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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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Police & Fire
Gruesome Details Released In Murder Of NJ Mom Norelis Mendoza Gruesome Details Released In Murder Of NJ Mom Norelis Mendoza
Gruesome Details Released In Murder Of NJ Mom Norelis Mendoza Police have released chilling details in the death of New Jersey mom Norelis Mendoza. Gregory Mallard is believed to have run the 32-year-old Lindenwold mom over multiple times before dumping her body along Route 440. ** WARNING: The following news article contains information that some may find upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. ** The criminal complaint, released by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, paints a picture of the final harrowing moments of Mendoza's life. Mendoza, who had two young daughters, was last seen leaving her mother's house in Jersey City on the evenin…

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Police & Fire
Union City DPW Employee Fatally Struck By Vehicle While On Job: Prosecutors Union City DPW Employee Fatally Struck By Vehicle While On Job: Prosecutors
Union City DPW Employee Fatally Struck By Vehicle While On Job: Prosecutors A 73-year-old Union City man was killed while on the job after he was struck by a vehicle on the morning of Monday, June 5, while working for the Department of Public Works, authorities said. Fortunato Rojas-Solis was struck in the area of Palisade Avenue and 36th Street, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Police transported him to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead later that afternoon, Suarez said. Rojas-Solis was hit by a Dodge Durango driven by a 16-year-old Union City teenage boy, Suarez said. The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and t…

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Schools
Passaic Preschool Celebrates 130 Years Passaic Preschool Celebrates 130 Years
Passaic Preschool Celebrates 130 Years In 1893, Grover Cleveland was president. The Montreal Hockey Club won the first Stanley Cup. And Children's Day Preschool and Family Center first opened its doors. The Passaic preschool recently celebrated its 130th anniversary in its historic building at 104 Jefferson St. Children's Day first opened on March 29, 1893 and moved into its current building in 1905. Children's Day was first started by the children of immigrant millworkers from Central, Eastern and Western Europe. Today it mainly serves Latin immigrants.  "It's really incredible," Laurel Snyder, the board chair of Children…

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Events
Meet Judge Jeanine In Norwood Meet Judge Jeanine In Norwood
Meet Judge Jeanine In Norwood All rise! Judge Jeanine is coming to Bergen County. Jeanine Pirro, a co-host of "The Five" and former host of "Justice With Judge Jeanine" on Fox News Channel, will be signing copies of her new book, "Crimes Against America: The Left's Takedown Of Our Republic," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. In the book, the former Westchester County District Attorney, lays out her case against President Joe Biden's administration and "far-left ideologues," who have sought to transform America and change our way of life, according to a synopsis.  Pirro's book tour …

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Police & Fire
Viral Reddit Post Shows Now-Suspended Newark Officers Sleeping At Work Viral Reddit Post Shows Now-Suspended Newark Officers Sleeping At Work
Viral Reddit Post Shows Now-Suspended Newark Officers Sleeping At Work Two Newark cops captured catching some z's while on the job in a viral Reddit post have been suspended. Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé announced the two officers seen sleeping in their patrol vehicle will be suspended without pay.  Wow Newark police be sleeping on the job, thats why mc carter had no traffic today😂 Posted by Aaron Persadie on Friday, June 2, 2023 Fragé said police first became aware of the photo on Wednesday, May 31. It is unknown when the photo was taken. "Police officers sleeping while on duty is against the Newark Police Division’s rules and regulations a…

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News
Montclair Suffers Cyber Attack: Mayor Montclair Suffers Cyber Attack: Mayor
Montclair Suffers Cyber Attack: Mayor Montclair Township was recently hit with a cyber attack, Mayor Sean Spiller announced in a YouTube video on Tuesday, June 6. In response, Spiller said the township has retained third party specialists to investigate and contact the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security, the FBI and state law enforcement.  Our township IT Department recently experienced a cyber incident. As soon as we learned of the incident, we promptly... Posted by Sean M. Spiller on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 "It appears that the criminal group that has attacked multiple other municipalities in similar fashion is respons…

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Police & Fire
NJ Couple Ran Heroin, Cocaine Production Facility: Authorities NJ Couple Ran Heroin, Cocaine Production Facility: Authorities
NJ Couple Ran Heroin, Cocaine Production Facility: Authorities A couple were arrested and charged with making and distributing heroin and cocaine on Wednesday, May 31, Linden police said. Cornelius and Relona Crews, both 46, were arrested following a three-month investigation after police said they executed a search warrant at their home on the 900 block of Walnut Street The Crews' are charged with first-degree operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility, along with additional charges related to the possession and distribution of heroin and cocaine, police said.  The duo were also charged with an illegal weapons possession…

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News
Holy Quadrinity: Four New Priests Ordained By Newark Archdiocese Holy Quadrinity: Four New Priests Ordained By Newark Archdiocese
Holy Quadrinity: Four New Priests Ordained By Newark Archdiocese The Newark Archdiocese has four new fathers. Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, ordained four men to the priesthood during a Rite of Ordination ceremony on Saturday, May 27 at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The four new priests are Robert Burkot, JuHyun Andrew Lee, Bernardo Garcia and Frenel Phanford. Following their ordainment, the priests offered their first blessings to those in attendance. Father Burkot will be serving St. Paul of the Cross Church in Jersey, Father Lee will be serving Our Lady of Sorrows Church in South Orange, Father Garcia will be ser…

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Business
Bricks 4 Kidz Uses Legos To Teach STEM In Closter Bricks 4 Kidz Uses Legos To Teach STEM In Closter
Bricks 4 Kidz Uses Legos To Teach STEM In Closter A new learning center in Bergen County has discovered an innovative method to help give kids a STEM education. Bricks 4 Kidz recently opened a learning center at 530 Piermont Road in Closter. The franchise has 10 locations throughout the Garden State and has learning centers nationwide.  Brandy Sharrock and Charles Tsocanos oversee the Closter location with the goal of making STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education fun. They offer afterschool programs, as well as summer camps and birthday parties, with getting to build Legos being the main attraction. "The kids are oft…

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Police & Fire
Six Kids Crashed Stolen Car While Fleeing From Officers: Fairfield Police Six Kids Crashed Stolen Car While Fleeing From Officers: Fairfield Police
Six Kids Crashed Stolen Car While Fleeing From Officers: Fairfield Police Six kids between the ages of 12 to 14 were arrested after they crashed a stolen car while fleeing from Fairfield Police on the early morning on Sunday, June 4, authorities said. Police said they initially received a call at 3 a.m., of a group of kids trying to break into a vehicle on Big Piece Road. They were then seen heading toward Horseneck Road driving a red sedan, police said. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle refused to stop and a pursuit ensued, police said. Due to the high speeds and concern for public safety, police said they terminated the pursuit. The red se…

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