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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

Robert DeNiro Movie Filmed In Orange Tops News For 2017 ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- It was a big 2017 in Orange County and not just because of Daily Voice's launch. Here are the top stories in 2017 since Daily Voice launched in September. "The Irishman" starring Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci filmed at Weirs Ice Cream in Salisbury Mills in October. The Netflix movie, directed by Martin Scorcese, is about a mobster who was involved in the death of Jimmy Hoffa. A six-year-old girl was struck and killed by a school bus in Kiryas Joel in November. After the bus stopped to let several children off, Leah Mezzi of Brooklyn exited the b…

by Sam Barron

01/01/2018

Lifestyle

Petey Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The SPCA is looking for someone to foster Petey. Petey, an 11-month-old American Bulldog/Great Dane mix, has bilateral torn crucitates and is in need of a foster to adopt home. As a foster to adopt, the SPCA will provide for his medical care. Petey's estimated recovery time will be about five to six months for both knees. Petey would like a home where someone is home part-time; and kids over the age of 16 with, no cats and no dogs. Petey gets along with other dogs though he needs to stay calm while recovering. For more information, contact trainer@spca914.org or …

by Sam Barron

12/31/2017

News

New Tappan Zee Bridge Tops Rockland News For 2017 ROCKLAND COUNTY N.Y. -- Rockland residents got to celebrate the opening of the new Tappan Zee Bridge in August. The 62-year old bridge was replaced. Many politicians and residents were upset with the change of the official name of the new TZB to the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. A petition started by a Port Chester lawyer generated 100,000 signatures and Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R-Yorktown) has proposed legislation to change the name back to the Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mario's son, called the outcry against the naming of the bridge “vindictive,” “hurtful,” and "m…

by Sam Barron

12/31/2017

News

Two Generations Of Blue Celebrate Westchester Police Academy Graduation VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Westchester County Police Academy graduation day was a special one for the Hodges family.John Hodges, chief inspector for the Westchester County Police Department, got to witness his son, also named John, graduate from the academy. The younger Hodges, one of 59 graduates, will become a police officer in White Plains. Overall, 59 recruits from 15 law enforcement agencies graduated. The graduates are going to work for the Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Greenburgh, Harrison, Mount Pleasant, Eastchester, Larchmont, Mamaroneck Village and SUNY Purchase police…

by Sam Barron

12/31/2017

Neighbors

North Salem Resident Marching In Tournament Of Roses Parade Samuel Levine, a Northern Westchester resident, is going to have a very happy new year. Levine, who graduated from North Salem High School, will be marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade in California on New Year's Day. Levine is one of 400 people in the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band. A trumpet player, Levine, a freshman at UMass, initially was reluctant to join the band. But he went to an event over the summer and was instantly blown away by the band — which is known as "The Power and Class of New England." Aside from the Tournament of Roses parade, Le…

by Sam Barron

12/31/2017

News

Hyde Park Site Recommended For Historic Registry HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The New Guinea site in Hyde Park is one of 23 properties being recommended by the New York State Board of Historic Preservation for the state and national register of historic places. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement Friday. The New Guinea Community Site, at East Market Street, was the location of an early free black community from 1790 to 1850. The site was home to black migrants looking for work, searching for family members or attempting to flee slaveowners. During the mid-1860s, attorney John Hackett consolidated several parcels, including those associated wi…

by Sam Barron

12/30/2017

Schools

Somers Senior Named Siemens Semifinalist Alyssa Klee's science research has gained national recognition. Klee was named a Siemens semifinalist for her work on trying to reduce side effects for patients on immunotherapies. The identification of the unknown binding site between two proteins, PD-L1 and B7-1, would benefit the countless weaker patients who cannot handle these side effects, Klee said. At Somers, Klee is the founder and president of Somers Cancer Research, founder and president of the Math National Honor Society, Chem Club President, a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the Spanish National Honor Soci…

by Sam Barron

12/30/2017

Police & Fire

Macy's Employee Fraudulently Returned Merchandise, Yorktown Police Say A 20-year-old Northern Westchester resident was arrested and charged for processing fake returns when she worked at Macy's in Jefferson Valley Friday. Cyan Rampersant of Peekskill was charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. While working at Macy's, Rampersant allegedly took merchandise in the store and returned the merchandise to her register numerous times for a total value of $460.14, police said. Rampersant then took the value of the merchandise and placed it on two Easy Exchange gift cards, police said. She was released on $100 bail and is due back in court on Jan. 23.

by Sam Barron

12/29/2017

Lifestyle

The Grand Helps Poughkeepsie Spread Holiday Cheer POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Grand Rehabilitation, and the Poughkeepsie Fire and Police Departments wanted to make sure everyone had a Merry Christmas. The groups teamed up last weekend to distribute food and gifts to families in need throughout the city. The Grand at River Valley served as a drop-off site with many items donated by visitors and family members of residents at the facility. Additionally, staff purchased more than $400 worth of toys from Mart to add to the boxes. Volunteers also delivered flowers and turkeys provided by participating local businesses.

by Sam Barron

12/29/2017

News

Golden Corral Closure Tops Dutchess News For 2017 DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Golden Corral did not have a good 2017 in Poughkeepsie. The long-delayed buffet finally opened on Route 9 in the Town of Poughkeepsie Jan. 15 after having issues with the gas line. Just as quickly as it opened, it closed briefly in February for undisclosed reasons. After reopening, first-responders were dispatched to Golden Corral after receiving a report of an apparent drug overdose involving a male victim found in the bathroom It mercifully closed for good in March, though in October, reports the restaurant might be reopening again. The heroin epidemic continued…

by Sam Barron

12/29/2017

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