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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

Business

Whole Foods In Jersey City Opens (Look Inside) The long wait is over. On Thursday, Nov. 9 at 8 a.m., the first Whole Foods Market in Jersey City officially opened its doors. Whole Foods Whole Foods The 51,156-square-foot store is at Washington Street and Columbus Drive and features more than 1,000 items sourced from the Northeast. "We know our neighbors and many community members have been anxiously awaiting this opening," Nicole Davia, senior vice president of operations for Whole Foods Market, said. "We look forward to serving them. Customers on opening day received complimentary coffee and pastries and the first 300 custome…

by Sam Barron

11/09/2023

News

Traffic Nightmare: Portions Of Route 78 Closed For $28M Repair Project Veteran's Day It's going to be a Veteran's Day filled with congestion and delays on Route 78 Eastbound in Somerset County, the New Jersey Department Of Transportation announced. The left lane on the eastbound side will be closed from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m, on Saturday, Nov. 11 as construction continues on a bridge deck project. The lanes will be closed before the Routes 78/287 interchange split with one through lane maintained. All Route 78 eastbound traffic will be directed to stay right, as the left two lanes over the temporary bridge in the median will be closed to make repai…

by Sam Barron

11/09/2023

News

$100K: Morris County Lotto Player Wins Big A green ball led to some more green for a lottery player in Morris County on Wednesday, Nov. 8. One ticket matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 Green Ball drawing, winning $100,000. The winning ticket was sold at Krauszer's on Route 15 in Wharton. The winning numbers were: 14, 16, 21, 37 and 44. The XTRA number was 05.

by Sam Barron

11/09/2023

Police & Fire

Intoxicated Driver Caused Head-On Crash With Tractor Trailer On Route 206: Police A 33-year-old Somerset man was arrested and charged after he crashed into a truck while intoxicated on Wednesday, Nov. 8, Montgomery Township police said. At 6:15 p.m., police responded to Route 206 and Orchard Road for a report of a crash, officers said. Upon arrival, they found a disabled 2008 Buick Enclave, driven by Keith Tisdale, with heavy front end damage, and a disabling tractor trailer with its hazard lights activated, police said. An investigation revealed Tisdale caused the crash by crossing over the centerline and hitting the truck, disabling both vehicles, police said. No one w…

by Sam Barron

11/09/2023

News

NJ Transit Machinist Stole 32 Freight Locomotive Horns: Feds A New Jersey Transit machinist was arrested and charged with stealing 32 locomotive air horns from multiple transportation companies, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced last month. Jeremy Hayes was charged in Roxbury Township Municipal Court in Morris County with receiving stolen property. Hayes stole the locomotive air horns from Norwalk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation, the DOT said. Each locomotive is required to be equipped with a locomotive horn for safe operation, the DOT said. Hayes has been suspended following his indictment, Kyalo Mulumba, senior pub…

by Sam Barron

11/09/2023

Politics

Meet Sussex County Town's Newly-Elected Mayor, Councilwoman It's a new era in Vernon Township. Anthony Rossi, a Republican, was elected the new mayor of the township, defeating Harry Shortway and Sally Rinker with 53.3 percent of the vote. Rossi will be replacing Howard Burrell, who served one term. A native of New York City, Rossi moved to Vernon following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, raising his three children in the township. Rossi previously worked for Citibank and JPMorgan Chase. Joining Rossi on the township council will be Bradley Sparta and William Higgins who were elected to two four-year terms, defeating Margaret Distasi and Jessica De…

by Sam Barron

11/09/2023

Police & Fire

Teen Driver Was Going 57 MPH Over Speed Limit In Verona: Police A teenager in Verona was in quite the hurry Thursday morning, Nov. 9. At 7 a.m., a police officer observed a vehicle traveling south on Pompton Avenue at a high rate of speed. The car was clocked at 87 miles per hour in a 30 mile per hour zone, police said. The 17-year-old, who was a probationary driver, was issued summonses for speeding, reckless driving and careless driving, police said

by Sam Barron

11/09/2023

Police & Fire

Burglar Enters Residence While Homeowner Asleep: Verona PD Verona police are investigating after a burglar entered a residence in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 8 and snatched a wallet, all while the homeowner was soundly asleep, authorities said. After taking the wallet from the home in the Afterglow neighborhood, the burglar then broke into a vehicle in another driveway and unsuccessfully attempted to enter a second residence through a first-floor door, police said. The incidents occurred between 12:30 a.m. and 2 a.m., police said. Officers said they are actively investigating and are requesting anyone with video footage of any …

by Sam Barron

11/08/2023

Police & Fire

Newark Police Looking For Driver That Struck Pedestrian, Fled Scene (Photo) A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on Thursday, Nov. 2, Newark police said. At 8:10 a.m., police responded to Muhammad Ali Avenue and Livingston Street where a person was hit by a maroon 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan while crossing the street with family members, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. The vehicle had New Jersey registration Z59LLR, Fragé said. After striking the victim, the vehicle continued driving toward Irvine Turner Boulevard, Fragé said. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call 1-877-695-8477.

by Sam Barron

11/08/2023

Police & Fire

Verona First Responders Extract Cardiac Patient Through Basement Vault Door: Police Verona first responders had a harrowing rescue on Tuesday, Nov. 8, treating a cardiac emergency in a basement, police said. At 11:20 a.m., police, rescue, fire along with the Department of Public Works and first responders from Montclair and Atlantic responded to a cardiac related medical emergency inside the basement of a building at Bloomfield Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, officers said. Upon arrival, first responders realized the only way to get him out was through a sidewalk basement vault door, officers said. "This required a unified and coordinated effort between all agencies at the s…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2023

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