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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

Westchester Bus Company Owner Charged With Stealing Thousands WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A 60-year-old Armonk resident was arraigned Monday on two felonies for allegedly stealing more than $280,000 from the City of Yonkers for bus services to the Nepperan Community Center that were never provided for almost two years.William Ahearn, owner of Yonkers-based A Plus Transportation, was charged with grand larcency and rewarding official misconduct, a Class E felony Ahearn and Anna Sollozzo, transportation supervisor for the Yonkers Board of Education, created a phantom bus route by invoicing the Board of Education for bus pickups at the Nepperhan Community…

by Sam Barron

06/07/2016

Police & Fire

Firefighters Battling Structure Fire In Tarrytown TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire at 25 Rose Hill Ave. in Tarrytown. Check Daily Voice later for more updates.

by Sam Barron

06/06/2016

Politics

Donald Trump Says He Made A Fortune Renting Westchester Estate To Qaddafi BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Donald Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee for president, is known for his business dealings- including one involving Seven Springs, his Bedford estate and former Libyan dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi. On CBS News' "Face The Nation," Trump said he made a lot of money off the Libyan dictator when Qaddafi needed a place to stay when he was appearing at the United Nations. "He paid me a fortune, never got to stay there, and it became sort of a big joke," Trump said. Qaddafi needed a place to pitch a tent, and was turned away from Central Park and a New Jerse…

by Sam Barron

06/06/2016

Neighbors

Somers 7-Year-Old Already A Karate Champion SOMERS, N.Y. -- The next karate kid is from Somers. And she's only 7-year-old. Sierra Deodhari, who currently has a brown belt, is the holder of 2 international titles and is ranked in the #1 in the New York Karate Tournament for her age group. Sierra, who trains at Croton Karate under Peter Doherty and attends Somers Elementary School, recently won the USA Karate Federation Do Philadelphia Regional Open and took third place in the under 13 black/brown belt division. The 7-year-old said she started learning karate after she felt shy and scared in kindergarten. It was love at first sight. …

by Sam Barron

06/06/2016

Sports

Dutchess Charity Helps Children In Africa Learn Soccer PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. -- As coach of the Arlington High School girl's soccer team, Kieran McIlvenny, a Pleasant Valley resident, had seen how participating in sports can help kids, so he decided to transport that across the world. McIlvenny and his wife Donna, run Kickin' Back Ltd. The non-profit has donated soccer equipment, clothes and books to children in Namibia and help learn them the game of soccer. Soccer teams and local businesses throughout Dutchess have helped contribute to Kickin' Back. The charity has provided 7,000 books and 7,000 clothes to more than 3,000 children. They hav…

by Sam Barron

06/03/2016

Events

Paul Reiser Performing In Westchester PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A few years ago, comedian Paul Reiser, who for years starred on the hit sitcom "Mad About You," decided it was time to return to the stage. Reiser is performing at the Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill on June 10, bringing with him his unique observations on marriage, parenthood and now growing older. "I really started from scratch," Reiser said about crafting his act. "I never wanted to dust off my old material. I started the way I did when I was 18 and just sat down and started writing things down with a pencil." The comedian, who also …

by Sam Barron

06/03/2016

Police & Fire

Police ID Man Feared Drowned In Hudson CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Westchester County Police are still searching for Alex DeSouza, a 47-year-old Brooklyn resident, who went swimming in the Hudson River Tuesday morning at Croton Point Park and is believed to have drowned. The Westchester County Marine Unit, along with first responders from multiple municipalities, including the Yorktown Fire Department Dive Team have spent two days searching for him. Three men were fishing in Croton Point Park at Teller's Point when one decided to go for a swim. The men called 911 at 10:45 a.m. after seeing him go under and not resurface, police s…

by Sam Barron

06/02/2016

Police & Fire

Search Hits Third Day For Man Presumed Drowned Off Hudson River CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Police have yet to recover the body of a man who police presume drowned in the Hudson River while swimming off of Croton Point Park Tuesday. Kieran O'Leary, a spokesman for the Westchester County Police, said Thursday the Westchester County Marine Unit has shifted from a search and rescue to a recovery effort for 47-year-old Alex DeSouza, a Brooklyn resident and that the search has grown less intense in recent days. D'Souza and two other men were fishing in Croton Point Park at Teller's Point when D'Souza decided to go for a swim. The two other men called 911 at 10…

by Sam Barron

06/02/2016

Police & Fire

Police ID Man Missing Near Croton Point Park CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Westchester County Police are still searching for Alex DeSouza, a 47-year-old Brooklyn resident, who went swimming in the Hudson River Tuesday morning at Croton Point Park and is believed to have drowned. The Westchester County Marine Unit, along with first responders from multiple municipalities, including the Yorktown Fire Department Dive Team have spent two days searching for him. Three men were fishing in Croton Point Park at Teller's Point when one decided to go for a swim. The men called 911 at 10:45 a.m. after seeing him go under and not resurface, police s…

by Sam Barron

06/01/2016

Events

Rhinebeck Honors Fallen Heroes At Memorial Day Parade RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Rhinebeck held its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, paying tribute to those heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.

by Sam Barron

06/01/2016

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