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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

Police & Fire

Dad Killed Biking To 2nd Job In Jersey City: Family Guillermo Acevedo was biking to his second job in Jersey City when he was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saturday, Nov. 4, those who knew him said. At 4 p.m., Jersey City police responded to Marin Boulevard and 16th Street where a 2018 Hyundai Elantra collided with Acevedo, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The driver attempted to turn left at the intersection when the crash occurred, Wallace-Scalfione said. The driver remained on the scene and called 911, she said. Acevedo, a father of three boys, 16, 14 and 8, was a cook in downtown Jersey City,…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2023

Business

Paramus' Orange Lantern Sold After 90 Years: 'I Will Miss You All' A Bergen County institution is changing hands after 90 years. The Orange Lantern, a Paramus watering hole known as being "the" spot to watch the big game, has been sold, Gene Faatz announced on social media on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The restaurant had been owned by the Faatz family for 90 years, with Faatz retiring after 60 years. "It has been a fantastic journey," Faatz said. "The biggest thank you goes to my wife Maria for putting up with me and all the late nights, weekends, and holidays that we missed." Fans of The Orange Lantern need not worry, Faatz said. The new owners plan on run…

by Sam Barron

11/08/2023

Police & Fire

Woman Pushed Out Of Vehicle In Jersey City: Authorities Police in Jersey City are investigating after a woman was pushed out of a vehicle Tuesday morning, Nov. 7, authorities said. The incident occurred following a dispute at Summit Avenue and Magnolia Avenue, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The woman, a 25-year-old resident of The Bronx, was also possibly sexually assaulted after meeting with a man known to her, Wallace-Scalfione said. The woman is being treated for non-life threatening injuries and the investigation is ongoing, Wallace-Scalfione said. It appears the incident stemmed from a dispute …

by Sam Barron

11/08/2023

Police & Fire

Man, Woman Found Dead In Vehicle: Linden PD A man and woman are found dead in a vehicle on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 7, Linden police said. Officers responded to the 1900 block of E. Linden Avenue to check on a vehicle and found the occupants deceased, police said. The incident is being investigated by the Linden Police Detective Bureau and the Union County Homicide Task Force, police said. Detectives said they believe this was an isolated incident, and there is no danger to the public.

by Sam Barron

11/07/2023

Lifestyle

Hackensack Kosher Pitmaster Spotlighted On New Show A Hackensack kosher BBQ food truck/pop-up will be featured on the first episode of a new show devoted to the best in kosher cuisine. The Wandering Que, located at 75 Burlews Court and appearing a is being profiled on the new TV show "Schmoozing and Cruising", streaming on ChaiFlicks and premiering on Thursday, Nov 16. On "Schmoozing and Cruising", host CW Silverberg visits innovative kosher restaurants. ChaiFlicks describes itself as the leading streaming service for Jewish storytelling. The pitmaster at The Wandering Que is Ari White, a native of El Paso. He bought a BBQ pit on Ebay an…

by Sam Barron

11/07/2023

Police & Fire

Newark Police Seek Missing Teenage Runaway (Photo) Aaliyah Bryant, 17, has been missing from Newark since August and police are still hoping to locate her. Bryant was reporting missing on Wednesday, Aug. 30, having been last seen the day before on the 100 block of Chancellor Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said . A frequent runaway, Bryant was last seen wearing a long white T-shirt and black leggings, and carrying a cross-body bag, Fragé said. Bryant is 5'3", 300 lbs. with a light-brown complexion and blonde hair, Fragé said. She has a silver nose piercing and has been diagnosed with disruptive mood dysre…

by Sam Barron

11/07/2023

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle Crossing Elizabeth Highway: Authorities A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a highway in Elizabeth on the early morning of Tuesday, Nov. 7, authorities said. The pedestrian was crossing the 1000 block of Spring Street across the Spring Lane Motel, Ruby Contreras, the public information officer for the City of Elizabeth said. Pedestrians are prohibited from crossing the highway, Contreras said. The driver remained on the scene and police determined no charges would be filed, Contreras said.

by Sam Barron

11/07/2023

Lifestyle

Meet Mark Harmon At Northvale Book Signing Leroy Jethro Gibbs is back on the case in Bergen County. Mark Harmon, who played the special agent for 20 years on "NCIS" for 19 years will be signing copies of his new book "Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, A Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. The book is a real-life account about an NCIS hero, Douglas Wada, the only Japanese American agent in naval intelligence during World War II. Wada posed as an undercover reporter, translated wiretaps from the Japanese Consulate and interrogated …

by Sam Barron

11/07/2023

Lifestyle

Real Latino Families Wanted For Paid Holiday Ad Filming In NYC Are you a family that goes all out for Feliz Navidad? Situation Marketing is looking for a real family that is "fun, energetic and attractive" for a photo and video marketing campaign for a historic New York City landmark. The family should be a mom, dad, a son and daughter, with the children being school age (middle and high school) and able to engage with exhibits at the location. "The family will be featured as a local family living in Brooklyn," according to the posting. "They’ve come into the city for a fun weekend together." All children must have valid work permits and famili…

by Sam Barron

11/07/2023

Business

Sweet Homecoming: Best Friends Of 20 Years Expand Passaic County Bakeshop It's a homecoming for Elizabeth Rivera and Stefany Ardila The Clifton residents, who have been best friends since elementary school, recently opened Sweet n' Cake at 457 Clifton Ave. It is the second location for the duo, who opened their first storefront in Paterson earlier this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sweet N’ Cake (@sweet_cakesforever) Rivera and Ardila's journey as business partners began in February 2020, when they started making smaller treats like chocolate covered strawberries. A month later, the pandemic…

by Sam Barron

11/07/2023

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