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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

Oxygen Masks For Pets Debut At Croton Falls Fire Department CROTON FALLS, N.Y. -- The Croton Falls Fire Department has received special pet oxygen masks to ensure our four-legged friends are also safe after a fire.The two sets of specially designed pet oxygen masks will help firefighters resuscitate pets rescued during house fires. The gift came from at-home pet services provider Canine Company. First Assistant Chief Patricia Gallagher requested the donation after learning about Canine Company’s charitable campaign to get the lifesaving masks into the hands of first responders in communities where it clients and their pets live. “The Croton Falls Fi…

by Sam Barron

04/14/2017

Sports

Ossining's Saniya Chong Selected In WNBA Draft OSSINING, N.Y -- Ossining High School graduate Saniya Chong's is a now professional basketball player. Chong, who graduated in 2013 and played college ball for the Connecticut Huskies, was selected in the third round of the WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings. “I am truly blessed to be able to get this opportunity,” Chong said. I am grateful and excited to start my new journey. Thank you to everyone out there that supported me." At UConn, Chong had 808 points, 288 rebounds, 119 steals and 135 three-pointers. During her senior year, Chong averaged career highs in points, rebounds, assists a…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

Schools

Teen Westchester Basketball Star Found Dead PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pleasantville community is mourning the loss of high school senior basketball star Quentin Lupo, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday, according to published reports. Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter announced the death in an email sent out Thursday morning. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and all members of the PHS school community," Fox-Alter said. "Please join me as a community as we create a compassionate circle of care during this difficult time." The school will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Friday for …

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

Schools

Pleasantville High School Basketball Star Found Dead PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pleasantville community is mourning the loss of high school senior basketball star Quentin Lupo, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday, according to published reports. Pleasantville Union Free School District Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter announced the death in an email sent out Thursday morning. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and all members of the PHS school community," Fox-Alter said. "Please join me as a community as we create a compassionate circle of care during this difficult time." The school wil…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

Politics

Sen. Murphy Gives Thumbs Up To Bill That Limits Opioid Prescriptions Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown), a member of the New York State Senate's task force on heroin and opioid addiction applauded the actions of United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and John McCain on the introduction of legislation that would limit initial opioid prescriptions for acute pain to seven days. This legislation, which was passed and signed into law in New York State in 2016, derived from the Senate's task force hearings over the course of the previous two years. "We applaud the bipartisan actions of Senator Gillibrand and Senator McCain," Murphy said. "The New …

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

Politics

Ossining Town, Village Get State Money To Improve Roads There may be some relief coming for drivers sick of potholes. The Department of Transprotation is giving Rockland County municipalities $1.4 million to help improve their roads, Senator David Carlucci announced. The money is part of the DOT's Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR) and Local PAVE-NY 2017-18 budget. The Town and Village of Ossining, which are in Carlucci's district, will also be getting some funding. "This is where the rubber meets the road as far as getting results that make a difference to people. By securing t…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

News

Yorktown Gets State Money To Improve Roads There may be some relief coming for drivers sick of potholes.The Department ofTransprotation is giving Hudson Valley municipalities $4.4 million to help improve their roads. The money is part of the DOT's Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR) and Local PAVE-NY 2017-18 budget. Westchester County will get $3,484,677.68; Putnam County will receive $878,593.85, and Dutchess County will get $64,940.76. "If our roads crumble, so does our ability to attract new business to the Hudson Valley. As our towns and villages continue to grow…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

Police & Fire

DWI Motorist, 27, Hits Guardrail On Route 202 In Yorktown, Police Say A 27-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated Thursday following a one-car accident on Route 202. Zeynep Canpolat was traveling on the westbound side of Route 202 when he drove off the roadway and struck a guardrail, then back onto the roadway across all lanes of traffic, ending up off the roadway on the eastbound side of 2012. Canpolat was arrested at the scene. He was transported to Hudson Valley Hospital where he was processed and released on his own recognizance. He is due back in Yorktown Justice Court on April 27.

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

News

Look Who's Back: Missing North Salem Wallaby Spotted Again Indy, the North Salem wallaby whose disappearance three years ago has captured the imagination of the community since first being reported by Daily Voice, was possibly spotted on Saturday in Brewster. "I think I just saw Indy near Star Ridge Manor near North Salem," Brewster resident Peter Lind tweeted. "It moved across Seven Oak Lane pretty quick, but I think it was Indy." Lind said he saw Indy while he was driving and said what he saw was the size of a large brown dog but moved like a large rabbit. Indy was reported missing his home on Titicus Road between the town ga…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

Business

Poughkeepsie Comic Book Store Seized By State POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- It might be the final chapter for a Poughkeepsie comics store. Dragon's Den, located at Poughkeepsie Plaza, was seized by the State Department of Taxation and Finance Wednesday for having 18 open warrants and owing to the state $177,609.84, according to James Gazzale, a spokesman for the state. Gazzalle said nine warrants were for withholding tax, eight were for sales tax and one was for corporation tax. "Seizing a business is always the last resort," Gazzalle said. "Long before this happens, we're in communication with the business owner trying to reso…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2017

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