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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.

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Obituaries

'General Hospital' Star Jacklyn Zeman, Bergenfield Native, Dies At 70 Jacklyn Zeman, who portrayed nurse Bobbie Spencer on "General Hospital" for more than 40 years, has died, executive producer Frank Valenti announced on Twitter On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work. pic.twitter.com/DxGdjYavab — Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) May 11, 2023 Zeman was born in Englewood and raised in Bergenfield, graduating from Bergenfield High Sc…

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

Police & Fire

High School Water Fight In Linden Leads To Injured Police, Four Arrested A group of kids having a water fight near police officers at Linden High School ended with several Linden police officers suffering minor injuries and four people arrested on Wednesday, May 10. Police were conducting a traffic stop near the high school while several kids were in the area squirting water guns and throwing water balloons at each other, police said. During the water fight, an 18-year-old man pointed a water gun at police and squirted it, hitting the officer in the face, police said. While the officer attempted to detain the combative teenager, 30-40 kid…

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

Police & Fire

Man Drove Drunk With Child In Car: Hoboken PD A 30-year-old Newark man was arrested for driving while intoxicated with a child in his car following a car crash in Hoboken on the afternoon of Monday, May 8, authorities said. Police responded to the crash at Second and Hudson Streets, where a driver said he was rear ended by another vehicle, police said. The driver, Jimmie Lee, was acting erratic, had bloodshot eyes and was making incoherent statements, police said. He refused requests to provide identification and then fled the scene, police said He was quickly apprehended and taken to police headquarters, police said. Two passengers, a…

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

Business

Bischoff's Ice Cream Reopening Bischoff's is back. The Teaneck institution, which closed in 2022 after almost 90 years in business, is returning this summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day, it announced on its Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bischoff’s Confectionery (@bischoffsconfectionery) Bischoff's will be teaming with Rony's Rockin Grill to offer both ice cream and food. If all goes well, Steven Mather said they plan to renovate and reopen next spring. Fans of Bischoff's were thrilled to hear the news. "I'm crying, OMG yes," said one user…

by Sam Barron

05/10/2023

Real Estate

Alan Alda's Former Leonia Home Hits Market At $1.79M Calling all M*A*S*H superfans: You might have just found your dream home. The Bergen County home where actor Alan Alda, who played Hawkeye on the hit TV show, lived for almost 40 years is on the market for nearly $1.8 million. The home at 177 Park Ave. in Leonia was listed for sale at the end of March by Rosemarie Bracco of Cavalier Realty Group. Described as a "sought after Park Avenue location", the 3,500 square foot home has six bedrooms, three bathrooms and a tennis court on .5 acres of land. The home also features a living room with a dual stone fireplace, a library with …

by Sam Barron

05/10/2023

Police & Fire

Man Fatally Struck By Train At Short Hills Station: NJ Transit A man was struck and killed by a train at the Short Hills station on Wednesday, May 10, NJ Transit said. At 12:19 p.m., Gladstone Branch train 417 struck the man near the east end of the platform, NJ Transit said. No injuries were reported to the 20 customers and crew on board the train, NJ Transit said. NJ Transit said trains on the Morris and Essex Lines and the Gladstone Branch will be running with delays up to 45 minutes. NJ Transit Police are investigating.

by Sam Barron

05/10/2023

Business

NJ Popeyes Discriminated Against Black Employee: Lawsuit A former Popeyes employee has filed a lawsuit against the Essex County restaurant, claiming the restaurant frequently discriminated against him because he as Black. Wesley Hammonds, a Jersey City resident, filed the lawsuit last month in Essex County Superior Court against Belleville Chicken, LLC, which operations the location in Belleville and the store's general manager. Hammonds had worked at Popeyes from June 2020 until May 2022, when he was terminated. Hammonds, who was the only Black employee, said he was hired to be a manager, but the restaurant did not want a Black manager visible i…

by Sam Barron

05/10/2023

Neighbors

Help Boy Scout Renovate Glen Ridge Ambulance Headquarters A Boy Scout in Glen Ridge is raising money to refurbish the Glen Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Squad headquarters. Alan Breslin has set up a GoFundMe as part of his Eagle Project to help build the ambulance squad a new office area at its headquarters, providing them with a new desk, countertops and flooring that will allow the squad to better complete their electronic patient care reports. Breslin said the current space is dilapidated and inadequate for the volunteers As of Wednesday, May 10, $7,613 has been raised. Breslin said he was looking to raise $6,500 and that any extra money raised wil…

by Sam Barron

05/10/2023

Neighbors

Community Rallies Around Pink Slipped Bagel Employee For 21 years, Joanie Monroe was a fixture at Fanwood Bagels, to the point she was known as "Joanie Bagels." But now, she's out of a job. Monroe was recently let go from Fanwood Bagels as new ownership takes over. A fundraiser has been set up to help her deal with the loss of her weekly paycheck. As of Wednesday, May 10, almost $7,000 has been raised. "With an uncanny ability to remember everyone's name, Joanie always managed to make you leave with a smile on your face, even when you didn't feel like smiling," Neda Yarnall, who organized the fundraiser, said. Yarnall said Monroe has become …

by Sam Barron

05/10/2023

Lifestyle

NJ Teacher Surprised By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (Video) A longtime Union elementary school teacher learned just how much she meant to her students on live TV. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, DeBaere, who teaches at Livingston Elementary School, was spotlighted on "The View," by Union High School teacher and teacher advocate Nicholas Ferroni. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The View (@theviewabc) But what DeBaere didn't know was a special video had been prepared, featuring her family, colleagues and former students who spoke about what she meant to them. DeBaere is retiring at…

by Sam Barron

05/10/2023

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