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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.

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Lifestyle
New Trailway Connection Opens In Westchester New Trailway Connection Opens In Westchester
New Trailway Connection Opens In Westchester The final segment of the South County Trailway is open for business. County Executive Rob Astorino officially cut the ribbon on the trailway Tuesday, which spans 37 miles from the New York City border to Putnam County. “The creation of this uninterrupted, 37-mile paved recreational pathway, has been something so many county residents have waiting for,” said Astorino. “I’m genuinely happy to celebrate on behalf of the thousands of cyclists, joggers and walkers who have been anticipating this moment.” In June, 2016, the County Board of Legislators approved a $2.75 million bond act for the pr…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Kevin Hansan Letter To The Editor: Vote Kevin Hansan
Letter To The Editor: Vote Kevin Hansan Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail poundridge@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor, It is with great pleasure that I endorse Kevin Hansan for the position of Town Supervisor. As a former resident of the Village of Bedford and founder and co-chair of the Hispanic Democrats of Westchester, I have personal knowledge of Kevin’s compassion for all people, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or immigration status. He is an individual who is willing to listen to alternative points of view and to learn from them to act on what is right…

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by Robin Bikkal
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Astorino Is Abusing His Power Letter To The Editor: Astorino Is Abusing His Power
Letter To The Editor: Astorino Is Abusing His Power Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail whiteplains@dailyvoice.com. The New York Post has just reported that a Westchester Deputy Commissioner told employees to use taxpayer funded leave time to help Rob Astorino's reelection bid. Did Phil Gille, Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester Department of Social Services violate the Hatch Act (the federal legislation that restricts government employees’ political activity … to [limit] the influence of partisan politics in government institutions …and to protect public servants from pe…

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by Beatrice Birch
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Pound Ridge Republicans Letter To The Editor: Vote Pound Ridge Republicans
Letter To The Editor: Vote Pound Ridge Republicans Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail poundridge@dailyvoice.com. As I review the campaign literature and reflect on the Pound Ridge Meet Your Candidates night. I realize that of the three people hoping to unseat the incumbents, only one—Pete Marchetti—has a history of volunteerism and community service. Presently serving on the Water Control Commission, Pete’s 28 year engineering background is of vital importance to the TEP and wastewater issues facing the town. Mr. Hansan and Ms. Briggs freely admit they were too involved in …

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by Virginia Bulzacchelli
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Catherine Borgia Letter To The Editor: Vote Catherine Borgia
Letter To The Editor: Vote Catherine Borgia Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail ossining@dailyvoice.com. After watching the Forum Debate between incumbent Majority Leader Catherine Borgia and her opponent, Bob Outhouse, it was clear that the well-informed Borgia should continue in her position as our County Legislator and Majority Leader. It appeared that Mr. Outhouse still has so much to learn about our county, as he presented few specific examples of the needs and issues in our county and stumbled many times when he could not give an answer. There is a wonderful cou…

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by Ray and Carol Arrucci
News
Heads Up, Westchester: Massive Fire Extinguisher Recall Issued Heads Up, Westchester: Massive Fire Extinguisher Recall Issued
Heads Up, Westchester: Massive Fire Extinguisher Recall Issued You might want to check your fire extinguisher. Kidde is recalling its fire extinguishers with plastic handles. The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves 134 models of Kidde fire extinguishers manufactured between 1973 and August 2017, including models that were previously recalled in March 2009 and February 2015. The extinguishers were sold in red, whi…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Casting Call: Spike Lee Seeks Westchester Residents, Old Cars For Film Casting Call: Spike Lee Seeks Westchester Residents, Old Cars For Film
Casting Call: Spike Lee Seeks Westchester Residents, Old Cars For Film Want to be in a Spike Lee joint? The director is looking for extras, bike riders, and automobiles for his latest movie, "The Black Klansman," which has been filming in Ossining. The film is looking for pre-1973 automobiles and will pay $250 a day. Casting agents are looking for people to be extras who look straight out of the 1970s. For men, that means beards, mustaches, and sideburns and for women, that means feathered hair and long hair. Anyone who can ride a vintage motorcycle should apply. The film is looking for white men ages 30 to 60 who have a valid motorcycle license. T…

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by Sam Barron
News
Ex-Putnam DA Adam Levy Seeks Another $50K In Defamation Suit Vs. Sheriff Ex-Putnam DA Adam Levy Seeks Another $50K In Defamation Suit Vs. Sheriff
Ex-Putnam DA Adam Levy Seeks Another $50K In Defamation Suit Vs. Sheriff The legal battle between former Putnam District Attorney Adam Levy and Putnam County Sheriff Don Smith is not over yet. Levy, the son of TV's Judge Judy, is seeking another $50,000 from Smith, claiming he violated the terms of their settlement agreement.  Smith originally settled his lawsuit with Levy 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 lived with Levy and that Levy should be investi…

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by Sam Barron
News
Letter To The Editor: Setting The Record Straight On Sugar Letter To The Editor: Setting The Record Straight On Sugar
Letter To The Editor: Setting The Record Straight On Sugar Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail yonkers@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor, The recent letter from Domino Sugar's Matt Schue does contain some truth, but still does not tell the full story. It is true that I am the President of the Independent Bakers Association. Our organization represents small to medium sized bakeries and wholesalers all across the country. I've been privileged enough to work in the industry for 30 plus years, and in that time meet and work with some truly wonderful people and organizations, including Domi…

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by Nicholas Pyle
Schools
Arlington Admirals Marching Band Repeats As State Champs Arlington Admirals Marching Band Repeats As State Champs
Arlington Admirals Marching Band Repeats As State Champs LAGRANGEVILLE, N.Y. -- The Arlington High School Marching Band once again brought home first place.For the second year in a row, the band won the Governor's Cup in the National Class from the New York State Field Band Conference Championship in Syracuse last week. The competition took place on October 29 at the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University. Under the direction of Band Director Darrell Keech and Assistant Band Directors Evan Rzodkiewicz and Lynda Keech, and led by drum majors Kristin Chen, Lauren Foley and Alex Gray, 130 Arlington students took to the field and performed their 2017 pro…

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