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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

Police & Fire

Elizabeth Man Busted With Heroin, Cocaine: Linden PD A 29-year old Elizabeth man was arrested and charged with possessing and distributing heroin, cocaine and oxycodone on Thursday, July 27, Linden police said. Sean Kelly was arrested after the Linden Police Narcotics Bureau executed a search warrant on the 1400 block of Union Street, police. Kelly was charged with distribution of heroin and cocaine in the second degree and possession and distribution of heroin, oxycodone and cocaine in the third degree. Kelly was remanded to the Union County Jail pending a scheduled court appearance, police said. Kelly Winston, 65, and Manning Corbett…

by Sam Barron

07/28/2023

News

Dump Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike A dump truck overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike Thursday afternoon, July 27, according to 511nj.org. The truck overturned on the inner and outer roadways on the Turnpike northbound near Interchange13A, the exit near Newark Liberty International Airport and Elizabeth at about 1:30 p.m., 511nj.org said. The accident caused two lanes to be blocked.

by Sam Barron

07/27/2023

Police & Fire

Video Shows Cops Pursuing Teens In Stolen Car On Parkway Before Crash (Watch) A viral Instagram video captured teens leading a police pursuit on the Garden State Parkway before they crashed in Newark. Kenilworth officers responded to Boulevard and Michigan Avenues on a report of a stolen white Ford Explorer traveling eastbound Friday, July 21, police said. Officers spotted the vehicle at 1700 Galloping Hill Road and a pursuit ensued, Detective Sgt. Michael Scanielo said. The pursuit traveled through Union Township and the Garden State Parkway before the vehicle crashed in Newark and the occupants fled on foot, police said. Union police assisted with apprehending the …

by Sam Barron

07/27/2023

Sports

Legendary Wrestler From Jersey Shore Featured In New Vice Docuseries Bam Bam Bigelow was one of wrestling's most famous big men, known for his agility and his signature flame tattoo on his head. Bigelow, who grew up in Monmouth County and attended Neptune High School where he wrestled and played football, was the subject of "Dark Side of the Ring: Bam Bam Bigelow: Beast from the East" on Vice. TONIGHT 🔥The flame-skulled wrestling legend. The lore of Bam Bam Bigelow has only grown since his death. His family tells his improbable tale for the first time.“Bam Bam Bigelow: The Beast from the East,” tonight at 10pm on @VICETV. pic.twitter.com/e9VXQZk9OR — Dar…

by Sam Barron

07/27/2023

Neighbors

Family Of Boy Fighting Lymphoma Sees Community Support Riley Gray is enduring the fight of his life at just seven years old. The New Providence resident was battling stomach pains and after a trip to the emergency room, it was discovered he had a mass on his colon, necessitating emergency surgery. The largest mass was removed, though some tumors remain and Gray will be forced to have a colostomy bag for the next six to eight months. Gray was diagnosed with Burkett's Lymphoma, though the condition is treatable and his prognosis is good. He will remain in the hospital for the next four to six weeks. A fundraiser has been created to assist his fa…

by Sam Barron

07/27/2023

Neighbors

North Jersey Rallies Around Teacher Facing Hardest Challenge Sharon Governale has been battling health issues her entire life. But now she faces her toughest battle. In May, Governale underwent emergency spinal surgery after an infection traveled to her spinal cord. While the surgery was successful, her spinal column suffered severe damage, rendering her a quadriplegic. She currently uses a motorized wheelchair. Governale has rheumatoid arthritis, has had two hip replacements and battled thyroid cancer. Her health challenges haven't stopped her from working as a preschool special education teacher for the last 18 years and having a three-year-o…

by Sam Barron

07/27/2023

Police & Fire

Found! Missing Hudson County Dog Reunited With Family Rocco the dog has been returned to Hudson County. The Jack Russell terrier, who was taken from a home in Bayonne on Monday, July 24, was found safe and returned to his family on Wednesday, July 26 at 772 Avenue C, Bayonne Police Capt. Eric Amato said. Rocco was taken by a group of people while on his front porch at 41st Street and Avenue E, Amato said. The suspects then boarded a Hudson-Bergen Light Rail train at the 45th Street station (Bayonne) bound for Hoboken with Rocco, Amato said. Once at the Hoboken stop, the suspects boarded a PATH train and exited at the 14th Street stop in M…

by Sam Barron

07/27/2023

Business

'Shark Tank's' Daymond John Granted Restraining Order Against Disgruntled NJ Contestants Daymond John is hoping his battle with some unhappy former business partners is over. The "Shark Tank" star was granted a permanent restraining order against a family with Newark roots who unleashed a torrent of criticism against him after they partnered on "Shark Tank" to sell Bubba’s Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs. Bubba is Al "Bubba" Baker, a Newark native who was a three-time Pro Bowler in the NFL. The permanent restraining order was issued on Friday, July 21, in New Jersey Federal Court by Judge Robert Kugler. The Baker family is prohibited from making any public comments …

by Sam Barron

07/24/2023

News

Man Fatally Struck By Train In Summit, Trains Delayed 60 Minutes: Authorities A man was fatally struck by a train at the Summit Station on the afternoon of Monday, July 24, NJ Transit officials said. At 1:20 p.m., a Morris and Essex line train en route to Hoboken fatally struck the man, whose name has not been identified, officials said. There were no injuries to the 45 customers or crew on board, officials said. Train traffic on the Morris and Essex line is currently suspended in both directions with delays in the area of approximately 60 minutes, officials said. Bus service has been ordered between Summit and Madison stations, officials said. New Jersey Tran…

by Sam Barron

07/24/2023

News

New Jersey Lotto Players Win Big Money Friday, July 21 was a day to win lots of money for lottery players in New Jersey. Three players in Bergen County, Hudson County and Monmouth County matched four of the white balls and the Gold Mega Ball in Friday's NJ Lotto drawing, winning $10,000. The ticket purchased in Bergen was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $20,000. The tickets were purchased at Foster Stationery in Bergenfield, 7-Eleven in Kearny and KDM Mart in Howell. The winning numbers were: 29, 40, 47, 50, and 57. The Gold Mega Ball was 25, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.

by Sam Barron

07/24/2023

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