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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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Events

Win Taylor Swift Tickets At American Dream American Dream in East Rutherford is getting into Taylor Swift weekend, offering up perhaps the greatest prize of all. To celebrate Swift's three shows at Met Life Stadium next door, American Dream is offering up 3 sets of tickets, 1 pair for each of her The Era Tour shows on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. Attendees can enter online here, but they must be there in person onsite when the winner is announced at 5 p.m. each day. On Friday and Saturday, the winner will be announced at The Dream Stage, Court A, Level 1 and on Sunday at Court C, Level 1. Aside from ti…

by Sam Barron

05/25/2023

Police & Fire

Three Elizabeth Men Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Three men, including a 17-year-old, were sentenced to several years in prison for their roles in the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old Elizabeth man in 2021, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. In June 2021, police responded to a shots fired call and found Eliezer Martinez and another man suffering from serious injuries. Martinez was transported to a nearby hospital where he was soon pronounced dead while the second victim was taken to University Hospital in Newark and released. Isaiah Turner, 17, was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for aggravated manslaughter. Nasir Semm…

by Sam Barron

05/25/2023

Neighbors

Community Rallies Around Passaic County Man Battling Brain Injuries Steve Hinkle, a 28-year-old Woodland Park resident, has been courageously battling since he was diagnosed with having an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his brain. Last December, Hinkle suffered a stroke and a brain bleed, which sent him to intensive care and rendered him immobile, facing a lengthy recovery. When he was 15, a cluster of blood vessels in his brain burst, forcing him into a coma and causing him to suffer memory less. Hinkle had to relearn how to breathe without medical aid, walk and talk. Despite the injury, Hinkle was able to graduate high school on time. In c…

by Sam Barron

05/25/2023

News

Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold In Fort Lee Nets $50K A New Jersey lottery ticket sold in Fort Lee netted one lucky winner $50,000 in the drawing held on Wednesday, May 24. The ticket, which matched four of the five white balls and the Power Brawl, was sold at Garden State News. The winning numbers were: 12, 21, 44, 50, and 58. The Red Power Ball number was 26. The Power Play was 3X. The next Powerball drawing is Saturday, May 27, with a jackpot of $211,000,000.

by Sam Barron

05/25/2023

Lifestyle

MetLife To Ticketless Taylor Fans: Don't Come Don't have tickets to Taylor Swift's three shows at MetLife Stadium? a) You're very much not alone b) Please don't show up to the stadium In the wake of fans showing up without tickets and listening to the show from stadium parking lots, MetLife Stadium announced that won't be happening when Swift performs her "The Eras Tour" on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. Event tickets will be required to enter stadium parking lots, the stadium said. Unauthorized fans will just create more traffic and gridlock, the stadium cautioned. MetLife Stadium also announced there will …

by Sam Barron

05/25/2023

News

NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support Nelson Matos has been fighting for his life since his 17th birthday. The Nutley junior in high school recently awakened from a weekslong coma, and a fundraiser has been set up to help pay for his medical bills and medical equipment. As of Thursday, May 25, more than $42,000 has been raised. Matos initially experienced a minor cold and then acid reflux before being rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Matos had a stroke after surgery and fell into a coma. Upon awakening from the coma, he currently is suffering from paralysis and a speech impairm…

by Sam Barron

05/25/2023

Police & Fire

Man Intentionally Hit By Car Twice At Controversial TikTok Motel: North Bergen PD A 42-year-old man was arrested after striking a man with his car twice, trying to do it a third time and also breaking into their vehicle at a North Bergen motel with a devoted TikTok following but that police say is a frequent habitat for riff raff on the morning of Wednesday, May 24, police said. Ariam Ante, a West New York resident, got into an argument with someone at the Lincoln Tunnel Motel, police said. When the person exited their vehicle, Ante drove his car directly at them, striking their legs and almost pinning them against another parked car, police said. Ante again drove at the …

by Sam Barron

05/25/2023

Lifestyle

Essex County Woman Finishes Third On 'Jeopardy'! Final Jeopardy ended up being Joyce Sun's downfall. The Bloomfield lawyer finished in third place on "Jeopardy!" in an episode that aired on Wednesday, May 24. Sun entered Final Jeopardy with a slight lead, $10,800 to $10,400 over the second place contestant, but was tripped up on this: When the opera “Lohengrin” premiered in 1850, this man, a future in-law of the composer, was the conductor. The answer: Who is Franz Liszt? Sun guessed Rachmaninoff, which cost her $10,500. The other two contestants also got Final Jeopardy wrong, but were more conservative with their wagers. Whiffing…

by Sam Barron

05/24/2023

Schools

Good Boy! Mahwah Grad's Service Dog Gets Diploma From Seton Hall University Seton Hall University awarded 2,337 students with diplomas at its commencement ceremony on Monday, May 22. And one very special dog. Justin, a service dog for student Grace Mariani, received his own special diploma at the ceremony held at the Prudential Center in Newark after accompanying her to all of her classes. Mariani, a Mahwah resident, earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. After Mariani received her diploma, Seton Hall President Dr. Joseph Nye had a special treat for Justin. The six-year-old yellow lab/golden retriever mix, who was wearing his own cap for the occasion, sn…

by Sam Barron

05/24/2023

Lifestyle

Essex County Woman Competing On 'Jeopardy!' This Bloomfield lawyer is a contestant on the Wednesday, May 24 episode of "Jeopardy!" The answer: Who is Joyce Sun? Sun is one of three contestants appearing on the venerable game show, hosted by Mayim Bialik. The show airs at 7:00 p.m. on WABC, Channel 7. No word on how Sun does on the show but she faces stiff competition, as the returning champion, Lynn DeVito recently ended someone's nine-game winning streak.

by Sam Barron

05/24/2023

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