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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.

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Obituaries

Fire Kills Elizabeth Dad Weeks After Discovering Wife's Pregnancy With 2nd Child Bruno Littig, a 40-year-old Elizabeth resident died in a house fire on Sunday, Oct. 1. Just two weeks ago, Littig found out his wife Stephanie was expecting their second child, joining their 4-year-old son Michael. A fundraiser has been set up to assist his family in the wake of his death. As of Thursday, Oct. 19, almost $41,000 has been raised. Bruno was taken from us in a terrible tragedy. Life will not be the same without you, my friend. Bruno leaves behind... Posted by Nuno Cunha on Thursday, October 5, 2023 "Bruno was an incredible father, a loving husband, a wonderful son …

by Sam Barron

10/19/2023

Lifestyle

Lodi Family Wins On 'Family Feud' The Campagnas, a family from Bergen County, showed they know what the survey says. The Lodi family, Christina, Sarah, Vito, Anthony and Rossella, all cousins won on "Family Feud" on Wednesday, Oct. 18, winning $915. Though the Campagnas defeated the Watkins family, they failed to win the Fast Money round, missing out on their chance to win $20,000. Anthony Campagna immediately caught the attention of host Steve Harvey because his outfit featured a sock as a pocket square with an older picture of the comedian. Anthony said he decided to wear loafers and wasn't going to miss out on the opport…

by Sam Barron

10/19/2023

News

Bergen County Animal Shelter Reaches Capacity If you're considering adopting a dog to cozy up with when the weather gets colder, now is the time. The Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center announced on Facebook it has reached full capacity and is looking for good homes for their dogs. Dogs include Wallace, an adult shar-pei, Reilly, a 2.5-year-old hound and boxer mix, Clooney, a two-year-old pit bull terrier mix, and Cowboy, a two-year old Labrador retriever. And more! If interested, e-mail PETADOPTIONS@co.bergen.nj.us.

by Sam Barron

10/19/2023

Police & Fire

Roselle Man Busted With Illegal Handgun: Linden PD A 29-year-old Roselle man was was arrested and charged with having an illegal loaded handgun on Thursday, Oct. 12, Linden police said. At 10 p.m. officers responded to Dill Avenue and Adams Street following the activation of a gunshot detection device, police. Officers saw Wazir Davis walking from the area and attempted to stop him, but Davis ignored them and ran across the street into an apartment building. Linden police were joined by Roselle police and they followed Davis into the building, officers said. Davis was taken into custody following a brief struggle, police said. After arresti…

by Sam Barron

10/19/2023

Police & Fire

Two Men Arrested For Shooting At Each Other: Bayonne PD Jancarlos Rivera, an 18-year-old Bayonne resident and James Parks, a 22-year-old Bayonne resident were arrested and charged on Tuesday, Oct. 17 after shooting at each other on Monday, Oct. 16, police said. At 8:40 p.m., Parks and Rivera were in the area of East 25th Street and Broadway when they encountered each other, police said. Upon seeing each other, Rivera brandished a firearm and fired multiple shots Parks, causing Parks to return fire, police said. Police said vehicles in the area sustained damages from gunshots. Both Rivera and Parks were charged with attempted murder and multiple …

by Sam Barron

10/18/2023

Police & Fire

Video Shows 11-Year-Old Being Struck By Hit-Run Car In North Bergen An 11-year-old child in North Bergen is okay after being struck by a car that subsequently fled the scene on Tuesday, Oct. 17, based on video posted online. The boy was crossing the street at 76th Street and Hudson Avenue when an SUV ran a stop sign, struck the kid and continued on without stopping. Police said they are investigating. The child's mother is urging anyone with information to come forward and help identify the driver, according to HudPost.

by Sam Barron

10/18/2023

News

Jersey City Files Federal Suit Against State To Prevent Cops From Using Weed If Mayor Steven Fulop has his way, Jersey City police officers won't be having a festive 4/20. Fulop has filed a suit against the state seeking clarity on a law that bans employees from being fired for using marijuana off the clock, including police officers. The mayor said this law conflicts with federal law which he said prohibits anyone who uses cannabis from being able to use a firearm. Fulop recently terminated five police officers who tested positive for marijuana after being warned to stop smoking. The officers are suing to get their jobs back and the state Civil Service Commis…

by Sam Barron

10/18/2023

News

Dueling Protesters Rally As Teaneck Passes Resolution Supporting Israel, Denouncing Hamas The scene outside Teaneck's municipal building showed a clear divide on Tuesday night, Oct. 17. On one side, a sea of Palestinian supporters waved flags, chanting "Free Palestine," and "Israel is a terror state." On the other, throngs of Israeli supporters held signs expressing support for the people kidnapped by Hamas while singing Hatikvah, Israel's national anthem, and other songs in Hebrew. This went on for hours, both during and after the Township of Teaneck unanimously passed a resolution supporting Israel and denouncing Hamas following the Saturday, Oct. 7 Hamas attack. T…

by Sam Barron

10/18/2023

Business

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opening Jersey City Shop Jersey City is about to get a little sweeter. Van Leeuwen, the popular ice cream parlor chain, is opening a location in Jersey City at 347 Grove St., the company confirmed on its website. A Van Leeuwen's is also located in East Rutherford at the American Dream Mall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Historic Downtown Jersey City (@hdsid_jc) An opening date for Van Leeuwen's has not been announced.

by Sam Barron

10/18/2023

Lifestyle

Meet Actress, Singer Jana Kramer In North Jersey Jana Kramer is ready to let fans in on the next phase of her life. Kramer, who starred on "One Tree Hill" and is known for her hit song "I Got The Boy," is signing copies of her new book "The Next Chapter" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jana Kramer (@kramergirl) "The Next Chapter" chronicles Kramer's divorce from her third husband Mike Caussin and how she put her life back together, according to a synopsis. Kramer is currently pregnant with her third child, with fiancée All…

by Sam Barron

10/18/2023

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