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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

Female Prison Guard Pleads Guilty To Sleeping With Inmate At Sing Sing OSSINING, N.Y. -- A 35-year-old Queens woman pleaded guilty to having sex with an inmate while serving as a prison guard at Sing Sing Prison. In May 2015, Evita Hinds engaged in sexual intercourse with an inmate while inside the officer’s station inside the housing block, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. The incident occurred at a time when the man was incapable of consent by virtue of his being an inmate committed to the care and custody of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, according to the District Attorney's Office. Hi…

by Sam Barron

07/05/2016

Politics

Trump Official With Hudson Valley Ties Denies Tweet Was Anti-Semitic Dan Scavino, a Hopewell Junction resident who graduated from Yorktown High School and serves as social media director for the Donald Trump presidential campaign, is firing back at claims that a Trump tweet about Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton that appeared to feature a Star of David image was anti-Semitic. The tweet featured an image of Chappaqua resident Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, with the words Most Corrupt Candidate Ever written in what looked like a Star of David. Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, deleted the tweet, replacing it…

by Sam Barron

07/05/2016

Real Estate

Ossining Celebrates Grand Opening Of Harbor Square OSSINING, N.Y. -- There is officially a new jewel along the Hudson River in Ossining. Harbor Square, a $65 million development along the Hudson River near the Ossining Train Station, celebrated its grand opening Thursday morning. Harbor Square, developed by Ginsburg Development Companies, features 188 luxury rental units, with a mix of studio and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments. Harbor Square also features a 6,000-square-foot restaurant. The village also celebrated the opening of Henry Gourdine Park, which is at Hudson Square. The $1 million park is named in honor of a local fisherman. Ha…

by Sam Barron

07/04/2016

News

Brand-New Moose Sighting Reported In Westchester OSSINING, N.Y. -- There's a moose on the loose and it's making the rounds in Northern Westchester. A moose described as being 7-feet and weighing 800 to 900 pounds was spotted at the Foxhill Townhouse on Hawkes Avenue Friday morning by two residents who contacted Daily Voice. The moose went behind the townhouse and then went into the woods, Joanne Peck reports. "I went to close the upstairs window and saw a huge moose just standing there looking up," Peck said. "When I left for work I decided to drive through the complex behind our house in hopes of finding Mr. Moose, but I d…

by Sam Barron

07/02/2016

Police & Fire

Child Struck By Car In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- A child was hit by a car in Ossining Thursday afternoon on South Highland Avenue near Washington Avenue and Fuller Road. The child was taken to a nearby hospital, police said. Ossining Police declined to provide further details on the incident, which occurred around 1:30 p.m. The northbound lane was closed for approximately an hour following the incident. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Sam Barron

06/30/2016

Police & Fire

Coast Guard Leads Investigation Of Tugboat Accident Near Tappan Zee Bridge This story has been updated. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation after a tugboat submerged in the Hudson River near the Tappan Zee Bridge Thursday afternoon. The Potomac tugboat was tied to a construction barge and hit a cable under the Tappan Zee Bridge shortly after noon. Both people aboard the boat escaped safely by the time emergency responders arrived. No one was hurt. It is unclear what caused the boat to sink. Nyack volunteer firefighters responded first in a fire boat. Members of the Piermont dive team also responded as did the Rockland County Sheriff's Department. They…

by Sam Barron

06/30/2016

Lifestyle

Uptown Ossining Celebrates Best Of Westchester Awards OSSINING, N.Y. -- One of the best places in Westchester might be Uptown Ossining, at least according to Westchester Magazine. Mike Risko Music, Wobble Cafe and the Ossining Library were all honored with Best Of Westchester Awards from Westchester Magazine. The awards are voted on by readers. Mike Risko Music won three awards for Best Music Store, Unique Birthday Parties And Best Music School. "We're super excited," Miriam Risko, who co-owns it with her husband, Mike, said. "We were thrilled when we found out. We are thankful to all the people that voted for us." Risko …

by Sam Barron

06/30/2016

Police & Fire

Careless Cooking Causes Route 6 Fire Scare PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A Peekskill resident learned an important lesson about turning the stove off Wednesday afternoon. The Peekskill Fire Department rushed to Main Street (Route 6) near the intersection of Route 9 responding to a structure fire, but discovered someone was cooking food on the stove and left it on. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred around 4 p.m.

by Sam Barron

06/29/2016

Police & Fire

Police Await Toxicology Results In Pawling Death DOVER PLAINS, N.Y. -- Police said Monday it will take up to six weeks to determine a cause of death for Brandon Ellis, a 39-year-old Town of Poughkeepsie resident who was found dead last week. A toxicology report on Ellis, who was discovered on the Appalachian Trail in Pawling on June 20, is still being done, Trooper Melissa McMorris of the New York State Police, said. Ellis was reported missing by a family member after he failed to return to his home. Ellis’ vehicle was subsequently located at the Appalachian Trail head on Route 55 in Pawling A preliminary investigation did not reveal an…

by Sam Barron

06/27/2016

Politics

Voters Head To Polls For Congressional Primaries In 18th, 19th Districts It is Primary Day in New York on Tuesday as the 18th and 19th Congressional districts will be holding primaries to decide challengers for the general election. The 18th district features a primary between Republicans Phil Olivia, a Somers resident and Ken Del Vecchio, an Orange County resident, for the right to challenge Democratic incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney. The 18th district includes all of Putnam and Orange counties and parts of southern Dutchess and northeastern Westchester. Oliva, who is communications director for Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, is considered the fron…

by Sam Barron

06/27/2016

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