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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

Events

Maxim's 'Sexiest Woman Alive' Paige Spiranac Hosting Alpine Country Club Charity Event Get ready to hit the links with the Sexiest Woman Alive. Paige Spiranac, who was awarded Maxim's honor in 2022, is hosting City Harvest's Celebrity Chefs and Friends Golf and Tennis Tournament on Monday, May 8 at Alpine Country Club in Demarest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Geoffrey Zakarian (@geoffreyzakarian) Last year's tournament raised enough money to provide meals for 850,000 people. The event will also feature Yankees legend C.C. Sabathia along with famous chefs like Marcus Samuelsson and Joe Torres and actor Len Car…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2023

Lifestyle

Watch Hoboken Native On New Latest Netflix Obsession Based In NJ A native of Hoboken is a part of everyone's newest Netflix obsession, which is set in Camden County. Alex Giaimo is appearing on "King of Collectables," which debuted on Netflix on Friday, April 28, and is already living in the streaming service's top 10 most watched shows. The show explores Ken Goldin, who runs an auction house that specializes in rare collectables and is headquartered in Runnemede. Giaimo is one of his employees. Alex Giaimo on "King of Collectibles."Netflix Alex Giaimo on "King of Collectibles."Netflix Athletes like Karl Malone, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Mike…

by Sam Barron

05/05/2023

Police & Fire

Man, 26, Shot In Linden (Photos) A 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen in Linden on the afternoon of Thursday, May 4, authorities said. Officers responded to the 10 block of N. Wood Ave and located the victim, who suffered a single gunshot wound, Captain Christopher Guenther said. The victim was treated on scene and transported to Newark University Hospital, Guenther said. The incident remains under investigation by the Linden Police Detective Bureau. Anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Nick Philippakos at (908) 474-8530 or via email at nphilippakos@lpdnj.org.

by Sam Barron

05/04/2023

Lifestyle

Massachusetts' Jennifer Coolidge's Debut 'SNL' Host Show Canceled Jennifer Coolidge's "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut will have to wait. In the wake of the Writers Guild of America strike, "Saturday Night Live" has cancelled its remaining three shows of the season. And what a lineup they had planned: Saturday, May 6 was set to feature Pete Davidson returning to the show after eight years as a cast member with musical guest Lil Uzi Vert. Pete Davidson and Colin Jost during "Weekend Update" on SNL.Will Heath/NBC Saturday, May 13 would've seen Kieran Culkin host for the second time, fresh off another season of "Succession" twist and turns. The Sat…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2023

Lifestyle

Pete Davidson's 'SNL' Hosting Debut Canceled Along With Rest Of Season Amid Writer's Strike The return of Pete Davidson to "Saturday Night Live" will have to wait. In the wake of the Writers Guild of America strike, "Saturday Night Live" has cancelled its remaining three shows of the season. And what a lineup they had planned: Saturday, May 6 was set to feature Pete Davidson returning to the show after eight years as a cast member with musical guest Lil Uzi Vert. Saturday, May 13 would've seen Kieran Culkin host for the second time, fresh off another season of "Succession" twist and turns. The Saturday, May 20 season finale would've had Jennifer Coolidge host for the first time.…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2023

Lifestyle

'Chasing Chasing Amy': Famous NJ Movie's Legacy Explored In New Doc Though "Chasing Amy" is a 90s Garden State classic, a new documentary is exploring its somewhat problematic legacy. "Chasing Chasing Amy" is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, spotlighting "Chasing Amy", Kevin Smith's film about a man who falls in love with a lesbian and develops a relationship with her. Smith, a proud New Jersey native, filmed the movie throughout his home state, including in Brick, Asbury Park, Keansburg, Leonardo, Middletown, Red Bank and Rumson. In the documentary, director Sav Rodgers explores how the film changed his life. Rodgers was 12-years old …

by Sam Barron

05/04/2023

Sports

Devilish Prices: NJ Devils Playoffs Tickets Top $230 For Second Round Victory comes with a sticker shock for NJ Devils fans. While the team has advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2012, if you want to catch the game in action, it's going to cost you $230 — at least. And those aren't even the good seats. Tickets went on sale Wednesday, May 3 for the home games on Sunday, May 7, Tuesday May 9 and Saturday, May 13. To sit in the nosebleeds will set back fans at least $231, factoring in Ticketmaster fees. Want to sit in the lower bowls? Well good luck, tickets are going for as much as $455. You mig…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2023

Obituaries

Former Newark Market Worker Anthony Da Mata Dies Suddenly At 42 Anthony Da Mata, a longtime Newark native, is being remembered for his love for his family and his love of sports. Da Mata 42, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 21. He loved S.L. Benfica, a Portuguese soccer team, the New York Yankees, the New York Rangers and the New York Giants, according to his obituary. He started working for Seabra's Market on Lafayette Street when he was 16, his obituary reads. He is survived by his mother, Maria, his sister Sonia and numerous relatives and friends, according to his obituary. A funeral was held on Thursday, April 27 at Buyus Funeral Home in Newar…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2023

Police & Fire

Man Seriously Injured In Construction Accident In Jersey City A man was taken to a nearby hospital in Jersey City with serious injuries after a large piece of equipment fell on him at a construction site on the morning of Thursday, May 4. Jersey City police, fire and the Office of Emergency Management all responded to the scene at 532 Summit Ave., Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The intersection of Summit and Pavonia is being closed to traffic while the investigation continues, Wallace-Scalfione said. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified, Wallace-Scalfione said.

by Sam Barron

05/04/2023

Police & Fire

Two Gas Station Attendants Robbed: Hillside PD Two gas station attendants at a BP in Hillside was robbed in the late afternoon on Wednesday, May 3, police said. Officers responded to 1400 Liberty Ave and spoke with an attendant who said a red vehicle with three to four occupants drove up and requested gas, police said. As the attendant was pumping gas, a man got out of the vehicle and pressed an object against the back of an attendant and told him not to move, police said. The suspect took an unknown amount of cash and then did the same to another attendant, police said. The suspect got back in his vehicle and fled the scene, police sai…

by Sam Barron

05/04/2023

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