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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

Lifestyle

Calls For Action Made On Lyme Disease Research In New York Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) wants the federal government to do something about Lyme disease. Schumer urged the US Department of Health and Human Services last week to fully implement new laws that will increase research, vaccine development and treatment strategies to help stamp out tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Powassan. “Lyme disease and newly emerging diseases like Powassan are in a sprint to spread this summer, but the federal response to combat this trend is moving along at a snail’s pace. We must do more, and we must do more now to protect kids and families,” said Senator Sc…

by Sam Barron

07/09/2017

Politics

Astorino Calls Trump Tweet On Bronxville's Brzezinski 'Stupid' County Executive Rob Astorino joined a growing list of people condemning President Donald Trump's attacks last week on Bronxville's Mika Brzezinski, co-anchor of MSNBC's, "Morning Joe." During an appearance hosting The Mark Simone Show on WOR 710 AM Friday, Astorino said instead of talking about important issues, we're talking about Trump's tweets. "These tweets are stupid and he brought it on himself," Astorino said. "The tweets are crazy. Even if you chuckled, you probably winced at the same time." Last week, Trump tweeted, "I heard poorly rated Morning…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

Real Estate

Construction Ramps Up, Tenants Sign On For Chappaqua Crossing CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Tenants will begin moving into Chappaqua Crossing early next year. Construction of the mixed-use property which will feature apartments, townhouses, office space and retail, including a Whole Foods Market, is underway. The Apartments at Chappaqua Crossing, a $21 million residential project, will feature 63 apartments, including 25 market rate, 10 workforce, and 28 affordable apartments on the original segment of the old Reader's Digest building, built in 1939. The original Reader’s Digest rotunda entry at the center of the building is being retained and furnished with ph…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

Real Estate

81-Unit Apartment Complex Unveiled In Elmsford WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The tenants of the Apex 290 in Elmsford have begun moving in. The $29 million 81-unit complex on 92,000 square feet at 290 East Main Street near Route 119 has been under construction for two years. A grand opening was held earlier this summer. The complex features a fitness center, and a 3,000 square foot rooftop deck with grilling stations. For pet owners, there is a 2,000 square foot outdoor pet park and an indoor pet grooming and washing station.

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

News

Port Chester Nixes Plan To Have Police Work With ICE PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Village of Port Chester has decided not to apply for a federal grant that would've helped pay for three new police officers because the department would've had to share information about undocumented immigrants to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Community Oriented Policing Services grant from the Justice Department pays up to 75 percent of an officer's salary and benefits. Mayor Richard Falanka made the announcement to applause at Wednesday night's village board meeting after many comments urged the village to nix the deal. "It's hard to live…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

Lifestyle

Grace VanderWaal Performs In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Grace VanderWaal returned home Thursday. The 13-year-old Suffern resident, who won "America's Got Talent" last year, was the headliner at fourth annual Shops and Nanuet Summer Concert Series. "Thanks, Shops At Nanuet, Z-100 NewYork and everyone that made it out tonight," VanderWaal tweeted. "I had a blast." In May, VanderWaal won Best New Artist at the Radio Disney Music Awards.

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

Lifestyle

Chipotle Makes Splash On Opening Day In Fishkill FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The line for burritos was out the door. The new Chipotle in Fishkill opened on Friday with people lining up for burritos, tacos and burrito bowls before the store even opened at 10:45 a.m. It is the fast casual's chain first location in Dutchess. The first 20 customers in line received a free Chipotle T-shirt. "It was a full house with people waiting for them to open at 11 a.m. constant line to the front door to the counter all day," said David Livshin, managing agent for Dutchess Holdings, LLC, which owns the property. "People were smiling and running to th…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

Neighbors

Bitsy Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Bitsy is hoping to get out of the shelter. Bitsy is a one-year-old shepherd mix who finds life at the SPCA in Briarcliff Manor very stressful, according to the SPCA. The SPCA said the hustle and bustle of the shelter are too much for Bitsy and they are hoping to find a foster home so she can be a carefree puppy. Medical care, food, and other necessities will be covered by the SPCA for foster homes. Bitsy loves car rides, is crate trained, gets along great with other dogs, and loves to hike and explore the outdoors, the SPCA said. Kids around 14 and up would be a …

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Lifestyle

Patterson Rotary Makes 19 Donations To Local Organizations PATTERSON, N.Y.-- The Rotary Club of Patterson recently presented 19 charities, local organizations, and a scholarship recipient with donations totaling nearly $15,000. The donations were presented at a ceremony at the Patterson Recreation Center. “It’s such an honor to support scholarships and summer youth programs, children and women's advocacy groups, local charities, veterans causes, food pantries, and so many other truly important and worthy causes," said President Anthony Mole. The Matthew Patterson Elementary School and George Fisher Middle School in Patterson each received a…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Lifestyle

Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Returns To Dutchess The Hudson Valley will be full of hot air balloons this weekend.The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9 with more than 80 launches between Friday and Sunday. The festival will be held at Barton Orchards at 63 Apple Tree Lane in Poughquag. Activities include a petting zoo, hayrides, food trucks and vendors, a tap room, bakery and farmer’s market, fire pits, ball toss, and live music. There will be a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday. Balloon launches will be at 6 a.m. Saturday an…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

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