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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

Baltimore Riots Hit Close To Home For Chappaqua Mom Dawn Dankner-Rosen CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Watching the riots in Baltimore unfold made it a nerve-wracking Monday night for Chappaqua resident Dawn Dankner-Rosen. Dankner-Rosen's son, Lucas, is completing his freshman year at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the protests and rioting caused her to be glued to the television. "The night they had the riot, I didn't know what to do," Dankner-Rosen said. "I was ready to go down there and take him home." Johns Hopkins was on lockdown and students stayed in their dorms. Dankner-Rosen used a Facebook page for Johns Hopkins parents and received updates from…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2015

Sports

Bedford-Bred Upstart Finishes 18th In Kentucky Derby BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Upstart, a horse born and trained in Bedford and owned by Ralph Evans of Greenwich, Conn., mostly trailed the pack at the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky., Saturday. The horse, a thoroughbred who was raised at Sunnyfield Farms in Bedford, finished 18th out of 20 horses at the Annual Running of the Roses. The race was run by American Pharoah, which beat out Firing Line and Dortmund to win the first leg of the Triple Crown. Sunnyfield can be found in the hills of Bedford sitting on more than 230 acres of land near the corner of Routes 172 and 22. Horse lovers come to…

by Sam Barron

05/02/2015

Police & Fire

Croton Fire Department Battles Large Brush Fire At Croton Point Park This story has been updated. CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Firefighters in Croton battled a large brush fire in Croton Point Park on Saturday. The fire was first reported at 5:37 p.m. The cause of the fire has not been determined, according to Sgt. John Barirde, and did not spread to any buildings. There were no injuries, according to Barirde. The fire department dropped water from the air, while also using pumper trucks, tankers and ladder trucks to fight the fire, according to Barirde.

by Sam Barron

05/02/2015

Events

Dog Lovers Enjoy SPCA Walk-a-Thon In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds came out in full force to FDR State Park in Yorktown at the Briarcliff Manor-based SPCA's annual walk-a-thon. The event was attended by 2,500 people and raised more than $100,000 for the SPCA which runs a no-kill shelter, investigates cruelty against animals and offers low-cost veterinary care. It has been at its North State Road location since 1883 and treats about 2,000 animals a year. "We rely on people's generosity," executive director Shannon Laukhuf, a Pound Ridge resident, said. "This event warms my heart. It's one of…

by Sam Barron

05/02/2015

News

First Statewide Heroin Forum Held In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The heroin epidemic continues to plague the Hudson Valley. State Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) hosted the first statewide hearing of the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction at Mildred Strang Middle School in Yorktown. The hearing featured testimony from elected officials, police officers, health care professionals and parents of people who have died of heroin overdoses. "This has reached a crisis level in the Hudson Valley region," Murphy said. "There's only so many words that can describe the situation such as the one we're experienc…

by Sam Barron

05/02/2015

Events

Inspirational Dog Leads Annual SPCA Walk-a-thon In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- When Marie arrived at the SPCA in Briarcliff, she was severely undernourished. Marie was 30 pounds underweight and was so neglected and dehydrated, she could barely walk. "She could only walk a few steps and then would have to lie down," Lisa Bonanno of the SPCA said. Despite her condition, the staff at the SPCA said Marie was a gentle, happy dog. "Since the day she arrived at the shelter, her tail hasn't stopped wagging," Bonanno said. "After months of special care and attention, she is now thriving and is the perfect example of how resilient rescue anim…

by Sam Barron

05/01/2015

Events

Briarcliff Native Performs Theater Games In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A former Briarcliff Manor resident is bringing his acclaimed theater game to ARC Stages in Pleasantville. Warren Tusk will be hosting a theatrical experience game, the Dance and the Dawn on May 2 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at ARC Stages at 175 Tompkins Ave. in Pleasantville. The Dance and the Dawn is a theater-style live action roleplay game and the first of its kind coming to Westchester. The game is a Gothic fairy tale for 15 players who waltz and duel while searching for true love. Dance was funded via a Kickstarter campaign and has been performed all over the w…

by Sam Barron

04/29/2015

Schools

Hastings High School Hosts AP Art Show HASTINGS, N.Y. -- Hastings High School is hosting its 3rd Annual Advanced Placement Art Show in the Lloyd Library of the Farragut Complex. The reception is being held April 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. and the public is encouraged to attend. The exhibit features artwork and photography from the high school's highest level artists and photographers. The exhibit will be displayed on April 30 and May 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

by Sam Barron

04/29/2015

Business

Croton Resident Launches Kickstarter For Farm To Table Business CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Tom Deacon is hoping there are people out there enthusiastic about the farm-to-table movement. Deacon launched a Kickstarter campaign for Fable, his new farm-to-table business. Deacon has raised almost $6,400 of his $10,000 goal. Fable's goal is to provide the Hudson Valley with produce that is fresh and pesticide free. On the farm, Deacon aims to grow oranges, lemons, avocados and pomegranates, fruits and vegetables not commonly seen in Westchester. Deacon said Fable initially will sell its products to markets and restaurants with the hope of eventually op…

by Sam Barron

04/28/2015

Business

Latin Business Today Launches In Cortlandt CORTLANDT MANOR , N.Y. -- Latino entrepreneurs now have a place to call home. Barry Mittelman, a Cortlandt resident, has launched Latin Business Today, a site that provides resources for Latino small business owners looking to succeed. Mittelman described Latin Business Today as a forum for the exchange of ideas and for collaboration. Users will gain perspective and insight through dialogue with mentors. The site was inspired by the work of Dr. Les Fernandez, the founder and executive director of EduCage, an alternative educational program for at-risk students that was established i…

by Sam Barron

04/27/2015

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