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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Politics
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Endorses Latimer For Westchester County Executive Gov. Andrew Cuomo Endorses Latimer For Westchester County Executive
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Endorses Latimer For Westchester County Executive Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a New Castle resident, is hoping to once again one-up Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino. Cuomo, a Democrat, announced his endorsement of Astorino's opponent, Senator George Latimer. (D-Rye). Astorino, a Republican who is running for a third term, unsuccessfully ran against Cuomo for governor in 2014.  "The alt-right has come to Westchester with a million-dollar money bomb to prop up one of Trump's most loyal supporters, Rob Astorino," said Governor Cuomo. "He was an early backer of Trump and he represents the same ideology, but we cannot let the Alt…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Democrats Letter To The Editor: Vote Democrats
Letter To The Editor: Vote Democrats Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail yorktown@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: Voter suppression. White nationalism. Immigrant bashing. It happens right here in Westchester. On November 7, we will have the opportunity to vote in local elections. The highest profile race is for County Executive. George Latimer is challenging two term incumbent, Rob Astorino. Sadly, most people don’t turn out to vote in off-year (non presidential) elections. After all, this is Westchester. Our taxes may be high, but life is pretty good here. Wh…

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by Celeste Theis
Politics
Letter To The Editor: My Dad Is A Hero Letter To The Editor: My Dad Is A Hero
Letter To The Editor: My Dad Is A Hero Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail ossining@dailyvoice.com. My name is Melissa Dinsmore my maiden name is Moray and I am one of Bob Outhouses daughters. Your previous “letter to the editor” that was posted was full of untruths, spear headed by Catherine Borgia. Throughout this election their has been a ridiculous amount of personal mud slinging from Ms. Borgia. She has sent out mailers with untrue information that was disproven, and worst of all took the attempted murder suicide that occurred in my family and has thrown it …

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by Melissa Dinsmore
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Kenneth Bunting Letter To The Editor: Vote Kenneth Bunting
Letter To The Editor: Vote Kenneth Bunting Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail cortlandt@dailyvoice.com. This November 7, 2017 you may be casting an important vote for WESTCHESTER COUNTY FAMILY COURT. I urge you to Vote for KENNETH BUNTING for WESTCHESTER COUNTY FAMILY COURT. KENNETH BUNTING is an experienced Family Court litigator and just a great person. Kenneth Bunting knows this job and the demands it will bring. He is prepared to start day one and brings an understanding that will elevate the Court to do great justice to those who find themselves appearing in t…

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by Daniel Pagano
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Gerry Klein Letter To The Editor: Vote Gerry Klein
Letter To The Editor: Vote Gerry Klein Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail cortlandt@dailyvoice.com. This November 7, 2017 you may be casting an important vote for Cortlandt Town Justice. I urge you to Vote for Judge Gerry Klein. Judge Klein has been our Town Justice for 27 years and has presided on over 48,000 cases. He is by far the most qualified person seeking election to this position. Judge Klein has been a firm but compassionate jurist who protects the community and helps those who come before him. Judge Klein is a 50 year resident of this community. This…

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by Jennifer Cesar
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Vote Joan Carbonaro Letter To The Editor: Vote Joan Carbonaro
Letter To The Editor: Vote Joan Carbonaro Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail northwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com. Over this past month, I have tried to expose to all of the Voters within Rhinebeck and within my Town of Clinton about the real Leftist Activist Joel Tyner with facts about his leftist views and full time activism. . It is time for a real change and all voters should vote for Joan Carbonaro this Tuesday Nov. 7th, 2017. We cannot as decent citizens allow his disruptive behavior continue all over our District 11 and County from Leftist Activist Joel Tyner a…

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by William Gannon
Politics
Former State Sen. Gipson Launches Campaign Committee For Governor Former State Sen. Gipson Launches Campaign Committee For Governor
Former State Sen. Gipson Launches Campaign Committee For Governor Terry Gipson, who served one term as state senator in Dutchess and Putnam, is one step closer to primarying Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Gipson launched a campaign committee Thursday, which will allow him to raise money to challenge Cuomo in a Democratic primary. Cuomo is running for a third term. I don't see our governor being a strong leader," Gipson said back in August. "Our future is in danger." While he was in the state senate, Gipson said the executive office was not helpful in getting progressive legislation to move forward, despite being a Democratic governor in a Democratic-l…

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by Sam Barron
Neighbors
Putnam Hospital Center Staff Donates $1K For Hurricane Relief Putnam Hospital Center Staff Donates $1K For Hurricane Relief
Putnam Hospital Center Staff Donates $1K For Hurricane Relief CARMEL, N.Y. -- The staff at Putnam Hospital Center are lending a helping hand.The hospital recently presented a $1,000 donation collected by the staff to the American Red Cross to assist in their hurricane relief efforts in Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico. “It is our honor and privilege to contribute to the Red Cross and assist them with the great work they do in helping so many people affected by these devastating hurricanes,” said Dr. Michael Nesheiwat, president of the medical staff. Representatives from the Red Cross visited Putnam Hospital Center on Oct. 30 to receive their check deliv…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
New Trailway Connection Opens In Westchester New Trailway Connection Opens In Westchester
New Trailway Connection Opens In Westchester The final segment of the South County Trailway is open for business. County Executive Rob Astorino officially cut the ribbon on the trailway Tuesday, which spans 37 miles from the New York City border to Putnam County. “The creation of this uninterrupted, 37-mile paved recreational pathway, has been something so many county residents have waiting for,” said Astorino. “I’m genuinely happy to celebrate on behalf of the thousands of cyclists, joggers and walkers who have been anticipating this moment.” In June, 2016, the County Board of Legislators approved a $2.75 million bond act for the pr…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Letter To The Editor: Astorino Is Abusing His Power Letter To The Editor: Astorino Is Abusing His Power
Letter To The Editor: Astorino Is Abusing His Power Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail whiteplains@dailyvoice.com. The New York Post has just reported that a Westchester Deputy Commissioner told employees to use taxpayer funded leave time to help Rob Astorino's reelection bid. Did Phil Gille, Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester Department of Social Services violate the Hatch Act (the federal legislation that restricts government employees’ political activity … to [limit] the influence of partisan politics in government institutions …and to protect public servants from pe…

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