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Sam Barron

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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
Letter To The Editor: Congrats To Greenburgh Student Authors Letter To The Editor: Congrats To Greenburgh Student Authors
Letter To The Editor: Congrats To Greenburgh Student Authors Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail greenburgh@dailyvoice.com I would like to commend Dr. Tahira Chase, Superintendent of Schools for the Greenburgh School district and Tanya Johnson, director of education for the Lois Bronz Children's Center for a very innovative initiative. Last week I attended a book signing at the Theodore Young Community Center for a book written by children ages 8-12. The book "Journey of Heroes" can be purchased on Amazon and at Barnes & Nobel. The students (also known as authors) atte…

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by Paul Feiner
Police & Fire
Jefferson Valley Woman Interferes With Investigation, Police Say Jefferson Valley Woman Interferes With Investigation, Police Say
Jefferson Valley Woman Interferes With Investigation, Police Say A 25-year-old Jefferson Valley resident was arrested last week after police say she gave them a fake name while interfering with a police investigation in the DeCicco's Supermarket parking lot. Shamecca Thornton was charged with false personation, a Class B misdemeanor and obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor. Police had received a report of suspicious people at the DeCicco's parking lot. Thornton was allegedly interfering with a police investigation to determine whether an order of protection had been violated, police said.  Thornton was arres…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Pound Ridge Educator Honored As Distinguished Leader Pound Ridge Educator Honored As Distinguished Leader
Pound Ridge Educator Honored As Distinguished Leader Kris Bria's long career at the Long Ridge School in Stamford has culminated with her receiving a prestigious award.Bria was honored Thursday with the 2017 Connecticut Association of Independent School's  Distinguished Leader Award. Bria received a special proclamation from the Pound Ridge Town Board and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino declared Thursday as Kris Bria Day.  Bria is retiring at the end of the school year, following 29 years as head of school. She previously taught nursery school for 10 years and also taught kindergarten, first grade and was an assistant head for four y…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Nominees Sought For Presidential Scholars Program Nominees Sought For Presidential Scholars Program
Nominees Sought For Presidential Scholars Program Are you a high school senior at the top of your class?The state is looking for two high school seniors, one male and one female from the 40th Senate District for the Presidential Scholars Program. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors the nation's most accomplished high school seniors on the basis of outstanding scholarship. Each year, the State Education Department nominates ten male and ten female students statewide to be considered for recognition. Schools interested in nominating students should send background information to Senator Terrence Murphy's district office by Fri., Oc…

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by Sam Barron
News
Portion Of Indian Point Possible For Development While Site Decommissions Portion Of Indian Point Possible For Development While Site Decommissions
Portion Of Indian Point Possible For Development While Site Decommissions BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- There is hope for development at Buchanan-based Indian Point once the plant closes in 2020 and 2021. The New York State Indian Point Closure Task Force held its second meeting on Sept. 28. At the meeting, John Sipos, a state representative, said segments of the property could be released early for development while the plant is being decommissioned, according to The Examiner.  Sipos said Indian Point having a small footprint was helpful for future development, according to The Examiner. Indian Point is set to close in 2020 and 2021 after Entergy, which owns Indian Point s…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
No More Gun Shows On County Property, Latimer Says No More Gun Shows On County Property, Latimer Says
No More Gun Shows On County Property, Latimer Says WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The massacre in Las Vegas has led to renewed calls to end gun shows on Westchester County property.George Latimer, Democratic candidate for County Executive and a state senator, led a rally in front of the Westchester County Center calling for County Executive Rob Astorino to pass legislation banning the sale of guns on county property. A gun show was held at the Westchester County Center in January after Astorino vetoed legislation banning the sale of firearms on county property. "Time and again, we're expressing prayers and common sympathy and that's not enough …

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by Sam Barron
News
Mount Pleasant Considers Closing Two Railroad Crossings Mount Pleasant Considers Closing Two Railroad Crossings
Mount Pleasant Considers Closing Two Railroad Crossings MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- The railroad crossing that was the site of the deadliest train crash in Metro-North history may soon be closed. The Town of Mount Pleasant is considering joining with the State Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in discussions to close the Commerce Street railroad crossing. The Mount Pleasant town board would have to approve joining a petition with the other two groups. In Feb. 2015, a Metro-North train collided with a car that Ellen Brody drove onto the tracks at the railroad crossing. Brody and five other people were killed, …

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter To The Editor: Vote Linda Murray For Supreme Court Letter To The Editor: Vote Linda Murray For Supreme Court
Letter To The Editor: Vote Linda Murray For Supreme Court Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail northwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com Linda Murray, born & raised here in Dutchess County, is the best choice for NYS Supreme Court Justice. Linda is a wonderful, caring mother of two young children, Juliet & Sean, & devoted wife to her husband Richard of 16 years. Linda’s lifelong local roots, strong community involvement, and her passion for helping others in the community are demonstrated by her volunteer efforts for the local American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Youth Soc…

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by Frank Michetti
Politics
Astorino, Latimer Set For First County Exec Debate Astorino, Latimer Set For First County Exec Debate
Astorino, Latimer Set For First County Exec Debate WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The gloves are about to come off. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and his Democratic challenger Senator George Latimer will be participating in their first head to head debate Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Reckson Center at 360 Hamilton Avenue in White Plains. Astorino, a Republican, is running for a third term. The debate is sponsored by the Business Council of Westchester and will be moderated by Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion. “We are looking forward to hearing from the candidates on key issues su…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Man Returns To Yorktown Home After Warning To Stay Away, Police Say Man Returns To Yorktown Home After Warning To Stay Away, Police Say
Man Returns To Yorktown Home After Warning To Stay Away, Police Say A 27-year-old man was arrested and charged Thursday after police say he returned to a Yorktown home the day after being about trespassing, violating an order of protection. Jairo Sanchez, a resident of the Bronx, was charged with trespassing, a violation, criminal contempt in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor and resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor. On Wednesday, police were called to a James Street home for a domestic incident and Sanchez was warned by the residents about trespassing and left without incident.  The next night, police received a 911 call that he was back on the …

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