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Sam Barron

Community Editor

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

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Putnam Sheriff-Elect Owes Me An Apology Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail putnam@dailyvoice.com. In a recent letter to the editor Mr. Langley felt it necessary to “correct the record” regarding a letter that I had written concerning the culture of former Sheriff Thoubboron in which Mr. Langley spent most of his career as Deputy for the Putnam County Sheriff Department. His letter opened by addressing me as “Letter writer” instead of Mr., an obvious indication of disrespect, and incorrectly stated that the intent of my letter was to address the case of Thomas v. …

by Andy Powers

11/10/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: A People's Budget For Dutchess Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail northwestdutches@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor: Join my "A People's Budget for Dutchess County" on Facebook, email all 25 of us at countylegislators@dutchessny.gov on these below, and speak up Tuesday, November 28th at 7 pm in our County Legislature's chambers on the sixth floor of our County Office Building at 22 Market Street in Poughkeepsie-- to restore online budget survey to county website (as in 2012 and 2013), initiate a participatory budgeting process to get more inpu…

by Joel Tyner

11/10/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Yorktown Has Spoken Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail yorktown@dailyvoice.com. Yorktown Has Spoken What Happened? If you ever watched Yorktown Town Board meetings over the last few years you couldn't help but come away with the impression that they were extremely partisan productions that could quickly devolve into a political free-for-all without a moment's notice. Speakers at courtesy on the floor spoke at their own peril. Supervisor Grace and Councilmen Bernard consistently pushed their own agendas over the objections of their constituent…

by David Witkowich

11/10/2017

Lifestyle

'Fake News' Bill Murray Story Creates Stir In Suffern SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The outbreak of "fake news" has impacted Suffern. This story that was shared on Facebook by the Suffern Chamber of Commerce claimed actor Bill Murray recently enjoying his time in the village, including scarfing down a tasty burger. One problem: the article came from WKY12 News, which on its "About" page reveal it's a satirical website. "Most articles on this website are works of fantasy or satire and are not true," the disclaimer reads. This website is meant for entertainment purposes only. Suffern residents did not seem entertained. "…

by Sam Barron

11/10/2017

Business

Rockland Resident Steps Into The Ring With Ardsley Boxing Club Jeanine Palumbo knows firsthand the value of a good boxing workout.Palumbo, a Bardonia resident, opened a TITLE Boxing Club in Ardsley at 901 Saw Mill River Road last February and was recently honored by the company with its Rookie of the Year award. Palumbo decided to open up her own gym after trying a boxing workout. "I loved everything about it," Palumbo said. "There's nothing like it. It gives your body an overall workout. The conditioning is unbelievable. It's not like you're just bored on a treadmill." Palumbo was convinced to start doing boxing workouts by her hus…

by Sam Barron

11/09/2017

Politics

Constitutional Convention Fails In New York, Pension Forfeiture Passes The New York State Constitution will remain the same...at least for the next 20 years. New Yorkers overwhelmingly opposed calling a Constitutional Convention, 78 percent to 16 percent. The ballot measure was opposed by labor groups, politicians and numerous organizations on both the left and the right. A constitutional convention will again be on the ballot in 2037. In Westchester, the ballot measure failed 75 percent to 18 percent. In Putnam, it failed 86 percent to 12 percent, while Dutchess voters said no 82 percent to 14 percent. In Rockland, the measure failed, 75 percent to 11 percent…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Congrats Joel Tyner Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail northwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com. Congrats on winning the election for District 11. I hope you will pursue the issues and concerns that I have written letters about. Hopefully you will be our Part Time District 11 Legislator only at 16k per year and not a full time leftist Activist for the City of Pouchkeepsie, County, NYS and USA. Poughkeepsie has their own Legislators elected to address their constituents concerns. Sincerely Bill Gannon Vietnam Era Navy Veteran

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Sports

Hen Hud Swimmers Head To State Finals MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Two Hendrick Hudson High School swimmers are going for it all. Sophomore Jennifer Gougelmann and senior Carolyn Kochek will be competing in the New York State Girls Swimming Championships in Ithaca on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18. Gougelmann returns to the state championships for the second consecutive year, while Kochek will be making her inaugural appearance. Gougelmann has qualified in two events in her second appearance in the state finals- the 200 medley relay and 500-yard freestyle and has five school records. Kocheck has qualified for state championships as a member of the…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Politics

Greenstein Looks Ahead To Third Term As New Castle Supervisor CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- For New Castle Supervisor Robert Greenstein, Election Day appears to be bittersweet.Though Greenstein was elected to a third term, it appears one of his running mates, Adam Brodsky was defeated in his bid for re-election to the town board by Ivy Pool. Lisa Katz, another running mate, was elected. "It's not a complete victory unless Adam wins as well," Greenstein said. Greenstein, who ran on the Republican line but is a registered Democrat, turned back a strong challenge from Democrat Kristen Browde, winning by almost 400 votes. "The message was clear,&quo…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

Politics

Hillary Clinton Endorsed Candidates Go 50-50 On Election Night CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- As Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton knows well when it comes to elections, you win some and you lose some. Clinton, the Democratic nominee for president in 2016, weighed in on local elections last Friday, announcing her endorsement of George Latimer for County Executive and the Democratic slate for the New Castle Town Board. Latimer easily defeated incumbent Republican Rob Astorino, denying his bid for a third term. Clinton had urged voters to reject Astorino as a referendum on President Donald Trump, who defeated her for president. Clinton's endorsements did not resonate so …

by Sam Barron

11/08/2017

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