Sam Barron

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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.

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Armonk, NY
Your Community
Byram Hills Student Wins Acorda Award Byram Hills Student Wins Acorda Award Byram Hills Student Wins Acorda Award
Byram Hills Student Wins Acorda Award ARMONK, N.Y. -- Byram Hills High School Student Jessica Occhiogrosso decided to work on a science project that hit very close to home. Occhiogrosso recently received the Acorda Scientific Excellence Award for her research project on curing degenerative disc disease. Occhiogrosso's own experience with scoliosis inspired her to study non-surgical treatments for degenerative disc disease, a disease similar to scoliosis. In her study entitled “Inflammation alters the intervertebral disc’s response to load," Occhiogrosso examined two proteins believed to play a role in the onset of degenerat…

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by Sam Barron
Peekskill, NY
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Peekskill's Vivian McKenzie's Tea Room Among Caterers For Super Bowl VIPs Peekskill's Vivian McKenzie's Tea Room Among Caterers For Super Bowl VIPs Peekskill's Vivian McKenzie's Tea Room Among Caterers For Super Bowl VIPs
Peekskill's Vivian McKenzie's Tea Room Among Caterers For Super Bowl VIPs PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Common Council member Vivian McKenzie, who runs Kathleen's Tea Room in Peekskill, is on her way to the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 2. Kathleen's Tea Room, an English-style tea room, was selected by Business Connect and Party Planners West to serve as one of the caterers for the VIP Tailgate Party at MetLife Stadium. Kathleen’s will serve 1,500 individually baked, miniature blueberry pies at the party, which takes place prior to kick-off, and is attended by NFL professionals, coaches, families and other high profile guests. The blueberry is the state fruit of Ne…

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Yorktown, NY
Breaking News
Kaplowitz, Yorktown Discuss Emergency Preparedness Kaplowitz, Yorktown Discuss Emergency Preparedness Kaplowitz, Yorktown Discuss Emergency Preparedness
Kaplowitz, Yorktown Discuss Emergency Preparedness YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Yorktown became a model for emergency preparedness. Supervisor Michael Grace and Councilman Terrence Murphy discussed the town's response to emergencies in light of Legislator Michael Kaplowitz's comments on the response to Sandy, particularly of Con Edison and New York State Electric and Gas Corproation. (NYSEG) "The weather gods have been a lot kinder to us, " Kaplowitz said in an interview with The Daily Voice. Kaplowitz said he was critical and remains vigilant about making sure Con Ed and NYSEG respond promptly after storms. "Thro…

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Cortlandt, NY
Breaking News
Westchester Mourns Folk Singer, Environmental Activist Pete Seeger, 94 Westchester Mourns Folk Singer, Environmental Activist Pete Seeger, 94 Westchester Mourns Folk Singer, Environmental Activist Pete Seeger, 94
Westchester Mourns Folk Singer, Environmental Activist Pete Seeger, 94 WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Pete Seeger, the acclaimed folk singer and environmental activist, died Monday at the age of 94. Seeger died of natural causes at New York Presbyterian Hospital according to his grandson, Kitama Cahill Jackson.. Seeger was known in Westchester and throughout the Hudson Valley for his environmental activism and his efforts to clean up the Hudson River. He founded Hudson River Sloop Clearwater in 1966 and the organization's efforts led to the passage of the Clean Water Act and Seeger being named a Clean Water Hero by Clean Water Network. Seeger's activism to …

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Ossining, NY
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Sen. Carlucci Encourages Families To Use Financial Aid Resources Sen. Carlucci Encourages Families To Use Financial Aid Resources Sen. Carlucci Encourages Families To Use Financial Aid Resources
Sen. Carlucci Encourages Families To Use Financial Aid Resources OSSINING, N.Y. -- As the cost of a secondary education keeps increasing, it is important families know where they can get financial aid. State Sen. David Carlucci, who represents Ossining, was at the Westchester Community College Extension Center in Ossining on Friday to discuss how students can utilize financial aid resources. Carlucci was joined by Westchester Community College Ossining Extension Director Nicole Joseph, Professor Brian Marsh of WCC (who handles financial aid), Director of Latino U College Access Shirley Acevedo Buontempo and students from Ossining High School and WCC. …

