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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

Sports

Elmwood Park's Liv Morgan Regains WWE Tag Title Liv Morgan, a Bergen County native, is back on top. The Elmwood Park native, along with her partner Raquel Rodriguez, regained the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles at "Money in the Bank" on Saturday, July 1, defeating Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BT Sport WWE (@btsportwwe) Morgan, whose real name is Gianna Daddio, was forced to relinquish the belts after suffering a shoulder injury during a match on "WWE Friday Night Smackdown" back in May. Morgan, who was born in Morristown, had been expected to …

by Sam Barron

07/03/2023

Police & Fire

Hoboken Man Sold $10K Worth Of Cocaine To Undercover Cop: Prosecutors A 41-year-old Hoboken man was arrested on Thursday, June 29 after he sold cocaine to an undercover cop, authorities said. Gustavo Santos sold cocaine to an undercover officer multiple times Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. In total, Santos sold more than 6 oz. of cocaine to the officer, valued at $10,000 Suarez said. Santos was charged with 11 counts of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine to an undercover police officer. He was also charged with being a fugitive of justice from New York City, Suarez said. He was transported to Hudson County Correctional…

by Sam Barron

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

Trio Indicted In Month-Long Robbery Spree: Union County Prosecutor Three men were indicted on Wednesday, June 28 after they committed a spree of robberies and a carjacking in Union and Essex counties, authorities said. Isaiah Barrett, a 33-year-old Elizabeth resident, Alfred Pierre, a 37-year-old Roselle resident and Daron Thomas, a 32-year-old East Orange resident began their month-long string of crimes last December, committing robberies in Roselle, Linden, Elizabeth and Orange, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. In January in Linden, Barrett and Thomas committed both a robbery and a carjacking, prosecutors said. The trio were char…

by Sam Barron

06/30/2023

Obituaries

Wayne Dad, Former EMT Ryan Burke Dies, 41 Wayne dad and former first responder Ryan Burke died unexpectedly on Sunday June 25, according to his obituary. He was 41 years old. Ryan was raised in Hawthorne, where he served as volunteer EMT for the Hawthorne Ambulance Corps for 15 years, once helping to deliver a baby, his obituary reads. He was passionate about the Boy Scouts of America, volunteering with them for many years as a scoutmaster and earning several awards, according to his obituary. We regretfully share the passing of life member Ryan Burke. Ryan joined Hawthorne Ambulance in 2000 and served the... Posted by Hawt…

by Sam Barron

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

Man Fatally Stabbed In Newark: Prosecutors A 55-year-old Newark man was fatally stabbed on Thursday morning, June 29, authorities said. At 10:24 a.m., police responded to a report of an unresponsive man inside an apartment on the 300 block of Mt. Prospect Avenue, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Police found Oscar Escobar suffering from an apparent stab wound, Stephens and Fragé said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Stephens and Fragé said. The investigation is active and ongoing and no arrests have been made, Stephens and Fra…

by Sam Barron

06/30/2023

Schools

Community Rallies To Save Newark Boys Chorus School For more than 50 years, the Newark Boys Chorus School has been an institution in the city. Now the community is trying to ensure it stays that way. A fundraiser has been launched to help save the Newark Boys Chorus School, which is facing financial difficulties. As of Friday, June 30, more than $21,000 has been raised. The campaign, which began last month, is close to hitting its goal, the school said. The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey said they are matching donations made during June. The tuition free school was founded in 1969 and educates boys in grades 3 to 8. The chorus has perform…

by Sam Barron

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

North Jersey Mom Toni-Ann Silvestre Dies, 54 Toni-Ann Silvestre, an Elizabeth resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 25, according to her obituary. Silvestre, who worked in the service industry, was known for her beautiful smile and contagious laugh, her obituary reads. Her Facebook page says she worked at Linda's Driftwood Bar & Grill in Linden. Our beautiful cousin She loved us all fiercely, never hesitated to help and was rarely found without a smile. I know... Posted by Kathleen Smith Tobin on Monday, June 26, 2023 She is survived by her husband, Virgilio, her children, Jo-Ann, Andrew and Michael, her granddaught…

by Sam Barron

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

Driving Instructor Gropes Teen Girl During Lesson In Hudson County: Police A 68-year-old North Bergen driving instructor groped a 17-year-old girl during a lesson in Secaucus on Saturday, June 17, authorities said. Roberto Ormeno was charged with criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. He was taken into custody at police headquarters on Wednesday, June 21, and was released with a summons. No further details were provided.

by Sam Barron

06/30/2023

Sports

Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar Like everyone else at the Jersey Shore, Jason Kelce was chugging beers — but at least he was doing it for a good cause. Kelce, a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, hosted his third annual Jersey Shore fundraiser for the Eagles Autism Foundation on Wednesday, June 28 at Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, raising more than $380,000 for the charity. Kelce, who was joined by his brother Travis, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, won a beer-chugging contest, defeating a Philadelphia radio host by chugging a 30 oz. beer in 5.7 seconds. Jason Kelce defeats James Seltzer, finishing his 30oz …

by Sam Barron

06/29/2023

Obituaries

North Jersey Dad Chris Lau Dies, 39 Chris Lau, a 39-year-old Glen Ridge resident, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, according to his obituary. Lau was a graduate of Rutgers and worked in advertising sales, his obituary reads. He is survived by his wife Danielle, his children, Joseph and Matthew and his parents, Craig and Cindy, according to his obituary. It is with a heavy heart that I go on to write this post. I met Chris Lau nearly 21 years ago when fate brought us... Posted by Frank Petronella on Monday, June 19, 2023 A funeral was held at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Montclair on Wednesday, J…

by Sam Barron

06/29/2023

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