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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

Briarcliff Student Wins Leadership Award BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- A Briarcliff High School student is winning high marks for his leadership. Jackson Heitzler will represent the district at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program next June on Long Island. Heitzler was selected as this year’s winner after his essay received the highest scores during a blind reading by the school’s four counselors. In his essay, Heitzler talked about standing up for a friend and helping a new student integrate into the Briarcliff community. “I think the leadership qualities I present are confidence, honesty, and maintaining a positive attitude ev…

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

Neighbors

Community Rallies Around White Plains Family After Father's Death WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A GoFundMe page has been launched for the family of Miguel Gil, a White Plains resident, who took his own life last week. As of Saturday morning, the page has raised nearly $5,000 by 80 people over three days. "It was so unexpected," his daughter Angie said. " We couldn't understand why he would do something like this to us. We never thought we would have to imagine a life without our father." Angie said they are hoping to raise enough money to send him back to his native Dominican Republican where he can be buried with his parents and siblings and…

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

Politics

Astorino: Name Airport Terminal After Former County Executive Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is looking to pay tribute to one of his predecessors. Astorino is proposing to name the airport terminal at Westchester County Airport after former County Executive Andrew O' Rourke. O'Rourke served as county executive from 1983 to 1997. and unsuccessfully challenged Mario Cuomo for governor in 1986. He died in 2013 at the age of 79. Astorino sent his proposal to the Board of Legislators. This is not the first time Astorino has sought to pay tribute to a former county executive. Muscott Farm was renamed Alfred DelBello Muscoot Farm Park in honor of …

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

Schools

Poughkeepsie School Board, Superintendent Square Off In Legal Dispute POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District and the board of education are facing off over teacher transfers Nicole Williams, the superintendent, has disputed a board vote that placed a moratorium on involuntary teacher and administrator transfers for the 2017-2018 school year. Williams attempted to transfer two teachers, who she said did not comply with her orders, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Williams filed a complaint with the state Education Department commissioner against the board and the teachers, claiming they violated education law an…

by Sam Barron

12/16/2017

Schools

Mural Depicting Confederate Flag To Be Replaced At Wappinger School WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- A mural depicting the Civil War that features a Confederate flag will be removed from Fishkill Plains Elementary School, the Wappingers Central School District announced. The school district made the announcement following a meeting of its school leadership team. The discussion was held in executive session which lasted for the duration of the meeting, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The school district has not responded to numerous requests for comment. Along with a Confederate flag, the mural features an American flag, Confederate soldiers, Union soldiers…

by Sam Barron

12/16/2017

News

Community Rallies Around Family Of Valhalla Teenager Struck By Train VALHALLA, N.Y. -- A GoFundMe page has been launched to support the family of Romi Therese D’Annunzio. D'Annunzio died Monday morning after she was struck by a train at the Valhalla station. Her death has been ruled a suicide. As of Wednesday afternoon, the page has raised more than $34,000 from 340 people in one day. The page was set up by the Thornton-Donovan School where Romi's mother, Jeannie, is a teacher. The money will go to help the family with burial expenses. Any excess funds will be donated to causes related to suicide prevention. To donate, click here. To read Romi's obituary,…

by Sam Barron

12/16/2017

Lifestyle

Boost Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Boost is looking to get a boost....from a potential forever home. Boost, a one-year-old brindle has "perfected his impression of Eeyore," according to the SPCA Westchester. "Behind those puppy dog eyes are a happy, friendly boy who loves to play and learn new things," the SPCA said. "He'd love a home where his training can continue." Boost gets along well with other dogs, the SPCA said. For more information, e-mail shelter@spca914.org or call (914) 941-2896 ext. 11.

by Sam Barron

12/15/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Hold People Accountable For Sexual Harassment Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail ossining@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor, Sexual harassment is a problem that has permeated our society. It is in entertainment, in businesses, in schools, in every level of politics, and in our communities. I have heard stories from so many of my friends, my constituents, and my colleagues of being sexually assaulted or harassed, and many of these stories do not end with the aggressor being held accountable for their actions. In the wake of the "#MeToo" movement and in resp…

by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef (D-Ossining)

12/14/2017

Politics

Cuomo Criticizes Female Reporter For Asking About Sexual Harassment Things got testy between Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-New Castle) and the press corps Wednesday when the issue turned to sexual harassment. When asked by a Karen DeWitt, a public radio correspondent about the state's sexual harassment policies, Cuomo said her question was a "disservice to women." "When you say it's state government, you do a disservice to women, with all due respect, even though you're a woman," Cuomo said. “You have it going on in journalism. What are you going to do different?” Cuomo said he would address the issue during his State of the State address in Jan…

by Sam Barron

12/14/2017

Lifestyle

Bill Clinton, Steven Spielberg Join Latimer At Burns Film Center Screening It was a star-studded Sunday evening at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. The Burns hosted a screening and Q & A of Steven Spielberg's new movie "The Post," that was attended by former President Bill Clinton, a Chappaqua resident. Clinton was joined by Westchester County Executive-elect George Latimer. "The Post" is about the publishing of the Pentagon Papers. Spielberg joined the Burns' Board of Directors in 2011.

by Sam Barron

12/14/2017

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