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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

Politics

County Executive Odell Highlights Putnam's Accomplishments PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- There is plenty of excitement in Putnam County right now and County Executive MaryEllen Odell is right in the thick of it. Odell, a 53-year-old Carmel resident, recently hosted the Tilly Foster County Fair at Tilly Foster Farm to celebrate the reopening of the county owned farm in a partnership with the Town of Southeast. "Putnam County had not had a country fair in decades," Odell said. "Westchester and Dutchess had them. I was very excited about the response." The county executive, who took office in November 2011, is currently working on the county's 2015 budge…

by Sam Barron

07/14/2014

News

Peekskill Story Inspires Project On Life and Death Of Two Hamilton Fishes PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- On Jan. 16, 1936, The Peekskill Evening Star ran two stories on its front page about the death of two people, both named Hamilton Fish. Artist Rachel Mason has been fascinated by the coincidence and has created a feature film and opera about the two men linked by a date. One Fish was from a prominent family in Garrison and served in the U.S. Congress and was speaker of the New York State Assembly. The other Fish, nicknamed Albert, was executed at Sing Sing Prison in Ossining in the electric chair for being a serial killer. Mason first discovered the link when she was…

by Sam Barron

07/14/2014

News

Lakeland Groundskeeper Rescues Three From Burning Car YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Three people were rescued from a burning car in Lake Mohegan on Friday, according to a report in LoHud. Tim Strang, a 36-year-old, was driving on Route 6 by Lextington Avenue when he saw flames shooting out from under a black car in front of him, according to the report. Strang, a trained emergency medical technician and volunteer firefighter, got the driver's attention and she pulled into a driveway where two children also jumped out of the car before a Lake Mohegan firefighter soon appeared, the report said. Click here to read the full LoHud report.

by Sam Barron

07/13/2014

Police & Fire

Peekskill Police Officer Found Dead PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A 23-year-member of the Peekskill Police Department was found dead in his home on Saturday. Mayor Frank Catalina announced the death of Chris Vazeos, a Peekskill resident who graduated from Peekskill High School. "If you've been around Peekskill for 23 years or less, you probably had contact with Chris," Catalina said on his Facebook page. "He was everywhere helping, protecting and saving lives and property. There are no words to soften this blow. Our thoughts and prayers to his loving mother Maria and the rest of his family. Rest in peace my friend." The Westchester …

by Sam Barron

07/13/2014

News

Boating Safety a Summertime Concern In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y.-- When it comes to being on a boat, a captain needs to have all hands on deck. Last July, a deadly boat accident occurred near the Tappan Zee Bridge when a powerboat hit a stationary barge used in the construction of the new bridge. Two people were killed and the operator of the boat found to have double the legal amount of alcohol and traces of cocaine in his system, is expected to be sentenced to two years in prison. The families involved in the accident blame the barge company for having the barge inadequately lit. For more than 55 years, the Cold Spring Boat Club…

by Sam Barron

07/12/2014

Sports

Some In Putnam Valley Are Not Big Fans Of LeBron James PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- LeBron James may be heading back to Cleveland, but he is not beloved by some in Putnam Valley. Some in Putnam Valley were not impressed with the story of King James coming home. Joe Bogholtz said he thought LeBron was a bum. "He's no Magic, Bird or Jordan. All he cares about is the money," Bogholtz said. Ray Kenneson joked that he hopes LeBron knows the way back home. Victor Tiship said he stopped being into basketball when Dennis Rodman kicked a courtside photographer in the groin. "I don't care about LeBron at all," Tiship said. "I don't even like the game…

by Sam Barron

07/12/2014

Schools

Lakeland Student Wins Award For Science Research SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- A student at Lakeland High School is being honored for his work studying the brain. Akshay Ramaswamy received an Acorda Scientific Excellence Award for his research paper and scientific work on understanding neural pathways in the brain to help develop treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Ramaswamy wanted to study the mTOR pathway in the brain, which helps with the formation of long-term memories and is the key to creating medicine for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. "I was initially captivated by neurons in the brain and the capacity they have to form ne…

by Sam Barron

07/11/2014

Events

Pleasantville Music Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville's Music Festival is turning 10 and is celebrating with a big bash. The 10th Annual Pleasantville Music Festival will be held on Saturday, July 12, at noon, at Parkway Field. This year, acts on the two stages include Ian Hunter and the Rant Band, Amy Helm and the Handsome Strangers, Augustana and Scars on 45. The music festival also has an expanded beer and wine garden, along with 40 vendors and not for profits. The weather is expected to be in the 80s with a zero percent chance of precipitation. Sol Skolnick, executive director of the Pleasantville M…

by Sam Barron

07/11/2014

Business

Cold Spring Welcomes General Store COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- In Cold Spring, the old fashioned general store is making a comeback. Craig and Deanna Muraszewski, a husband and wife team who live in Cold Spring, opened the Cold Spring General Store in April. The store is a modern day version of the general store, a relic of small town Americana. The Cold Spring General Store offers a pantry of food, fresh cheese and yogurt and grass fed meat. "General stores used to sell guns, bullets, flour and whale oil," Craig Muraszewski said. "Now we have candles, books on foraging and backyard composting. It's still like general stores of…

by Sam Barron

07/11/2014

News

Ossining Resident Expands App For Artwork To Other Locales OSSINING, N.Y. -- An idea designed to showcase sculptures in Ossining is now being used to showcase art throughout the country. Last October, Ossining resident Eric Feinstein launched a mobile app that took users on a virtual tour of the village's bicentennial sculpture exhibit narrated by the artists themselves. Feinstein has expanded his app, including a tour for Stamford's summer art event called "Street Seats." For "Street Seats," Feinstein recorded artists talking about their work and received a number of creative audio clips, including a techno-beat song about the derriere, and a…

by Sam Barron

07/10/2014

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