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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
Police ID 27-Year-Old Somerset County Stabbing Victim Police ID 27-Year-Old Somerset County Stabbing Victim
Police ID 27-Year-Old Somerset County Stabbing Victim Police have identified the 27-year-old woman stabbed dead in Somerset County this week. Maryrose Fealey, of Somerville, was found by Somerville police responding to a 911 call, outside a residential complex on North Bridge Street around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, Somerset County Prosecutor John  McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Somerville Chief of Police Dennis Manning said. Yesterday is gone, todays the day, tomorrow is the mystery Posted by Maryrose Fealey on Monday, January 22, 2024 Fealey was on the co…

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Business
New Peruvian Restaurant Spices Up Somerset County New Peruvian Restaurant Spices Up Somerset County
New Peruvian Restaurant Spices Up Somerset County The unique spices and flavors offered by Peruvian cuisine have a new place to call home in Somerset County. Pachamama is opening this month in Green Brook at 215 Route 22, offering diners a mix of Latin and South American dishes, inspired by the best of Peruvian food. The restaurant is run by Driven Hospitality, which also runs Panela in Hoboken.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by PachaMama (@pachamamagreenbrook) The kitchen is run by Ricardo Ramirez, a native of Lima and offers classic dishes like lomo saltado, steak with onions, …

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Lifestyle
'You Talkin To Me?' New Robert DeNiro Series Casting For NYC Shoot 'You Talkin To Me?' New Robert DeNiro Series Casting For NYC Shoot
'You Talkin To Me?' New Robert DeNiro Series Casting For NYC Shoot Robert DeNiro. Angela Bassett. And maybe you! "Zero Day," starring the legendary actors is a new Netflix TV show that is currently shooting in New York and looking for actors, according to a listing from Backstage.  The show is looking for both men and women to portray a congressional professional in Capitol Hill, according to the listing. All ethnicities will be considered, according to the listing. According to Netflix, "Zero Day" is a conspiracy thriller about finding the truth in a world in crisis. DeNiro plays a former president who comes out of retirement to lead a commission ta…

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Sports
Commander Quinn: Washington Hires Morris County Native As New Head Coach Commander Quinn: Washington Hires Morris County Native As New Head Coach
Commander Quinn: Washington Hires Morris County Native As New Head Coach The Quinn is in. Dan Quinn, who was raised in Morris Township and played high school football at Morristown High School, is the new coach of the Washington Commanders, according to multiple NFL insiders. Quinn will be the 31st coach in the team's history. Commanders set to hire Cowboys DC Dan Quinn as new head coach. (via @rapsheet, @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/K8h179lsaa — NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2024 Quinn most recently served as defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys for three seasons, winning, Assistant Coach of the Year in 2021. He was head coach of the Atlanta Falcons …

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Police & Fire
Parents Brawl At Warren County Wrestling Meet (VIDEO) Parents Brawl At Warren County Wrestling Meet (VIDEO)
Parents Brawl At Warren County Wrestling Meet (Video) A high school in Warren County played host to its own Royal Rumble on Sunday, Jan. 28. A bench-clearing brawl broke out between parents during a wrestling meet at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township. The brouhaha was shared on both YouTube and Twitter. Wrestling parents brawling in Phillipsburg, NJ: pic.twitter.com/HnJE1Qed39 — The Wrestling Room (Pat Mineo) (@MrPatMineo) January 29, 2024 During a match between Anderson Diaz and Alexander Finklestein, two parents start going at it, as efforts to hold them back are in vain. More people got involved, leading to one man getting…

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Police & Fire
Morris County Officer Delivers Food After Uber Eats Driver Arrested: Police Morris County Officer Delivers Food After Uber Eats Driver Arrested: Police
Morris County Officer Delivers Food After Uber Eats Driver Arrested: Police A Morris County police officer made sure the food was still delivered after he arrested an Uber Eats driver on Sunday, Jan. 21. At 8:23 p.m. officers were on patrol when a random plate inquiry of a passing vehicle showed the registered owner of the car had an outstanding warrant, Florham Park Police said on Facebook. Police pulled over the car and arrested the driver, a 60-year-old Denville woman for a $1,000 bail traffic warrant, officers said. She was processed and turned over to Denville Police, officers said. The woman was an Uber Eats driver and had food that needed to be delivered, s…

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Events
Live From Hackensack It's Saturday Night: Sketch Comedy Teams Battle For 'Bragging Rights' Live From Hackensack It's Saturday Night: Sketch Comedy Teams Battle For 'Bragging Rights'
Live From Hackensack It's Saturday Night: Sketch Comedy Teams Battle For 'Bragging Rights' Two sketch comedy troupes are set to do battle in Hackensack and only one can be declared the winner. "Bragging Rights Sketch Comedy" is performing at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The brainchild of Matt Algozzini, a Maywood resident, the show will feature two teams, the red team and blue team, performing comedy skits, with the audience picking the winner. Algozzini has been running the show for eight years, running monthly shows in New York and touring nationally. The performers also rep the Garden State. Aside from Algozzini, Juan Carl…

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News
Newly Minted Millionaire! Lotto Ticket Sold In NJ Hits Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire! Lotto Ticket Sold In NJ Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Lotto Ticket Sold In NJ Hits Jackpot It was a lucky day for one lotto player in New Jersey. A ticket sold online via the Jackpocket App, based in Passaic County, matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, Jan. 31, winning $1.12 million. The winning numbers were: 03, 22, 33, 40 and 45 and the XTRA number was: 04.

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News
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Union County $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Union County
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Union County A Powerball player in Union County found the perfect way to end January. A ticket sold at Food Bazaar in Elizabeth matched four numbers plus the red Powerball, winning $50,000 in the drawing held on Wednesday, Jan. 31.  The winning numbers were 15, 18, 19, 41, 43 and the red Powerball was 14.

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Police & Fire
Search Turns Up Ghost Gun, Cocaine, $85K At Union County Home: Police Search Turns Up Ghost Gun, Cocaine, $85K At Union County Home: Police
Search Turns Up Ghost Gun, Cocaine, $85K At Union County Home: Police A 53-year-old Union man was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 18 and hit with numerous charges after a search of his home turned up a ghost gun, drugs and $85,000 in cash, authorities said. Detectives from the Linden Police Department Narcotics Bureau and the Union County Prosecutors Office Narcotics Task Force searched the home of Luiz Melendez, turning up the ghost gun, an illegal high-capacity magazine, along with cocaine, MDMA and $85,000, the Linden Police Department said. Melendez was charged with possession of a ghost gun, possession of a high-capacity magazine, possession and distribution …

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