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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

Walter Panas Student Helps Families Fighting Cancer GARRISON, N.Y. -- Risa Repetto knows all too well what it's like when a family member is diagnosed with cancer. Repetto, a Walter Panas junior who lives in Garrison, has launched a project called "Taking a Break From Cancer," to help those families battling breast and ovarian cancer. In 2014, Repetto's mother, Alison, was diagnosed with breast cancer, which is now in remission. "We had to worry about a lot," Repetto said. "We realized other families have to deal with this too and I wanted to help lighten the load." The project was organized with the help of Su…

by Sam Barron

03/14/2017

Lifestyle

Poughkeepsie Band Builds Loyal Following In Dutchess POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- One For The Braves is becoming a fixture in the Dutchess music scene. The Poughkeepsie-based band features Adam Rebillard on vocals, Avery Avello and Brian Morgan on lead and rhythm guitar, Nick Ferraioli on bass guitar and Sean Mercado on the drums. Avello and Rebillard met at Dutchess Community College and began jamming in the garage at Rebillard's home in Amenia. "We had an immediate musical connection and we have been playing music ever since," Rebillard. The band regularly performs at The Loft and My Place Pizza in Poughkeepsie and has performed at t…

by Sam Barron

03/11/2017

Neighbors

Happy Birthday To Armonk's David Boies ARMONK, N.Y. -- Happy Birthday to Armonk’s David Boies. Boies, who owns his law firm in Armonk, turns 76 on Saturday. David Boies, lawyer and chairman of the law firm Boies, Schiller & Flexner, was born March 11, 1941, in Marengo, Illinois. He has been involved in various high-profile cases in the U.S. After the 2000 U.S. presidential election, he represented Vice President Al Gore in in the U.S. Supreme Court case, Bush v. Gore. Boies was chief counsel and staff director of the U.S. Senate Antitrust Subcommittee in 1978, and chief counsel and staff director of the Senate Judiciary.

by Sam Barron

03/11/2017

Lifestyle

NBC's 'This Is Us' Set On Alpine Street Where Stevie Wonder Lived ALPINE, N.J. — If you were watching this week's episode of "This Is Us" closely, you may have noticed a piece of mail addressed to Alpine. This seems to be the first time in the NBC hit show, produced by River Vale's Dan Fogelman, that we found out where exactly in North Jersey much of the action takes place. The Pearsons live at 5090 Anderson Avenue in Alpine, the same street where Stevie Wonder once lived. The Alpine scenes are filmed in Los Angeles. (Scroll to the bottom for more: spoiler alert). "This Is Us" is about the Pearson family. Jack and Rebecca Pearson (Mil…

by Sam Barron

03/10/2017

Sports

Walter Panas Bowler Wins State Championship CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Nick Perrone is a whiz on the lanes. Perrone, a sophomore at Walter Panas High School, was the top individual bowler at the New York State High School Championships in Rochester, knocking down 1392 pins over six games. Perrone had the highest regular season average in the state with a score of 238. More importantly for Perrone, Walter Panas' finished fourth overall at the sectional championships. "This season has been great," Perrone, who bowls at Jefferson Valley Lanes and Cortlandt Bowl, said. "It's awesome to be a part of this team. This is the …

by Sam Barron

03/10/2017

Neighbors

Cortlandt Man Excited To Lead Peekskill St. Patrick's Day Parade PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Michael O'Hanlon's Irish eyes will be smiling Saturday in Peekskill. The Cortlandt resident is the Grand Marshal for the 28th annual Peekskill St. Patrick's Day Parade being held Saturday. The parade steps off at 3 p.m. near Assumption Church, makes its way down Union Avenue, then right on South Street, left on Division Street, right on Main Street and right on James Street. The reviewing stand is on the corner of James and Park Streets. O'Hanlon received his sash, top hat and shillelagh at the annual installation dinner on Sunday, March 5 at Colonial Terrace. O'Hanlon …

by Sam Barron

03/09/2017

Schools

Pleasantville Has Fun With 'The Drowsy Chaperone' PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville High School's annual spring musical is turning back the clock. Pleasantville is performing "The Drowsy Chaperone," a musical that breaks down the fourth wall and parodies the musicals of the 1920s. Performances are scheduled for March 10 at 8 p.m., March 11 at 8 p.m., March 12 at 2 p.m., March 17 at 8 p.m., March 18 at 8 p.m. and March 19 at 2 p.m. at the high school at 60 Romer Avenue. In the show, a modern day musical theater addict known as 'Man in Chair' starts playing his recording of the 1928 comedy, "The Drowsy Chaperone." Th…

by Sam Barron

03/09/2017

Schools

Yorktown Superintendent Ralph Napolitano Announces Retirement YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Dr. Ralph Napolitano is saying his final farewell to Yorktown. Napolitano announced he is retiring as Yorktown Central School Superintendent after 11 years and a 43-year career in education as a teacher, college professor, department chairperson and assistant superintendent. “I have had the privilege of working with an amazing Board of Education, an outstanding administrative team, an excellent faculty and staff, and a wonderful group of parents and students,” he said in a letter to faculty and staff. “I have been blessed to work in a profession that is dedicated …

by Sam Barron

03/09/2017

Sports

Yorktown AD Fio Nardone Stepping Down After 16 Years This story has been updated. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. - After 16 years at the helm of one of Westchester County's most successful sports programs, Yorktown Central School District Athletic Director Fio Nardone has announced that he will retire at the end of the school year. Nardone said he was fortunate to work at a district like Yorktown, which puts a strong emphasis on sports. “Sports is really about the students and how sports can enhance their educational experience, Nardone said. "It has been my privilege to work with such a talented administrative team, coaching staff and such tal…

by Sam Barron

03/09/2017

Schools

Ossining Names New High School Principal OSSINING, N.Y. -- After an extensive search, the Ossining School District has named Stephen Hancock to be the next high school principal. Hancock, who is replacing the retiring Joshua Mandel, has been with the district since 2008. He started as a social studies teacher at an Anne M Dorner Middle School before being promoted to dean. In 2013, he was promoted to assistant principal. Last year he was named principal of Roosevelt Elementary School. "Mr. Hancock is dedicated to our students and staff and is focused on educating the whole child," Superintendent Ray Sanchez said. "H…

by Sam Barron

03/09/2017

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