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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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News

Jersey City Files Federal Suit Against State To Prevent Cops From Using Weed If Mayor Steven Fulop has his way, Jersey City police officers won't be having a festive 4/20. Fulop has filed a suit against the state seeking clarity on a law that bans employees from being fired for using marijuana off the clock, including police officers. The mayor said this law conflicts with federal law which he said prohibits anyone who uses cannabis from being able to use a firearm. Fulop recently terminated five police officers who tested positive for marijuana after being warned to stop smoking. The officers are suing to get their jobs back and the state Civil Service Commis…

by Sam Barron

10/18/2023

News

Dueling Protesters Rally As Teaneck Passes Resolution Supporting Israel, Denouncing Hamas The scene outside Teaneck's municipal building showed a clear divide on Tuesday night, Oct. 17. On one side, a sea of Palestinian supporters waved flags, chanting "Free Palestine," and "Israel is a terror state." On the other, throngs of Israeli supporters held signs expressing support for the people kidnapped by Hamas while singing Hatikvah, Israel's national anthem, and other songs in Hebrew. This went on for hours, both during and after the Township of Teaneck unanimously passed a resolution supporting Israel and denouncing Hamas following the Saturday, Oct. 7 Hamas attack. T…

by Sam Barron

10/18/2023

Business

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opening Jersey City Shop Jersey City is about to get a little sweeter. Van Leeuwen, the popular ice cream parlor chain, is opening a location in Jersey City at 347 Grove St., the company confirmed on its website. A Van Leeuwen's is also located in East Rutherford at the American Dream Mall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Historic Downtown Jersey City (@hdsid_jc) An opening date for Van Leeuwen's has not been announced.

by Sam Barron

10/18/2023

Lifestyle

Meet Actress, Singer Jana Kramer In Ridgewood Jana Kramer is ready to let fans in on the next phase of her life. Kramer, who starred on "One Tree Hill" and is known for her hit song "I Got The Boy," is signing copies of her new book "The Next Chapter" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jana Kramer (@kramergirl) "The Next Chapter" chronicles Kramer's divorce from her third husband Mike Caussin and how she put her life back together, according to a synopsis. Kramer is currently pregnant with her third child, with fiancée All…

by Sam Barron

10/18/2023

Lifestyle

Route 17 Staple The Crow's Nest Closing After 30 Years In Hackensack A Hackensack institution is closing its doors. The Crow's Nest, which opened in July 1991, is closing its doors, an employee confirmed on Facebook. The restaurant, run by the Hajiyerou family will have its last day is Tuesday, Oct. 24. "So sad," one commenter on Facebook said. "Great memories made there." "That's terrible," another commenter said. "Such a great spot for so so long." The Crow's Nest was known for its live music and roast beef sandwich. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Crow's Nest (@crowsnestnj)

by Sam Barron

10/17/2023

Police & Fire

15-Year-Old Boy Missing For Two Months: Linden PD (Photos) Witerson Vil, a 15-year-old teenage boy, has not been seen since he left his Linden home on Thursday, Aug. 10, following an argument with his family, police said. Vil was last seen wearing a plain gray t-shirt, black Nike shorts, and dark blue Crocs, police said. He has a noticeable scar on his forehead and has been seen in Harlem and Queens, police said. Anyone with information about Vil's whereabouts is urged to contact Det Jabari Shults at 908-474-8520 or via e-mail at jshults@lpdnj.org.

by Sam Barron

10/17/2023

Lifestyle

'What A Threesome:' Gordon Ramsay Tangles With NJ TikTok Influencers On 'Kitchen Nightmares' First, he battled with the Culinary Gangster. On the Monday, Oct. 16 episode of "Kitchen Nightmares," Gordon Ramsay had to deal with the Gigante brothers and rescue their North Jersey restaurant at the same time. "Three brothers, (expletive) me," Ramsay said on Monday's episode. "What a threesome." Ramsay helped give Da Mimmo, an Italian restaurant in Dumont, a makeover — both aesthetic and culinary, while also whipping the Gigante brothers, known for their antics on TikTok, into shape. The pizzeria is the creation of mom Melissa and sons Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante, who opened th…

by Sam Barron

10/17/2023

Business

Halal Smash Burger Joint Opens In Edgewater At one new burger joint in Bergen County, the burgers are about to get wrecked. Bun 'N' Done, a smash burger restaurant, recently opened on River Road in Edgewater. The halal restaurant smashes the ground beef with a spatula, locking in the the flavor. Burger from Bun N Done.bunndone Instagram Burger offerings include "Son of a Bun," which comes with grilled onions, American cheese, pickles and house sauce and "Smokin' Bunz,", a double patty with grilled onions, mushrooms, American cheese and BBQ sauce. Bun 'N' Done also offers fries, milkshakes and vanilla ice cream. It is located …

by Sam Barron

10/17/2023

Police & Fire

Dogs Bitten By Coyote, Fox: Summit PD (Updated) Summit Police are asking dog owners to be on high alert after a dog was bitten by a coyote and another dog was bitten by a likely rabid fox. A dog was bitten by a coyote near Dale Drive on Sunday, Oct. 15, police said. Following the attack, the coyote ran away into a wooded area. Animal control has been notified. Dogs were also bitten by a fox near Mountain Avenue and Larned Road on Monday, Oct. 16. Neither dog was injured and the fox is likely to be rabid, police said. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Summit Police Department said they had dispatched a fox they believe is involved in the recent do…

by Sam Barron

10/17/2023

Lifestyle

Feeny! Meet 'Boy Meets World' Star William Daniels In Ridgewood Straighten up Mr. Matthews. Mr. Feeny is coming to Bergen County. William Daniels, who played the no-nonsense teacher and principal on "Boy Meets World", will be joined by his wife, Bonnie Daniels, as she signs copies of her book "Middle of the Rainbow," a memoir, at Bookends in Ridgewood on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. The Daniels have been married for more than 72 years, the longest active marriage in Hollywood. "Middle of the Rainbow" discusses their marriage, Bonnie's career and growing up an abusive father, according to a synopsis. William will be signing copies of his 2017 memoi…

by Sam Barron

10/17/2023

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