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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

Police & Fire

Yorktown Man Allows Dogs To Run At Large, Police Say For the second time this year, a Yorktown man has been issued a criminal summons because of his dogs. Ivan Mintah was issued two criminal summons for allowing his dogs to run at large, a violation of town code. Mintah's dogs were running around the backyard of a Hickory Street residence, prompting a complaint. In August, Mintah was issued four criminal summons for allegedly owning four dogs were not licensed to the town of Yorktown. Mintah is due back in court on Oct. 10.

by Sam Barron

10/16/2017

Sports

Stepinac 5K Run Raises $14,000 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Stepinac High School once again lent a helping hand to the American Cancer Society and its sports program. The annual 5K Family Fun Run raised $14,000, with $1,500 going to the American Cancer Society. The race was organized by the Stepinac Lady Crusaders. One-mile race winners were Stepinac student Timmy Cleary of White Plains who captured first place in the male category at 4:41 while Maeve Briton of White Plains took the top female spot at 5:44. The 5K first place runners were Stepinac student Drew DePietro of Pleasantville at 17:30 and Margaret Byrne of Yonkers at…

by Sam Barron

10/16/2017

Politics

Shared Services Could Save Westchester Taxpayers Millions Sharing services could save Westchester taxpayers $6 million over the next few years. County Executive Rob Astorino outlined the county's shared services plan at the Fire Training Center in Valhalla, joined by 50 career firefighters. Astorino used the fire training center as an example of the benefit of sharing services. “Can you imagine how expensive it would be if all 58 fire departments had to pay for 58 different emergency training centers?" Astorino said. "The cost would be prohibitive, the training less effective and lives would be put in jeopardy.” The shared services plan…

by Sam Barron

10/16/2017

Business

Sloatsburg Development Aims To Attract City Dwellers SLOATSBURG, N.Y. -- A new development is hoping to bring new life to Sloatsburg. Valley Rock Inn features a market, bike shop, garden grill and four guesthouses that will be available for rent later in the fall. Developer Michael Bruno, who moved to the area five years ago, said his goal to entice people from the city who visit Harriman State Park to come and spend money in Sloatsburg. At Valley Rock, people can visit 7 Lakes Bike Barn, where people can rent road and mountain bikes and purchase apparel. A coffee bar will be opening inside the bike bar later this year. “This region has a v…

by Sam Barron

10/16/2017

Business

Hospital for Special Surgery Westchester Celebrates White Plains Opening WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Hospital for Special Surgery is set to open the doors on its new White Plains location. A grand opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m at 1133 Westchester Avenue. The 50,000 square foot center features 20 exam rooms, three X-rays and an MRI suite. Specialties include adult reconstruction and joint replacement, foot and ankle, pediatric orthopedics, physiatry, sports medicine (both primary care and surgical) and rheumatology.

by Sam Barron

10/16/2017

News

White Plains' Mariano Rivera Pitches In To Help Puerto Rico NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Mariano Rivera, the Yankees great who lives in White Plains, is coming in relief for Puerto Rico. Rivera and his wife, Clara, are donating supplies that will be shipped by The Mariano Rivera Foundation to help with the recovery. “It’s always a blessing when you can help others,” Rivera said at the church Refugio de Esperanza in New Rochelle. “Together we can accomplish a lot of things, and together we can build up Puerto Rico. When there is this need, we need to step up.” Spearheaded by volunteers from the Department of Social Services, the countywide Hurricane Re…

by Sam Barron

10/15/2017

Schools

New Trustee Tapped By Wappingers School Board HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- Mehrdad Sanai is the newest member of the Wappingers Central School District Board of Education. Sanai, a Hopewell Junction resident, was appointed to the nine-member board on Oct. 2. A 25-year resident of the district, Sanai's two children graduated from the district. His appointment came following the resignation of Tracy Pelton. Sanai said he wanted to join the board to give back to the community. He said public education is where children learn how to live in a society. “We don’t want our children to live in a bubble and then come out facing a different reali…

by Sam Barron

10/15/2017

Police & Fire

Mohegan Lake Man Defrauds Two Businesses, Police Say A Mohegan Lake man was finally tracked down after police say he allegedly defrauded two businesses in 2015. Scott Day, 49, was arrested and charged Thursday with scheme to defraud, a Class A misdemeanor. Over three days in January 2015, Day obtained a total of $198 from two businesses under false pretenses, police said. Day was identified as the suspect though police were unable to locate him for two years. Following further investigation, Day agreed to voluntarily appear at police headquarters. He was released on $1,000 bail and is due back in court on Oct. 17.

by Sam Barron

10/15/2017

Sports

New York Times Spotlights Enduring Fox Hunt In Northern Westchester NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- There's one club in Westchester that literally releases the hounds. The New York Times recently spotlighted the North Salem-based Golden's Bridge Hounds, which is one of the fox hunting clubs in the country and is just starting its 93rd season. The goal is not to kill the foxes, but to chase the fox into its den, according to the Times. The hunt has been criticized by the Humane Society, according to the Times, which called it "cruel and unnecessary." The Golden's Bridge club has 45 members and runs from October to April. The Times credits North Salem's hors…

by Sam Barron

10/15/2017

Lifestyle

Dinky Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Dinky is hoping to find a home. The six-month-old lab/shepherd/possible hound mix is described by SPCA Westchester as a happy girl who is a bit on the shy side. The SPCA said she is selective with her dog friends and would like a home that's on the calm side with lots of opportunities to get socialized to people and other dogs. For more information, email trainer@spca914.org or call 914-941-2896 x24.

by Sam Barron

10/15/2017

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