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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
Shots Fired At Newark Detectives, Three In Custody: Police Shots Fired At Newark Detectives, Three In Custody: Police
Shots Fired At Newark Detectives, Three In Custody: Police An investigation into four males ended with shots fired at Newark Police Detectives on Wednesday, March 29.  Detectives were conducting their inquiry on Malvern Street & Pulaski Street at 10 p.m., when one suspect fired a shot at the detectives, Fragé said. Detectives did not return fire and pursued the suspects on foot, Fragé said. Three suspects were apprehended and a handgun was recovered, Fragé said.  One suspect remains at large, Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation, Fragé said.

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Real Estate
$2.3M Penthouse Hits Jersey City Market (LOOK INSIDE) $2.3M Penthouse Hits Jersey City Market (LOOK INSIDE)
$2.3M Penthouse Hits Jersey City Market (Look Inside) Got $2.3 million to spare and desire a view of the Hudson River? A luxury penthouse condominium has hit the market in Jersey City at Shore South condominium.  The three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo at 20 Newport Pkwy. comes with a private balcony to enjoy those Hudson River views. It is just one of only two penthouses at Shore South. The condominium was listed on Wednesday, March 28 by Weichert Realtors in Hoboken. 20 Newport Parkway, Unit PHA Jersey City, NJ 07310 3 Bed, 3 Bath, Private Balcony Priced at $2,300,000 Rare, One of only Two Penthouses at The Shore! Stunning 3 Bed, 3 B…

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News
$139K Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Passaic County $139K Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Passaic County
$139K Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Passaic County A lottery ticket sold in Passaic County netted one lucky winner $139,582 on Tuesday, March 28. The ticket sold at Union Food Stores at 357 Union Blvd. in Totowa matched all five numbers drawn in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The winning numbers were: 11, 19, 21, 26 and 37 and the XTRA number was: 04. Union Food Stores will receive a $2,000 bonus check for selling the winning ticket.

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Flo Rida's Son In ICU After 5-Story Fall From Jersey City Window, Mom Taking Legal Action Flo Rida's Son In ICU After 5-Story Fall From Jersey City Window, Mom Taking Legal Action
Flo Rida's Son In ICU After 5-Story Fall From Jersey City Window, Mom Taking Legal Action The mother of rapper Flo Rida's 6-year-old disabled son is taking legal action after the boy fell five stories from a window of their Jersey City building earlier this month, leaving him seriously injured. Alexis Adams claims building management was negligent and careless and did not install size guards on windows, causing her son, Zohar Dillard, to fall out onto the pavement below, according to court documents filed by Steven P. Haddad, of the Haddad law firm. Zohar DillardSteven P. Haddad Zohar, who was diagnosed with autism and a brain condition, suffered a shattered pelvis, left met…

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'Severance' Being Filmed At Trendy Jersey Shore Office Space 'Severance' Being Filmed At Trendy Jersey Shore Office Space
'Severance' Being Filmed At Trendy Jersey Shore Office Space Yes, that building in "Severance" does look familiar. The twisty dystopian series, which debuted last year on Apple+ to critical acclaim, used the Bell Works complex in Monmouth County as the stand-in for Lumen Industries. The show, which is directed by Ben Stiller, is currently in production for Season 2. How it started VS how it’s going! Thinking back to 9 years ago…💭 It's crazy to see the headlines change as new life... Posted by Bell Works on Thursday, March 23, 2023 The complex was previously a research and development facility for Bell System and Bell Labs before being converted…

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NJ Soccer Player Fell To His Death From Balcony Helping Hotel Guest In Mexico: Reports NJ Soccer Player Fell To His Death From Balcony Helping Hotel Guest In Mexico: Reports
NJ Soccer Player Fell To His Death From Balcony Helping Hotel Guest In Mexico: Reports Henry Meacock's death may be an indication of the way he lived: Selflessly. The 19-year-old New Jersey soccer player was apparently trying to retrieve a fallen belonging of another hotel guest when he fell to his death earlier this month while on Spring Break, the New York Post reports citing officials in Mexico. Reports on social media say the Ohio State University athlete and Westfield native went out to a balcony on the third floor to get the other guest's ID, when he stepped on a piece of plexiglass that gave way on Wednesday, March 15. "He was a gentleman to his very core and as genui…

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'Joker' Sequel Films At Shuttered North Jersey Hospital 'Joker' Sequel Films At Shuttered North Jersey Hospital
'Joker' Sequel Films At Shuttered North Jersey Hospital Batman, beware. The Joker is causing mayhem in Essex County. "Joker: Folie à Deux," the sequel to 2019's "Joker" is filming at the shuttered Essex County Isolation Center this week, Belleville Mayor Michael Melham confirmed.  The hospital is standing in for the infamous Arkham Asylum, where Batman's rogue gallery of villains often end up after causing untold destruction in Gotham City. Residents can expect nearby roads to be closed during filming, while other roads will be only accessible by showing IDs, Melham said. Melham also warned that filming is on private property and asked peo…

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Powerball Ticket Winning $50K Sold In Hudson County Powerball Ticket Winning $50K Sold In Hudson County
Powerball Ticket Winning $50K Sold In Hudson County A trip to a Hudson County bodega ended with one lucky person winning a $50,000 Powerball ticket.  The third-tier prizewinning ticket sold at Palm Grove Food Plaza in Union City matched four of the five numbers drawn and the Powerball number in the drawing held on Monday, March 27.  The winning numbers were: 19, 26, 36, 43, and 58. The Red Power Ball number was 14.  The next drawing is Wednesday, March 29. 

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Police & Fire
Driver Pulls Over To Urinate On Montclair Homeowner's Lawn: Police Driver Pulls Over To Urinate On Montclair Homeowner's Lawn: Police
Driver Pulls Over To Urinate On Montclair Homeowner's Lawn: Police Maybe it was an emergency? Montclair Police are looking for a man accused of urinating on a homeowner's property on Glenridge Avenue on Monday, March 27. The alleged urinator was wearing a gray puffy jacket and black shorts and driving a 2004 GMC Envoy when he got out of the vehicle and was observed reliving himself, according to Montclair Police Lt. Terence Turner. The homeowner attempted to use his cell phone to take a photo of the suspect and his vehicle but the suspect slapped the phone out of his hand and attempted to punch him, Turner said. The suspect then proceeded to drive away, T…

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Business
Starbucks Store On Route 17 To Close For Renovations Starbucks Store On Route 17 To Close For Renovations
Starbucks Store On Route 17 To Close For Renovations One of Paramus' four Starbucks locations is set to close for renovations in April. The Starbucks at 177 Route 17 S. will be closing for renovations on Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m., with a planned reopening on May 22. Starbucks at 177 Route 17 S. in Paramus.Google Maps Its WiFi had been turned off as of Tuesday, March 28, Daily Voice learned. "We would like to thank you for being part of our community; you are the heart of who we are at Starbucks," the company wrote in a posting on the front door of the store. Starbucks at 177 Route 17 S. in Paramus.Cecilia Levine Starbucks has three o…

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