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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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Politics
Teen NJ Victim Of Deepfake Porn Pleads With Lawmakers: 'It Could Happen To Anyone' Teen NJ Victim Of Deepfake Porn Pleads With Lawmakers: 'It Could Happen To Anyone'
Teen NJ Victim Of Deepfake Porn Pleads With Lawmakers: 'It Could Happen To Anyone' Last fall, Francesca Mani discovered a male classmate had made AI-generated nude images of her without her consent. While the images were deleted and the Westfield High School student said she never saw them, Francesca still felt sad and helpless.  Now she has found a way to turn that trauma into something empowering.  Francesca is working with members of Congress, including Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., (R-Westfield) to pass legislation to stop the spread of deepfake pornography generated by artificial intelligence.  According to a press release issued by New York Congress…

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Events
Celebrate Lunar New Year At Westfield Garden State Plaza Celebrate Lunar New Year At Westfield Garden State Plaza
Celebrate Lunar New Year At Westfield Garden State Plaza Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus is going all-out to say gung hay fat choy to the year of the dragon. The mall will be celebrating Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To honor the year of the dragon, the event will feature a dragon lion dance, live performances and traditional dances The traditional Korean, Chinese, and Filipino dances taking place at the Lunar New Year event will be performed by a variety of northern New Jersey schools and organizations, including: Asian American Dragon Lion Dance Association, Hea Sun Jung Korean Traditional Dance Academy of N…

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Obituaries
NJ Diver Killed Walking Dog At Eagle Rock Reservation, Company Says NJ Diver Killed Walking Dog At Eagle Rock Reservation, Company Says
NJ Diver Killed Walking Dog At Eagle Rock Reservation, Company Says Support is surging for a 51-year-old man who loved ones say was killed while he was walking his dog in Eagle Rock Reservation. Tim Hughes was struck on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 10, according to Gotham Divers, the company he founded. He died after undergoing two surgeries following the crash, Gotham Divers said. The driver did not remain on the scene, Gotham Divers said.  We are devastated to announce the passing of our co-founder and owner, Tim Hughes. On Wednesday afternoon, Tim was... Posted by Gotham Divers on Friday, January 12, 2024 The Essex County Prosecutor's Office said…

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Police & Fire
Newark Man Kicks In Side Door, Tries Selling Stolen Jewelry In Verona Home Invasion: Police Newark Man Kicks In Side Door, Tries Selling Stolen Jewelry In Verona Home Invasion: Police
Newark Man Kicks In Side Door, Tries Selling Stolen Jewelry In Verona Home Invasion: Police A  30-year-old Newark man was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 16 after he broke into a home in Verona earlier this month, authorities said. On Friday, Jan. 5 at 5 p.m., two suspects, including Christopher Lassiter, burglarized a home on Wayland Drive by kicking in the side door, Verona police said on Facebook. Upon entering the phone, they proceeded to ransack it, taking numerous items, police said. Neighbors shared their home camera footage allowing police to identify Lassiter and another suspect, who were seen attempting to sell the victim's jewelry in a neighboring county, police s…

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Business
Aldi Opening In Wayne Aldi Opening In Wayne
Aldi Opening In Wayne Grocery shoppers in Wayne will have another place to peruse the aisles. Aldi, a German supermarket chain, will be opening at the Plaza Square Shopping Center at 625 Hamburg Turnpike in the township, according to Regency Centers, which owns the shopping center.  The store will be 42,816 square feet, according to Regency Centers. An opening date has not been announced. Tenants at Plaza Square include a Wendy's and a T-Mobile. Aldi's has 61 locations in the Garden State, according to its website. 

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Obituaries
Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor' Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor'
Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor' Emil Savia, 37-year-old Sayreville resident died on Saturday, Jan. 13, according to his obituary. A former Wood-Ridge resident, Savia graduated from Rowan University with a degree in business, his obituary reads. He oversaw 34 Saker Shoprites and was COO of Nicolosi Meat purveyors in Union City, according to his obituary. "Working for Emil at Nicolosi was one of the most wonderful experiences in my career." wrote one mourner. "Emil was one of the best supervisors that I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He made the work environment a joy to be there. I'll miss him a lot." An avid fish…

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Lifestyle
'AGT' Runner Up From Bergenfield Returns For 2nd Shot 'AGT' Runner Up From Bergenfield Returns For 2nd Shot
'AGT' Runner Up From Bergenfield Returns For 2nd Shot Get ready to be wowed once again by Anna DeGuzman, a Bergen County magician. The master of cardistry, and a native of Bergenfield, who finished second on "America's Got Talent", will be appearing on "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League" on Monday, Jan. 22. on NBC.  On "Fantasy League", judges choose a roster of their favorite acts and mentor them as they compete against other contestants. The winning act receives $250,000.  Last summer, DeGuzman dazzled viewers and judges with her array of impressive card tricks and devil-may-care attitude. Judges related to how nervous she got…

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Police & Fire
Four Found Dead Including 2 Kids In Union (DEVELOPING) Four Found Dead Including 2 Kids In Union (DEVELOPING)
Four Found Dead Including 2 Kids In Union (Developing) Two adults and two children were found dead in a home in Union Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, the county prosecutor's office said. The Union County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Force and the Union Police Department said they are investigating after they were found dead in their home on Lincrest Terrace in Union,. Authorities did not say where in the home or when the bodies were found.  This is a developing story. Check back for more updates. 

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Police & Fire
DUI Driver Plows Car Through Morris County Storefront, Leaves: Police DUI Driver Plows Car Through Morris County Storefront, Leaves: Police
DUI Driver Plows Car Through Morris County Storefront, Leaves: Police A 45-year-old Ledgewood man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash on Friday, Jan. 12, Denville police said. At 5:03 p.m., police received a report of a car crash with property damage in the parking lot of A&R Interiors at 27 E. Main St., officers said. Police stopped a vehicle and determined Lorenz was driving while intoxicated, police said.  Lorenz was arrested and transported to Denville Police Headquarters. He was charged with DWI, reckless driving, careless driving, leaving the scene of a crash and failure to report and wa…

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Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Clinton: FD (PHOTOS) Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Clinton: FD (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Clinton: FD (Photos) Firefighters faced a plume of flames as they worked to extinguish a two-alarm fire in Clinton on Monday, Jan. 15. At 9:07 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on Route 31 South, Township of Clinton Division of Fire said on Facebook.  Township of Clinton Division of Fire The first firefighters who arrived on scene were faced with heavy fire conditions from the front door and garage, and called for a second alarm upon arrival, firefighters said. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire as additional units arrived to the scene to extinguish the blaze, firefighters said…

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