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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

News

Legislator, Port Jervis Mayor Spar Over Raise PORT JERVIS, N.Y. -- Port Jervis Mayor Kelly Decker is telling Orange County Legislator Tom Faggione to butt out after Faggione criticized Dwyer's attempts to double his salary. Decker is seeking to double his salary from $20,000 to $40,000 in next year's budget, increasing the tax levy by .4 percent. Faggione said this is the last thing Port Jervis needs to do. "This budget will be the fourth in a row in which the city has pierced the tax cap," Faggione said. "With an approved 2018 budget, taxes on the citizens of Port Jervis will have gone up nearly 30 percent in four years…

by Sam Barron

12/18/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Bad News Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail greenburgh@dailyvoice.com. An article in the NY TIMES today about the tax overhaul bill that the US Congress is set to approve next week had some disappointing news. On page A12 there is a paragraph that reads "In a pre-emptive move against accounting maneuvers in high tax states such as New York and California, the bill prohibits taxpayers from prepaying next year's state and local income or property taxes in order to deduct them from 2018 taxes. that form of tax planning would have …

by Supervisor Paul Feiner

12/18/2017

News

New Castle Considering Raising Age To Buy Tobacco Products NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- The Town of New Castle is weighing legislation that would raise the age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Supervisor Rob Greenstein is behind the move, which is allowed under state law. New York City and places on Long Island have already raised the age to 21. "It seems like a no-brainer," Greenstein said. "I encourage Westchester to raise the age to 21." The town recently banned vape shops within 2,000 feet of schools. Greenstein admits the law can only be so effective if it just applies to New Castle. "We're trying to protect our young …

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

Politics

Former Faso Congressional Opponent Steals Car, Police Say Steven Brisee, a Democrat who was considering challenging Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) next year, was arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree, a Class D felony last week. Brisee, a 27-year-old Walden resident, stole a 2011 Nissan Altima from the impound yard of P and P Auto in New Windsor, according to state police. The vehicle had previously belonged to him, according to state police. Brisee was arraigned in the Town of New Windsor Court and remanded to the Orange County Jail on $2,000 cash bail. Brisee dropped out of the race in October, saying his lack of social skills m…

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

Sports

Yorktown's Mandy Rose Wins First WWE Match Mandy Rose's WWE career is off to a good start. Rose a.k.a. Amanda Saccomanno, a graduate of Yorktown High School, won her first match on RAW Monday night, teamed with her Absolution stablemate Paige to defeat Mickie James and Bayley. The villainous Rose got the pin on James after Paige kicked her in the head. Later on RAW, Absolution got their comeuppance when the rest of the women came out to attack them, leading to Rose taking a forearm to the face. Rose, whose family runs Arthur Avenue Deli in Carmel, first came to WWE when she was a finalist on "WWE Tough Enough," a show wh…

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

Schools

Briarcliff Student Wins Leadership Award BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- A Briarcliff High School student is winning high marks for his leadership. Jackson Heitzler will represent the district at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program next June on Long Island. Heitzler was selected as this year’s winner after his essay received the highest scores during a blind reading by the school’s four counselors. In his essay, Heitzler talked about standing up for a friend and helping a new student integrate into the Briarcliff community. “I think the leadership qualities I present are confidence, honesty, and maintaining a positive attitude ev…

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

Neighbors

Community Rallies Around White Plains Family After Father's Death WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A GoFundMe page has been launched for the family of Miguel Gil, a White Plains resident, who took his own life last week. As of Saturday morning, the page has raised nearly $5,000 by 80 people over three days. "It was so unexpected," his daughter Angie said. " We couldn't understand why he would do something like this to us. We never thought we would have to imagine a life without our father." Angie said they are hoping to raise enough money to send him back to his native Dominican Republican where he can be buried with his parents and siblings and…

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

Politics

Astorino: Name Airport Terminal After Former County Executive Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is looking to pay tribute to one of his predecessors. Astorino is proposing to name the airport terminal at Westchester County Airport after former County Executive Andrew O' Rourke. O'Rourke served as county executive from 1983 to 1997. and unsuccessfully challenged Mario Cuomo for governor in 1986. He died in 2013 at the age of 79. Astorino sent his proposal to the Board of Legislators. This is not the first time Astorino has sought to pay tribute to a former county executive. Muscott Farm was renamed Alfred DelBello Muscoot Farm Park in honor of …

by Sam Barron

12/17/2017

Schools

Poughkeepsie School Board, Superintendent Square Off In Legal Dispute POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District and the board of education are facing off over teacher transfers Nicole Williams, the superintendent, has disputed a board vote that placed a moratorium on involuntary teacher and administrator transfers for the 2017-2018 school year. Williams attempted to transfer two teachers, who she said did not comply with her orders, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Williams filed a complaint with the state Education Department commissioner against the board and the teachers, claiming they violated education law an…

by Sam Barron

12/16/2017

News

Community Rallies Around Family Of Valhalla Teenager Struck By Train VALHALLA, N.Y. -- A GoFundMe page has been launched to support the family of Romi Therese D’Annunzio. D'Annunzio died Monday morning after she was struck by a train at the Valhalla station. Her death has been ruled a suicide. As of Wednesday afternoon, the page has raised more than $34,000 from 340 people in one day. The page was set up by the Thornton-Donovan School where Romi's mother, Jeannie, is a teacher. The money will go to help the family with burial expenses. Any excess funds will be donated to causes related to suicide prevention. To donate, click here. To read Romi's obituary,…

by Sam Barron

12/16/2017

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