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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

Police & Fire

Man Caught With Heroin At Route 35 Mobil Station, Yorktown Police Say WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Yorktown man was arrested and charged after police found him to be in possession of a hypodermic needle containing heroin at a gas station. Joseph J. Stingone, 33, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a Class A misdemeanor. Police said they observed a male in a vehicle at 11:30 p.m. on July 5 parked at the Mobil gas station on Route 35 near the intersection of Route 202 that appeared to need assistance, police said. Police then said they discovered Stingone in possession of the needle. He was arrested and transpo…

by Sam Barron

07/13/2017

Politics

Implement Lyme Disease Act, Gillibrand Tells Trump Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) wants the government to do more to combat Lyme disease.The Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention, Education, and Research Act was signed into law at the end of 2016, but has not yet been implemented by the new administration, Gillibrand said. The law will ensure federal coordination on urgently needed research for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatments for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. In 2015, New York reported 3,252 cases of Lyme disease. “Families...should be able to spend time outdoors without having to worry about being bitten by ticks and cont…

by Sam Barron

07/13/2017

Lifestyle

Regal Cinemas Offering $1 Movies In Hudson Valley Want to see a fun flick and only spend a $1? Regal Cinemas has got you covered. Regal Cinemas is hosting screenings of certain movies for only $1 this summer at its locations in Mohegan Lake, Nanuet and Poughkeepsie. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. Movies shown include "Trolls," "Monster Trucks," and "Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked." For more information, visit https://www.regmovies.com/movies/summer-movie-express

by Sam Barron

07/13/2017

News

Broken, Cracked Route 6 Pavement Undergoing Renovation PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. - Route 6 is getting a makeover. Five miles of Route 6 from Route 52 to Tilly Foster Road in Carmel will be getting paved and repaired as part of a $103.8 million infrastructure investment throughout the mid-Hudson Valley. The state will spend $1.7 million on the project. “Safe and reliable infrastructure is the backbone of any economy and this funding will help ensure roadways across the region remain in good repair and able to meet the needs of New Yorkers, businesses and visitors alike,” Governor Andrew Cuomo The funds are part of a total $403.3 million for pavement…

by Sam Barron

07/13/2017

Police & Fire

Yorktown Police Dispose of 212 Pounds of Prescription Drugs YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The prescription drug disposal unit in Yorktown set up by the Alliance for Safe Kids and the Yorktown Police Department recently is doing what it can to help fight the opioid epidemic. On Tuesday, the Yorktown Police Department disposed of 212 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The unit was installed in May of 2012 and has since collected 2,834 lbs of drugs from the medicine cabinets of local residents – about 46 lbs a month. More than 70 percent of young people abusing prescription pain relievers get them through friends or family. The collection site is …

by Sam Barron

07/12/2017

Politics

Lowey Calls For Investigation, Maloney Calls Trump Jr. A Liar Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) is calling for an investigation after Donald Trump, Jr. Donald Trump, Jr. admitted meeting with a Russian lawyer who an intermediary said had incriminating information on Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton. Trump, Jr., then-campaign manager Paul Manafort, and adviser Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, met with the Kremlin-connected lawyer after being told she had the information on Clinton and her dealings with Russia. "This is the clearest example we have of the Trump campaign’s eagerness to solicit Russian government assistance in interfering wi…

by Sam Barron

07/12/2017

Obituaries

William Strohm, 86, Former Yorktown Heights Resident YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- William George Strohm, 86, of Erlanger, KY and formerly of Yorktown Heights passed away on July 4, surrounded by his loving family. Strohm was born on August 23, 1930, on Long Island, to Fred and Dorothy Strohm. He served in the Naval Reserve for five years and graduated from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Masters in electrical engineering. Strohm accrued numerous patents during his 35-year career with IBM Research and Development. Described as a passionately engaged father and husband, Strohm enjoyed camping across the country with his family and tr…

by Sam Barron

07/12/2017

News

Letter: Vote No On Putnam Valley Bond Vote PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email putnam@dailyvoice.com. We’re getting closer to the vote on July 13! Please remember to get out and vote, tell your friends, neighbors, send e-mails to your contacts. The voting will take place: at ONE LOCATION ONLY: AMBULANCE CORP BUILDING 218 OSCAWANA LAKE ROAD Our group has put out over 1,800 flyers, were in the process of putting our lawn signs in strategic locations and getting the word out via social media. We need to have a strong turnout at the po…

by Dan Vera

07/12/2017

Business

New PepsiCo Facility In Mount Pleasant Gets Approval The Mount Pleasant Planning Board granted PepsiCo a site plan approval to build a three-story research and development facility in Valhalla Thursday. The planning board also approved a steep slope application for the 114,000 square-foot property at 350 Columbus Avenue in Valhalla. PepsiCo plans to make renovations to two buildings on the site and to add 128 parking spaces.

by Sam Barron

07/12/2017

Politics

Republicans Tight Lipped As Trump, Jr.-Russian Allegations Swirl This story has been updated. Republicans are saying "nyet," when it comes to commenting on Donald Trump, Jr. meeting with a Russian lawyer who an intermediary said had incriminating information on Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton. Trump, Jr., then-campaign manager Paul Manafort and adviser Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, met with the Kremlin-connected lawyer after being told she had the information on Clinton and her dealings with Russia. A spokesman for Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) said Faso does not have a comment on this story while the facts are still material…

by Sam Barron

07/12/2017

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