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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.

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Police & Fire
NJ Couple Ran Heroin, Cocaine Production Facility: Authorities NJ Couple Ran Heroin, Cocaine Production Facility: Authorities
NJ Couple Ran Heroin, Cocaine Production Facility: Authorities A couple were arrested and charged with making and distributing heroin and cocaine on Wednesday, May 31, Linden police said. Cornelius and Relona Crews, both 46, were arrested following a three-month investigation after police said they executed a search warrant at their home on the 900 block of Walnut Street The Crews' are charged with first-degree operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility, along with additional charges related to the possession and distribution of heroin and cocaine, police said.  The duo were also charged with an illegal weapons possession…

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News
Holy Quadrinity: Four New Priests Ordained By Newark Archdiocese Holy Quadrinity: Four New Priests Ordained By Newark Archdiocese
Holy Quadrinity: Four New Priests Ordained By Newark Archdiocese The Newark Archdiocese has four new fathers. Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, ordained four men to the priesthood during a Rite of Ordination ceremony on Saturday, May 27 at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The four new priests are Robert Burkot, JuHyun Andrew Lee, Bernardo Garcia and Frenel Phanford. Following their ordainment, the priests offered their first blessings to those in attendance. Father Burkot will be serving St. Paul of the Cross Church in Jersey, Father Lee will be serving Our Lady of Sorrows Church in South Orange, Father Garcia will be ser…

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Business
Bricks 4 Kidz Uses Legos To Teach STEM In Closter Bricks 4 Kidz Uses Legos To Teach STEM In Closter
Bricks 4 Kidz Uses Legos To Teach STEM In Closter A new learning center in Bergen County has discovered an innovative method to help give kids a STEM education. Bricks 4 Kidz recently opened a learning center at 530 Piermont Road in Closter. The franchise has 10 locations throughout the Garden State and has learning centers nationwide.  Brandy Sharrock and Charles Tsocanos oversee the Closter location with the goal of making STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education fun. They offer afterschool programs, as well as summer camps and birthday parties, with getting to build Legos being the main attraction. "The kids are oft…

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Police & Fire
Six Kids Crashed Stolen Car While Fleeing From Officers: Fairfield Police Six Kids Crashed Stolen Car While Fleeing From Officers: Fairfield Police
Six Kids Crashed Stolen Car While Fleeing From Officers: Fairfield Police Six kids between the ages of 12 to 14 were arrested after they crashed a stolen car while fleeing from Fairfield Police on the early morning on Sunday, June 4, authorities said. Police said they initially received a call at 3 a.m., of a group of kids trying to break into a vehicle on Big Piece Road. They were then seen heading toward Horseneck Road driving a red sedan, police said. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle refused to stop and a pursuit ensued, police said. Due to the high speeds and concern for public safety, police said they terminated the pursuit. The red se…

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News
Gordon Ramsay Spotted Filming 'Kitchen Nightmares' Revival At TikTok Brothers' Dumont Pizzeria Gordon Ramsay Spotted Filming 'Kitchen Nightmares' Revival At TikTok Brothers' Dumont Pizzeria
Gordon Ramsay Spotted Filming 'Kitchen Nightmares' Revival At TikTok Brothers' Dumont Pizzeria Gordon Ramsay appears to be giving a Bergen County pizzeria an overhaul. The celebrity chef was spotted at Da Mimmo in Dumont on Monday afternoon, June 5, architectural photographer Daniel Gorrin tells Daily Voice. Ramsay is believed to have been filming an episode of "Kitchen Nightmares," which he is reviving after a 10-year absence. No word on what Ramsay believed was so nightmarish about their kitchen. Da Mimmo is the creation of Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante, brothers  and TikTok influencers, who opened the place last November in honor of their great uncle, a chef who always drea…

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Police & Fire
Four Story Fall Leaves Man Critical In Jersey City: Authorities Four Story Fall Leaves Man Critical In Jersey City: Authorities
Four Story Fall Leaves Man Critical In Jersey City: Authorities A man is in critical condition after falling four stories while working on a construction site in Jersey City on Monday, June 5, authorities said. The man was working on the roof at 664 Ocean Ave. when he fell down to the basement of the building, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. Firefighters transported him to Jersey City Medical Center in critical condition with injuries to his head and right arm, Wallace-Scalfione said. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was notified and an investigation is ongoing, Wallace-Scalfione said.

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Business
Popular Portuguese Restaurant Shutters After 49 Years In Newark Popular Portuguese Restaurant Shutters After 49 Years In Newark
Popular Portuguese Restaurant Shutters After 49 Years In Newark After 49 years of serving up Portuguese cuisine in The Ironbound in Newark, Iberia Restaurant has closed. The restaurant made the announcement on Facebook on Friday, June 2. Its last day was Sunday June 4. It is with the most heavy heart that we announce the closing of Iberia Restaurant . We can not thank you enough for all... Posted by Iberia Tavern & Restaurant on Friday, June 2, 2023 Patrons were saddened by the closure. "This restaurant is part of what made The Ironbound popular," said one Facebook commenter. "It's so sad that the Portuguese community has slowly disappeared f…

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Lifestyle
North Jersey Matchmaker Takes Talents To New TLC Show 'Match Me Abroad' North Jersey Matchmaker Takes Talents To New TLC Show 'Match Me Abroad'
North Jersey Matchmaker Takes Talents To New TLC Show 'Match Me Abroad' Nina Kharoufeh has been helping her friends and family with her matchmaking skills. Now she's taking her talents overseas. Kharoufeh, a North Bergen native who grew up in Cliffside Park,is one of the matchmakers on TLC's new dating show "Match Me Abroad," which helps people find love overseas. On the show, Kharoufeh is tasked with helping Stanika and Mark, two Americans, find love while in Morocco. "TLC reached out to me, they saw I was doing my thing," Kharoufeh, who also performs standup comedy, said. "I had never done something like this and I enjoy a challenge." After helping her frie…

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Business
Fort Lee High Schooler Starts Own Bakery From Parents Basement Fort Lee High Schooler Starts Own Bakery From Parents Basement
Fort Lee High Schooler Starts Own Bakery From Parents Basement Haya Nassar may be just a junior in high school but she already knows what she wants to do with her life. Nassar has recently opened Haya Baking, making chocolate chip cookies from her parents basement and delivering them to customers throughout the region. Nassar, a Fort Lee resident, balances high school, which she takes online, with fulfilling the orders of her customers.  "I had been thinking about doing this for a year," Nassar said. "I decided to put my foot down and I just did it. I really enjoy baking." Nassar's specialty is chocolate chip cookies, though she makes designs for what…

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Police & Fire
Police ID Teen Shot Dead In Jersey City Police ID Teen Shot Dead In Jersey City
Police ID Teen Shot Dead In Jersey City A 15-year-old Jersey City boy died of an apparent gunshot wound on the early morning of Monday, June 5, authorities said. At 4:20 a.m., Jersey City police responded to a 911 call at 124 Wilkinson Ave. where they discovered Tyshawn Smith, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.  He was pronounced dead soon after, Suarez said. The cause and manner of death are pending the findings of the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, Suarez said. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating and . anyone with in…

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