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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

New Rochelle, Pelham Artists In The Spotlight At ArtsFest NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The artists of New Rochelle and Pelham took center stage this weekend as they hosted the annual ArtsFest. The ArtsFest featured exhibitions throughout the area including a car show at AJ's Burgers, and an open house at the Thomas Paine Cottage House. A trolley took people around the city, showing them all New Rochelle had to offer. Emma Mazariegos was at the Westchester Yoga Studio on 49 Lawton Street, watching her daughters take a dancing class. "We are learning all about the artists here," Mazariegos, who took her daughters on the trolley tour, said. "This gets b…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2013

News

Ossining Boat and Canoe Club Fights to Save Space OSSINING, N.Y.-- The Ossining Boat and Canoe Club is going on the offensive, hoping to prevent the Town of Ossining from putting in a restaurant by its space and taking away its winter storage at Engel Park. The Ossining Boat and Canoe Club had operated under a license agreement with the town, which owns the parkland and building. In July, at a town hall meeting, Supervisor Susanne Donnelly proposed a short-term license agreement to take hold on Oct. 31 that the club fears will take away its last remaining area of winter boat storage. "The move threatens the club's age old-tradition of…

by Sam Barron

09/30/2013

News

Metro-North New Haven Line Could Be At 50 Percent Capacity By Monday HARRISON, N.Y. -- Metro-North hopes to have the New Haven Line operating at 50 percent capacity on Monday morning after commuters endured three days of limited train service last week, officials said Saturday afternoon. At a press conference at the Harrison train station, officials said they would be using a makeshift electrical substation to provide power to trains. Early last Wednesday morning, New Haven Line service between Stamford and Grand Central was halted as a result of a power failure in Mount Vernon. The Con Ed outage left an approximately 8-mile stretch of the train line with…

by Sam Barron

09/29/2013

News

Artists From Near And Far Enjoy Nationally Recognized Armonk Art Show ARMONK, N.Y. -- Thousands descended on Armonk for the 58th annual Armonk Outdoor Arts Show, with artists and patrons giving it rave reviews. The show, which benefits the North Castle Public Library, has become an institution in North Castle and also throughout the country, attracting artists from all over, representing everywhere from Niles, Mich., to Chattanooga, Tenn., and points in between -- and beyond. Local artists were also well-represented in the show. Rosalind Oesterle, an Armonk native, has been doing the show for many years, and was a prize winner last year. Oesterle does water…

by Sam Barron

09/29/2013

Events

Nationally Renowned Armonk Art Show Set for Saturday ARMONK, N.Y. -- Some of the best artists in the world will be showing off their work in Armonk this weekend. The Armonk Outdoor Art Show is taking place at 205 Business Park Drive this weekend, featuring 185 world renowned artists in all facets of art. The art show has been an Armonk institution for more than 50 years, with more than 8,000 people expected to attend. "We're really excited," Marian Hamilton, who has worked on the art show for 13 years. "We have watercolors, acrylic, jewelry and woven goods. We have a wonderful selection for anyone's interest for a wide price range. We meet …

by Sam Barron

09/27/2013

News

Fracking Film Screened at Ossining Library OSSINING, N.Y. -- The issue of hydrofracking for natural gas was explored at the Budarz Theater in the Ossining Public Library on Wednesday. The documentary "Dear Governor Cuomo" was screened as part of the Ossining Library's Documentary and Discussion series. Following the film, a discussion was held with Jon Bowermaster, writer and director of "Dear Governor Cuomo," Paul Gallay, president of Ossining-based Riverkeeper, and Legislator Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) who represents District 9 on the County Board of Legislators. "Dear Governor Cuomo" is about the effort to get Gov. Andrew Cu…

by Sam Barron

09/27/2013

News

City of Peekskill Open for Business PEEKSKILL, N.Y.-- The City of Peekskill has many properties that could be turned into exciting developments. On Wednesday, the Westchester County Association, as part of its Blueprint for Westchester program, hosted a bus tour of the city, with real estate professionals, developers, site selectors and lawyers. The tour allowed people to see some of the investment opportunities the city has to offer as Mike Welti, the director of planning, and Mayor Mary Foster, led people on the bus tour. "We are thrilled to have you all here," Foster said. Welty said North Division St. in downtown Pe…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2013

News

Tripodi and Borgia Spar Over Senior Party OSSINING, N.Y. -- Westchester District 9 Legislator Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) wants to create a party that gives seniors a voice, while her opponent, Peter Tripodi, thinks it's all an election ploy. Tripodi and Borgia were in court in White Plains this week, battling over the validity of Borgia's Support Our Seniors party. Tripodi claims she doesn't have enough signatures for the party. "She formed her own party and in the process, she did a lot of questionable things," Tripodi said. Tripodi accused her campaign of approaching people while they dropped their kids off at camp and mis…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2013

News

Isadora Exhibit at Ossining Library OSSINING, N.Y.-- An Ossining artist's latest work involves the queen of modern dance. Mark Sadan, a photographer, producer and director, is presenting Midsummer Isadora at the Ossining Public Library on Oct. 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The exhibit, curated by Andrea Reda, features a large collection of more than 70 miniature prints captured from the rehearsal and performance of the Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company June 21 and 22 at the Old Westbury Gardens, Long Island, NY. Isadora Duncan was an American dancer, who lived from 1877 to 1922 and is considered the cre…

by Sam Barron

09/25/2013

Politics

Astorino, Bramson Spar Over Taxes WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- County Executive Robert Astorino and Democratic challenger Noam Bramson, mayor of New Rochelle, both believe they have the best tax plan for Westchester. Astorino in a meeting with The Daily Voice, touted his record of decreasing taxes and spending since he took office in 2010 Taxes have decreased two percent and spending has decreases five percent in real dollars since 2010, Astorino said. "We are the only county in all of New York to have a budget that is less today than it was three years ago," Astorino said. "We did this in a reasonable and responsible way." …

by Sam Barron

09/25/2013

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