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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

Business

Brothers' New North Jersey Rooftop Bar Promises NYC Vibes Passaic is getting the rooftop bar it has long desired. I Want U, which promises views of the New York City skyline, will be opening in October at 822 Main Ave. in the city. The bar is the brainchild of longtime friends, Alex Perez, whose family owns the property, and Justin Gordnick, who along with his brother Chris, run a solar company. "They had this property and it was a really good location," said Chris Gordnick, of Tenafly. "We think we can do something together here." The partners had never run a bar before but have thrown themselves into the place, which offers three floors of fun…

by Sam Barron

08/25/2023

Police & Fire

Annandale Pokémon Fan Steals $1.1K Worth Of Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards In Stafford: Sheriff Stephen Philpott's mistake was trying to catch 'em all. Philpott, a 33-year-old Annandale resident, was arrested and charged with grand larceny after he was caught stealing more than $1,100 worth of Pokémon cards from Target in Stafford on Wednesday, Aug. 23, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. At 10:53 a.m., police were called to the Target after a report of a man shoplifting who was about to leave the store, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. Officers waited outside the store for Philpott to leave and then they attempted to stop him, the Stafford County …

by Sam Barron

08/24/2023

Obituaries

Virginia Dad, Soccer Player Stanley Salmeron Dies Suddenly Stanley Salmeron, a Woodbridge resident who played for San Antonio FC, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 17. A GoFundMe has been created to assist Salmeron's family with funeral expenses. As of Thursday, Aug. 24, more than $4,115 had been raised. Ayer tuve que hacer la peor llamada telefónica en mi vida y que me trae tanto dolor, y saber que más tarde recibí la... Posted by Edwin Alberto Hernandez on Friday, August 18, 2023 "Anyone that knew Stanley would say he was a loyal friend, devoted father and caring son who had a unique way of making people laugh all of the time," Emily Guevara, w…

by Sam Barron

08/24/2023

News

'You Are Not Alone': NJ Woman Wins Revenge Porn Suit Against Ex-Math Teacher "This is not your fault and you are not alone." That's the message New Jersey's Kaitlyn Cannon is sending to other victims of "revenge porn," after she successfully sued her former high school math teacher who shared her naked photos. An Ocean County jury last week ruled Cannon should be awarded $10,000 in damages, as first reported by Insider. Cali Madia, one of Cannon's attorneys said that she, Cannon, and lead trial attorney Daniel Szalkiewicz are largely pleased with the trial's outcome. "While we can’t help but be a little dismayed by the amount of damages awarded," said Madia, "we …

by Sam Barron

08/24/2023

Business

Forte Ristorante Opening Third Location In Hackensack Forte Pizza and Ristorante is opening a third location in North Jersey. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FORTE PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE (@forte_pizza_) The restaurant is opening at 160 Prospect Avenue in Hackensack. An opening date has not been announced though on the restaurant's Instagram page, they ask fans to stay tuned. Forte already has locations in Caldwell and Randolph. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FORTE PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE (@forte_pizza_)

by Sam Barron

08/24/2023

News

Three North Jersey Lotto Players Win Big Bucks Three lotto players in North Jersey won some massive moolah in the Mega Millions drawing held on Tuesday, August 22. Two tickets sold in Passaic County and a ticket sold in Bergen County matched four of the white balls and the Golden Mega Ball, winning $10,000. Two of the tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $20,000. The tickets were sold at Jackpocket in Hewitt and at Shop Rite in Emerson The winning numbers were: 01, 12, 26, 36, and 50. The Gold Mega Ball was 07, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.

by Sam Barron

08/23/2023

Police & Fire

Bayonne Man Hid Firearm In Baby's Diaper Bag: Police A 35-year-old Bayonne man was arrested and charged after assaulting another man and having a handgun in his baby's diaper bag, police said. On the afternoon of Monday, August 21, police were called to West 25th Street on a report of an assault, Captain Eric Amato said. Upon arrival, police found Robert Correa on top of a man who was lying on the ground and bleeding from the head, Amato said. During their investigation, police found a semiautomatic handgun that was in a baby diaper bag stored on the stroller of Correa's child, who was nearby, Amato said. Correa was placed under arrest while…

by Sam Barron

08/23/2023

News

Crowdsurfing Baby At Pennsylvania Flo Rida Show Goes Viral For All The Wrong Reasons While Flo Rida was getting "Low," a baby was getting up high. A video of a baby crowd surfing at the Flo Rida concert in Erie on Saturday, Aug. 19 has gone viral. A baby was crowd-surfed at a Flo Rida concert. pic.twitter.com/RT1Z1ElCUn — Pop Base (@PopBase) August 23, 2023 In the video, the baby is passed up by the crowd to Flo Rida, who holds the infant as he belts out his signature chart topping hit. Later, the baby was held up, Lion King style, for all to see while Flo Rida sang GFDR. While many fans enjoyed seeing the baby on stage, some expressed concern about potential pitfall…

by Sam Barron

08/23/2023

Schools

These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In Bergen County, Website Says We've seen the list of Bergen County's best public high schools, but what about the private ones? Niche has a report for that, too. The community and school ranking site has released its 2023 report of "Best Private High Schools in Bergen County." These five private schools, which all earned an A+, were ranked among the best in the county by Niche: No. 1: Dwight-Englewood School, Englewood No. 2: Primoris Academy, Westwood No. 3: Saddle River Day School, Saddle River No. 4: Bergen Catholic High School, Oradell No. 5: Academy of the Holy Angels, Demarest Going to…

by Sam Barron

08/23/2023

Police & Fire

Teen Charged In Fatal Jersey City Shooting Of 25-Year-Old Man Sylis Lopez, an 18-year-old Union City teenager was arrested and charged on Tuesday, August 22 as an accomplice in the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Jersey City man back in January, authorities said. At 9:35 p.m. on Jan. 29, Jersey City police responded to a report of shots fired at Summit Avenue and Polar Street, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Police found Rafael Gomez with a gunshot wound to the torso, Suarez said. Gomez was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Suarez said. Lopez was charged with murder as an accomplice, conspiracy to commit murder and…

by Sam Barron

08/23/2023

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