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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

Byram Hills Scientist Named Siemens Semifinalist ARMONK, N.Y. -- Alexandra Brocato, a Byram Hills senior, has been recognized for her scientific work.Brocato was named a semifinalist by the National Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology for her extensive, multi-year research project. Brocato is one of only eight high school students in Westchester honored. Brocato completed her work on Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a hereditary condition that causes spinal nerve cells to die and is a leading genetic cause of infant mortality. Her research focuses on identifying significant symptoms of those afflicted with SMA in order to create …

by Sam Barron

10/27/2017

News

Report Reveals New Info On Putnam Sheriff's $125K Settlement With Adam Levy PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Legislators who unanimously approved paying for some of the settlement of a lawsuit against Sheriff Donald Smith were unaware a judge had ruled Smith was liable as an individual, not a county official. Smith settled his lawsuit with former Putnam County District Attorney Adam Levy, son of TV's Judge Judy after Smith apologized for saying Levy publicly interfered in his investigation of Levy's personal trainer Alexander Hossu for raping a 13-year-old girl and agreed to pay him $150,000. Hossu was later charged and acquitted. Smith also said Hossu liv…

by Sam Barron

10/27/2017

Sports

Purchase's Joe Girardi Out As Yankee Manager There will be a new face in the Yankee dugout next year. Manager Joe Girardi, a Westchester resident, announced he will not be returning as skipper in 2018. Girardi, who won a World Series in 2009, has managed the team since 2008 and compiled a 910-710 record during his time in The Bronx. "With a heavy heart, I come to you because the Yankees have decided not to bring me back," Girardi, who lives in Purchase, said in a statement. He managed the Yankees to within one game of the pennant this year, losing 4-3 to the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series. Girar…

by Sam Barron

10/26/2017

Politics

Latimer Accuses Astorino Of Rewarding Donors County Contracts WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Senator George Latimer, the Democratic nominee for Westchester County Executive is accusing his opponent, County Executive Rob Astorino (R-Mount Pleasant) of awarding $55.7 million in county contracts to political donors.Latimer, at a press conference in White Plains Wednesday, said the county contracts went to 28 donors who contributed $217,000. He said Astorino's plan to privatize Westchester County Airport would award more contracts to Astorino donors. "Rob Astorino is clearly lying to us about his true plans for the Westchester County Airport," said Latime…

by Sam Barron

10/26/2017

Schools

Lakeland School Board Trustee Resigns SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- After 11 years on the Lakeland School Board, Elizabeth Kogler is stepping down. Kogler's resignation, effective immediately, was announced by Board President Denise Kness last week, citing personal reasons. "We want to thank Mrs. Kogler for her years of service to the students, staff and community of the Lakeland Central School District," Kness said. "Since she first joined the board in 2006, Mrs. Kogler has devoted countless hours to the Board including six terms as president and two as the board vice president." Kness said the board would review its…

by Sam Barron

10/26/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Vote Kimberly Ragazzo Cortlandt Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail cortlandt@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor, I have known Kimberly Ragazzo for several years, ever since moving to Croton-on-Hudson. She and her family went out of her way to welcome my husband and I to the area. Kimberly was a tough but compassionate prosecutor in New York City for many years before leaving that job to run for Town Justice. One thing that particularly impresses me is her plan to hold evening court hours. As a commuter, I appreciate her plan to make court accessible f…

by Kristin Kramss

10/26/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Vote Gina Capone Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail putnam@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: In these times, there are some things that should be a constant. Experience. Ethics. Fairness. Integrity. In Putnam Valley, those qualities have been demonstrated by the candidate for re-election as Town Justice, Gina Capone. She has ruled from the bench consistently without fear or favor. She has conducted her court with compassion as well, another necessary quality when dealing with the ravages of our opioid crisis, in which judicial decisions affe…

by Terry Raskyn

10/26/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Move Forward, Not Back Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail putnam@dailyvoice.com. Democratic candidate Robert Langley has been extremely vociferous regarding Sheriff Smith’s decision to agree to Levy’s condition that he make a public statement to settle Levy’s suit out of court (and save the taxpayers the cost of trial). Langley held press conferences and organized demonstrations with his supporters holding signs insulting Don Smith at the entrance of the Sheriff’s Department that I feel were an embarrassment to Putnam residents. Mr. Langley was …

by Andy Powers

10/26/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Vote Dick Lyman Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail poundridge@dailyvoice.com. For the past two years I have had the privilege of working on the Pound Ridge Town Board under the leadership of Dick Lyman. In my forty years in town and knowing seven previous supervisors, I can honestly say that Dick has been the most effective and creative chief administrator of the town. He truly knows the history and workings of all aspects of this town and is a quick study of all new legislations and directives that have come down from the State and other …

by Jody Sullivan

10/26/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Rob Astorino Bad For Women Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail whiteplains@dailyvoice.com. To The Editor, I just finished watching the debate for Westchester County Executive between Rob Astorino and George Latimer. Once again Rob Astorino has relegated women to the role of victim and second class citizen. He made a statement that “single women who fear for their life or want to protect their child” own guns. Excuse me?! He even fumbled his wording after that statement and almost laughed. Rob Astorino, who called out Latimer for bringing up Rob’s lac…

by Sam Barron

10/26/2017

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