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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.

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Rockland Resident Steps Into The Ring With Ardsley Boxing Club Jeanine Palumbo knows firsthand the value of a good boxing workout.Palumbo, a Bardonia resident, opened a TITLE Boxing Club in Ardsley at 901 Saw Mill River Road last February and was recently honored by the company with its Rookie of the Year award. Palumbo decided to open up her own gym after trying a boxing workout. "I loved everything about it," Palumbo said. "There's nothing like it. It gives your body an overall workout. The conditioning is unbelievable. It's not like you're just bored on a treadmill." Palumbo was convinced to start doing boxing workouts by her hus…

by Sam Barron

11/09/2017

Politics

Constitutional Convention Fails In New York, Pension Forfeiture Passes The New York State Constitution will remain the same...at least for the next 20 years. New Yorkers overwhelmingly opposed calling a Constitutional Convention, 78 percent to 16 percent. The ballot measure was opposed by labor groups, politicians and numerous organizations on both the left and the right. A constitutional convention will again be on the ballot in 2037. In Westchester, the ballot measure failed 75 percent to 18 percent. In Putnam, it failed 86 percent to 12 percent, while Dutchess voters said no 82 percent to 14 percent. In Rockland, the measure failed, 75 percent to 11 percent…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Congrats Joel Tyner Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail northwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com. Congrats on winning the election for District 11. I hope you will pursue the issues and concerns that I have written letters about. Hopefully you will be our Part Time District 11 Legislator only at 16k per year and not a full time leftist Activist for the City of Pouchkeepsie, County, NYS and USA. Poughkeepsie has their own Legislators elected to address their constituents concerns. Sincerely Bill Gannon Vietnam Era Navy Veteran

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Sports

Hen Hud Swimmers Head To State Finals MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Two Hendrick Hudson High School swimmers are going for it all. Sophomore Jennifer Gougelmann and senior Carolyn Kochek will be competing in the New York State Girls Swimming Championships in Ithaca on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18. Gougelmann returns to the state championships for the second consecutive year, while Kochek will be making her inaugural appearance. Gougelmann has qualified in two events in her second appearance in the state finals- the 200 medley relay and 500-yard freestyle and has five school records. Kocheck has qualified for state championships as a member of the…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Politics

Greenstein Looks Ahead To Third Term As New Castle Supervisor CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- For New Castle Supervisor Robert Greenstein, Election Day appears to be bittersweet.Though Greenstein was elected to a third term, it appears one of his running mates, Adam Brodsky was defeated in his bid for re-election to the town board by Ivy Pool. Lisa Katz, another running mate, was elected. "It's not a complete victory unless Adam wins as well," Greenstein said. Greenstein, who ran on the Republican line but is a registered Democrat, turned back a strong challenge from Democrat Kristen Browde, winning by almost 400 votes. "The message was clear,&quo…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Politics

Hillary Clinton Endorsed Candidates Go 50-50 On Election Night CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- As Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton knows well when it comes to elections, you win some and you lose some. Clinton, the Democratic nominee for president in 2016, weighed in on local elections last Friday, announcing her endorsement of George Latimer for County Executive and the Democratic slate for the New Castle Town Board. Latimer easily defeated incumbent Republican Rob Astorino, denying his bid for a third term. Clinton had urged voters to reject Astorino as a referendum on President Donald Trump, who defeated her for president. Clinton's endorsements did not resonate so …

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Politics

Blue Wave: Republicans Decimated In Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino wasn't the only Republican who had a rough night in Westchester Tuesday. Republicans throughout the county suffered a string of losses, starting with Astorino losing to Democrat George Latimer by 14 points and being denied a third term. On the county level, Republican incumbents Francis Corcoran, David Gelfarb and Sheila Marcotte were defeated, leaving Democrats with a 12-5 majority and control of the county executive's office. In Yorktown, Pound Ridge, Rye city, and Peekskill, Democrats swept municipal elections, knocking off incumbent Republican mayors and s…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Politics

Upsets Mark Northern Westchester Election Results Longtime Mount Kisco Mayor Michael Cindrich is out. Cindrich, a Democrat, who had served for 14 years, was defeated by upstart Gina Picincih of 4MountKisco, 52 percent to 48 percent, 1,320 votes to 1,209 votes. Her running mate, Isi Albanese, was elected to the village board, along with incumbent Democrat Peter Grunthal. Democrat Anthony Markus was defeated. In Croton, the Croton Democrats took back control of village board. Brian Pugh defeated Mayor Greg Schmidt 58 percent to 42 percent while Democrats Amy Attias and Sherry Horowit were elected to the Town Board. In Pound Ridge, Democrat…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Politics

Gilbert Knocks Off Grace, Democrat Sweep In Yorktown Ilan Gilbert knocked off Supervisor Michael Grace as the Democrats swept Yorktown. Gilbert leads Grace, who was running for a third term, 51 percent to 49 percent, 5,449 votes to 5,173 votes with 88 percent reporting, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. Democrat Alice Roker was elected to the Town Board with 5,819 votes and Visnu Patel was re-elected with 5,363 votes. Republican incumbent Greg Bernard and Republican Rob Puff trailed with 4,903 votes and 4,786 votes, respectively.

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Politics

Rainey Elected Mayor, Peekskill Dems Sweep Common Council This story has been updated Andre Rainey is the next Peekskill Mayor in a clean sweep for the Democrats. Rainey, a Democrat, defeated two-term Republican incumbent Frank Catalina, 51 percent to 49 percent, 2,528 votes to 2,445 votes. Vanessa Agudelo, Colin Smith, and Ramon Fenandez were elected to the Common Council with 2,715 votes, 2,655 votes and 1,987 votes, respectively. Rainey, 33, will be the youngest mayor in Peekskill's history. Agudelo, 25 is the youngest council person to ever be elected to Peekskill City Hall. “Peekskill decided tonight that they liked the success that the De…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

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