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Sam Barron

Community Editor

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

Neighbors

Community Rallies Around Smallest NPR Station, Which Reaches East Dutchess A campaign to help a National Public Radio station that reaches East Dutchess buy a transmitter has raised almost $30,000. Robin Hood Radio, the smallest NPR station in the country, broadcasts in Dutchess, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Their 31-year old transmitter recently died, and a new transmitter costs $27,000. The GoFundMe has raised $28,400 from 163 people in seven days as of Monday afternoon. "It amazes me, I didn't know what to expect," Marshall Miles, who helps run Robin Hood Radio, said. "I am blown away by the generosity of the public. It's come from all demogr…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Real Estate

Affordable Housing Catches On In Bedford BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- People looking for affordable housing came out to Bedford to see Antioch Homes, a new development Saturday. Antioch Homes features 12 apartments in three buildings at the site of the former Antioch Baptist Church. At the workshop, people complained about the lack of washers and dryers and the lack of a play space for children, according to LoHud. Rent at Antioch Homes ranges from $790 to $1,110 for a one-bedroom and $945 to $1,336 for a two-bedroom.

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Lifestyle

Nyack Gets New $200K Sprinkler System In Memorial Park NYACK, N.Y. -- Memorial Park in Nyack is making a big splash. The Nyack Park Conservancy announced the park had received a $200,000 grant from the New NY Bridge Community Benefits Program to fund the replacement of the children's sprinklers. "We chose this project last year because we feel that it is extremely important for children to have access to free recreation opportunities and a place to cool off in the summer," Chrissy Place, president of the Nyack Parks Conservancy said. "This is incredible news for Nyack." The splash pad installation will add both an aesthetic…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Events

Annual 5K Run, Two Mile Walk Set For Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. - -It's become a back to school tradition in Ossining. Ossining Matters is hosting its 15th annual 5K run/two-mile walk on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. The event benefits Ossining Matters, a not-for-profit education foundation that raises funds for the Ossining School District. Runners begin at the Main Street Post Office, while walkers start at the Double Arches. Everyone will follow the path along the old Croton Aqueduct trail towards the Crawbuckie Nature Preserve, accessing the park via a path created by the Avalon residential complex. Walkers will venture into the comp…

by Sam Barron

08/15/2017

Police & Fire

Man Damages Vehicle With Hammer In Domestic Incident, Yorktown Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown Heights man was arrested and charged Friday after he allegedly damaged a car with a hammer during a domestic incident. Neil Quinn, 39, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief in the third degree, a Class E felony. He was released on his own recognizance and was ordered to stay away from the victim and her children. He is due back in court on Friday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. Police did not say where the incident occurred or how severely the car was damaged. Quinn was arrested earlier this summer and charged with DWI. Last year, Quinn was arrested and charged wi…

by Sam Barron

08/14/2017

Lifestyle

Chinese Business Leaders Take Two-Day Tour Of Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A group of Chinese business leaders took a two-day tour of Rockland this week as part of the county's strategy to encourage tourism and investment. "We showed them the best that Rockland County has to offer," County Executive Ed Day said. "We hope they come back with their families and friends." The visitors who spent two days in Rockland included travel agents for the Chinese community, business leaders, marketing managers, and media executives. The group started the tour Thursday at the Nyack Marina, where they went on a sailboat tour of the H…

by Sam Barron

08/14/2017

Politics

Cuomo Donor Apologizes For Racial Remark About Sen. Stewart-Cousins Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins of Westchester is condemning a comment made by a prominent financial backer of Gov. Andrew Cuomo that she says was racially charged. “Hypocrites like Stewart-Cousins who pay fealty to powerful union thugs and bosses do more damage to people of color than anyone who has ever donned a hood," Daniel Loeb, a billionaire hedge fund manager wrote on Facebook. Loeb's comments were in response to a meeting Stewart-Cousins had with Cuomo where the senator told Cuomo he only sees her as a black woman and not as a suburban legislator, according to the…

by Sam Barron

08/13/2017

Sports

Dominican College Athletic Facility Gets $5 Million Expansion ORANGEBURG, N.Y. -- The Hennesy Center at Dominican College has gotten a facelift. The college unveiled the $5 million expansion this week. It includes a new lower level with a state-of-the-art fitness center. The new fitness center is about four times larger than the former fitness room and has 30 pieces of cardio equipment- compared to six in the old room. There is also an aerobics room with bikes for spin classes. “I think our teams are going to be fitter and in better shape," V.P. of Student Development John Burke said. "For coaches who are recruiting, the new fitness cente…

by Sam Barron

08/13/2017

News

District Attorney Opens New Office To Assist Immigrants In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Immigrants in Westchester will now have a place to turn to for assistance in dealing with the criminal justice system. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr.announced the creation of the Office of Immigrant Affairs Friday. Victimized immigrants may report any type of crime, including violent crimes, human trafficking, domestic violence, and fraud. The emphasis will be on making the process easier for immigrants to come forward to be a witness to a crime and not fear that they will be deported. “Too often, members of the immigrant community…

by Sam Barron

08/13/2017

Neighbors

Stony Point Community Rallies Behind Family Of Boy With Enlarged Heart STONY POINT, N.Y. -- The Stony Point community has come together to help the family Brandon Padilla, an 11-year-old boy who suffers from Noonan Syndrome. A GoFundMe was launched for Padilla's family, having raised more than $2,000, with the goal of helping them buy a car so they can go to doctor's appointments. The family has had car trouble and is not near public transportation. Padilla's family includes his mom and two older siblings. Noonan Syndrome has caused Padilla to be born with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an enlarged heart. At three months old, Brandon underwent a heart transpla…

by Sam Barron

08/13/2017

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