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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

News

Letter To The Editor: Oppose Wetland Law YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email yorktown@dailyvoice.com . “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” – Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride On several occasions our Town Supervisor has stated that the proposed wetlands law will “strengthen, not weaken” the existing law protecting our town wetlands In the proposed law, however, I see little of that “strength.” By redefining protected wetlands as having an area of 4,356 square feet or greater (the standing law…

by Shelley Reid

04/06/2017

Schools

Ossining Students Learn About Leadership At Hispanic Youth Conference OSSINING, N.Y. -- Seven Ossining High School students recently had the opportunity to participate in the 27th annual Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference in Albany. The students participated in four intensive full-day leadership institutes in advance of the conference at the state capitol. More than 200 students from around the state participated in the Albany event, where they took part in a mock Assembly session, represented the Democratic and Republican party caucuses, and met with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, as well as several senators and Assembly members. They also me…

by Sam Barron

04/06/2017

Politics

Democratic Legislators Blast Astorino's Indian Point Lawsuit WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Democrats in the Westchester County Legislator were quick to pounce after County Executive Rob Astorino said he intends to sue the state over the closure of Indian Point. "This lawsuit is from the County Executive is another foolish waste of taxpayer money," Majority Leader Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) said. Astorino is hoping to stop or delay the closure of Indian Point, the nuclear power plant in Buchanan, claiming the state cannot move forward because it did not complete a full environmental review prior to the agreement. The Westchester Board of …

by Sam Barron

04/06/2017

Obituaries

J. Edward Burguiere, Jr., 84, Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- J. Edward Burguiere, Jr. a longtime resident of Ossining passed away Thursday, March 30. Eddie was born in Ossining on August 4, 1932, and was the son of the late Julius Edward and Mary (Johnson) Burguiere. He was 84. Burguiere attended Ossining schools and was a longtime mechanic at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. He was a member of the Ossining Fire Department, Monitor Hose Co. No. 4 for over 50 years. He was a member of the Ossining Gospel Assembly and later, Fishkill Baptist Church. Burguiere is survived by three children, Deborah (William) Mackey, Edward (Cheryl) and Crai…

by Sam Barron

04/06/2017

Politics

Donald Trump Jr. Eyes Run For NY Governor, Report Says Like father, like son? Donald Trump Jr., eldest son of President Donald Trump, said he is interested in running for office, such as governor of New York. Trump, Jr., who actively campaigned for his father, made the announcement at a Tuesday meeting of a gun club in Hicksville on Long Island. A guest at the event said Trump, Jr. said he didn't want to be "one of 100 senators, nor a member of Congress," and that a run for NYC mayor would be less interesting to him than a gubernatorial run, according to Page Six. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is up for re-election in 2018. Westchester County…

by Sam Barron

04/06/2017

Schools

White Plains Tabs Elmsford's Ricca As New Superintendent WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The White Plains Board of Education announced Wednesday Joseph Ricca is its choice to be the district's new superintendent. Ricca has been superintendent of the Elmsford Union Free School District for the last four years. If a site visit and contract formalities proceed as anticipated, Ricca will be appointed in May and start on July 1. “We believe that Dr. Ricca’s experience, record of success and enthusiasm qualify him to provide outstanding leadership for the district," Rosemarie Eller, school board president, said. Applications were received from 40 candida…

by Sam Barron

04/06/2017

Lifestyle

Yorktown Man Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro With His Brother Two brothers recently had the adventure of a lifetime. Chris Berlow, a Yorktown resident and his brother John, a Peekskill resident, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, in March. The climb helped raise $100,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which is headquartered in Rye. Climbing Kilimanjaro took six days to get up and two days to get back down. The Berlows jumped at the chance the second they heard of the opportunity. "To go and raise funds for a wonderful cause and climb the highest mountain Africa is too much to pass up," Chris Berlow said. …

by Sam Barron

04/06/2017

Schools

Yorktown Hires Search Firm For Next Superintendent YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A search firm has been hired to find the next Superintendent of the Yorktown School District. Superintendent Dr. Raph Napolitano announced his retirement back in March after 11 years of leading the district, effective at the end of the school year. The search firm has begun to solicit candidates and review credentials, according to the district. There is no leading candidate and no interviews have been held, the district said. Focus group meetings will be held on April 20 so a profile can be developed for the next superintendent. The district has also set up a web…

by Sam Barron

04/06/2017

Schools

Peekskill School District Warns Of Sports Schedule Scam PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill School District said Wednesday a telephone scam has been targeting local residents and businesses. The scam is an attempt to solicit donations for the "Peekskill High School Fall Sports Schedule Poster," the district said. The district said the individuals involved are not associated with the school and no such cause exists. The district asked that anyone contacted about this does not give out any personal information.

by Sam Barron

04/05/2017

Police & Fire

SPCA Interviews Woman Who Abandoned Cat In Bedford This story has been updated. BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The SPCA said Friday it has met with the woman seen in surveillance footage leaving a severely neglected cat in a Bedford parking lot. Lisa Bonanno, director of events and communications for the SPCA, said the investigation remains ongoing. Surveillance tapes from the parking lot show a woman pulling into a parking space on the afternoon of Monday, March 27. The white Persian was in a carrier she took from her car. The cat, in the carrier, was found a short time later, left behind in the parking lot, the SPCA said. The cat had been severely ne…

by Sam Barron

04/05/2017

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