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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

Pelham Hosting Candidates Forum For School Board Candidates PELHAM, N.Y. -- Voters will get a chance to hear from the five candidates running for two seats on the Pelham School Board Thursday. The district is hosting a candidate's forum at Pelham Memorial High School Alumni Hall moderated by the League of Women Voters at 7:30 p.m. Attendees can submit questions written on index cards, which will be read by the moderator. Sue Bratone Childs, Jessica DeDomenico, Stephen Doka, Ben Metz and incumbent Lonnie Phillips are the five candidates running for school board. The deadline to submit a petition is 5 p.m. Thursday. Residents will vote on school bo…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2017

Politics

Rep. Faso Announces Support For American Health Care Act You can move Rep. John Faso's (R-Kinderhook) name to the yes column when it comes to the American Health Care Act. Faso, who represents the 19th district which includes a portion of Dutchess County, announced on Twitter Thursday morning that he will be voting for the bill this afternoon, which will overhaul parts of the Affordable Care Act. "After careful review of the changes to the AHCA, I believe that this legislation addresses my concerns and I will support it as amended," Faso said. On Wednesday, a spokesperson for Faso said he was undecided. According to the Washington Pos…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2017

Schools

Fox Lane Students Hope To Have A Voice On The School Board MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Four students from Fox Lane High School have put together a plan to ensure students will have more of a say in what goes on in their school district. The students have asked to have student representatives on the Bedford Central School District Board of Education. While the student representatives will be non-voting, they will be able to provide a voice for the district's student body. The idea came from a Public Affairs class taught by Geoffrey Berger. One of the projects was to identify something you want to change about the school "We have class officers, but w…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2017

Business

First Chipotle In Dutchess On Track For Summer Opening In Fishkill FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Burrito lovers can soon rejoice. Dutchess County's first Chipotle is set to open this summer in Fishkill at the Hudson Valley Town Center at 18 Westage Drive. A Five Guys Burgers and Fries is also being built on the site. Construction on the 4600 building that will house the 2300 square foot restaurant is complete. Chipotle was given possession of the space five weeks ago and is doing their interior buildout, according to David Livshin, managing agent for Dutchess Holdings, LLC, which owns the property. Additional site work is still being done around the building, includ…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2017

Schools

Rockland Community College Names New President Rockland Community College has a new president. Michael Baston was appointed president of RCC, effective on July 1, replacing Cliff Wood, who is retiring. Baston said he was elated to be joining the community college. ““You will not find a more dedicated and stellar performing faculty and staff, thoughtful and aspirational student body, and an administration and Board of Trustees committed to student success and furthering the success of Rockland County," Baston said. Baston previously worked at LaGuardia Community College, where he served as acting provost and vice president for acad…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2017

Police & Fire

Man Charged After Threatening Victim With Pistol In Yorktown, Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A 21-year-old Ossining man was arrested and charged after Yorktown police say he displayed and pointed a pistol at another person. Jorge Andres Caranugi was charged with menacing in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor, after the incident, which occurred on Friday, April 28, police said. Caranugi was arraigned and released on $250 bail and is due back in court on May 16.

by Sam Barron

05/04/2017

News

Assisted Living Facility At Church Site Proposed For Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The United Methodist Church could soon be transformed into a new assisted living facility in Pleasantville. Sunrise Development presented their plans for 70 Bedford Road in the Old Village at the April 24 Village Board meeting. The development would be a three-story building with 79 units and 90 residents. Sunrise is asking the village to create an Eldercare Community Floating District. The district would provide the village board with the discretion to permit assisted living facilities on properties it deems appropriate. Residents of Sunrise are typically 85 years ol…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2017

News

Bees Swarm Pleasantville Tree PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- It was an un-bee-lievable sight in Pleasantville Wednesday. A beekeeper had to be called in after a swarm of bees was discovered at a tree at the corner of Wheeler Avenue and Bedford Road. No stingings were reported.

by Sam Barron

05/03/2017

Schools

Letter To The Editor: Support Putnam Valley Energy Performance Contract PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email putnam@dailyvoice.com Free. Getting something for nothing always sounds like a great idea. While sometimes one needs to be wary of such a proposal, here Putnam Valley Schools are truly spending less and getting more for it. This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance our geothermal footprint and install solar panel arrays as part of an energy proficiency contract with ConEdison. It is a net cost benefit to us all. The High School and Middle School campuses …

by Joe Dropkin

05/03/2017

Politics

Dutchess County In Strong Financial Shape, Molinaro Says County Executive Marcus Molinaro likes what he sees when it comes to Dutchess County's finances. Molinaro submitted the county's 2016 financial report to the New York State Comptroller's Office. "Our continued focus on smaller, smarter, and more effective government continues to pay dividends for our county taxpayers as this latest report on the County’s fiscal condition demonstrates. With a solid fiscal foundation, we are able to deliver on our goal of sustained property tax relief for our residents and businesses," said Molinaro. Revenues of $465.2 million exceeded the $456.2 m…

by Sam Barron

05/03/2017

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