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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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Neighbors
Family Of Boy Fighting Lymphoma Sees Community Support Family Of Boy Fighting Lymphoma Sees Community Support
Family Of Boy Fighting Lymphoma Sees Community Support Riley Gray is enduring the fight of his life at just seven years old. The New Providence resident was battling stomach pains and after a trip to the emergency room, it was discovered he had a mass on his colon, necessitating emergency surgery. The largest mass was removed, though some tumors remain and Gray will be forced to have a colostomy bag for the next six to eight months. Gray was diagnosed with Burkett's Lymphoma, though the condition is treatable and his prognosis is good. He will remain in the hospital for the next four to six weeks. A fundraiser has been created to assist his fa…

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Neighbors
North Jersey Rallies Around Teacher Facing Hardest Challenge North Jersey Rallies Around Teacher Facing Hardest Challenge
North Jersey Rallies Around Teacher Facing Hardest Challenge Sharon Governale has been battling health issues her entire life. But now she faces her toughest battle. In May, Governale underwent emergency spinal surgery after an infection traveled to her spinal cord. While the surgery was successful, her spinal column suffered severe damage, rendering her a quadriplegic. She currently uses a motorized wheelchair.  Governale has rheumatoid arthritis, has had two hip replacements and battled thyroid cancer. Her health challenges haven't stopped her from working as a preschool special education teacher for the last 18 years and having a three-year-o…

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Police & Fire
FOUND! Missing Hudson County Dog Reunited With Family FOUND! Missing Hudson County Dog Reunited With Family
Found! Missing Hudson County Dog Reunited With Family Rocco the dog has been returned to Hudson County. The Jack Russell terrier, who was taken from a home in Bayonne on Monday, July 24, was found safe and returned to his family on Wednesday, July 26 at 772 Avenue C, Bayonne Police Capt. Eric Amato said. Rocco was taken by a group of people while on his front porch at 41st Street and Avenue E, Amato said. The suspects then boarded a Hudson-Bergen Light Rail train at the 45th Street station (Bayonne) bound for Hoboken with Rocco, Amato said. Once at the Hoboken stop, the suspects boarded a PATH train and exited at the 14th Street stop in M…

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Business
'Shark Tank's' Daymond John Granted Restraining Order Against Disgruntled NJ Contestants 'Shark Tank's' Daymond John Granted Restraining Order Against Disgruntled NJ Contestants
'Shark Tank's' Daymond John Granted Restraining Order Against Disgruntled NJ Contestants Daymond John is hoping his battle with some unhappy former business partners is over. The "Shark Tank" star was granted a permanent restraining order against a family with Newark roots who unleashed a torrent of criticism against him after they partnered on "Shark Tank"  to sell Bubba’s Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs.  Bubba is Al "Bubba" Baker, a Newark native who was a three-time Pro Bowler in the NFL. The permanent restraining order was issued on Friday, July 21, in New Jersey Federal Court by Judge Robert Kugler. The Baker family is prohibited from making any public comments …

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News
Man Fatally Struck By Train In Summit, Trains Delayed 60 Minutes: Authorities Man Fatally Struck By Train In Summit, Trains Delayed 60 Minutes: Authorities
Man Fatally Struck By Train In Summit, Trains Delayed 60 Minutes: Authorities A man was fatally struck by a train at the Summit Station on the afternoon of Monday, July 24, NJ Transit officials said. At 1:20 p.m., a Morris and Essex line train en route to Hoboken fatally struck the man, whose name has not been identified, officials said. There were no injuries to the 45 customers or crew on board, officials said. Train traffic on the Morris and Essex line is currently suspended in both directions with delays in the area of approximately 60 minutes, officials said. Bus service has been ordered between Summit and Madison stations, officials said.  New Jersey Tran…

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News
Bergenfield Lotto Player Wins Big Money Bergenfield Lotto Player Wins Big Money
Bergenfield Lotto Player Wins Big Money Friday, July 21 was a day to win lots of money for lottery players in New Jersey. Three players in Bergen County, Hudson County and Monmouth County matched four of the white balls and the Gold Mega Ball in Friday's NJ Lotto drawing, winning $10,000. The ticket purchased in Bergen was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $20,000. The tickets were purchased at Foster Stationery in Bergenfield, 7-Eleven in Kearny and KDM Mart in Howell. The winning numbers were: 29, 40, 47, 50, and 57. The Gold Mega Ball was 25, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.

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Jackpot! Passaic County Lotto Player Wins $290K Jackpot! Passaic County Lotto Player Wins $290K
Jackpot! Passaic County Lotto Player Wins $290K A lotto player in Passaic had a Friday to remember. A ticket sold at Plains Pharmacy in Wayne matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Friday, July 21, netting the lucky winner $290,150. The winning numbers were 03, 06, 07, 18, 34 and the XTRA number was 04.

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Business
'A Taste Of Taiwan: New Restaurant Opens In Garfield 'A Taste Of Taiwan: New Restaurant Opens In Garfield
'A Taste Of Taiwan: New Restaurant Opens In Garfield A North Jersey eatery is aiming to introduce people to the diverse world of Taiwanese cuisine. Bowlba recently opened at 59 Passaic St. in Garfield, bringing the taste of Taipei to the area. The restaurant is the brainchild of Chloe Leung, her husband Clement, and Bosco Won, a partner and chef. "This is my wife's passion project," Clement Leung said. "Her family is from Taiwan and they've worked in the Taiwanese night markets for past 40 years." View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOWLBA Taiwan Eatery (@bowlba.usa) After immigratin…

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Lifestyle
No New Friends: 'RHONJ' Does Drake No New Friends: 'RHONJ' Does Drake
No New Friends: 'Rhonj' Does Drake "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" are feeling the "Hotline Bling." The crew saw Drake perform at Barclays Center in Brooklyn last week. Teresa Giudice and hubby Louie Ruelas, attended the "It's All A Blur" tour along with Dolores Catania and boyfriend Paul Connell. The Giudices, who live in Montvale, shared photos getting to hear the former Degrassi star perform songs like "Energy", "Calling My Name" and "Look What You've Done," in a luxury suite fit for a Jersey princess. View this post on Instagram A post shared by milania.ggiudice (@mi…

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News
Family IDs Drowned Teen At Devil's Hole Family IDs Drowned Teen At Devil's Hole
Family IDs Drowned Teen At Devil's Hole Miguel Pena, a 16-year-old Newark, resident drowned at the notorious Devil's Hole in Cedar Grove Community Park on Saturday, July 8. Pena's mother is a single mother of five and had emigrated from the Dominican Republic 11 months ago.  A fundraiser was created by Pena's cousin, Mardelin Payano, to assist the family with funeral expenses. As of Monday, July 24, more than $3,715 has been raised. Swimming at Devil's Hole has been banned since a 2018 drowning due to currents that can make it very dangerous. To view the fundraiser, click here.

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