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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

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Stealing Tip Meant For North Castle Sanitation Department ARMONK, N.Y. -- Robert L. Fay, a 46-year-old Brewster resident, was arrested and charged in Armonk for allegedly stealing money meant for the North Castle Sanitation Department. Police said they received a report from a resident that someone had stolen cash from their property on Thursday, Dec. 24. The resident reported they had left cash in an envelope that was attached to their garbage cans as a holiday tip for sanitation workers, police said. After an investigation, police charged Fay with one count of petit larceny. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on Jan…

by Sam Barron

12/30/2015

Lifestyle

DVlicious Contest Serves Up Tasty Winners Across Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- From pizza to sports bars, cocktails to farmers markets, Daily Voice readers showed their fierce loyalty to specific food categories by picking -- and then voting on -- their favorites. It was all part of our first year of DVlicious contests where readers submitted their top choice contenders. Those were then whittled down to five finalists who were profiled with features before voting ended. Along the way there was lots of good-natured rivalry as many eateries took to Facebook encouraging their customers to cast their ballot and declare them the winner. Here's …

by Sam Barron

12/30/2015

Lifestyle

DVlicious Contest Serves Up Tasty Winners Across Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- From pizza to sports bars, cocktails to farmers markets, Daily Voice readers showed their fierce loyalty to specific food categories by picking -- and then voting on -- their favorites. It was all part of our first year of DVlicious contests where readers submitted their top choice contenders. Those were then whittled down to three finalists who were profiled with features before voting ended. Along the way there was lots of good-natured rivalry as many eateries took to Facebook encouraging their customers to cast their ballot and declare them the winner. Here's who m…

by Sam Barron

12/30/2015

Lifestyle

DVlicious Contest Serves Up Tasty Winners Across Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- From pizza to sports bars, cocktails to farmers markets, Daily Voice readers showed their fierce loyalty to specific food categories by picking -- and then voting on -- their favorites. It was all part of our first year of DVlicious contests where readers submitted their top choice contenders. Those were then whittled down to five finalists who were profiled with features before voting ended. Along the way there was lots of good-natured rivalry as many eateries took to Facebook encouraging their customers to cast their ballot and declare them the winner. Here's …

by Sam Barron

12/30/2015

Police & Fire

Croton Fire Department Battling Structure Fire CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Firefighters in Croton are fighting a one-alarm structure fire at Hollis Lane Monday afternoon. Sleepy Hollow, Ossining, Buchanan and Bedford Hills are among the departments providing mutual aid.

by Sam Barron

12/28/2015

News

Poll: What Were Putnam's Top Stories In 2015? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- With the year 2016 just days away, the Daily Voice is looking back at some of the top stories that influenced Putnam County residents in 2015. Tendy Unseats Levy: Bob Tendy challenged two-term incumbent Adam Levy for Putnam County District Attorney. Tendy, the Supervisor of Putnam Valley, defeated Levy, whose mother is TV's "Judge Judy," in the Republican primary in September and then knocked off Levy again in the general election. The campaign was marked by allegations on both sides and attempts by Levy to get Tendy thrown off the ballot. Oliverio Electe…

by Sam Barron

12/28/2015

Police & Fire

Westchester Teen Faces Charges After Driving BMW Into Duck Pond CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- An Ossining teenager was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, a violation, after losing control on Bungalow Road and driving his BMW into Duck Pond in Croton Wednesday afternoon. Elijah Parker, 18, was able to escape the car unharmed. The vehicle was fully submerged in the pond by the time first responders arrived, according to the Croton Fire Department. The Croton Police Dive Team arrived on the scene to confirm there were no other occupants in the vehicle and to connect the vehicle to a tow truck, according to the Croton Fire Department. Bungalo…

by Sam Barron

12/24/2015

Police & Fire

Peekskill Man Charged In Murder Of 22-Year-Old PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Janeil Myke, a 24-year-old Peekskill resident, has been arrested and charged in the murder of 22-year-old Stephen Agosto, also of Peekskill, which occurred in Peekskill Sunday night, police said. Myke was charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting Agosto multiple times on the 1400 block of Park Street. He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Detectives began to investigate, piecing together the final hours of Agosto's life through multiple interviews and search warrants, Agosto said. My…

by Sam Barron

12/23/2015

Police & Fire

Peekskill Man Charged In Murder Of 22-Year-Old PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Janeil Myke, a 24-year-old Peekskill resident, has been arrested and charged in the murder of 22-year-old Stephen Agosto, also of Peekskill, which occurred in Peekskill Sunday night, police said. Myke was charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting Agosto multiple times on the 1400 block of Park Street. He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Detectives began to investigate, piecing together the final hours of Agosto's life through multiple interviews and search warrants, Agosto said. My…

by Sam Barron

12/23/2015

Police & Fire

Suspended Briarcliff Police Chief Retires BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- The Briarcliff Manor Police Chief who was recently suspended has retired from the police force. Police Chief Norman Campion's retirement is effective on Dec. 31. Lt. Donald Gorey, who had been acting police chief during Campion's suspension will become the provisional police chief on Jan. 1. Campion was suspended on Nov. 18 after the village decided to pursue disciplinary charges against him in August. The village negotiated a resolution with Campion but declined to disclose the reason for his suspension, citing New York Civil Right Law section-50a, which precludes offi…

by Sam Barron

12/21/2015

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