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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

Schools

Peekskill Gears Up For Superintendent Search PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill City School District announced it has hired Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES as its search consultants as it looks for a new superintendent. The consultants, James Ryan, John McCarthy and Lynn Allen, will be working with the school community and the school board during the selection process BOCES is hosting several forums for community members in both English and Spanish. A forum will be held from on Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in English at the middle school and from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. in Spanish. Another forum will be held on Wednesday from 11 a.…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2017

News

Westchester Municipalities OK Shared-Services Plan That Will Save $6M WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester municipalities came together Friday morning at the Westchester County Center to unanimously approve a shared services plan 29-0 the county says will save nearly $6 million over the next few years. “Sharing services is a means of controlling costs and saving taxpayers their hard-earned money,” said County Executive Rob Astorino. “It’s critical that we continue to work together to find more efficiencies and savings that can be passed on to taxpayers. The county is here to help its local partners deliver essential services in the most cost-effective ways possib…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2017

Events

Burke Rehab Hosts 38th Annual Wheelchair Games In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- It's one of the biggest dates on the calendar for wheelchair athletes.Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is hosting its 38th annual Wheelchair Games on Saturday, Sept. 23 at its campus at 785 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains beginning at 9 a.m. Events include track and field, basketball and table tennis. “At the Wheelchair Games we offer an inclusive, supportive atmosphere that encourages participants of all ability levels to compete and have fun while boosting their self-confidence,” said Jeffrey Menkes, president & CEO of Burke. “This annual event is an inspiring, up…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2017

Lifestyle

Abby Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Abby is looking for her forever home. Abby is a 3-4-year-old lab mix who weighs around 40 pounds. She's an initially shy girl who warms up to people nicely and she gets along well with other dogs, the SPCA said. To learn more, e-mail trainer@spca914.org or call (914) 941-2896 ext. 24.

by Sam Barron

09/15/2017

Sports

Champion Horse Hails From Granite Springs Farm GRANITE SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Voodoo Song, who was born in Granite Springs, has been tearing it up on the track.He's won four races in six weeks at the Saratoga Race Course, becoming the first horse since 1952 to accomplish this feat. Voodoo began his life at the Stonewall Farm on Mahopac Avenue. At just three years old, he's already earned $300,000. Another Stonewall horse is also excelling on the track. Papa Shot recently competed in the prestigious Korea Cup. He finished in third in the $1 million race and plans to race at Belmont Park this fall.

by Sam Barron

09/15/2017

Lifestyle

Love A Parade? Here's Info For County Volunteer Firemen's Big Event Westchester County's bravest will be marching Saturday at the Westchester County Volunteer Firemen's Association Parade in Briarcliff.The parade, being held Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m., is hosted by the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Joining Briarcliff will be fire departments from Hastings, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Millwood, Pocantico Hills, Hawthorne, Buchanan, Irvington, Pleasantville, Montrose, Putnam Valley, Verplanck, Rombout, Tarrytown, Ossining, Sleepy Hollow, Yorktown, Valhalla, Bedford Hills, Croton along with other first responders. There will be a truck judging from 9:30 to 11:3…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2017

Events

Thousands Expected To Flock To Sales Days In Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco is hoping people from all over Westchester come to its annual sale day, which traditionally draws thousands. The Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual event on Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 17. Saturday's event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. while Sunday's is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local musicals will perform while jewelry, clothes, home goods and more will be available on outdoor displays presented by local vendors. There will also be a downtown food court and a craft beer garden. On Sunday, the day kicks off with the fourth an…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2017

Neighbors

Larchmont Therapist Uses Dog To Help Reach Clients LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Dogs are described as man's best friend. They're also good at therapy too. Colette Lopane of Larchmont-based New Day Vitality has been using her dog Aurora as a therapy dog in her sessions with clients. "It allows them to let their guard down," Lopane, a New Rochelle native, said. "You can build trust and develop a rapport. It helps relieve any tension going into therapy." Lopane said there has been research that shows dogs are a stress reliever and help lift someone's mood. Lopane primarily treats children and adolescents who are battling depression,…

by Sam Barron

09/14/2017

News

Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Wants New Master Plan Adopted CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce would like to turn Carmel into a destination spot. The chamber presented its "Vision Carmel 2020" idea at a recent town board meeting with the goal of having a Comprehensive Master Plan in place by 2020. One of the main ideas includes investing in the town's infrastructure, including renovating water and sewer systems, developing roadways, parking plan and traffic flows to make it easier to get around town, and improving the town's broadband capabilities. "Infrastructure improvements are necessary to make Carmel competiti…

by Sam Barron

09/14/2017

News

United Way Poughkeepsie Sends Almost 9,000 Pounds Of Donations To Texas POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- United Way of the Dutchess-Orange region is doing what it can to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey.On Tuesday, UPS sent a team of volunteers to United Way's Poughkeepsie office to pick up 8,815 pounds of items donated to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The donations will be delivered by UPS Freight directly to the Texas organizations. The Texas Diaper Bank will be receiving 950 pounds of donations and Feeding Texas’ designee, the Houston Food Bank, will be receiving 7,865lbs of donated items. To date, $7,026.00 has been received to purchase needed supplies for su…

by Sam Barron

09/14/2017

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