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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

Business

Westchester Job Training Program Boot Camp Helps Unemployed Find Work VALHALLA, N.Y. -- A job training program boot camp led by Westchester County has helped more 40 people find employment.The program helps individuals learn about networking skills and how to conduct themselves when looking for employment. The most recent graduates, a class of 20 unemployed individuals, completed their specialized career readiness training on July 29 at Westchester Community College, where employers from the healthcare industry gathered to meet them. The graduates approached the recruiters with their networking skills. Many graduates left with business cards and interviews li…

by Sam Barron

08/11/2016

Police & Fire

Two Verplanck Teens Charged With Burglarizing Italian-American Club CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with burglarizing the Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Society. Miguel Reyes and Benjaman Knowles, both 18-year-olds from Verplanck, were charged with burglary in the third degree, (a Class D felony). Reyes was arrested on July 18 while Knowles was arrested on August 6. Knowles was also charged with unlawful possession of alcohol by a person under 21. The men forcibly entered the area, which is an nonprofit Italian-American Club at 155 Highland Ave. in Verplanck, police said. While inside, the suspects stole an undetermined amount of m…

by Sam Barron

08/09/2016

Neighbors

Yorktown Native Kayaks From Lake Champlain To Key West YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Larry Jensen is on the trip of a lifetime. Jensen, who grew up in Yorktown, is kayaking by himself from Lake Champlain to Key West. Jensen, who started the trip on July 2, was in Brooklyn about to head to New Jersey on August 3. He said he expects the trip to take six to eight months. Jensen decided to embark on his journey to help him cope with the loss of his dog, Lexi, who died last December of cancer. "This is a soul searching event," Jensen said. "I'm turning to the water to try to grasp what happened so I can move on. I'm finding comfort in the water.…

by Sam Barron

08/08/2016

Events

Poughkeepsie Hosting 8th Annual La Guelaguetza Festival POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A traditional Oaxacan celebration is happening right in Poughkeepsie.The 8th annual La Guelaguetza Festival is taking place at Waryas Park at 1 Main Street Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event features authentic food, costumes, music and dancing. The goal of the festival is to commemorate Zapotec origins and Mexican heritage while also giving the community a chance to celebrate together and embrace diversity. "This is a fantastic opportunity for people of all backgrounds and cultures to celebrate how our diversity makes us a stronger and richer community," …

by Sam Barron

08/06/2016

Lifestyle

Stony Kill Farm Hosting Butterfly Festival WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Butterflies will be out in full force at Stony Kill Farm's annual butterfly festival in Wappingers Falls Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features a butterfly tent, Monarch Education Table, a walk through the Verplanck Perennial Memorial Garden, arts and crafts, music and local vendors. Admission is free. Last year's event was attended by more than 2,000 people. Stony Kill Farm is at 79 Farmstead Lane. For more information, visit http://stonykill.org/events2/butterfly-festival

by Sam Barron

08/06/2016

Lifestyle

Garden Conservancy Shows Off Gardens In Tivoli, Rhinebeck DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Those with green thumbs will want to be in Tivoli and Rhinebeck Saturday. The Garden Conservancy will be hosting its annual open day on Saturday, showcasing gardens in Tivoli and Rhinebeck. A tea garden at Tivoli will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at 14 North Road. Garden designer Bettina Mueller set out to turn her small backyard into a private world of beauty and tranquility, according to the Garden Conservancy. Bettina's Japanese-inspired tea garden that won Gardenista's 2015 Best Garden Design Award.The garden features a bamboo fence and gate, stone pat…

by Sam Barron

08/06/2016

Police & Fire

Mohegan Lake Woman Charged With Stealing $500K From Dentist MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y. -- An office manager at a dentist's office has been charged with stealing $500,000 from her employer over seven-and-a-half years, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. Cheryl Higgins, a 51-year-old Mohegan Lake resident, was arraigned and charged with grand larceny in the second degree (a Class C felony). While working at David Sandak, DD of Advanced Periodontics and Implant Dentrisry of Westchester in White Plains, Higgins opened an unauthorized business credit card and using Dr. Sandak’s personal credit card accounts, according to the Westches…

by Sam Barron

08/06/2016

Police & Fire

Police Investigating Accident In Front Of Archville Firehouse In Briarcliff BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Police are investigating a motor vehicle accident occurred in front of the Archville Firehouse on Route 9 in Briarcliff Manor on Friday. Mount Pleasant Police declined to provide further details as they continue to investigate the accident. Police did say traffic was backed up on Route 9 during the investigation.

by Sam Barron

08/05/2016

Events

Ossining Hosts Annual Summerfest OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Summerfest Saturday, but this time in a new locale. The chamber moved the event from downtown to Croton Avenue. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and many local businesses will be hosting vendors and activities and live music. There will be several food vendors involved in Summerfest including the Gyro Uno food truck, Six Degrees and Reggae Guy. Booths will be hosted by businesses and organizations like Greg Perry Photography, Renewal by Anderson, Ossining Upper Elementary PTA, Thundersnout BBQ and Dragon Fly Yog…

by Sam Barron

08/05/2016

Events

Peekskill Hosting Annual Hudson Valley Expo PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill residents can expect six hours of live music, activities for kids and 125 artisans and vendors at the 2016 Hudson Valley Expo Saturday.The annual event is being held at the Peekskill Riverfront Green from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is a $10 suggested donation. “We want to showcase everything that makes the Hudson Valley so special—food, art, music businesses, history and more. The best part is that we can feature everything against the backdrop of the majestic Hudson River— it doesn''t get any better than that,” said Exposition Director and Executive Director o…

by Sam Barron

08/05/2016

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