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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

Four Arrested After Fight With Hoboken Police: Authorities Four people were arrested after a fight broke out with Hoboken police on Thursday, August 3, authorities said. At 10:57 p.m., police were called to the 400 block of Marshall Street, where they saw two people arguing nearby, Marilyn Baer, a spokeswoman for the City of Hoboken said. Officers saw 27-year-old Shakeila High strike another woman, Baer said. When officers attempted to place High under arrest, a large crowd began to fight with police, Baer said. Police called for additional units and Port Authority Police, New Jersey Transit Police, Weehawken Police and Stevens Institute of Technol…

by Sam Barron

08/04/2023

Real Estate

Aaron Rodgers Just Bought $9.5M North Jersey Mansion: Report Aaron Rodgers has found a palace fit for a king. Or at least a 4-time MVP. The new New York Jets quarterback has purchased a $9.5 million mansion in Montclair (well, really Cedar Grove), according to the Daily Mail. The eight bedroom, 9.5 bathroom 10,001 square foot home was sold in late June, according to Redfin. Rodgers' new home offers "panoramic views" of the New York City skyline, according to the listing, and promises privacy for a man whose relationships have been known to become tabloid fodder. The house also features a gourmet kitchen, home office, a media room, a wine c…

by Sam Barron

08/04/2023

Lifestyle

Cardi Cleared: Tenafly Rapper Won't Face Charges For Mic Toss Cardi B can breathe a sigh of relief. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced no charges will be filed against Cardi B, a Tenafly resident, for tossing a microphone at a fan who threw a drink at her during a concert in Las Vegas last weekend. "After a thorough review of this case and with the consultation from the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, this case has been closed as having insufficient evidence," Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said in a statement. Footage of Cardi's mic toss has gone viral across social media. After the mic toss spread across social medi…

by Sam Barron

08/04/2023

Police & Fire

Funeral Arrangements, Viewing Set For Lt. Gov. Oliver New Jersey is preparing to honor Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who died on Tuesday, August 1, at the age of 71. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the official New Jersey State Funeral and Memorial Service for Oliver will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Saturday, August 12. The public is invited to attend. Prior to her funeral, Oliver will lie in state in the Rotunda of the State Capital on Thursday, August 10 and the Essex County Courthouse on Friday, August 11, accompanied by a full honor guard, Murphy said. "Together, we will honor and celebrate her remarkable co…

by Sam Barron

08/04/2023

Lifestyle

You Can Own The Mic Tenafly's Cardi B Tossed At A Fan The microphone seen around the world can be yours for just $99,900. The Shure microphone that Cardi B tossed at a fan who splashed her with a drink at a show in Las Vegas last weekend has been listed on Ebay. As of Thursday, August 3, 124 bidders have pushed the price up to $99,900. The auction ends on Tuesday, August 8. Scott Fisher, the owner of an audio company that provides support for shows at nightclubs in Las Vegas, is listing the microphone. "We provided more than one microphone for this particular show and verified with the in house crew which one was specifically used by Car…

by Sam Barron

08/03/2023

Sports

Meet Mets Legend, World Series Hero In Ridgewood Ed Kranepool spent 18 years playing for the Amazin's, winning a World Series with The Miracle Mets in 1969 and being inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1990. Now the Mets legend is coming to Bergen County. Kranepool is signing copies of his new book, "The Last Miracle: My 18-Year Journey with the Amazin' New York Mets" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday August 10 at 6 p.m. In his autobiography, "Steady Eddie" talks about playing stickball in the Bronx, the infamous 1962 Mets and getting a kidney transplant from a Mets fan, according to a synopsis. Kranepool is first all t…

by Sam Barron

08/03/2023

Police & Fire

Teen Robbed At Gunpoint Trying To Buy Cough Syrup: North Bergen PD A 17-year-old teenage boy was robbed at gunpoint attempting to buy promethazine cough syrup in North Bergen on Sunday, July 30, police said. Police responded to 88th Street and Kennedy Boulevard where a teenager claimed he was robbed while attempting to sell sneakers, Captain David Dowd said. Once the victim entered a car to complete the transaction with the buyer, another man brandished a firearm, demanding the victim's money, sneakers and cell phone, Dowd said. The victim refused and he was pistol whipped and assaulted, Dowd said. When the victim attempted to leave the vehicle, his s…

by Sam Barron

08/03/2023

Police & Fire

Former Newark Cop Gets Five Years For Vehicular Homicide, Attempted Coverup Louis Santiago, a 26-year-old Bloomfield resident and former Newark police officer, was sentenced to five years in prison for fatally striking a pedestrian while driving drunk and then driving home with the victim's body in his car, authorities said. Santiago had previously pled guilty to reckless vehicular homicide, desecrating human remains and driving under the influence in the death of Damian Dymka, a 29-year-old Garfield resident, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. On Nov. 1, 2021, at 3 a.m., Santiago, who was off duty and intoxicated, was traveling nort…

by Sam Barron

08/03/2023

Business

Attention Kmart Shoppers: Final Jersey Location Shutting Down In Westwood It's soon going to be the end of an era in New Jersey. Kmart is closing its final location in the Garden State on Sept. 30, a source confirmed to Daily Voice. The Westwood Kmart, which was one of the last three standing Kmarts in the country, has signs proclaiming that everything must go. At its peak in the 1990s, Kmart has upwards of 2,400 stores and 350,000 employees throughout the US. Fans looking to get their Kmart fix will have to travel to either Long Island or Miami.

by Sam Barron

08/03/2023

Neighbors

Community Helps Garwood Family Rebuild After Building Collapse Steve, Gina and their family have been faced with unimaginable adversity the last few weeks. Three weeks ago, Gina suffered a severe dislocated ankle, requiring immediate surgery and making every tasks a struggle. While recovering from surgery, their apartment building partially collapsed, making Steve, Gina and all the other tenants homeless. A fundraiser has been created to assist the family. As of Thursday, August 3, more than $9,600 has been raised. The family has been unable to access essential items like clothing and medicine and has been faced with financial difficulties related to …

by Sam Barron

08/03/2023

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