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Peekskill, NY
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Children's Theater Company Performing In Peekskill Children's Theater Company Performing In Peekskill Children's Theater Company Performing In Peekskill
Children's Theater Company Performing In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Children's Theater Company of Peekskill gives every child a chance to perform. It will be performing a musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss' Yertle the Turtle along with a musical called Change Reaction on Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb 8. and Sunday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m at the Ford Theater at 1031 Elm Street in Peekskill. Yertle the Turtle features a ferocious dictator who commands the other turtles to climb back-on-back to build him a throne, higher and higher. One little turtle named Mac, the first brick at the bottom of the throne, pleads with the …

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Yorktown, NY
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Yorktown's 'Evening Of Dance' Wows Seniors In Dress Rehearsal Yorktown's 'Evening Of Dance' Wows Seniors In Dress Rehearsal Yorktown's 'Evening Of Dance' Wows Seniors In Dress Rehearsal
Yorktown's 'Evening Of Dance' Wows Seniors In Dress Rehearsal YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- "An Evening of Dance," Yorktown High School's annual dance revue, has become an institution in Yorktown. This year's "Evening of Dance" is no different, featuring 26 different dances and more than 80 dancers from the high school. The event is put together and choreographed by high school students. "An Evening of Dance" performances will be on Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25. Friday's performance starts at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday's productions are a matinee at 2 p.m. as well as 7:30 p.m. "An Evening of Dance" held a special dress rehearsal performance for Yorktown …

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Cortlandt, NY
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Lakeland Teachers Remember Clayton Carpenter, Special Ops Pilot Lakeland Teachers Remember Clayton Carpenter, Special Ops Pilot Lakeland Teachers Remember Clayton Carpenter, Special Ops Pilot
Lakeland Teachers Remember Clayton Carpenter, Special Ops Pilot CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Army Capt. Clayton Carpenter, who was killed in a helicopter training accident on Sunday, was recalled fondly by his teachers at Lakeland High School. Carpenter, of Cortlandt Manor, was remembered by his teachers as a respectful, honorable young man who was a great student. "I had tremendous respect for Clayton," Michael Lillis said. "He was so earnest and dedicated. He was really a wonderful student." Lillis said Carpenter was driven to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and serve in the military. Carpenter would talk to Lillis, since Lillis knew cadets a…

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Chappaqua, NY
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Hillary Clinton Swears In New Castle Officials At Inauguration Ceremony Hillary Clinton Swears In New Castle Officials At Inauguration Ceremony Hillary Clinton Swears In New Castle Officials At Inauguration Ceremony
Hillary Clinton Swears In New Castle Officials At Inauguration Ceremony CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator and First Lady Hillary Clinton joined the Town of New Castle in swearing its newest municipal officials on Wednesday. Clinton, who purchased a home in Chappaqua with her husband, former President Bill Clinton, in 1999, swore in Supervisor Robert Greenstein, Council members Adam Brodsky and Lisa Katz and Justice Noah Sorkin. At the event, Clinton was kidded about a potential run for president in 2016. She told The Daily Voice when asked that she was not ready to make an announcement.  "Not at the moment," she said. Clinton was …

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Chappaqua, NY
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Hillary Clinton To Appear At New Castle Inauguration Hillary Clinton To Appear At New Castle Inauguration Hillary Clinton To Appear At New Castle Inauguration
Hillary Clinton To Appear At New Castle Inauguration CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Chappaua resident Hillary Clinton is scheduled to be at New Castle Town Hall Wednesday afternoon to swear in New Castle's new municipal officials.  Clinton, the former first lady and secretary of state, will be joined by Congresswoman Nita Lowey to swear in Supervisor Robert Greenstein, Councilmen Lisa Katz and Adam Brodsky and Judge Noah Sorkin at 5 p.m. in the Assembly Room of New Castle Town Hall at 200 South Greeley Ave. Doors open at 4 p.m. and seating is very limited. A reception will follow. The ceremony will also be available on Channel 45 (Verizon FIOS), Channe…

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