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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

Schools

Brewster Students' Racist Video Sparks Town Hall Meeting BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Brewster community came together last week in the wake of a racist video released by students. The Brewster Central School District held a town hall meeting featuring school officials, elected officials, and clergy members to start a dialogue and answer questions in the wake of the video, which was released in July. It was attended by about 200 people. The seven-second video features students using racial slurs and profanity. It was shared by Baller Alert and sent anonymously by a student at Brewster, according to Baller Alert. The students in the video graduated this …

by Sam Barron

08/29/2017

Neighbors

Bronxville Teen Lends A Hand In Costa Rica BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- A teenager from Bronxville recently returned home from the trip of a lifetime. Chandler Naylon, who attends Loyola School, was in Costa Rica as part of Courts for Kids, a program that participates in cultural exchanges by building courts in underprivileged areas. Naylon spent seven days in Salitre, an indigenous territory, with the Bribri community. "The countless interactions we made within and outside the working grounds made this trip truly special," Naylon said. When he wasn't building a court, Naylon got to interact with the locals and enjoyed getting t…

by Sam Barron

08/29/2017

Schools

Pawling Central School District Reduces Tax Levy PAWLING, N.Y. -- As other school districts are seeing its tax levies increase, the Pawling Central School District is seeing its tax levy decrease. At Monday's Board of Education meeting, the district announced it had reduced its tax levy by two percent for the 2017-2018 school year. It is the third year in a row Pawling is seeing a tax levy decrease. Spending decreased 1.13 percent. Neysa Sensenig, Assistant Superintendent of Finance at Pawling said the district received an increase in state aid and a decrease in enrollment. The district also finalized a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes agreement …

by Sam Barron

08/29/2017

News

Indian Point Announces Day, Time For New Siren System Test Indian Point Energy Center in Northern Westchester will be conducting a test of its siren system on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.The regular quarterly test is designed to make sure its emergency notification sirens are working, Entergy, which operates Indian Point in Buchanan, said. As part of this test, sirens will sound at full volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam counties, said Entergy. Because this is only a test, the public is not required to respond during the siren sounding, said Entergy.

by Sam Barron

08/29/2017

Business

Game Over: The Stadium Closes After 18 Years In Garrison PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Stadium has struck out. The Garrison eatery/sports memorabilia museum on Route 9 announced on its Facebook page Saturday that it closing after 18 years. No reason was given for the closure. The Stadium was known for having such items like the first ever Heisman Trophy, Mickey Mantle's Triple Crown Trophy, a 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series ring and much more. "Many memories and great times have taken place here at The Stadium for the past 18.5 years, and that has to do with our amazing staff, and our loyal and dedicated customers," the Facebook post s…

by Sam Barron

08/29/2017

Neighbors

6-Year-Old Battling Brain Tumors Joins Lourdes Field Hockey Maui Lengyel is only 6 years old, but she is the newest member of the Lourdes Field Hockey program. Maui is battling non-cancerous brain tumors and is undergoing chemotherapy. She has lost permanent vision in her left eye. She joined the team Thursday. Maui's mom, Sue, is an alumnus of Lourdes and works in the health office. Maui joining the team was made possible through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation. Maui will be invited to attend as many practices and games as she feels she can. The team gave her her own field hockey stick and jersey. “Maui has so much energy and lights up the room.…

by Sam Barron

08/29/2017

Lifestyle

Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Signing Books In Rhinebeck Hillary Clinton is headed to Dutchess County. The Chappaqua resident and 2016 Democratic nominee for president will be appearing at Oblongs and Books and Music at 6422 Montgomery Street in Rhinebeck.on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. to sign copies of her new book, "What Happened." Tickets are required. "We are incredibly honored that Hillary will be coming to Oblong to celebrate the release of her new memoir," said Dick and Suzanna Hermans, a father and daughter duo who own the bookstore. "What Happened" is about Clinton's loss to President Donald Trump in last y…

by Sam Barron

08/29/2017

Neighbors

New Rabbi Joins Historic Spring Valley Synagogue SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- Michael Dick, the newest rabbi at Congregation Sons of Israel in Spring Valley, has led from the pulpit from all over the world. Dick was recently named rabbi at the historic synagogue, one of the oldest in Rockland County, having previously served in Manhattan, Ohio, Switzerland, Germany, and England. He replaces Daniel Epstein. "It came out of the blue," Dick said about his appointment to the traditional synagogue. "But it seems to be working for us." The new rabbi is hoping to increase the visibility of the synagogue. Dick said many people driv…

by Sam Barron

08/29/2017

Politics

Peekskill Candidates Back On Democratic Primary Ballot PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- There will be a Democratic primary in Peekskill after all.The New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division ruled Common Council candidates Robert Sullivan and Luis Segarra can appear on the ballot for the Sept. 12 Democratic primary. Sullivan and Segarra are also running on the Republican ticket as part of a slate called Peekskill United. The Westchester County Board of Elections and New York State Supreme Cout Judge Sam Walker had ruled they could not be on the ballot, citing 60 improper signatures after a challenge from the Peekskill Democratic City Committee. &qu…

by Sam Barron

08/28/2017

Schools

Harrison Central School District Welcomes New Teachers HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison Central School District is getting some new blood. The school district announced its new teachers for the 2017-2018 school year. The high school is adding 21 new teachers, including Marie Garcia, an English teacher who previously served in the Peace Corps. Louis M. Klein Middle School is adding eight teachers. Harrison Avenue Elementary School is also adding eight teachers. Parsons Elementary School is adding five teachers while Samuel J. Preston Elementary School is adding two teachers. Jay Ciraco will be a physical education teacher at multiple schools. Fo…

by Sam Barron

08/28/2017

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