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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

News

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Elmwood Park Food Mart A lucky lotto player in Bergen County won a heap full of money in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Friday, May 5. A winning ticket sold in Elmwood Park matched all five numbers in the drawing, earning the winner $454,396. The ticket was sold at Food Mart at 240 Market St. The winning numbers were: 02, 08, 16, 24 and 45 and the XTRA number was: 02.

by Sam Barron

05/08/2023

Lifestyle

NJ School Official 'Robbed' On 'Wheel Of Fortune'? Twitter Users Slam Host Pat Sajak Neeta Varshney, a STEM Supervisor at Clark Public Schools was on "Wheel Of Fortune" last week, though her appearance left viewers fuming at host Pat Sajak. While playing "Toss Up", Varshey attempted to solve the puzzle and guessed "an a moment's notice." Sajak ruled her incorrect. Another contestant buzzed in and guessed "at a moment's notice" and won the $2,000. Several fans of the show said Varshey was robbed and that she did say "at a moment's notice," only Sajak did not understand her accent. @WheelofFortune You all robbed Neetu on last night's episode. She said the first to puzz…

by Sam Barron

05/08/2023

News

Warehouses Banned From Some NJ Areas To Protect Drinking Water New Jersey is getting serious about regulating warehouses. New policies laid out in a 28-page document that dictate where warehouses can be built in the Highlands Region, with the goal of protecting its drinking water and preserving its drinking water, were announced last month. Demand for warehousing has increased in the area due to its proximity to highways like I-78, I-80 and I-287 and its access to the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal and because of the increase in online retail, according to a report from the state's Highlands Council. The Highlands Council has designated ce…

by Sam Barron

05/08/2023

Politics

War Of Words: Candidates Spar Over Treatment Of NJ Assemblywoman's Mom The war of words is intensifying in the West New York elections. One candidate, a New Jersey assemblywoman, says her mother is getting caught in the crosshairs. The alleged perpetrators say the whole thing was made up. Angelica Jimenez — who is running for West New York commissioner on one slate — alleges her 78-year-old mother was heckled and harassed by supporters of Albio Sires — who is running for mayor of West New York on an opposing slate — when she went to vote over the weekend. Jimenez said in an Instagram post they banged on her car window and she was also frightened by a po…

by Sam Barron

05/08/2023

Obituaries

North Jersey Airman, Ramapo Basketball Star Dies At Military Base Quamier Harding, a Jersey City native, died after being found unresponsive at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico on Tuesday, April 25, multiple outlets are reporting. An airman at Cannon, Harding is survived by his wife and his three children. His death remains under investigation, officials said. “Q was well known for his mentorship and growing the next generation. He expressed this in so many ways from the Cannon Air Force Base men’s basketball coach to the junior enlisted and officers he molded in the 27 Special Operations Communications Squadron," US Air Force Lt. Col Benjamin Wingler…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2023

Police & Fire

Roselle Man Charged With Deaths Of Sister-In-Law, 9-Year-Old Niece: Prosecutors A 44-year-old Roselle man has been formally charged with bludgeoning a 45-year-old woman and her 9-year-old daughter to death, authorities said. Everoy Morrison was hit with two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of his sister-in-law, Keisha Morrison and niece, Kelsey Morrison, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams announced Friday, May 5. On April 18, Roselle Police Officers were called to a home on the 200 block of West 7th Ave on a report of two missing people, Daniel said. A search of the home uncovered the bodies, Daniel said. P…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2023

Police & Fire

Man Denied Cab Ride Convicted Of Brutal Assault On Taxi Driver In East Orange: Prosecutor A 42-year-old Newark man was convicted of aggravated assault for beating an East Orange cab driver who refused to give him a ride. In June 2018, Yinka Olasoji became enraged when the driver refused to give him a ride in East Orange, Assistant Prosecutor Brianne Cunningham, who tried the case, said. Olasoji held onto the open door of the cab as the driver drove toward a police officer, Cunningham said. As the cab stopped, Olasoji entered the cab and punched the driver in the face numerous times, causing him to lose several teeth, Cunningham said. When the police officer re…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2023

Police & Fire

Bayonne Performer Killed In Subway Chokehold Was Reeling From Mom's Murder, Family Says Support is surging for the family of Jordan Neely, the 30-year-old Bayonne native who died after being placed in a chokehold while riding the New York City subway on Monday, May 1. According to a relative who launched a GoFundMe campaign, Neely was reeling from the 2007 murder of his own mom, Christie. "It’s been rough for him and all of us," Carolyn Neely writes. "We just want justice for him, please give what you can with your heart. He has so many fans, he will always be loved and remembered." New Yorkers may recognize Neely from his work as a Michael Jackson impersonator on subway pla…

by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine

05/05/2023

Business

Stew Leonard's Opening 2nd NJ Location, Replacing Kosher Market Stew Leonard's is continuing its New Jersey expansion. The grocery store chain is opening a new location in Clifton in 2024, replacing Seasons Kosher Market at 467 Allwood Road, company officials tell Daily Voice. Wine and Spirits of Clifton will be folded into the new location. Stew Leonard's only other New Jersey location is in Paramus. Seasons, which had been in Clifton since 2016, announced it is closing this summer because the store unexpectedly lost its lease.

by Sam Barron

05/05/2023

Neighbors

'Miracles for Michael': Community Rallies Around Baby Who Doesn't Give Up Since he was born eight months ago, Michael has been overcoming all obstacles in front of him. The Englewood Cliffs native was born with a brain injury that caused brain bleed, seizures, strokes and brain damage. He was later diagnosed with Hemophilia A. Despite being given little chance of survival, Michael continues to fight. He has dealt with bacterial meningitis, epilepsy, hydrocephalus and had three brain surgeries. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to assist his family as they need to pay for equipment, physical and occupational therapy sessions and hospital bills. As of Fr…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2023

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