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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

Business

Wappingers Falls Hair Salon For Sale WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Would you like to own your own hair salon? Snip-its, a children's hair salon and party center located on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls is currently for sale, according to a listing posted on Facebook. At Snip-its, children get to play computer games and activities while they get their haircut. When finished, children receive a special prize from the Snip-its Magic Box. The asking price is $45,000.

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

Schools

New Daniel Warren Elementary School Principal Appointed RYE NECK, N.Y. -- Tara Napoleoni Goldberg is the new principal of Daniel Warren Elementary School. Napoleoni Goldberg was appointed by the Rye Neck School Board of Education and will start on July 1. She was previously principal of PS 183 in New York City for seven years. "I am pleased to have Napoleoni Goldberg join us as principal,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Ferraro said. “Her extensive educational and administrative experience, philosophy and skills will be an asset to our community. During her time at PS 183, Napoleoni Goldberg established schoolwide instructional foc…

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

Events

Thousands Expected At Nanuet Street Fair NANUET, N.Y. -- It's one of the most anticipated days of the year in Rockland County. The Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce is hosting the fourth annual Nanuet Street Fair on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street. Parking and admission are free. This year's event will feature old-fashioned games with participants competing against local politicians including Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann and their families. The family games will support the Nanuet Schools Family Resource Center and CANDLE who will be on hand to coordinate three-legged…

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

Lifestyle

Rusty Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Rusty is looking for a good home. The SPCA is hoping someone will adopt Rusty. He is super friendly, has lots of energy and would love a home with active people, the SPCA said. The SPCA said he would be good in a home with kids 10 and up and gets along with most other dogs. For more information, e-mail shelter@spca914.org.

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

Sports

Putnam Valley Celebrates Ncaa-bound Athletes PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Putnam Valley's student-athletes will be taking their talents across the country in the fall.Putnam Valley High School held its first annual NCAA Celebration Wednesday, honoring 22 seniors who will be playing college sports. The students, who have committed to play at Division I, II and III levels, will play or participate in sports like baseball, cheerleading, football, lacrosse, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball, rowing, and wrestling. “These student-athletes worked extremely hard over the last four years,” said Putnam Valley Athletic Director Brian Burr…

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

Neighbors

Dutchess County Honors Seniors Citizens Dutchess County respected its elders on Tuesday afternoon.The Office of the Aging celebrated its 19th annual Celebration of Aging, honoring its Senior Citizens Of The Year in Wappingers Falls. Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro presented the awards to Jane Cole Geisler of Verbank, Carol and Nick Annas of Red Hook, and John Thomas of Hyde Park. Receiving a Senior Achievement Award were the residents of Castle Court at Concord Village in of Poughkeepsie. Also honored at the event were four Dutchess County couples celebrating marriages of 71, 72, 74 and 77 years, and seven residents …

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

Schools

Fishkill Student Earns Master's After Losing Mom To Cancer FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Amanda Pecorella, a Fishkill resident, overcame personal tragedy to achieve her second degree in two years. Pecorella graduated from Mount St. Mary with a master's degree in accounting/business administration on Saturday, one year after getting her bachelor's degree. Pecorella lost her mother to cancer about two years ago. Though it was difficult for her, she said it also motivated her to excel in all aspects of her life. “My mom wouldn’t want me to go on with life missing opportunities,” said Pecorella. “She’s the one who led me to turn all of those emotions that come wi…

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

Events

Burke Announces Honorees For Annual Awards Dinner WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is honoring those who make a difference at its annual Burke Award Dinner. The dinner will be held June 8 at 6 p.m. at Brae Burn Country Club at 39 Brae Burn Drive, Purchase, NY. Burke is honoring Barbara Rubin Kessler and Steven Kessler, Scarsdale residents. Barbara experienced a severe ischemic stroke that left her unable to walk or talk and paralyzed on her right side. After rehabilitation at Burke, Barbara was able to regain function but was diagnosed with aphasia, a communication disorder that results from damage to the parts of the …

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

Politics

Trump Taps Former Mount Kisco Resident To Lead Russia Probe Legal Team President Donald Trump, who has an estate in Bedford, is going one town over for help when it comes to the Russia probe now being overseen by special counsel and former FBI Director Robert Mueller. Trump has selected Marc Kasowitz, a former Mount Kisco resident, to head his legal team as the investigation over whether Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election heats up, according to Politico. Kasowitz has represented Trump in his class action lawsuit against Trump University and when Trump wanted The New York Times to retract a story about two women accusing Trump of touching them …

by Sam Barron

05/26/2017

Business

WeWork Founders, Pound Ridge Residents Adam, Rebekah Neumann, Launching Gym WeWork, whose co-founder Adam Neumann lives in Pound Ridge, want you to get physical. The company, which provides office space for startups, is opening a gym in Lower Manhattan, which will feature a yoga studio, sauna and meditation room. The gym will be called WeWork Wellness. The company already offers fitness classes at several of its offices. Last year, Neumann and his wife, Rebekah Paltrow Neumann, purchased the 60-acre Linden Farm on Boutonville Road in Pound Ridge. The asking price for the eight-bedroom, 13,700-square-foot house was $22 million. WeWork was founded in 2010. It has m…

by Sam Barron

05/25/2017

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