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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Events

Hawthorne's Crossfit XT Performs Exercises For Autism HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- More than 50 athletes came together at Crossfit XT in Hawthorne to help raise funds and awareness of autism. The Lift Up Autism fundraiser was held at more than 650 crossfit gyms across the country. After making a donation, athletes were given five minutes to perform as many rounds and repetitions of specific exercises as possible. Each round consisted of 4 Power Cleans, 24 Double-Unders (having the rope pass twice beneath your feet for each jump) and 10 Pull-Ups. The event culminated in the athletes having a barbecue.

by Sam Barron

09/15/2016

Schools

Lincoln-Titus Elementary School Honored By Sandy Hook Promise CROMPOND, NY. -- Lincoln-Titus Elementary School received a very special honor Monday. The school was honored by the Sandy Hook Promise organization for its "It Starts With Hello" program. Representatives from the organization presented the school with a certificate for the school's work. The Start With Hello program helps teach children, teens, and young adults how to be more socially inclusive and connected to one another. For more information on Sandy Hook Promise, click here.

by Sam Barron

09/15/2016

Schools

Former Scarsdale School Administrator Named To Pelham Post PELHAM, N.Y. -- A retired Scarsdale school administrator will fill in as Pelham's Interim Business Official as the district prepares for the departure of Angelo Rubbo, Assistant Superintendent for Business.Linda Purvis, a Pelham resident, was named the new Interim Business Offical for the district. She recently retired from the Scarsdale Public Schools after serving 15 years as the Assistant Superintendent for Business. Rubbo said he will be pursuing new opportunities in his career and is leaving the district effective Dec. 31. "Purvis brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to t…

by Cindy Capitani

09/15/2016

Schools

Two Pelham Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalsits PELHAM, N.Y. -- Two Pelham seniors are two of the top students in the country. Pelham Memorial High School seniors Benjamin Hurd and Jonathan Salama have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Less than one percent of the more than 1.5 million U.S. high school students who entered the competition by taking the PSATs in their junior year qualified as semifinalists. As semifinalists, they will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring. Semifinalists m…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2016

Police & Fire

Tarrytown Resident Sentenced In Stabbing Death Of Fellow Teen SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- A 17-year-old Tarrytown resident was sentenced to 20 years in prison for stabbing a Sleepy Hollow high schooler in Oct. 2015. Berinzon Moronta was sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to first degree manslaughter after stabbing Tahj Robinson, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. An investigation into the stabbing revealed that Moronta, along with several others, entered the park with the express purpose of locating and injuring Robinson, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. Moronta approached Robinson a…

by Sam Barron

09/14/2016

Schools

New Rochelle Director Of Special Ed Wins Administrator Of The Year NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A New Rochelle administrator has been awarded a high honor.Yvette Goorevitch, the director of special and alternative education, has been selected as Special Education Administrator of the Year by the New York Council of Administrators of Special Education (NYCASE). The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishment for the benefit of students with disabilities. The award was announced at the 2016 NYCASE Summer Institute at the Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs. Goorevitch has spent close to 40 years in public edu…

by Sam Barron

09/14/2016

Schools

Hen Hud Students Head Back To School MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Students in the Hendrick Hudson School District went back to school on Sept. 6, ready to begin the 2016-2017 school year at the districts five schools. Students were excited to see old and new friends and also meet their teachers for the first time.

by Sam Barron

09/14/2016

Schools

Lakeland Goes Pink Raising Money To Fight Breast Cancer SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- Lakeland High School joined forces with the Shrub Oak Athletic Club to raise money to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The 6th annual "Tackles for a Cure" game was held Friday, September 9 as part of the Lakeland vs. Tappan Zee high school football game. The game has raised more than $50,000 to fight breast cancer.

by Sam Barron

09/14/2016

Schools

Lakeview Elementary Heads Back To School MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Students at Lakeview Elementary went back to school on Sept. 6, ready to begin the 2016-2017 school year. Students were excited to see old and new friends and also meet their teachers for the first time.

by Sam Barron

09/14/2016

Politics

Boak Defeats Falk To Win 40th Senate District Primary Ali Boak defeated Andrew Falk in the race to represent the Democratic Party in the 40th State Senate District against incumbent Terrence Murphy. Boak leads Falk 81 percent to 19 percent, 2,120 votes to 514 votes, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections with 64 percent of precincts reporting. In Putnam, Boak leads Falk 341 votes to 220 votes, 60 percent to 40 percent according to unofficial results from the Putnam County Board of Elections, with 90 percent of precincts reporting. Boak is a former Pound Ridge councilwoman while Falk twice ran unsuccessfu…

by Sam Barron

09/13/2016

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