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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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Police & Fire
Water Gushes As Crews Work To Repair Main Break (PHOTO) Water Gushes As Crews Work To Repair Main Break (PHOTO)
Water Gushes As Crews Work To Repair Main Break (Photo) A water main broke in Bridgewater on Friday, March 29, police said. The water main break happened at Route 28 and Garrettson Road, Bridgewater police said. New Jersey American Water is on scene and beginning repairs. Bridgewater police are asking people to avoid the area and seek an alternative route.

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Police & Fire
Shooting At Food Service Distributor Leaves Victim Critical: Linden PD Shooting At Food Service Distributor Leaves Victim Critical: Linden PD
Shooting At Food Service Distributor Leaves Victim Critical: Linden PD A man was in critical condition after he was shot at a food service distributor in Linden on the early morning of Friday, March 29, authorities said. Around 6 a.m., Linden police responded to a shooting at Maximum Quality Foods at 2251 Tremley Point Road, officers said in a release. The victim was shot multiple times, police said. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, police said. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival, officers said. The incident is under investigation, police said.

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Police & Fire
Man Convicted Of Pointing Loaded Handgun At Victim: Union County Prosecutor Man Convicted Of Pointing Loaded Handgun At Victim: Union County Prosecutor
Man Convicted Of Pointing Loaded Handgun At Victim: Union County Prosecutor A 25-year-old Linden man was convicted on Monday, March 25 of several weapons charges after he pointed a loaded handgun at a person's face in 2022, authorities said. On Jan. 24, 2022 on the 1000 block of Chandler Ave., Ralph Bouzy pointed at a handgun at a person's face before a struggle ensued, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said.  As the altercation continued, 10 bullets became dislodged, Daniel said. Bouzy tried to reload the gun with the fallen magazine, before the victim grabbed the magazine and thew it out of reach, Daniel said. Bouzy then fled the scene with the remainde…

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Police & Fire
Attempted Murder For Man, 61, In Somerset County Stabbing: Prosecutor Attempted Murder For Man, 61, In Somerset County Stabbing: Prosecutor
Attempted Murder For Man, 61, In Somerset County Stabbing: Prosecutor A 61-year-old Highland Park resident was arrested this week for stabbing a person in Franklin Township on Sunday, March 24, authorities. Thomas Carter is believed to have stabbed the victim found in Franklin Township who turned up at an area hospital that night around 8 p.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said. The victim, a New Brunswick resident, underwent emergency surgery for life-threatening injuries, said McDonald alongside Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman, Jr, and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweathe…

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Police & Fire
Cat Rescued From Utility Wires In Warren County: Animal Control Cat Rescued From Utility Wires In Warren County: Animal Control
Cat Rescued From Utility Wires In Warren County: Animal Control A cat in a precarious situation was saved by a caring community in Warren County on Wednesday, March 27. Newton Animal Control responded to a call about a cat trapped on utility wires in Hardwick as residents were concerned about the cat's safety with rain incoming, they said. Newton Animal Control Facebook Three women attempted to get the cat down while animal control called New Jersey State Police to assist, Newton Animal Control said. Blessings Tree Service and Landscape also offered to lend a hand before Planet Networks, a Newton based internet service provider, swooped in two cat lov…

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Business
New Italian Restaurant Opens In Bridgewater New Italian Restaurant Opens In Bridgewater
New Italian Restaurant Opens In Bridgewater The dining scene in Bridgewater is getting a big boost. Mia Sorella 202 recently opened in the township at 793 US-202.  Posted by Mia Sorella 202 on Friday, March 8, 2024 The restaurant offers standard Italian dishes like masala, piccata and chicken francese. It also offers chicken or veal sam topped with eggplant, fresh tomatoes and fresh mozzarella in a brandy demi glaze sauce, chicken or veal mona lisa, a ​chicken breast or veal sauteed by scallops, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes a spinach in a pink sauce, and so much more. Other dishes include spaghetti and meatballs a…

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Lifestyle
Athletic Models Needed For Vitamin Shoppe Commercial Filming In NJ Athletic Models Needed For Vitamin Shoppe Commercial Filming In NJ
Athletic Models Needed For Vitamin Shoppe Commercial Filming In NJ Are all eyes on you when you enter the gym? A commercial filming in Jersey City may be in your future. Vitamin Shoppe is looking for one man and two women between the ages of 28 and 35 to appear in a commercial shooting in Jersey City in mid-April.  Talent must be fit, with an athletic build and have photos taken no earlier than a month ago, as they will be portraying people who live a healthy lifestyle, according to a listing. All ethnicities are welcome and the gig pays $500 to $850 for seven hours of work. Meals, hair and makeup will be provided. To apply, click here.

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Lifestyle
Ramy Youssef Celebrates NJ Roots In 'SNL' Promo Ramy Youssef Celebrates NJ Roots In 'SNL' Promo
Ramy Youssef Celebrates NJ Roots In 'SNL' Promo It took several tries, but Ramy Youssef said he was thrilled to be the first Egyptian man named Ramy from New Jersey to host "Saturday Night Live." In a promo "SNL" released on Wednesday, March 27, the Rutherford comedian said he was honored to be the first ever Arab to host the show, airing on Saturday, March 30. Not so fast as longtime "SNL" cast member Kenan Thompson pointed out he was not the first Arab to first the show. Youssef immediately pivoted and said he was honored to be the first Egyptian to host the show.  Thompson corrected him again but Youseff had an ace up his sleeve…

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Police & Fire
Florida Man Who Killed Infant, Young Mom Arrested In Routine NJ Traffic Stop: Cops Florida Man Who Killed Infant, Young Mom Arrested In Routine NJ Traffic Stop: Cops
Florida Man Who Killed Infant, Young Mom Arrested In Routine NJ Traffic Stop: Cops It took almost three years, but with an assist from police in Linden, officers in Florida finally got their man. Doujon Duwayne Griffiths, 23, who had been wanted in Orange County, Florida since September 2021 for killing 20-year-old Massania Malcom and leaving her 1-year-old daughter to die in a hot car, was recently arrested in Linden following a traffic stop, the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Central Florida said. During the traffic stop, Linden police discovered Griffiths had an outstanding warrant out for first degree murder, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. He will be extr…

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News
WINNERS! Two North Jersey Powerball Players Score Big Bucks WINNERS! Two North Jersey Powerball Players Score Big Bucks
Winners! Two North Jersey Powerball Players Score Big Bucks It was a winning Wednesday for two North Jersey Powerball players. Tickets sold in Somerset County and Passaic County matched four numbers plus the red Powerball in the drawing held on Wednesday, March 27, winning $50,000. The tickets were sold at a ShopRite in Bernardsville and Union Food Store in Totowa. The winning numbers were 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and the red Powerball was 8.

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