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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

Sports

Greeley Senior Commits To Playing Field Hockey At Colgate CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Nikki Potter, a senior at Horace Greeley High School, is taking her talents to Colgate. On Monday, Potter signed her National Letter of Intent to play field hockey at Colgate, a Division I School. A midfielder, Potter said she appreciated the sense of community at Colgate and thanked her parents and teammates for all of their support.

by Sam Barron

11/14/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: What I Am Thankful For Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail ossining@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor, As we get closer to Thanksgiving, I have been thinking about the many things I am grateful for. I have been very lucky to have been able to serve my community as an elected official, and I am very grateful for the women who have paved the way for me and my colleagues at all levels of government. As a state, we have been going through a year of thanksgiving, thanks for the women who fought for the right to vote and succeeded 100 years ago, and …

by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef

11/14/2017

Schools

Veterans Tell Their Stories At Ossining High School OSSINING, N.Y. -- Nine veterans visited Ossining High School Thursday to share their stories about their years in the service.The veterans were stationed at tables in the library, and students learned what it was like serving on an aircraft carrier, as a tank gunner, in the Army Signal Corps, and in other capacities. “It’s nice to see the young people interested in veterans,” said Louis Dorio, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-69. “They were really interested in not only what I did in the service but what I did after the service.” Ed Cook told his story of getting separated from his fam…

by Sam Barron

11/14/2017

News

Westchester Medical Center Expands Cardiac Services To Rockland, Orange SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Westchester Medical Center is taking its cardiac services to Suffern. Westchester Medical Center announced an expansion of its cardiac services to Bon Secours Charity Health System at 257 Lafayette Avenue in Suffern. The Heart Failure program will be the only one of its kind in Rockland and Orange. Physicians will work with referring doctors to optimize the care of patients with advanced heart failure and, when needed, rapidly evaluate them for life-saving therapies such as mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation. The partnership will allow patients to rec…

by Sam Barron

11/14/2017

Business

Yoga Studio Opening In Thornwood THORNWOOD, N.Y. -- Thornwood residents will soon be able to find their inner peace. Rebel Yoga is set to open on Commerce Street next month, imploring patrons to "refuse to be ordinary." The studio is the brainchild of Thornwood native Tasia Sabatino, who has been teaching yoga in Westchester since 2013. Sabatino said Rebel Yoga will emphasize body awareness, correct alignment and injury prevention. "All flows incorporate strengthening muscle and joint movements, which is what can prevent injury," Sabatino said. " You're also going to leave class with a sore core …

by Sam Barron

11/14/2017

Lifestyle

Westchester's Austin Rogers Advances To Finals Of 'Jeopardy!' Tournament POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Austin Rogers' run on "Jeopardy!" isn't over yet. Rogers, a Pound Ridge native who graduated Fox Lane High School, who garnered national attention for his 12-game winning streak this fall, advanced to the finals of the show's Tournament of Champion. In his first game on Nov. 8, Rogers lost a quarterfinals matchup to Alan Lin, with Lin beating him $19,610 to $16,000. Despite the loss, Rogers earned a wild card to the semifinals, where on Monday, he defeated his two opponents and won $14,500. Rogers was in first place after Single Jeopardy! and carried his le…

by Sam Barron

11/13/2017

Politics

Spano Considering Senate Run To Replace Latimer, Report Says Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, a Democrat, is considering running for state senate to replace George Latimer, who was elected to County Executive last week. Citing a source, the Daily News said Spano, who will be term-limited, would consider jumping in if Governor Andrew Cuomo called a special election. Spano was previously an assemblyman. Kat Brezler, a White Plains resident, announced last week she is seeking the Democratic nomination. To read the Daily News story, click here. The 37th Senate District covers the cities of New Rochelle, Rye, White Plains, Yonkers and the towns of Harrison, Ma…

by Sam Barron

11/13/2017

Obituaries

Michael Cook, 84, Former Yorktown Resident YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Michael H. Cook, 84, passed away last Friday in Florida. He was born on Jan. 18, 1933 in The Bronx to the late John “Jimmy” James Cook and Sally Fagenbaum Cook. He served in the United States Army where he was part of the 258th Field Artillary Battalion National Guard from 1949-1952 and the 8th Ordinance Company from 1953-1955 where he was a Corporal. After his service, he was employed by Western Electric/AT&T Technology for more than 40 years working in various areas of New York. Before relocating to Florida in 1993, he served as Past Exalted Ruler and lifetime membe…

by Sam Barron

11/13/2017

Sports

Lakeland Field Hockey Goes Undefeated, Captures 9th Straight Title SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- Lakeland is champions of field hockey again.The school captured its 9th straight New York Class B Championship Sunday after defeating Vestal High School 5-0 in upstate New York. The Hornets finished 22-0 and have not lost to a New York State team since 2008. The team was greeted by parents and supporters as they were escorted by Yorktown Police and Mohegan Lake Fire Department and Ambulance vehicles last night. After Julianna Cappello scored at 1:23 of the first period with a Caroline Cahill assist to give Lakeland an early lead, the score remained there through the first…

by Sam Barron

11/13/2017

Politics

Langley Says Putnam Voters Wanted Change PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Robert Langley will find out if he's officially the Sheriff-Elect of Putnam County Tuesday afternoon. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Langley leads longtime incumbent Sheriff Don Smith 11,732 votes to 11,397 votes, 50 percent to 48 percent. A write-in candidate received two percent of the vote. Smith is yet to concede, waiting for the Putnam County Board of Elections to count the 1,160 absentee and affidavit ballots, which will begin Tuesday at 5 p.m. Smith would need to receive about 71percent of absentee ballots to be declared the winner. "It was time…

by Sam Barron

11/13/2017

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