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Sam Barron

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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

Business
Beacon's Poppy's Burgers And Fries Closes Beacon's Poppy's Burgers And Fries Closes
Beacon's Poppy's Burgers And Fries Closes BEACON, N.Y. -- After more than eight years of serving up burgers and fries in Beacon, Paul Yeaple is hanging up his apron...for now. Yeaple recently closed Poppy's Burgers and Fries, which was located on Main Street in Beacon. "It was just a personal choice, it wasn't a financial choice," Paul Yeaple, a lifelong Beacon resident, said. At Poppy's, Yeaple insisted on promoting environmentalism, supporting local businesses and the humane treatment of animals.  "I was trying to push an agenda and get people to have these conversations," Yeaple said. Continuing to run a r…

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Politics
Local Pols Approve Of Strikes On Syria, But Say Trump Should Have A Plan Local Pols Approve Of Strikes On Syria, But Say Trump Should Have A Plan
Local Pols Approve Of Strikes On Syria, But Say Trump Should Have A Plan While Thursday night's airstrikes on Syria drew approval, Westchester's representatives in Washington said they want President Donald Trump to have a plan to deal with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The strikes on a Syrian military airfield came after Assad used chemical weapons on his own people. “Making sure Assad knows that when he commits such despicable atrocities he will pay a price is the right thing to do," Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said. “It is incumbent on the Trump administration to come up with a strategy and consult with Congress before implementing it. I salute the pro…

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Events
Yorktown Alumni Golfing For A Good Cause Yorktown Alumni Golfing For A Good Cause
Yorktown Alumni Golfing For A Good Cause YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- What started out as a way to enjoy a day off has turned into a day to help a Yorktown charity. Yorktown High School Alumni is hosting a golf outing on April 14, Good Friday, to benefit the Harrison Apar Field of Dreams Foundation and Yorktown Athletic Club. The fundraiser will take place at Putnam National Golf Course in Mahopac with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Ryan Froats, Yorktown High School Class of 2006, helped start the annual tradition which began a group of alumni decided to enjoy Good Friday by playing golf in 2011. "We always had a blast just enjoyin…

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Police & Fire
Five Caught After Stolen Vehicle Chase On Route 22 In North Castle Five Caught After Stolen Vehicle Chase On Route 22 In North Castle
Five Caught After Stolen Vehicle Chase On Route 22 In North Castle WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Four teens and one 20-year-old were arrested Wednesday night after allegedly stealing a motorcycle and leading police on a chase on Route 22. Francisco Periera, 16, Robin Medina, 20, Ernick Rodriguez, 19, Christopher Cespedez, 17 and Jonathan Serrano, 17, all residents of New York City, were arrested and charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a Class E felony, and criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree, a Class E felony. On Wednesday night, a resident of Carpenter Way called 911 and complained his motorcycle was stolen, police said.…

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Lifestyle
Did You See Her? Sarah Jessica Parker Films 'Divorce' In Westchester Did You See Her? Sarah Jessica Parker Films 'Divorce' In Westchester
Did You See Her? Sarah Jessica Parker Films 'Divorce' In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester has gotten a taste of Hollywood. Sarah Jessica Parker and Molly Shannon filmed scenes for their HBO show "Divorce" at Belkind Bigi Mid Century Furniture store in Tarrytown last week. The store was transformed into Hudson River Contemporary Gallery for the show. "Divorce" has been filming all over Westchester. On Wednesday, scenes were filmed at a house in Pleasantville, as previously reported by Daily Voice. And the crew was in Hastings on Friday. The show, recently renewed for its second season, is set (and filmed) in Westchest…

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Schools
Walden Students Help The Homeless Walden Students Help The Homeless
Walden Students Help The Homeless YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Students in Debra Haggerty's class at the Walden School put their lessons on empathy into practice by feeding homeless people. As part of the lesson, Haggerty's students read the book "Bud, Not Buddy," which is about a homeless child. In response, students made sandwiches for the homeless and gave them to two Walden staff members. The staff members brought food to homeless people at the Port Authority. “There are people out there who have no food or shelter,” said student Evan Torres. “We made sandwiches and included a cookie and a note with each one to make the…

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News
Letter To The Editor: Oppose Wetland Law Letter To The Editor: Oppose Wetland Law
Letter To The Editor: Oppose Wetland Law YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email yorktown@dailyvoice.com . “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” – Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride On several occasions our Town Supervisor has stated that the proposed wetlands law will “strengthen, not weaken” the existing law protecting our town wetlands In the proposed law, however, I see little of that “strength.” By redefining protected wetlands as having an area of 4,356 square feet or greater (the standing law…

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by Shelley Reid
Schools
Ossining Students Learn About Leadership At Hispanic Youth Conference Ossining Students Learn About Leadership At Hispanic Youth Conference
Ossining Students Learn About Leadership At Hispanic Youth Conference OSSINING, N.Y. -- Seven Ossining High School students recently had the opportunity to participate in the 27th annual Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference in Albany. The students participated in four intensive full-day leadership institutes in advance of the conference at the state capitol. More than 200 students from around the state participated in the Albany event, where they took part in a mock Assembly session, represented the Democratic and Republican party caucuses, and met with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, as well as several senators and Assembly members.  They also me…

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Politics
Democratic Legislators Blast Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuit Democratic Legislators Blast Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuit
Democratic Legislators Blast Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuit WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Democrats in the Westchester County Legislator were quick to pounce after County Executive Rob Astorino said he intends to sue the state over the closure of Indian Point. "This lawsuit is from the County Executive is another foolish waste of taxpayer money," Majority Leader Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) said.  Astorino is hoping to stop or delay the closure of Indian Point, the nuclear power plant in Buchanan, claiming the state cannot move forward because it did not complete a full environmental review prior to the agreement. The Westchester Board of …

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Obituaries
J. Edward Burguiere, Jr., 84, Ossining J. Edward Burguiere, Jr., 84, Ossining
J. Edward Burguiere, Jr., 84, Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- J. Edward Burguiere, Jr. a longtime resident of Ossining passed away Thursday, March 30. Eddie was born in Ossining on August 4, 1932, and was the son of the late Julius Edward and Mary (Johnson) Burguiere. He was 84. Burguiere attended Ossining schools and was a longtime mechanic at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. He was a member of the Ossining Fire Department, Monitor Hose Co. No. 4 for over 50 years. He was a member of the Ossining Gospel Assembly and later, Fishkill Baptist Church. Burguiere is survived by three children, Deborah (William) Mackey, Edward (Cheryl) and Crai…

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