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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.

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Politics
State Senate Candidate Murphy Vows To Seek Repeal Of Common Core State Senate Candidate Murphy Vows To Seek Repeal Of Common Core
State Senate Candidate Murphy Vows To Seek Repeal Of Common Core YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Terrence Murphy, who is running on the Republican ticket to represent the 40th district in the State Senate, has had enough of Common Core. In a video interview with Daily Voice, said he would immediately vote to repeal the education program if elected. "I live, breathe and eat it every night at my dinner table," Murphy said. "One hours worth of homework is now three to four hours of homework." Murphy said one size fits all standardized testing does not belong in the educational system. Murphy is even running on a party line called Stop Common Core.  The Yorktown…

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GOP Congressional Candidate Day Says His Party Has An Identity Crisis GOP Congressional Candidate Day Says His Party Has An Identity Crisis
GOP Congressional Candidate Day Says His Party Has An Identity Crisis WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --  Chris Day, the Republican candidate in the 17th Congressional District, would like to see the Republican Party put forward proactive solutions. In a video interview with Daily Voice, Day, who lives in Rockland County, said the 2016 presidential election will see leaders rise up and set the tone for both parties. "Put forward proactive solutions that apply free market liberty focused principles to get the issues done that people care about," Day said. "People care about health care? Don't just say no to this. Say how we're going to deal with health care in a …

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Events
Ossining Busts Out The Chalk For Sunday Festival Ossining Busts Out The Chalk For Sunday Festival
Ossining Busts Out The Chalk For Sunday Festival OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Village of Ossining will be transformed into a work of art on Sunday. The village will be hosting its first-ever Chalk It Up! festival on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main and Spring streets. It's the first event sponsored by the Village of Ossining Downtown Events Committee, which was established to promote the downtown as a lively, safe and vibrant community.  Attendees can expect a day of music, dance, crafts, face painting and food along with amateur and professional artists painting the streets with chalk. Yorktown illustrator Rose Mary Berlin will b…

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Business
Yorktown Cupcake Baker Aims To Win Small Business Grant Yorktown Cupcake Baker Aims To Win Small Business Grant
Yorktown Cupcake Baker Aims To Win Small Business Grant YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown woman has visions of opening up a storefront in Yorktown for her online cupcake business. Vicky's Cake Bar, run by Vicky Ackerman, has entered Chase's Mission Main Street Grants contest. Vicky's is hoping to garner 250 votes to move on to the next round and be one of 20 small businesses to receive a $150,000 grant.  Businesses also get a trip to Google headquarters, a Google Chrome laptop and a credit toward a market research study through Google. Ackerman said if she wins the grant, money will go toward opening a storefront in Yorktown, which she has bee…

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Politics
Congresswoman Lowey Endorses Hillary Clinton For President Congresswoman Lowey Endorses Hillary Clinton For President
Congresswoman Lowey Endorses Hillary Clinton For President WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey said she is behind a Hillary Clinton presidential candidacy. Lowey, a Democrat who represents the 17th District, is being opposed by Republican Chris Day. In an interview with Daily Voice, Lowey said she would support Clinton, a Chappaqua resident, over Vice President Joe Biden, who is also considering a run for the White House. "Vice President Biden is a good man," Lowey said. "We've been friends for a long time. He would make an outstanding leader. However, I do believe Hillary Clinton will be running for president." Lowey said she h…

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Maloney, Hayworth Discuss Environmental Issues At Forum In Bedford Maloney, Hayworth Discuss Environmental Issues At Forum In Bedford
Maloney, Hayworth Discuss Environmental Issues At Forum In Bedford BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Democratic Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney and his opponent Republican challenger Nan Hayworth differ sharply when it comes to environmental issues in the 18th district. The two participated in a forum sponsored by the New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) at the Bedford Historical Society Tuesday night.  Maloney defeated Hayworth, the incumbent, in 2012. Maloney and Hayworth appeared separately and took questions from four panelists, including Daily Voice's Joe Lombardi, director of media initiatives, and from audience members. Maloney, a Cold Spring resid…

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Events
Ossining Documentary Series Focused On Breast Cancer Fundraising Ossining Documentary Series Focused On Breast Cancer Fundraising
Ossining Documentary Series Focused On Breast Cancer Fundraising OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Library will be screening a documentary about who really benefits from breast cancer fundraising. The Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series kicks off its fall season Thursday at 6:15 p.m. with a screening of "Pink Ribbons, Inc." at the library's Budarz Theatre. The series is screening the movie in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month. "As a breast cancer victim, this touched me in a different way," Suzie Ross, co-founder of the documentary series said. "We are overburdened by the pinkness and prettiness of breast cancer awareness." Ros…

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Police & Fire
Town Of Ossining Agrees To Contract Police Force To Village Town Of Ossining Agrees To Contract Police Force To Village
Town Of Ossining Agrees To Contract Police Force To Village OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Town Of Ossining will be policed by the Village Of Ossining police starting next year. Town Supervisor Susanne Donnelly announced Wednesday the town and village have agreed in principal on the basic terms of a contract for police services for the unincorporated area of the town. The contract will run from Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2018. "After careful research, due diligence, and extensive negotiations, the Town of Ossining and the Village of Ossining are confident that the Village of Ossining will provide excellent Police Services to the Town Outside the Village…

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News
Missing Hound Dog Found In Yorktown Near Hilltop Hanover Missing Hound Dog Found In Yorktown Near Hilltop Hanover
Missing Hound Dog Found In Yorktown Near Hilltop Hanover YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Meredith LaValley couldn't hide her relief when her missing dog was found in Yorktown on Sunday morning. LaValley, who lives near Pelham Bay Park, was visiting a friend in Yorktown when the dog, Jodi, who loves to explore, bolted out of the house and ran straight into the woods Saturday night. "The screen door wasn't closed," LaValley said. "She hadn't seen the forest in about six weeks." LaValley said Jodi, who didn't know her way around, was wandering in the woods and the first 90 minutes she could hear her. "We eventually couldn't hear her anymore," La…

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Oliverio Promises Changes If Elected Putnam County Executive Oliverio Promises Changes If Elected Putnam County Executive
Oliverio Promises Changes If Elected Putnam County Executive PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- County Legislator Sam Oliverio said things will be different if he is elected Putnam county executive. Oliverio, a Democrat, is running against Republican incumbent Maryellen Odell.  In a video interview with Daily Voice, Oliverio said he would follow the County Charter. "Our current administration does not follow the charter," Oliverio said. "It's like our legislature does not exist. I'm tired of feeling that our legislature is nothing more than just nine seated individuals who nod their head yes to everything the administration wants to do or are completely l…

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