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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

Events

Support Connection Celebrates 20 Years With Birthday Bash In Briarcliff BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. --More than 80 people came out to The Briarcliff Manor to help Yorktown's Support Connection turn 20. Support Connection's founding took place in July 1996. In the 20 years since Support Connection was established, they have helped thousands of women and families cope with the challenges that result from a breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis. Support Connection’s co-founders, Nancy Heller and Rich Adamski were on hand for the festivities, as was founding Executive Director Katherine Quinn

by Sam Barron

08/23/2016

Police & Fire

Three Men Charged With Climbing Tower At Bear Mountain Bridge CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- State Police arrested and charged three men who climbed the east tower of the Bear Mountain Bridge early Monday morning. Police arrived at the scene at 1:24 a.m. and ordered the three men to climb down and they complied. Police arrested and charged Stephen Duncan, a 37-year-old Brooklyn resident, Austin Jensen, a 20-year-old Bellmore resident and Tzvi Siller, a 19-year-old Brooklyn resident with criminal trespass in the third degree (a class B misdemeanor) and disorderly conduct. The three were arraigned in Cortlandt Town Court Monday.

by Sam Barron

08/22/2016

Schools

Lending Libraries Pop Up In Ossining Encouraging Kids To Read OSSINING, N.Y. -- A new initiative is allowing many Ossining children the chance to get a lot of summer reading done.Ossining has launched seven lending libraries at locations throughout the village, where children are encouraged to read donated books and talk about them with their families. “Children may choose to take a book home with them. Most importantly, we want children reading and discussing literature,” Superintendent Raymond Sanchez said. “We want to see students turning the pages of books.” Members of the district’s ACTION committee worked with local businesses to set up the lo…

by Sam Barron

08/22/2016

Events

Yorktown's Support Connection Launches Team Spirit Campaign YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Support Connection is hoping everyone gets into the spirit.The organization, which helps women battling breast and ovarian cancer, announced the launch of the 2016 “Team Spirit” campaign for their annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer, which will take place on Oct. 2 at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. The Team Spirit Campaign encourages friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors to “team up” for the Support-A-Walk. Teams are groups of people who decide to participate in the walk together. Team activities can include seeking donations, planning fun…

by Sam Barron

08/22/2016

Sports

Mets Second Baseman Neil Walker Visits Somers' Summer Trails Day Camp SOMERS, N.Y. -- Campers at Summer Trails Day Camp in Somers had a day to remember, thanks to a member of the New York Mets.Neil Walker, Mets second baseman, showed up at the camp to share his knowledge and expertise of baseball. He demonstrated skills, answered questions and signed autographs. “Our goal at Summer Trails Day Camp is to help campers reach and achieve their full potential,” said Jamie Sirkin, Director of Summer Trails Day Camp. “Interactive events, such as this, are teaching campers not only important baseball skills, but life skills about hard work and dedication. The memorie…

by Sam Barron

08/21/2016

Events

Larchmont's Manor Point Is Popular 'Pokémon Go' Spot LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Pokémon Go is sweeping the world since it was released in July, even in Larchmont.The app, which uses your phone's GPS and clock to detect where and when you're in the game, allows users to catch the creatures in real-life environments viewable on smart devices. Manor Park in Larchmont is a "Pokéspot" where playing the game can find multiple characters.

by Sam Barron

08/21/2016

Politics

Croton United Announces Candidates For Village Elections CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Croton United has announced its upcoming slate for the November village elections.Mark Aarons and Dan McNatty will be running for seats on the Croton Village Board. Aarons lives in Croton with his wife, Karen, and their two sons, Grant and Brady. A 20-year resident of the village, he has been a Cub Scout den leader, baseball and football coach, a member of the Croton-Harmon school district transportation committee, and a five-year member of the Croton Planning Board. Aarons is a vice president and deputy general counsel for Modell’s and served as a panel member o…

by Sam Barron

08/21/2016

Events

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, Music Social Offered In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Alzheimer's Association is offering activities for families affected by Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.A Caregiver Support Group is held from 6:30-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel. The support group allows people caring for someone with dementia to share their feelings and experiences with others who understand. A Music Social for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia and their family caregivers is held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at the Mahopac Public…

by Sam Barron

08/18/2016

Schools

Putnam Northern Westchester Boces Camps Let Students Explore Careers YORKTOWN, N.Y -- Students at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES summer tech camps have been getting the most of their summer.At BOCES’ summer camps, teens and tweens, ages 12 to 15, can enroll in programs like 3-D printing, animation, game design, architectural design, beauty, fashion design, hairstyling and sports medicine, giving them the opportunity to see if they would want to explore these fields further in their education. Gerry Markel teaches game design along with 3-D printing and architectural design. "The camps give younger students an opportunity to see what goes into these …

by Sam Barron

08/18/2016

News

Open Space Institute Protects Hudson Valley Heritage Trail Network GARRISON, N.Y. -- A Putnam County trail network will be permanently preserved. The Open Space Institute had announced the protection of the trail network at Manitoga, a National Historic Landmark and Hudson Valley cultural attraction in Garrison. The agreement guarantees permanent public access to Manitoga’s footpaths while protecting a key access point to the Appalachian Trail, through the adjacent Hudson Highlands State Park. Designed by Russel Wright, the 2.1-mile woodland trail network passes by forest, rocky outcroppings, woodland streams and a small pond, with views of the Hudson V…

by Sam Barron

08/18/2016

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