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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

Man Slashed With Samurai Sword In Jersey City: Authorities A 37-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged with slashing another man with a samurai sword on Thursday, Sept. 21. authorities said. At 4:45 p.m., police responded to 11 Van Nostrand Avenue and discovered Darryl Colbourne had used the samurai sword to slash a 24-year-old in the right hand, left chest, left ear and left side of his head, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The incident began as a verbal dispute and the two men knew each other, Wallace-Scalfione said. Colbourne was hit with multiple weapons charges and also charged with assault, Wa…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2023

Events

Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In North Jersey Ed Begley, Jr. has starred on TV shows like "St. Elsewhere" and beloved comedy classics like "Best in Show," "Get Over It" and "Greedy." Now he is bringing his life story to Bergen County. Begley is signing copies of his new memoir "To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!: A Memoir," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. In the memoir, Begley, who was nominated seven times for an Emmy for his work on "St. Elsewhere" talks about his lifelong Hollywood career, from appearing on "My Three Sons" to working with and meeting people like Jack Nicholson, The Beat…

by Sam Barron

09/26/2023

Police & Fire

Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Minor For Three Years A 21-year-old Newark man was convicted of sexually assaulting a relative for three years, from the age of eight through 11, authorities said. Luis Ferino assaulted the victim in her bedroom at night when other family members were asleep, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. The girl eventually told a social worker who contacted the Division of Child Protection and Permanency and notified authorities, Stephens said. Ferino was found guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault and faces 25 years to life in state prison, Stephens said.

by Sam Barron

09/22/2023

Business

Hair Salon/Coffee Bar Opens In Caldwell: 'Bring The Hamptons To New Jersey' A new business in Caldwell is combining haircutting, coffee and live entertainment into one package. Mane.Lobby is a new salon opening at 461 Bloomfield Avenue, with a grand opening set for Saturday, Sept. 23. The salon allows customers to get their caffeine fix, with Italian brewed espressos, lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos while they get their hair trimmed and also promises to host live entertainment every month with an in-house band. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mane.Lobby (@mane.lobby) "We want to bring the Hamptons to Ne…

by Sam Barron

09/22/2023

Events

Meet 'Saved By The Bell's' Tiffani Thiessen In North Jersey Kelly Kapowski is visiting Bergen County all the way from Bayside High School. Tiffani Thiessen, who played the popular cheerleader and later wife of Zack Morris on "Saved by the Bell" will be signing copies of her new book "Here We Go Again" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. In "Here We Go Again," Thiessen, who has found a second career as a foodie, offers up her best recipes for making leftovers taste like new, according to a synopsis. Thiessen tells people how to take food destined for the trash and turn it into tonight's dinner, according to a synopsis. This is…

by Sam Barron

09/22/2023

Police & Fire

Man Struck Two Pedestrians In Kearny, Fled Scene: Prosecutors A 24-year-old Elizabeth resident was charged on Thursday, Sept. 21, with striking two pedestrians in Kearny before fleeing the scene back in February, prosecutors said. On Sunday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m., Ivo DaSilva-Oliveira struck two women, ages 55 and 77, with his vehicle at the intersection of Belgrove Drive and Wilkinson Terrace, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. DaSilva-Oliveira then left the scene, Suarez said. Both women were transported to University Hospital for treatment, Suarez said. DaSilva-Oliveira was charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collisio…

by Sam Barron

09/22/2023

News

'D Brooks Special': Newark Airport Restaurant Drops Price Of $78 Meal To $18 After Online Post You too can eat and drink like a well-known New York Times columnist at Newark Airport, but now at a discounted rate. Smokehouse, located in Terminal A at the airport, announced on social media it is offering a hamburger, fries and a double shot of whiskey for $17.78. Earlier report: NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport The move comes in response to a post from David Brooks, who bemoaned that his meal consisting of those items cost $78. Just added to the Menu. We’re the topic of America right now! #youcantbeatourmeat Nina Dawkins Kevin W Wortham Maurice…

by Sam Barron

09/22/2023

Lifestyle

NJ Devil Vítek Vaněček Hands Out Friendship Bracelets To Teammates On TikTok (Video) Vítek Vaněček knows the best way to make friends. The Devils goalie decided to hand out friendship bracelets (in Devils colors) to his teammates at training camp, which is being held at the RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House at Prudential Center in Newark. And he documented it all on TikTok. Vaněček's teammates seemed bemused, confused and grateful to be his new friend. "No way, are we friends?" said one teammate. "We are friends," Vaněček said. "Best day ever!" the teammate exclaimed. @njdevils Vitek out here making friends on the first day of school. #njdevils #nhl #hockey #frien…

by Sam Barron

09/22/2023

Obituaries

MSU Student Breanna Pifano, 20, Dies Weeks After Suffering Cardiac Event Breanna Pifano, a 20-year-old student at Montclair State University, died on Monday, Sept. 18, after suffering a cardiac event earlier this month, according to her obituary. Breanna was born on Dec. 18, 2002 and was in her third year at MSU studying biology, with aspirations of becoming an optometrist. A fundraiser was set up to assist the family with medical and funeral expenses. As of Friday, Sept. 22, more than $40,590 has been raised. My heart breaks over and over, still feel like this isn’t real. I can’t express how grateful I am to Breanna for always... Posted by Rebeca Leite o…

by Sam Barron

09/22/2023

Business

'Just Salad' Opens In Paramus Paramus has another healthy eating option. Just Salad, a chain of fast casual salad chain, recently opened a location in Paramus at 370 NJ-17. Aside from salads, the restaurant serves wraps, bowls, soups, and smoothies. The Paramus location is the company's sixth in the Garden State, joining locations in Hoboken, Totowa Village, Pompton Plains, Morristown and Jersey City.

by Sam Barron

09/22/2023

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