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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

Business

NJ Bar Closing After 55 Years: 'Great Bar With Good People' It's the end of an era for a Somerset County institution. Michael's Inn, which has been in Raritan for 55 years at 46 Thompson St., announced on Facebook it is closing at the end of the year. "Between staffing issues, high demand of the business and the overwhelming amount of hours of performed, it has taken a toll both physically and mentally," Lauren Speis, who bought the bar in 2021. "It has been a true honor to serve you all." In a follow-up post, Speis said the owner of the building put the property up for sale. "As we are renters we apologize as we could not change the hand being de…

by Sam Barron

12/01/2023

Weather

12-Year-Old Newark Boy Missing For Almost Two Weeks: Police Brayden Killings, a 12-year-year-old Newark boy has been missing since Friday, Nov. 17, police said. Killings, who was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant order, was last seen on the 100 block of Badger Avenue at 11 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. He is 4'9" and weighs 90 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes, Fragé said. He was last seen wearing gray jeans, a gray hoodie and white and gray sneakers, Fragé said. He is a frequent runaway, Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-695-8477.

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

Police & Fire

Shoplifter Left Behind, Accomplice Busted Months Later In Morris County: Cops A 23-year-old Queens man was arrested by Denville police on Tuesday, Nov. 28 after escaping officers back in September, authorities said. Elijah Cowan, 23 and Aziz James, a 24-year-old Queens resident, were among three people stealing from the local CVS on Sunday, Sept. 17, police in Denville said. Cowan and another man escaped in a Jeep Wrangler, officers said. Police tried to stop the car, but terminated the pursuit due to possible dangers to the public and Cowan's reckless driving, officers said. James was left behind that night and was found with $280 in stolen over-the-counter me…

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

Police & Fire

Brooklyn Man Busted After Maplewood Car Thefts: Police A 29-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested in Maplewood on Sunday, Nov. 26 for stealing multiple vehicles, authorities said. Maplewood police initially responded to Springfield Avenue after a 2019 Subaru WRX was stolen, officers said. The vehicle was left unlocked with the keys still inside, police said. The vehicle was recovered and police issued a warrant for the arrest of Nika Khatiashvii. Later that day, police responded to Hillcrest Road and Peachtree Road on a report of a man checking residential door handles, officers said. Police spotted Khatiashvii sitting inside a silver 2016 Volkswa…

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

Neighbors

Bergen County Neighbors Collab On Dazzling 42K Christmas Light Display (Photos) Matt Kaprielian's Christmas lights display looks like something out of a holiday movie. He has more than 25,000 lights up at his home at 138 Ridge Ave., in Park Ridge. "I'm really pushing the limits this year," said Kaprielian, who is almost entirely LED. "Christmas is a gift and I like to give back to the community. This is my gift to our neighborhood." Take a look next door: Kaprielian coordinates lights and music with his next door neighbor, John, at 144 Ridge Ave. The two began working together to decorate in 2019, when Kaprielian described a "Step Brothers" mome…

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

Business

Popular Burrito Chain Expands In Bergen County A popular New Jersey based burrito chain is continuing its Bergen County expansion. Bubbakoo's Burritos, which has locations throughout New Jersey, is opening a location in Fair Lawn at 20-26 Maple Avenue on Monday, Dec. 4. The restaurant will be run by Rubert Nogales, who owns a Bubbakoo's Burritos in Park Ridge. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bubbakoo's Burritos (@bubbakoosburritos) "Bubbakoo’s has a passionate fan base," Nogales said. "I’m excited to open a new location in Fair Lawn. I’m confident that the Fair Law…

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

News

Winner! $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Passaic County It was a lucky Wednesday, Nov. 29 for a Powerball player in Passaic County. A ticket sold at Jackpocket in Hewitt matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball, netting the winner $50,000. The winning numbers were 6, 47, 50, 61, 68 and the Powerball was 4.

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

Police & Fire

Escaped Inmate: Essex County Prisoner Captured After 90 Minutes, Police Say An Essex County prisoner was captured after being on the lam for 90 minutes on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 29, authorities said. The Essex County Sheriff's Office declined to disclose the name, age and reason for the prisoner's initial arrest but said officers began a search at 7 p.m. before he was taken back into custody at 8:30 p.m.

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

Lifestyle

Livvy Dunne Seals Spot In 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue Livvy Dunne is back in her swimsuit. The popular college gymnast, who grew up in Hillsdale and is now attending Louisiana State University, is once again featured in Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Issue, which hits newsstands next year. Dunne was featured in the 2023 edition, photographed in Puerto Rico. Dunne, who has made millions off her TikTok videos and has four million followers on Instagram, was photographed in Portugal for the 2024 edition. She told Sports Illustrated being featured in the swimsuit issue is a dream come true. Dunne was featured on the cover of Sports Illustra…

by Sam Barron

11/29/2023

News

Dollar General Dinged $1.2 Million For NJ Pricing Violations: State AG Did the item at Dollar General not actually cost $1? The discount retailer chain was forced to pay a fine of $1.2 million after repeatedly engaging in merchandise pricing violations at several stores throughout New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Dollar General sold a variety of merchandise that scanned at the register for higher prices than were posted where the merchandise was displayed for sale, Platkin said. New Jersey's Office of Weights and Measures visited 58 stores between November 2022 and February 2023, and found more than 2,000 instances in which the p…

by Sam Barron

11/29/2023

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