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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

Business

IBM, Pepsi Campuses In Somers Pitched For Amazon HQ2 The Town of Somers is making its pitch to reel in Amazon. Somers is hoping Amazon will be attracted to its former IBM and PepsiCo campuses and is one of 238 proposals being vetted by the company for its new $5 billion headquarters that is expected to create 50,000 jobs. It will not be easy for Somers, which is competing against places like Chicago. But the town has more than 1,540,000 square feet to attract Amazon with the possibility of building four buildings on the site. The town is also hoping to use its close proximity to New York City as a selling point. Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, …

by Sam Barron

12/19/2017

Politics

Rep. Faso Voting No On Tax Reform Bill When it comes to tax reform, Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is once again a no vote. Faso, who represents the 19th district which includes a portion of East Dutchess, announced Monday he intends to vote no on the Republican-led tax reform bill, saying it would not help New York families. Faso said the elimination of the state and local tax deduction will impact New Yorkers more severely than those in other states. Faso voted against the first tax reform bill that passed the House. “These families have already made financial decisions based on this deduction, and to have it removed without a…

by Sam Barron

12/18/2017

Neighbors

Hyde Park Police Helping Needy Families Over Holiday Season HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Hyde Park Police are doing what they can to help those in need over the holidays. The police kicked off the holiday season by joining other first responders at Target in Poughkeepsie for their Heroes and Helpers event, where local first responders help kids shop for things they need for the holidays. Last week, the police announced they have sponsored some local families for Christmas and will be working to distribute presents soon.

by Sam Barron

12/18/2017

Lifestyle

Baker Collyer Fund Hoping To Help Ossining Families OSSINING, N.Y. -- For 102 years, the Baker- Collyer Cheer Fund in Ossining has been assisting those who need it the most. The fund, which was started in 1915, helps about 360 families each year. The fund goes solely to purchase food for holiday baskets delivered to families in need. The administration efforts are handled by volunteers and the baskets are packed and delivered by members of the Ossining Volunteer Fire Department and other community members. The fund was started by an Ossining businessman who noticed kids looking through the garbage for food. Donations can be sent to the Ba…

by Sam Barron

12/18/2017

Police & Fire

Incoming Putnam Sheriff Names Five New Captains PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sheriff-Elect Robert Langley has announced his new captains for the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, including the first female captain in county history. Langley, who takes office in January after defeating longtime Sheriff Don Smith, had previously announced Smith's captains would not be returning. The new captains are Jon Jennings, Kevin Chevereko, Lisa Orotlano, Edward Swarm. “I am very happy that we have assembled a command team with such deep and varied experience,” said Langley. “This is an incredible team that will elevate professionalism, raise standards, impr…

by Sam Barron

12/18/2017

News

Legislator, Port Jervis Mayor Spar Over Raise PORT JERVIS, N.Y. -- Port Jervis Mayor Kelly Decker is telling Orange County Legislator Tom Faggione to butt out after Faggione criticized Dwyer's attempts to double his salary. Decker is seeking to double his salary from $20,000 to $40,000 in next year's budget, increasing the tax levy by .4 percent. Faggione said this is the last thing Port Jervis needs to do. "This budget will be the fourth in a row in which the city has pierced the tax cap," Faggione said. "With an approved 2018 budget, taxes on the citizens of Port Jervis will have gone up nearly 30 percent in four years…

by Sam Barron

12/18/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Bad News Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail greenburgh@dailyvoice.com. An article in the NY TIMES today about the tax overhaul bill that the US Congress is set to approve next week had some disappointing news. On page A12 there is a paragraph that reads "In a pre-emptive move against accounting maneuvers in high tax states such as New York and California, the bill prohibits taxpayers from prepaying next year's state and local income or property taxes in order to deduct them from 2018 taxes. that form of tax planning would have …

by Supervisor Paul Feiner

12/18/2017

Sports

Yorktown's Mandy Rose Wins First WWE Match Mandy Rose's WWE career is off to a good start. Rose a.k.a. Amanda Saccomanno, a graduate of Yorktown High School, won her first match on RAW Monday night, teamed with her Absolution stablemate Paige to defeat Mickie James and Bayley. The villainous Rose got the pin on James after Paige kicked her in the head. Later on RAW, Absolution got their comeuppance when the rest of the women came out to attack them, leading to Rose taking a forearm to the face. Rose, whose family runs Arthur Avenue Deli in Carmel, first came to WWE when she was a finalist on "WWE Tough Enough," a show wh…

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

Politics

Former Faso Congressional Opponent Steals Car, Police Say Steven Brisee, a Democrat who was considering challenging Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) next year, was arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree, a Class D felony last week. Brisee, a 27-year-old Walden resident, stole a 2011 Nissan Altima from the impound yard of P and P Auto in New Windsor, according to state police. The vehicle had previously belonged to him, according to state police. Brisee was arraigned in the Town of New Windsor Court and remanded to the Orange County Jail on $2,000 cash bail. Brisee dropped out of the race in October, saying his lack of social skills m…

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

News

New Castle Considering Raising Age To Buy Tobacco Products NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- The Town of New Castle is weighing legislation that would raise the age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Supervisor Rob Greenstein is behind the move, which is allowed under state law. New York City and places on Long Island have already raised the age to 21. "It seems like a no-brainer," Greenstein said. "I encourage Westchester to raise the age to 21." The town recently banned vape shops within 2,000 feet of schools. Greenstein admits the law can only be so effective if it just applies to New Castle. "We're trying to protect our young …

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

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