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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

News

Dutchess Employee Wins Best Of New York Award POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- William McVicker is one of the best of New York. McVicker, who works as project leader in the Dutchess County Office of Central and Information Services was honored last week with a Best of New York Award for Demonstrated Excellence in Project Management for his Fleet Management Software Project. The Best of New York Awards, given out by Center For Digital Government, recognize state and local government organizations for their standout contributions, best practices, and innovations in information technology that improve citizen services and internal operations. The C…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2017

Lifestyle

NBC's 'Blindspot' Films Episode Scenes In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Pearl River Project will be featured on the silver screen. The campus was a filming location for the NBC-TV show "Blindspot" last week. "Blindspot" crew, consisting of about 40 people, began setting up days before filming the scenes from an undisclosed episode. Filming took place in multiple locations within campus building 205, which consists of a variety of office and laboratory space. The campus includes 38 buildings of laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing, office and support buildings. Future plans for the site include a mixed-use, …

by Sam Barron

09/30/2017

Police & Fire

Two Caught With Heroin After Taconic Stop In Stanford, Police Say Two men were arrested and charged with possessing heroin in a stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Stanford on Thursday by state police.Brett Mickie, 32, a Cairo resident, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree with intent to sell, a Class B Felony, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a Class A Misdemeanor, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, a Class A Misdemeanor. John Martin, 50, also a Cairo resident, was charged with…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2017

Business

Westchester Medical Center Celebrates Construction Milestone VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Westchester Medical Center's new Ambulatory Care Pavillion has reached its highest point.The medical center held a topping off ceremony Wednesday to mark the construction milestone. The 280,000-square-foot, $230 million project is set to be completed next year. “Today is an exciting day for WMCHealth and for our communities as we celebrate the significant progress that has been made to date on this one-of-a-kind-facility and look forward to the care, innovative technologies, and possibilities for the future that will live within its walls," said Michael D. Israel, Pres…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2017

Politics

Latimer Demands More Info On Astorino's Park Avenue Office Suite George Latimer, the Democratic nominee for Westchester county executive, wants to know what went on at the county's Economic Development office in Midtown Manhattan.Latimer, a state senator, is demanding County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican who is running for a third term, disclose his public schedule. He speculated Astorino was using the office, which closed in May, at 125 Park Avenue to gear up for a run for governor in 2018. Astorino previously ran for governor in 2014, losing to Andrew Cuomo. "We have the highest property taxes in the nation. It's shameful that Rob Astorino w…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2017

Neighbors

Chappaqua Resident Named Senior VP Of Sales At Hearst Television Eric Meyrowitz, a Chappaqua resident, has just landed a plum promotion. Meyrowitz has been named senior vice president, sales, with oversight of the sales operations of Hearst's television and radio stations and various web platforms. Meyrowitz returned to Hearst Television in 2014 after having served as vice president and general manager of WPIX-TV in New York. Between 1997 and 2000 he served as national sales manager for Hearst’s WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore. While serving for more than three years as the general manager at WPIX-TV, Meyrowitz helped create and launch the stat…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2017

Sports

White Plains' Mariano Rivera Makes Pitch To Aid Disaster Victims WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Mariano Rivera is doing what he can for the victims of recent natural disasters in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The Yankee legend, who lives in White Plains, was on hand at the Steiner Warehouse at 10 Cedar Street in New Rochelle where people came to bring in supplies and meet the future Hall of Famer. Evelyn Lozada of "Baseball Wives" also participated in the effort. "Wonderful job today,” Rivera said. “People were coming and giving. That is what we want, we want people to come and give." Lozada, whose parents are from Puerto Ric…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2017

Schools

Hastings, Valhalla High Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools Hastings High School and Valhalla High School are at the top of the class. The two high schools were one of 342 schools recognized nationwide Thursday as Blue Ribbon schools from the U.S. Department of Education. “The National Blue Ribbon School Award is a strong statement about all of the great work that happens every day in Valhalla," Valhalla High School principal Jon Thomas said. "The students, staff, and administrators at every level know that their work is important and valued, and now the rest of the country knows that as well. It is a true honor to be recognized for always…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2017

Politics

Judges Uphold No Vote On Ramapo Ward System RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo remains wardless for now. An appellate court upheld the town's 2014 "no" vote on creating a ward system for Ramapo. Supporters of the ward system, including Michael Parietti, argued there was confusion over who was eligible to vote after the town allowed unregistered voters to cast a ballot, according to LoHud. Parietti and others are attempted to get the ward vote decertified. The court ruled supporters failed to present proof of alleged irregularities or any town misconduct, according to LoHud. Parietti said he hopes to appeal, according to LoHud. The vo…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2017

Police & Fire

Route 22 Hit-Run Accident Tops North Castle Police Blotter North Castle Police are investing a hit-and-run accident that occurred on North Broadway in North White Plains on Friday. An employee at a gas station reported that a silver Honda Accord damaged his car. The vehicle then fled south on Route 22. Police said they were canvassing the area for the vehicle. Other items on the North Castle Police Department blotter include: A caller reported that a young black man came to her door and stated that UPS had told him that they left a package for him at her address accidentally. She stated that she has not received any packages and that she found th…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2017

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