forcing me to leave my math teaching position at noon those days I decided ultim…

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by Joel Tyner
Politics
Molinaro Maintains Interest In Gubernatorial Run Molinaro Maintains Interest In Gubernatorial Run
Molinaro Maintains Interest In Gubernatorial Run Marc Molinaro is taking his pitch statewide. The Dutchess County Executive was in Essex County Saturday as he continues to kick the tires on running for governor in 2018 on the Republican ticket. Incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo is running for a third term. At the Essex County Republican Committee's annual dinner Saturday, Molinaro criticized Cuomo for the state's high taxes which he says is causing people to leave New York, according to Sun Community News. Molinaro also highlighted his record as Dutchess County Executive, cutting the workforce and eliminating positions without laying off e…

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter To The Editor: Bringing Single Payer To New York Letter To The Editor: Bringing Single Payer To New York
Letter To The Editor: Bringing Single Payer To New York Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail cortlandt@dailyvoice.com To the Editor: Every other developed country offers its people universal healthcare – covering everyone birth to grave — spending half what we spend, with better health outcomes than we have. Our state is uniquely positioned to protect New Yorkers from the ravages of deep cuts to our healthcare, both by Congress and by executive action. The New York Health Act is one vote away from passing the state senate. New York Health will work for us the way Medicare works …

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by Patricia Mann
Police & Fire
Armonk Fire Department Hoping To Fill The Boot For Children's Hospital Armonk Fire Department Hoping To Fill The Boot For Children's Hospital
Armonk Fire Department Hoping To Fill The Boot For Children's Hospital ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Armonk Fire Department is lending a helping hand...or boot. The fire department is one of 12 fire departments in Westchester taking part in a "fill the boot" campaign to raise money for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla Sunday. Firefighters will be collecting donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Armonk Square. “So many Armonk residents and colleagues have benefitted from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s medical services – we are honored to have an opportunity to support its vital mission," said Fire Chief Carlos Cano.  

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by Sam Barron
Events
Suffern Woman Walks For Alzheimer's In Honor Of Grandmother Suffern Woman Walks For Alzheimer's In Honor Of Grandmother
Suffern Woman Walks For Alzheimer's In Honor Of Grandmother ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Ashley Cole is walking for her grandmother, Lillian. Cole is one of the many people participating in the Rockland Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday at Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by the walk. Cole began noticing her grandmother's decline following the death of her grandfather. Cole lived around the corner from her grandmother growing up,  bonding over coffee. “Her mind slowly began to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease,” Ashley said. “She began to forget things I told her one day…

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