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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

Schools

Pace Celebrates Opening Of New Buildings PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- It was a busy day of ribbon cuttings at Pace University in Pleasantville Thursday. The university celebrated the grand opening of its Alumni Hall residential building and new Environmental Center Complex with more than 100 students, faculty, staff and elected officials and business leaders attending. "Our commitment to Westchester is stronger than ever," Pace University President Stephen Friedman said. "There is a new sense of energy on campus. This is a wonderful environment. This will add to the legacy of greatness for years to come." Mark Besca…

by Sam Barron

10/16/2015

News

Ossining Celebrates Milestone In Harbor Square Development OSSINING, N.Y. -- It was an event in Ossining Thursday 10 years in the making. Harbor Square, the $65 million Ginsburg Development Corporation project along the Hudson River that had been in the works since 2005, celebrated its "topping off" with a gathering of elected officials. The event marked the completion of the final floor and roof of the seven-story building. A 15 x 25 foot American flag was unfurled along the side of the building as more than 200 construction workers looked on. Harbor Square is set to begin leasing rental complexes in spring 2016. It will feature 188 lux…

by Sam Barron

10/16/2015

Lifestyle

Drink Up: Brewster's Las Mananitas Is A DVLicious Cocktail Finalist PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- It’s cocktail time! So sit back and take a virtual sip. Daily Voice readers have picked three nominees in our ongoing DVlicious contest. You have until 5 p.m. on Friday Oct. 23 to cast your vote for "Best Cocktails in Putnam County." Go here. But first, wet your whistle on the following. Each finalist is being profiled this week. Las Mananitas, 1250 Route 22, Brewster (845) 279-4646 Cocktails Offered: 50 Most Fun Concoction: The margaritas, sangria and mojitos are most popular with customers, especially the peach sangria. Shaken and Stirred: Las Manani…

by Daily Voice

10/15/2015

Politics

Donald Trump Zings Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton During Debate BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Donald Trump, who owns a residence in Bedford and Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff, was live tweeting Tuesday's Democratic debate and had some harsh words to say about Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton. Trump, who is leading in the Republican polls, took to his twitter feed @realdonaldtrump to give his thoughts on the debate. "Notice that illegal immigrants will be given ObamaCare and free college tuition but nothing has been mentioned about our veterans," Trump tweeted. "Sanders said only black lives matter - wow! Hillary did not answer question!" Trum…

by Sam Barron

10/14/2015

Politics

All Eyes On Hillary Clinton In First Democratic Presidential Debate CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton will be taking the stage Tuesday night at the first presidential debate for Democratic candidates. The debate, emanating from Las Vegas, airs at 8:30 p.m. on CNN and will be moderated by Anderson Cooper. The former secretary of state, senator and first lady, will be debating Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee and former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb. Clinton is the Democratic frontrunner for the nomination though Sanders has been cutting into her lead in recent polls as Clinton …

by Sam Barron

10/13/2015

Lifestyle

Drink Up And Vote: Gleason's In Peekskill Is A DVlicious Cocktail Finalist PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It’s cocktail time! So sit back and take a virtual sip. Daily Voice readers have picked five nominees in our ongoing DVlicious contest. You have until 5 p.m. on Friday Oct. 23 to cast your vote for "Best Cocktails in Westchester County." Go here. But first, wet your whistle on the following. Each finalist is being profiled this week. Gleason's, 911 South St., Peekskill, (914) 402-1950 Cocktails offered: 15 Most Fun Concoction: A beer cocktail called "The Clockwork Orange" made with blood orange syrup. Also popular: the "Lucy," their tak…

by Daily Voice

10/12/2015

News

Man Surrenders After 10-Hour Standoff With Police In Wappinger WAPPINGER, N.Y. - - A man was arrested and charged with theft of government money following a 10-hour standoff with police in his Pine Ridge Drive home on Thursday. At 8 a.m. State Police went to assist the United States Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General with the execution of a warrant. James Alishevsky refused entry and barricaded himself armed with a handgun, police said. State Police and members of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office arrived on the scene with tactical units and crisis negotators. Pine Ridge Drive was closed off during the standoff, police sa…

by Sam Barron

10/09/2015

Schools

Westchester's Carol Conklin-Spillane Eager To Join Common Core Task Force SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Sleepy Hollow High School principal Carol Conklin-Spillane has a big job ahead of her. Conklin-Spillane was one of 15 people named to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Common Core Task Force. The panel is meeting in New York City for the first time next week. In unveiling the task force, Cuomo called for a reboot of the state's educational system. Last year, some parents opted out of having their children take Common Core tests. Conklin-Spillane said she will know more about the panel after the first meeting. She said the problem with Common Core has been the implementation. &quo…

by Sam Barron

10/09/2015

Lifestyle

'Freeheld' Debuts, Putting Westchester In Spotlight On Big Screen GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh and Rye Brook residents will have a chance to see their communities on the big screen. "Freeheld," which was shot at the Theodore Young Community Center in Greenburgh and in Rye Brook's village hall, opens at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville on Friday. The movie is based on the true story of Laurel Hester, a New Jersey cop dying of cancer, who fought to make sure her pension was left to her domestic partner, Stacie Andree. Julianne Moore and Ellen Page play the couple. The film also stars Steve Carell and Michael Shannon. The community c…

by Sam Barron

10/09/2015

Lifestyle

Showtime's 'The Affair' Heats Up, Using Lower Hudson Valley As Backdrop COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- The Hudson Valley, and now, specifically the Village of Cold Spring, is getting time in the spotlight thanks to Showtime's "The Affair." The show, which has been filmed throughout Westchester and Putnam, debuted its second season Sunday, Oct. 4 with one of the main characters living in Cold Spring. The episode begins with Noah Solloway at the Cold Spring Metro North Station, where he is living since his separation from his wife. On the show, Solloway said he is renting a place and spending his time writing his second novel in Cold Spring. Solloway's girlfrien…

by Sam Barron

10/07/2015

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