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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

Police & Fire

Shots Fired Over Parking Dispute, Suspect At Large: Kearny Police A 34-year-old Newark man remains at large following a shooting that occurred in Kearny following a parking dispute on the afternoon Tuesday, June 13, authorities said. At 5:47 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting on Brighton Avenue between Wilson and Bergen avenues, Captain Timothy Wagner said. While a 30-year-old Kearny woman was parking her car, Michael Dellisanti pulled up next to her as the passenger in a silver Ford Focus and fired one round from a handgun into her side door, Wagner said. Dellisanti and the driver of the vehicle fled the scene, Wagner said No one was …

by Sam Barron

06/14/2023

Obituaries

Ellie Hernandez Of Bayonne Dies, 35 Eleazar "Ellie" Hernandez is being remembered as a caring and beautiful soul. Hernandez, a Bayonne resident, died on Wednesday, June 7, at the age of 35. A fundraiser has been set up to assist her funeral expenses. As of Wednesday, June 14, more than $11,000 has been raised. "Ever since I met her, I knew how big of a heart she had," said Jordan Hernandez, who organized the fundraiser. "Ellie was a caretaker of all who came into her life." As many of you know, we just lost our sweet Ellie. We love you sis. May you rest in paradise. Ellie had so much love to... Posted by Ellie Hernand…

by Sam Barron

06/14/2023

News

New Restaurant Opens At Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Inn Diners in Bergen County have a new option for dinner- right at their local Holiday Inn. The Hangar Lounge at the Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights-Meadowlands completed the final stage of its recent renovation and recently reopened to the public. The restaurant features traditional American fare with curtailed cocktails and craft beers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights (@holidayinnhasbrouckheights) “This is no longer simply a hotel sports bar," said Jennifer Fland, the general manager of the hotel. "It’s…

by Sam Barron

06/14/2023

Police & Fire

Torso Found In Elizabeth River Identified As 34-Year-Old Man: Prosecutors The body parts recovered from the Elizabeth River last month have been identified as those of a 34-year-old Elizabeth resident, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 13. Woldy Ventura-Cruz's death was determined to be a homicide, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca said. Ventura-Cruz's torso was originally found in the Elizabeth River at the Arthur Kill on Tuesday, May 16. The investigations remains ongoing and anyone with information about Ventura-Cruz or his death is asked to cont…

by Sam Barron

06/13/2023

Police & Fire

Union Woman Killed In Summit Car Crash (Updated) A 51-year-old Union woman was killed in a one-car crash in Summit on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 13, police said. The crash occurred on Orchard Street and Harvard Street, police said. The unidentified woman was driving a 2005 white, four-door Toyota Camry at a high rate of speed when her vehicle struck a tree, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The cause of the accident is under investigation, police said.

by Sam Barron

06/13/2023

Events

Meet Chris Paul At Bookends In Ridgewood CP3 is coming to Bergen County. Chris Paul, a 12-time NBA All-Star, will be signing copies of his new book "Sixty-One: Life Lessons From Papa, On And Off The Court" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, June 20 at 6 p.m. In "Sixty-One," Paul talks about the role his grandfather played in turning him into the man he is today, according to a synopsis. Paul's grandfather was murdered in 2002. Paul also discusses how to have a positive impact in your community and how being raised in Winston-Salem turned him into a leader, according to a book synopsis. The book signing comes as speculatio…

by Sam Barron

06/13/2023

Obituaries

Legendary NJ Sportswriter Jim Hague Dead At 62 Jim Hague's byline was a fixture on the sports pages of New Jersey newspapers. The renowned journalist and Jersey City native died on Sunday, June 11 at the age of 62, according to his obituary. Hague was a sports fanatic at a young age and always dreamed of being a sportswriter, when he used to write the recaps of his own games, his obituary reads. He graduated St. Peter's Prep in 1979 and studied journalism at Marquette University, according to his obituary. After graduation, his writing chronicled the exploits of northern New Jersey sports, writing for The Hudson Dispatch, The Hudson R…

by Sam Barron

06/13/2023

Neighbors

Twin Hackensack Meridian Docs Fight Cancer In Honor Of Late Father The Danish twins are New Jersey doctors making it their life mission to get rid of cancer in honor of their late father. Dr. Adnan Danish is an attending physician at Hackensack Meridian's cancer center and chief of radiation oncology at St. Joseph's Health and Dr. Shabbar Danish operates on brain tumors as chair of neurosurgery at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City. The Danish brothers are said they were inspired by their father, who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 49. At the same time their father received his leukemia diagnosis, Adnan was…

by Sam Barron

06/13/2023

Police & Fire

Dad Kills Daughter In North Jersey: Prosecutors A 27-year-old Bayonne woman was fatally shot by her father late in the evening on Monday, June 12, authorities said. Errol Brown, 52, has been charged with murder on accusations he killed Keyanna Brown at 331 Avenue E., around 11:35 p.m., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Keyanna was pronounced dead at the scene having suffered gunshot wounds to the upper body, and her dad was lodged in the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance, Suarez said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecuto…

by Sam Barron

06/13/2023

News

$10M Park — Largest Of Its Kind In NJ — Opens In Hoboken A new park in Hoboken is providing residents with five acres of open space and protection against flooding. ResilienCity Park officially opened in Hoboken on Monday, June 12 at 12th and Adams Streets. The park is the largest resiliency park in New Jersey with more 2 million gallons of stormwater detention through above and below ground infrastructure, to prevent flooding. The park sits on a former industrial site and features an athletic field, a basketball court that doubles as a stormwater detention basin, a playground and a water spray area. A café and community rope will be o…

by Sam Barron

06/12/2023

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