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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

Letter To The Editor: Let's Develop A Plan For Downtown Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email ossining@dailyvoice.com. When I first suggested a roundabout as a possible creative option to improve our Main and Spring Street intersection (AKA 5 corners) I had no idea how much controversy this option for the public safety project would cause. As a Village Trustee it is important that the confidence you have placed with me for the past 5 years continues. I am committed to making sure all decisions are done as a community as much as possible. I have…

by Manuel Quezada

04/14/2017

Schools

Pleasantville Rallies Around Family After HS Basketball Star Dies Click here for an updated story: Pleasantville Rallies Around Family After HS Basketball Star Dies PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pleasantville community is coming together to help the family of Quentin Lupo. Lupo, a Pleasantville High School senior, who starred on the Pleasantville Panthers basketball team, was found dead Wednesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A GoFundMe page has been launched by the Lieb family to offer the Lupo family financial support. More than $31,000 was raised in the first six hours of the campaign. The goal is to raise $40,000. The initial goal was to raise $10,…

by Sam Barron

04/14/2017

Schools

Mercy Honoring Anatomical Donors At Ceremony DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Mercy students will be saying thank you to their anatomical donors that made all their research possible. The school is hosting its Anatomical Donor Appreciation Ceremony on April 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mercy Hall Rotunda. This is the second time Mercy students are hosting the event. "These people generously believed their bodies should go on to have continued use," Dr. Kathleen Golisz, professor and associate dean for the School of Health and Natural Sciences. Golisz said students often write poems or find quotes to use as backdrops for a series of …

by Sam Barron

04/14/2017

Police & Fire

Oxygen Masks For Pets Debut At Croton Falls Fire Department CROTON FALLS, N.Y. -- The Croton Falls Fire Department has received special pet oxygen masks to ensure our four-legged friends are also safe after a fire.The two sets of specially designed pet oxygen masks will help firefighters resuscitate pets rescued during house fires. The gift came from at-home pet services provider Canine Company. First Assistant Chief Patricia Gallagher requested the donation after learning about Canine Company’s charitable campaign to get the lifesaving masks into the hands of first responders in communities where it clients and their pets live. “The Croton Falls Fi…

by Sam Barron

04/14/2017

Sports

Ossining's Saniya Chong Selected In WNBA Draft OSSINING, N.Y -- Ossining High School graduate Saniya Chong's is a now professional basketball player. Chong, who graduated in 2013 and played college ball for the Connecticut Huskies, was selected in the third round of the WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings. “I am truly blessed to be able to get this opportunity,” Chong said. I am grateful and excited to start my new journey. Thank you to everyone out there that supported me." At UConn, Chong had 808 points, 288 rebounds, 119 steals and 135 three-pointers. During her senior year, Chong averaged career highs in points, rebounds, assists a…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

Schools

Teen Westchester Basketball Star Found Dead PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pleasantville community is mourning the loss of high school senior basketball star Quentin Lupo, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday, according to published reports. Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter announced the death in an email sent out Thursday morning. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and all members of the PHS school community," Fox-Alter said. "Please join me as a community as we create a compassionate circle of care during this difficult time." The school will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Friday for …

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

Schools

Pleasantville High School Basketball Star Found Dead PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pleasantville community is mourning the loss of high school senior basketball star Quentin Lupo, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday, according to published reports. Pleasantville Union Free School District Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter announced the death in an email sent out Thursday morning. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and all members of the PHS school community," Fox-Alter said. "Please join me as a community as we create a compassionate circle of care during this difficult time." The school wil…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

Politics

Sen. Murphy Gives Thumbs Up To Bill That Limits Opioid Prescriptions Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown), a member of the New York State Senate's task force on heroin and opioid addiction applauded the actions of United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and John McCain on the introduction of legislation that would limit initial opioid prescriptions for acute pain to seven days. This legislation, which was passed and signed into law in New York State in 2016, derived from the Senate's task force hearings over the course of the previous two years. "We applaud the bipartisan actions of Senator Gillibrand and Senator McCain," Murphy said. "The New …

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

Politics

Ossining Town, Village Get State Money To Improve Roads There may be some relief coming for drivers sick of potholes. The Department of Transprotation is giving Rockland County municipalities $1.4 million to help improve their roads, Senator David Carlucci announced. The money is part of the DOT's Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR) and Local PAVE-NY 2017-18 budget. The Town and Village of Ossining, which are in Carlucci's district, will also be getting some funding. "This is where the rubber meets the road as far as getting results that make a difference to people. By securing t…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

News

Yorktown Gets State Money To Improve Roads There may be some relief coming for drivers sick of potholes.The Department ofTransprotation is giving Hudson Valley municipalities $4.4 million to help improve their roads. The money is part of the DOT's Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR) and Local PAVE-NY 2017-18 budget. Westchester County will get $3,484,677.68; Putnam County will receive $878,593.85, and Dutchess County will get $64,940.76. "If our roads crumble, so does our ability to attract new business to the Hudson Valley. As our towns and villages continue to grow…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

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