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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

Real Estate

Construction Ramps Up, Tenants Sign On For Chappaqua Crossing CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Tenants will begin moving into Chappaqua Crossing early next year. Construction of the mixed-use property which will feature apartments, townhouses, office space and retail, including a Whole Foods Market, is underway. The Apartments at Chappaqua Crossing, a $21 million residential project, will feature 63 apartments, including 25 market rate, 10 workforce, and 28 affordable apartments on the original segment of the old Reader's Digest building, built in 1939. The original Reader’s Digest rotunda entry at the center of the building is being retained and furnished with ph…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

Real Estate

81-Unit Apartment Complex Unveiled In Elmsford WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The tenants of the Apex 290 in Elmsford have begun moving in. The $29 million 81-unit complex on 92,000 square feet at 290 East Main Street near Route 119 has been under construction for two years. A grand opening was held earlier this summer. The complex features a fitness center, and a 3,000 square foot rooftop deck with grilling stations. For pet owners, there is a 2,000 square foot outdoor pet park and an indoor pet grooming and washing station.

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

News

Port Chester Nixes Plan To Have Police Work With ICE PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Village of Port Chester has decided not to apply for a federal grant that would've helped pay for three new police officers because the department would've had to share information about undocumented immigrants to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Community Oriented Policing Services grant from the Justice Department pays up to 75 percent of an officer's salary and benefits. Mayor Richard Falanka made the announcement to applause at Wednesday night's village board meeting after many comments urged the village to nix the deal. "It's hard to live…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

Lifestyle

Grace VanderWaal Performs In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Grace VanderWaal returned home Thursday. The 13-year-old Suffern resident, who won "America's Got Talent" last year, was the headliner at fourth annual Shops and Nanuet Summer Concert Series. "Thanks, Shops At Nanuet, Z-100 NewYork and everyone that made it out tonight," VanderWaal tweeted. "I had a blast." In May, VanderWaal won Best New Artist at the Radio Disney Music Awards.

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

Lifestyle

Chipotle Makes Splash On Opening Day In Fishkill FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The line for burritos was out the door. The new Chipotle in Fishkill opened on Friday with people lining up for burritos, tacos and burrito bowls before the store even opened at 10:45 a.m. It is the fast casual's chain first location in Dutchess. The first 20 customers in line received a free Chipotle T-shirt. "It was a full house with people waiting for them to open at 11 a.m. constant line to the front door to the counter all day," said David Livshin, managing agent for Dutchess Holdings, LLC, which owns the property. "People were smiling and running to th…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2017

Neighbors

Bitsy Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Bitsy is hoping to get out of the shelter. Bitsy is a one-year-old shepherd mix who finds life at the SPCA in Briarcliff Manor very stressful, according to the SPCA. The SPCA said the hustle and bustle of the shelter are too much for Bitsy and they are hoping to find a foster home so she can be a carefree puppy. Medical care, food, and other necessities will be covered by the SPCA for foster homes. Bitsy loves car rides, is crate trained, gets along great with other dogs, and loves to hike and explore the outdoors, the SPCA said. Kids around 14 and up would be a …

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Lifestyle

Patterson Rotary Makes 19 Donations To Local Organizations PATTERSON, N.Y.-- The Rotary Club of Patterson recently presented 19 charities, local organizations, and a scholarship recipient with donations totaling nearly $15,000. The donations were presented at a ceremony at the Patterson Recreation Center. “It’s such an honor to support scholarships and summer youth programs, children and women's advocacy groups, local charities, veterans causes, food pantries, and so many other truly important and worthy causes," said President Anthony Mole. The Matthew Patterson Elementary School and George Fisher Middle School in Patterson each received a…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Lifestyle

Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Returns To Dutchess The Hudson Valley will be full of hot air balloons this weekend.The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9 with more than 80 launches between Friday and Sunday. The festival will be held at Barton Orchards at 63 Apple Tree Lane in Poughquag. Activities include a petting zoo, hayrides, food trucks and vendors, a tap room, bakery and farmer’s market, fire pits, ball toss, and live music. There will be a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday. Balloon launches will be at 6 a.m. Saturday an…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Schools

Matthew Landahl Takes Command As Beacon School Superintendent BEACON, N.Y. -- Matthew Landahl is at the top of the class in Beacon. Landahl is the new superintendent of the Beacon City School District, officially starting his job on July 1. Landahl was hired in January on a three-year-contract. He will make $190,000 in his first year. Being superintendent in Beacon is like teaching the Defense Against The Dark Arts at Hogwarts- since 2006, there have been nine different superintendents. Before coming to Beacon, Landahl was deputy superintendent in the Ithaca City School District, being promoted from chief elementary officer and chief academic officer…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

Politics

Lowey Cites 'Vile' Trump Comments As Some Fellow Dems Eye 25th Amendment Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) said President Donald Trump's tweets about Bronxville's Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," were "vile" and "heinous." Lowey made the comments last week during a meeting of the Appropriations Committee, where she serves as ranking member. "The president's behavior should be repudiated loudly and clearly," Lowey said. Trump tweeted last week, "I heard poorly rated Morning Joe speaks badly of me (don't watch anymore). "Then how come low I.Q. Crazy Mika, along with Psycho Joe, came to Mar-a-Lago 3 n…

by Sam Barron

07/07/2017

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