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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Lifestyle

Cake Boss Buddy Valestro Dines At East Rutherford's Elia A restaurant in Bergen County got a visit from the boss. The Cake Boss, that is. Buddy Valastro, the star of the hit reality show "Cake Boss", visited Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in East Rutherford on Saturday, July 15, the restaurant shared on its Facebook page. Valastro, a Hoboken native, attended Ridgefield Park High School and took baking classes at Bergen County Technical High School. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buddy Valastro (@buddyvalastro) This is not the restaurant's first brush with fame. Last year, they serve…

by Sam Barron

07/17/2023

Lifestyle

Englewood Native's 'Jeopardy!' Run Comes To An End The third time was not the charm for Ittai Sopher. The Englewood native was defeated on the "Jeopardy!" that aired on Friday, July 14, ending his two-game winning streak. Through three games, Sopher won $27,202. Sopher, who now works as a producer for a TV station in New Orleans, has dreamed of being on "Jeopardy!" since he started watching the show in 2010. "I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher. "I've been trying out every year since then, but never made any progress." Sopher finally got his big break last year when he received a callback and took part in a s…

by Sam Barron

07/14/2023

Police & Fire

Jersey City Man Charged After Bayonne Police Shooting: Prosecutors A 35-year-old Jersey City man who was shot by Bayonne police on Thursday, July 13, was hit with numerous charges following the incident, prosecutors said. Kelvin Ortiz is currently in custody at Jersey City Medical Center following the shooting, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Bayonne police responded to a report of theft from a gas station on 53rd Street near Avenue E around 6:45 a.m. and found Ortiz in the parking lot of Burger King on Broadway and 54th, Suarez said. Ortiz fled the scene in his car, striking two police vehicles and an unoccupied civilian vehicle, Suarez said…

by Sam Barron

07/14/2023

Business

Fogo De Chão Opening 2nd North Jersey Location At Willowbrook Mall (Photos) North Jersey residents have clearly shown their enthusiasm since Fogo de Chão opened in Paramus earlier this year. And Fogo de Chão hears you loud and clear. The popular Brazilian steakhouse chain, which specializes in churrasco cuisine, announced it is opening a second North Jersey location at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne. Fogo de Chão said it expects the restaurant to open later this year. Fogo de ChãoProvided Fogo de ChãoProvided "We are excited to continue our growth in New Jersey and bring our authentic dining experience to even more new and returning guests in the area," sai…

by Sam Barron

07/14/2023

Police & Fire

Linden Firefighter Falls Through Second Floor Battling Blaze A Linden firefighter fell through the second floor while attempting to extinguish a house fire on Friday, July 14, authorities said. The fire at 125 Gesner Street was eventually extinguished, Mayor Derek Armstead said. Supporting physical structures were removed from the home, including a staircase and supporting beams, Armstead said. House fire 125 Gesner Posted by John Kaczor on Friday, July 14, 2023 There were no permits on file for work on the home, Armstead said. "This is deeply concerning, as this illegal work may very well prove to be responsible for creating this disaster in w…

by Sam Barron

07/14/2023

Police & Fire

Passaic Man, 34, Among Three Dead In Illinois Bus Crash Juan Vasquez-Rodriguez, a 34-year-old Passaic resident, was one of three people killed when a Greybound bus collided with three trucks on I-70 in Illinois on Wednesday, July 12, authorities said The crash, which is under investigation by the National Transportation Board and Illinois State Police, also injured more than a dozen people. Just before 2am emergency crews responded to a crash involving a Greyhound Bus and several semi trucks near the 70... Posted by Drew Mitchell on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 It happened around 1:55 a.m., and involved three commercial motor vehicles on the we…

by Sam Barron

07/14/2023

Police & Fire

Man Charged In Fatal Jersey City Shooting: Prosecutors Anton Mair, a 28-year-old Jersey City man was arrested on Thursday, July 13 for the fatal shooting of Khalil King back in April, authorities said. On Sunday, April 23 at midnight, the Jersey City Police Department received a report of shots fired on Danforth Avenue, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Upon arrival, they found King, a 23-year-old North Carolina resident, unresponsive inside a store at 152 Danforth Ave. suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, Suarez said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Suarez said. Mair was charged with murder and weapons charges, Suarez sa…

by Sam Barron

07/14/2023

Neighbors

Submerged Car Leaves Delivery Driver Stranded Michael Torto, a Newark resident, was leaving the gym when he discovered his Honda Accord was halfway immersed in water. For Torto, who works as a delivery driver for Doordash and Uber Eats when he's not attending school at Harvard University, his car is his "prized possession" and necessary for his income. A fundraiser has been created to assist Torto with repairing the car. As of Friday, July 14, almost $3,000 has been raised. Torto said the car repairs will cost almost $5,000. "I saved up money for about two years in order to put payment down for my car," Torto said. " Now that I …

by Sam Barron

07/14/2023

Police & Fire

Guttenberg Man Had 25 Lbs. Of Marijuana, Stolen Car: Police Francis Rodriguez, 53-year-old Guttenberg man was arrested and hit with numerous charges after he stole a car and had large quantities of drugs, authorities said. On Wednesday, July 12, Guttenberg Police were contacted by police in Florida, requesting assistance with the investigation of a stolen vehicle that was discovered to be in the town, officers said. Using GPS, police were able to locate the 2021 Land Rover outside a home on Abbie Court, officers said. Police believed the home was being used to traffic narcotics, officers said. A search recovered over 25 pounds of marijuana, six ounc…

by Sam Barron

07/14/2023

Lifestyle

Englewood Native's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak Continues Ittai Sopher just can't be stopped. The Englewood native was the winner of the Thursday, July 13 edition of "Jeopardy!" extending his winning streak to two games. Sopher has won $26,202 so far. Sopher, who now works as a producer for a TV station in New Orleans, has dreamed of being on "Jeopardy!" since he started watching the show in 2010. "I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher. "I've been trying out every year since then, but never made any progress." Sopher finally got his big break last year when he received a callback and took part in a series of auditions…

by Sam Barron

07/13/2023

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