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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

Neighbors

Old Tappan Boy Struck By Car Sees Overwhelming Community Support As Stefan Wiklinski remains on the mend after being struck by a car in Old Tappan while riding his bike, residents of the borough are showing they have his back. A fundraiser has been created to support Wiklinski's family with medical expenses following the Sunday, June 11 incident. As of Tuesday, June 20, more than $60,000 has been raised. Wiklinski, an eighth grader who was set to graduate from Charles DeWolf Middle School, suffered a brain injury and remains under sedation. Wiklinski, called "Stefan Spectacular" by his dad, Stephen, was inducted into the National Honor Society and played…

by Sam Barron

06/20/2023

Police & Fire

Drowning Child Rescued By Officer: Essex County Sheriff's Office An Essex County Sheriff's Officer played the role of hero on Monday evening, June 19. At Branch Brook Park, a mother noticed her 4-year-old child was missing and notified a police officer, the Essex County Sheriff's Office said. Officers began a search of the area and eventually the mother found her child's scooter near the roadway adjacent to a lake by the boathouse, police said. The mother then saw her daughter was unresponsive and submerged in the lake, police said. The mother and officer jumped in to rescue the child and the officer began performing CPR, police said. The child was take…

by Sam Barron

06/20/2023

Neighbors

Community Rallies Around Detective's Ailing Mother Jaber Jaber, a detective with the Guttenberg Police Department, is trying to help his mother anyway he can. Jaber recently found out his mother is ill and faces a long and expensive medical battle. A fundraiser has been organized by the Guttenberg PBA to assist the medical bills and allow her to get treatment she needs. As of Tuesday, June 20, more than $9,000 has been raised. "We want him to concentrate on helping his mother recover, not on medical bills," Andres Lozano, who helped organize the fundraiser said. "Times like these are when we must come together to help one …

by Sam Barron

06/20/2023

News

Big Winner! $10K Lotto Ticket Sold In Union County A lottery ticket sold in Union County netted one lucky winner $10,000 in the drawing held on Friday, June 16. The ticket matched four of the white balls and the Golden Mega Ball and was purchased at South Street Market in New Providence. The winning numbers for the Friday, June 16, drawing were: 04, 24, 34, 45 and 57. The Gold Mega Ball was 19 and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.

by Sam Barron

06/20/2023

Business

Best Weiners In Town? Three Friends Open Hackensack Hot Dog Joint Three Hackensack men claim to have the best weiners in town. Herbert Lamont Barr III, Jeremy Fardella and Matthew Bellifemine, all longtime friends, have opened Hackensack Hot Dogs at 7 State St., serving up deep fried dogs with a variety of different flavors. Barr is a lifelong native of Hackensack with deep roots in the city. Previously working in financial technology, he had longed to open his own eatery and finally found an opportunity. "This is a complete change of pace for me," Barr said. "But it's all the same to me, it's work." View this post on Instagram …

by Sam Barron

06/20/2023

Obituaries

Hearts Break Over Death OF Bayonne's Erika Arana, 44 Erika Arana died on Wednesday, June 7 at Bayonne Medical Center at the age of 44, according to her obituary. Arana was born in Nicaragua and worked as a delivery specialist for Bowery Farming in Kearny, her obituary reads. She loved music, traveling and good food, according to her obituary. Rest in peace the love of my life I will always love you Thank you for everything you did for me Thank you for my kids My angel My life My best friend God is waiting for you Posted by Luis Arana Arcos on Thursday, June 8, 2023 A fundraiser has been set up to assist her family with medical and fun…

by Sam Barron

06/16/2023

Business

Married Couple Opens Authentic Cuban Restaurant In Bergenfield The Cuban Around The Corner lives up to its name: offering authentic Cuban cuisine made by real Cubans.The new restaurant recently opened in Bergen County. Manny Fernandez and Audrey Pacheco, who have been married for 20 years, originally opened a takeout restaurant in Bogota, but patrons requested a spot with more space, and they settled on a location in Bergenfield at 260 S Washington Ave. At The Cuban Around The Corner, Pacheco handles the front, while Fernandez is in the back making his famous Real Deal Cuban sandwiches. Pacheco estimates they sell about 25 a day. Other popular dishes in…

by Sam Barron

06/16/2023

Obituaries

Anthony Collazo, Lifelong Jersey City Resident, 44 Anthony Collazo died on Sunday, June 11 at the age of 44, according to his obituary. A lifelong Jersey City resident, Collazo was renowned for his craftsmanship and skills as a mechanic, his obituary reads. He was an avid movie buff who was devoted to his dogs, Jax, Chicklet and Pepe, according to his obituary. Someone I truly adore and will forever miss. He had rough edges but was filled with humor, talent and most of... Posted by Mims Fam on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 He is survived by his mother, Grace, his siblings, Debbie, Richard and Thomas and several nieces and nephews. R…

by Sam Barron

06/16/2023

Obituaries

Tributes Pour In For Newark's Rui Vieira, 50 Rui Vieira died on Sunday, June 11 at the age of 50 surrounded by his family, according to his obituary. Born in Portugal, Rui emigrated to the United States in 1981, settling in The Ironbound neighborhood of Newark. He was a laborer and member of his laborers union for more than 26 years, his obituary reads. My old friend Rui Vieira passed away today R.I.P Rui we spent many great times together in our teen years! Many great... Posted by Chrissy Matos on Sunday, June 11, 2023 We lost a good guy today, Rest Easy Rui Vieira Posted by David Sousa on Sunday, June 11, 2023 He was ma…

by Sam Barron

06/16/2023

Police & Fire

West New York Police Captain Stole $60K From Youth Academy: Prosecutor A 49-year-old West New York police captain was charged with stealing from the West New York Youth Police Academy, which he helped raise money for, authorities said. Erwin Moreno was arrested on Thursday, June 15 after an investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Internal Affairs Unit, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Between 2016 and 2023, Moreno stole $60,000 from the organization's funds for his own benefit, Suarez said. In 2019, Moreno organized a GoFundMe for the Youth Academy, raising more than $5,000 from 66 donors. Moreno was charged with one count of theft …

by Sam Barron

06/16/2023

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