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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

Lifestyle

These NJ Natives Made Time's Annual Time100 List Michael B. Jordan is one of the most 100 influential people in 2023. If not the most. The Newark native stands at the tippity top of Time Magazine's annual Time100 list, unveiled Thursday, April 13. Jordan, who recently made his directorial debut with "Creed III," is one of four people that will grace different covers worldwide. Director Ryan Coogler, a frequent collaborator with Jordan, wrote an essay celebrating the actor's recent transition into directing. Jordan is not the only Garden State native to make the list. Author Judy Blume, a native of Elizabeth, actress/sing…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2023

Lifestyle

Van-Flipping Couple Wants You To Come Say Hi — Find Them In Their Jersey City Driveway Passerbys often do a double-take outside of Sophie Colle and Daveed Turek's Jersey City driveway. The husband and wife duo run Soda Deco, and convert and renovate vans to allow people live in them full time. The lovebirds and business partners do all their work right there in the driveway of their Fairmount Avenue home: Colle does the designs while Turek does the building. Soda Deco, a combination of their names, began during the pandemic when they found themselves needing something to do. Daveed Turek and Sophie Colle run Soda Deco, which convert vans into living spaces.Sophie Col…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2023

Police & Fire

Two Massive Fires, One Night: Firefighters Descend On Pair Of Hudson County Blazes Hudson County was hit with two massive fires on Wednesday, April 12, as fires tore through homes in Weehawken and Union City. In Weehawken, firefighters battled a four-alarm house fire that began at 10:45 p.m. The fire, which started at a home on Jane Street, spread to two other homes. North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue responded and was assisted by the Bayonne Fire Department. No injuries were reported. We are safe! Massive fire about 2 streets away from where I live. Absolutely terrifying and my husband ended up having... Posted by Stella Chang on Thursday, April 13, 2023 In Unio…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2023

Police & Fire

Massive Hoboken Fight Injures Officer, Lands Two In Custody Police from across Hudson County descended on Hoboken on Tuesday, April 11, as a fight attracted a large crowd, leaving one officer injured and two people arrested. Hoboken police were called to 510 Jackson St. after receiving a report of a report of people fighting, officers said. Upon arrival, officers saw Melissa Walker 37-year-old Hoboken resident punch a woman in the face multiple times, police said. As police attempted to break up the altercation, Rocky Walker, a 42-year-old Hoboken resident and Melissa's cousin, was attempting to pull police off Melissa, officers said. A massive crow…

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

News

NJ Man Sets Fire To Jack Daniel's Collection Since Company 'Went Woke' Pauly Michaelis said he was the biggest fan of Jack Daniel's whiskey for more than 40 years. The operative word being "was." Wearing denim overalls and a frown, Michaelis set fire to his collection of Jack Daniel's merchandise in the backyard of what appears to be his Ocean County home, over complaints the company has gone too "woke." Among the items Michaelis torched in the viral Facebook video include a mirror, every Jack Daniel's glass he owned, a wooden sign, and numerous bottles of whiskey. To cap it off, Michaelis torched a $250 bottle of Jack Daniel's and a $100 bottle of the fame…

by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine

04/12/2023

Obituaries

Newark Native Abigail Huckabee, 19, Remembered As Smart, Sweet, Funny Abigail Huckabee who died on Wednesday, March 29, is being remembered by her family as someone with a zest for life who excelled at video games and overcame many challenges, according to her obituary. Huckabee, 19, was born in Newark on April 17, 2003 and later moved to Orlando. She died in the arms of her mother, Elisa Caglioti-Rodriguez, aunt Mariana Caglioti, her grandfather, Frank Caglioti and her stuffed animal, Pinky. "She lived every day with a determination to be her best, to surround herself with the things she loved and to fill each day with hope, laughter, humor, real talk and de…

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

Police & Fire

Florida Man Shot Dead In Newark A Florida resident was fatally shot in Newark on Wednesday, April 12, authorities said. Frensly Bouquet, 27, was found by police at 1:45 a.m. after they responded to a report of a shooting on the 2100 block of McCarter Highway, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:05 a.m., Stephens and Fragé said. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, Stephens and Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Off…

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

Sports

Food Fight! Phillies Fans Throw Grub On $1 Hot Dog Night (Video) What else would you expect from Philly sports fans? A $1 hot dog night turned into debacle at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, April 11, as Phillies fans, presumably unentertained by the action on the field, spent much of the night throwing thousands of hot dogs at each other. The action on the field wasn't much better, as the Marlins raced out to a 4-0 lead and won 8-4. Fans preoccupied with the $1 dogs would've missed Luis Arrez becoming the first Marlins player to ever hit for the cycle. The lines for the first Dollar Dog Night of the season are insaaaane 🤯 pic.twitter.com/aBb9nuOEXH …

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

Obituaries

Newark's Vanessa Rego, 34, Remembered As Loving Mother, Daughter Vanessa Ariela Rego, who died on Sunday, March 12, is being remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend, according to her obituary. Rego, 34, was born and raised in Newark and was always surrounded by her family, her obituary stated. Rego had three daughters. R.I.P Vanessa Ariela Rego . Posted by Juan Carlos on Sunday, March 12, 2023 A vigil was held on Monday, March 20 at Villa Americas Funeral Home in Newark. A funeral was held on Tuesday, March 21 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Newark. To view her obituary, click here.

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

News

Lotto Tickets Good For $10K, $30K Sold In North Jersey It was a good day for two lucky lotto players in North Jersey on Tuesday, April 11. Two third-tier New Jersey Lottery prize winning tickets were sold in the region, matching four of the five white balls and and the Gold Ball, netting a winner $10,000. The other third-tier ticket was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $30,000 for the winner. The $10,000 ticket was sold at Teaneck City Center while the $30,000 ticket was sold at QuickChek in Bayonne. The winning numbers were: 31, 35, 53, 54, and 55. The Gold Mega Ball was 24, and the Megaplier Mu…

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

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