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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

Neighbors

Pound Ridge Native Goes Viral As 'Jeopardy!' Win Streak Continues Maybe it's the suits. Or his intense dislike of the band, Eagles. Or the devil-may-care approach to Daily Doubles. Either way, Austin Rogers, who grew up in Pound Ridge, has become a national sensation as his winning streak on "Jeopardy" has reached seven games and he's won $278,300. Rogers goes for his 8th win Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. on WABC-TV Channel 7. Rogers auditioned for the show via the online exam and then attended an in-person audition last October. In April, he got a call from producers inviting him to appear on the show. He knew he was going to do well. "They …

by Sam Barron

10/05/2017

Schools

Sleepy Hollow Students Help Out Houston High School Impacted By Harvey SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y.-- Sleepy Hollow High School is lending a helping hand. Last week, two boxes filled with school supplies were shipped to Clear Creek High School in Houston, which was impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Included in the boxes were handwritten notes of encouragement to the students from the Sleepy Hollow High community. The drive was spearheaded by the student government and teachers Dina Lopez and Claire Heskestad.

by Sam Barron

10/05/2017

Neighbors

Byram Hills Grad Publishes Debut Novel ARMONK, N.Y. -- Michael Shum, a graduate of Byram Hills High School, has turned his time spent working in a casino into his debut novel. Shum's novel "Queen of Spades" will be released on Oct. 10 by Forest Avenue Press. The book is set in a casino and is about a recovering gambler, a pit boss who has six months to live and a dealer obsessed with the playing style of a mysterious elderly customer. Shum worked at a casino in upstate Washington and has always been interested in gambling. While at Byram Hills, he would play penny ante poker with his friends. "Most gambling book…

by Sam Barron

10/05/2017

News

Letter To The Editor: Gambling On Yorktown's Future YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email yorktown@dailyvoice.com. Slot machines offer the chance of winning a big jackpot. Ringing bells, flashing lights, clinking coins coupled with the possibility of getting rich quick from only a 25-cent investment lure gamblers. In reality, the 'casino' always wins. Has Yorktown's Town Hall become a 'virtual casino'? With Election Day approaching, Yorktown's politicians have made plenty of promises of quick prosperity. You'll see lots more ribbon cuttings, slick…

by David Witkowich

10/05/2017

Events

Westchester Musicians Rock To Rebuild In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- Musicians from Westchester will be performing in Rye later this month at a benefit concert for those impacted by the recent hurricanes.Rock2Rebuild is hosting a concert from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22 at Shenorock Shore Club at 475 Stuyvesant Avenue. Performers include The Band Jam, a Band tribute band, The Dog Star Band, The Brothers of the Road Band, an Allman Brothers tribute band and The Mike Risko Band. The organization was initially founded by Andy Bodnar and Rob Biggers in 2005 following the massive tsunami in Southeast Asia. Tickets are $40 for adults and $10…

by Sam Barron

10/05/2017

Police & Fire

Man Caught With Stolen Lexus In Yorktown Heights, Police Say A 51-year-old man was arrested and charged with stealing a Lexus on Wednesday night, Yorktown Police said. Stuart Alpert of Yorktown was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a stolen property, a Class D felony after police spotted the gray Lexus on Birdsall Drive, which had been reported stolen earlier in the day. Alpert was found to be in possession of the vehicle and he was arrested at the scene and transported to headquarters. He is being held pending arraignment.

by Sam Barron

10/05/2017

Politics

Peekskill Native George Pataki Calls For Unity Former governor George Pataki, a Peekskill native who lives in Garrison, said he is sick of all the partisan bickering. In an interview with Buffalo News on the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Pataki said he was disappointed the sense of unity following the attacks is gone. "If a Republican says up, the Democrats say down. If a Democrat says up, the Republicans say down," Pataki told Buffalo News. "It's such nonsense. There’s absolutely no reason why you can’t be friendly and civil." The three-term governor touted his record in New York, where he said he was a…

by Sam Barron

10/05/2017

Events

Learn About Concussions At Putnam Hospital Center CARMEL, N.Y. -- As concussion rates rise, Putnam Hospital's Rehabilitation Department is looking to educate the community."Concussion Management in our Community" takes place from 8:30 a.m to noon on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Putnam Hospital Center’s Michael T. Weber Auditorium at 670 Stoneleigh Ave in Carmel. The panel will feature physicians, physical therapists and other leading experts in the field. “The effects of concussions are all over the news so we wanted to bring all of our resources together to help the community manage the long-term impacts of it," Matthew Kriniske, P…

by Sam Barron

10/05/2017

Lifestyle

Third Eye Blind Performing At Capitol Theatre How's it going to be when you see Third Eye Blind perform in Port Chester? The popular pop-rock band is performing at The Capitol Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. The band spent this summer honoring the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album, which included the hit songs "Jumper," "Semi-Charmed Life", "How's It Gonna Be," and "Graduate." "Semi-Charmed Life" was featured in the 1998 Norm Macdonald comedy "Dirty Work." The band's last album was 2015's "Dopamine," and they released an EP in 2016 called &quo…

by Sam Barron

10/05/2017

Lifestyle

NBC Drama Filming At Haverstraw Restaurant HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Union Restaurant and Bar Latino is getting ready to "Rise." The Haverstraw restaurant will be closed on Friday as the upcoming NBC Drama "Rise" takes over to film an episode. The drama, which stars Josh Radnor as a music teacher, has been filming scenes all over town. Paulo Feteira, one of the owners, said he received a call two weeks ago from location scouts. He said he is excited to see Haverstraw turn into Hollywood Rockland. "It's very nice," Feteira said. "It gives some recognition to the village. It's a win-win at the end of the …

by Sam Barron

10/05/2017

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