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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

Sports

Yorktown Mom Running For 'Team Mom Of The Year' YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Jacqueline Bucello is hoping to be named Team Mom of the Year and provide a windfall for the Yorktown Athletic Club. The contest is sponsored by USA Football. If Bucello wins, the Yorktown Athletic Club gets $5,000 in new equipment, a Teen Mon of the Year jersey, a $500 spa gift certificate and a prize pack. The top 10 finalists get $1,000 in new equipment, a $100 Sports Authority gift card and a prizepack. Bucello recently moved to Yorktown and immediately jumped into being part of the community. "I wear many hats," Bucello said. "My family are all volun…

by Sam Barron

11/05/2015

Politics

Oliverio Thankful After Supervisor Victory PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Voters chose Sam Oliverio as the new supervisor of Putnam Valley Tuesday. Oliverio leads Annabi 1,402 votes to 831 votes, 62.73 percent to 37.18 percent late Tuesday. Incumbent Bob Tendy is running for Putnam County District Attorney. "I would like to thank all of our community members who had faith in my ability to govern, for coming out to the polls and casting their ballots," Oliverio said. "I grew up here in Putnam Valley and I am so proud and honored to be able to lead our town these next few years in a positive, cordial and very constructive direc…

by Sam Barron

11/04/2015

Politics

Catalina Re-Elected Mayor Of Peekskil PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Incumbent Republican Frank Catalina was elected to a second term as Mayor of Peekskill Tuesday. Catalina defeated Democrat Ken Martin 1,943 votes to 1,598 votes, 55 percent to 45 percent. In the race for Common Council, the Democrats retained their majority. Incumbents Vivan McKenzie and Kathleen Talbot won with 1,846 votes and 1,761 votes, respectively while Andre Rainey has 1,742 votes. Republicans Tina Fischer, Herbert Rayes and Brendon Fitzgerald trailed with 1,682 votes, 1,637 votes and 1,625 votes respectively.

by Sam Barron

11/04/2015

Politics

Democrats Win In Ossining Municipal Elections OSSINING, N.Y. -- Democrats continue to control the Ossining Town and Village Boards according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. Democrat Dana Levenberg defeated John Perillio, who is running on the Conservative line in the race for supervisor, 2,555 votes to 1,607 votes, 61 percent to 39 percent. Democrats Karen D'Attore and Elizabeth Feldman were elected to the town board with 2,501 and 2,484 votes, respectively. Michael Milner and Aaron Spring, who are running on the Conservative line, trailed with 1,576 votes and 1,495 votes, respectively. Democrat i…

by Sam Barron

11/04/2015

Politics

Croton United Sweeps Village Elections CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- It was a clean sweep for Croton United in Tuesday's municipal elections. Greg Schmidt knocked off incumbent mayor Leo Wiegman 1,200 votes to 939 votes, 56 percent to 44 percent, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. Croton United's Kenneth Walsh and Robert Andersen defeated incumbent trustees Maria Slippen and Andrew Levitt, both Democrats. Walsh had 1,200 votes and Anderson had 1,144. Slippen and Levitt trailed with 994 votes and 939, votes respectively. On Tuesday night, the Board of Elections had the results as the Dem…

by Sam Barron

11/04/2015

Politics

D'Angelo, Berra Win In North Castle Town Board Elections ARMONK, NY. -- Stephen D'Angelo and Jose Berra were the big winners in Tuesday's North Castle municipal elections, unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of elections show. D'Angelo and Berra won with 1,522 votes and 987 votes, respectively. D'Angelo ran on the Republican and Democratic lines, while Berra ran on the Democratic line. Incumbent Republican Guy Mezzancello trailed with 885 votes. Last year, Mezzancello defeated Berra by 22 votes in a special election. Berra had been appointed to the council seat to fill a vacancy left by Michael Schiliro after his initial 2013 el…

by Sam Barron

11/04/2015

Neighbors

North Castle Residents Run New York City Marathon NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- Two North Castle residents received the thrill of a lifetime when they completed the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Stacy Ray was running her 11th marathon and ran as part of Fred's Team. Fred's Team is a Memorial Sloan Kettering athletic fundraising program designed to raise money to find a cure cancer. "There is nothing like the New York City Marathon," Ray said. "What an amazing, inspiring day. The whole day is truly unbelievable from the thousands of volunteers, staff, NYPD and NYFD officers who make it a spectacular race. The support throughout t…

by Sam Barron

11/04/2015

Politics

Linda French Defeats Ted Jensen For Dover Town Supervisor DOVER, N.Y. -- Democrat Linda French defeated Republican Ted Jensen to become the new Dover Town Supervisor on Tuesday. French received 646 votes, while Jensen received 502, the results show. The two ran to succeed incumbent Ryan Courtien. Republican incumbent Richard Yeo was re-elected to the Dover Town Board with 848 votes. Just 14 votes separate Joy Godin and Democrat Jane Meunier-Gorman. Godin leads Meunier-Gorman, 603 votes to 589 votes. In the race for Highway Superintendent, incumbent Joanne Graham cruised to re-election over challenger Frank Perpepaj, with unofficial votes showing …

by Tom Auchterlonie and Sam Barron

11/04/2015

Politics

Union Vale Supervisor Race Too Close To Call UNION VALE, N.Y. -- Democrat Patty Tompkins is leading Republican incumbent Lisette Hitsman by seven votes in the race for Union Vale Supervisor Tuesday. Tompkins leads Hitsman 586 votes to 579 votes, respectively. Democrat challengers David McMorris and Corrina Kelly were elected to the Union Vale Town Board with 612 votes and 576 votes, respectively. Republican incumbents Ralph Mondello and W. Patrick Reilly trail with 549 votes and 537 votes. Republican Mary Lou DeForest defeated Democrat Margaret Thompson for Town Clerk 662 votes to 478 votes, while Republican Richard Wisseman defeate…

by Sam Barron

11/04/2015

Politics

Republicans Win In East Fishkill Elections EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The Republicans in East Fishkill have a commanding lead in the race for East Fishkill Town Board Tuesday. Republican incumbents Peter Cassidy and Nicholas D'Allesandro won with 2,434 votes and 2,400 votes. Democrat challengers Ed Miyoshi and Mike Nolan trailed with 1,226 votes and 1,163 votes. John Hickman is running unopposed for Town Supervisor. Republicans also won in the races for town clerk, highway superintendent and tax collector.

by Sam Barron

11/04/2015

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