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Sam Barron

Community Editor

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.

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Obituaries

Robert Mentrasti, 54, Hartsdale Resident, First Responder At Ground Zero HARTSDALE, N.Y. --Robert Mentrasti, a Hartsdale resident, died Friday at the age of 54. Mentrasti served as a firefighter for 32 years and was a first responder at Ground Zero following the terror attacks of September 11. Mentrasti was born July 28, 1962 in Mount Vernon to the late Louis P. Mentrasti and Josephine A. Mentrasti. He was a beloved brother of Andrew (Donna), Andrea and Ronald Mentrasti. He was a loving uncle of Timothy (Amy), Christopher (Christine) and Brandon Mentrasti and great uncle of Jordan and Chase Mentrasti. He is also survived by many cousins especially Daniel Espos…

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Events

Montrose Church Celebrating 300th Anniversary MONTROSE, N.Y. -- One of the oldest churches in Westchester is celebrating its 300th anniversary this weekend. The Reformed Church of Cortlandtown in Montrose is having a candlelight service on April 21 at 7 p.m., an Anniversary Workshop Service on April 23 at 10 a.m. and a Tricentennial Music Festival on May 7 at 3 p.m. The church's documented history dates back to April 21, 1717, when a list of communicants was recorded as constituting the Dutch Reformed congregation of Van Cortlandt Manor. The church was constructed on Montrose Point but burned down during the Civil War and a new church…

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Lifestyle

Community Raises Funds To Help Westchester Moms Enjoy Weekend Retreat Every mom could use a chance to unwind. Family Ties of Westchester has launched a crowdsourcing campaign to help 50 moms of special needs children enjoy a weekend retreat at Clearpool Educational Center in Carmel in June. The campaign has raised $2,000 and the goal is to raise $6,000. This is the 18th year of the retreat. The retreat "is a magical day filled with laughter and tears, growth and new friendships," Christine Wexler of Family Ties Westchester said. "These women can just be girls and drop all their titles of mother, grandmother, daughter, guardian, and caregiver.…

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Traffic

Bear Mountain Parkway Ramp Will Be Closed Motorists are advised the eastbound ramps to and from the Bear Mountain Parkway at Division Street are expected to be closed on Wednesday, April 19, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., while crews perform utility work, according to the State Department of Transportation Motorists should follow the signed detour and anticipate delays, the DOT said. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers, the DOT said.

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Events

Chappaqua Singer Kicks Off New Performing Arts Center CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The new Chappaqua Performing Arts Center is starting off with a bang. Frank Shiner, a Chappaqua resident, and blue-eyed soul singer, will be performing a fundraiser at the performing arts center on April 22. Shiner is donating 100 percent of the ticket sale profits to the Friends of the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. The town purchased the Wallace Auditorium, which is located at the Reader's Digest property. Shiner was selected to join the New Castle Arts And Cultural Committee, which was formed to help bring arts and culture to the area, and develop and restore the n…

by Sam Barron

04/18/2017

Events

Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps Hosting Blood Drive LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps is hoping people will step up and donate blood. The ambulance corps is hosting a blood drive on April 26 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 777 Route 35 in Cross River. To schedule an appointment, click here. Walk-ins are also welcome.

by Sam Barron

04/17/2017

News

Letter To The Editor: What Is Wrong With Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity? OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email ossining@dailyvoice.com. What is wrong with Victoria Gearity? Does the mayor really believe her judgement about a roundabout is superior to that of the hundreds of Ossining residents who have vigorously rejected the proposal? Is it true that she refuses to put the project up for a fall referendum because she knows it would be voted down? When an overwhelming number of attendees raised their hands in opposition at the recent community meeting, did she dismi…

by Sam Barron

04/17/2017

Neighbors

Peekskill Teens Honored For Helping Out At Food Pantry PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Twenty Peekskill students were recently honored for helping to feed the hungry in Peekskill. The teens were honored at Volunteer New York!'s 37th annual Volunteer Spirit Awards on March 31 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. Every Saturday morning, the 20 teens show up to Fred's Pantry Youth Group and help customers and load groceries into cars. Middle school and high school students frequently arrive at Fred’s Pantry when they need service hours for confirmation or for their bar and bat mitzvahs. Fred’s Pantry is a program of CHOP (Caring for the Homeless of Pee…

by Sam Barron

04/17/2017

Schools

Hendrick Hudson Music Program Honored MONTROSE, N.Y. -- The Hendrick Hudson School District is making some beautiful music. The district was honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Hendrick Hudson is one of only 4 percent of districts across the nation receiving the award for 2017. The Best Communities Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students. To qualify for the designation, the district provided details about graduation …

by Sam Barron

04/17/2017

News

2-Year-Old Dies After Being Pulled From Chappaqua Pond This story has been updated. CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- A 2-year-old boy died after being pulled from a pond about a half hour after being reported missing early Sunday evening in Chappaqua. New Castle Police were called to a property on Whippoorwill Road at about 5:40 p.m. after receiving a report that the child was missing, police said. After a search, the boy was found in a small pond located on the property, police said The child was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Police said the incident is still under investigation but it appears acci…

by Sam Barron

04/17/2017

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