Sam Barron

Community Editor

sbarron@dailyvoice.com

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

Tributes Pour In For Jocelyn Russo, 47 Tributes Pour In For Jocelyn Russo, 47
Tributes Pour In For Jocelyn Russo, 47 Jocelyn Russo, a Jersey City native, died on Tuesday, May 23 at the age of 47, according to her obituary. Russo worked as a peer recovery specialist at Prevention Links in Roselle, according to her LinkedIn. "Jocelyn brought so much passion and dedication to our communities," Prevention Links wrote on her tribute wall. "She will be missed greatly as we continue to feel her light and joy." RIP Jocelyn Russo You truly were one of a kind. I'm blessed to have known you. Please watch over us all down here. I'll see you on the other side, my friend ♥️ Posted by Sarah James on Wednesday, May …
Delizioso! New Italian Steakhouse Opens In Jersey City Delizioso! New Italian Steakhouse Opens In Jersey City
Delizioso! New Italian Steakhouse Opens In Jersey City A new steakhouse will be having meat lovers saying "eccelente" in Jersey City. Felina Steak, an Italian steakhouse, is opening on Wednesday, June 7 at Hudson House at 2 Chapel Ave. The spot was formerly known as Terra E Marre.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Felina (@felinarestaurants) Matteo Limoli, a native of Como, Italy, is the executive chef of Felina Steak, mixing Italian specialties like a 14 oz. bone-in veal parmigiana and Felina meatballs with steakhouse specialties like a 16 oz. ribeye steak and a crispy skin salmon. …
Man Fatally Shot In Elizabeth: Prosecutors Man Fatally Shot In Elizabeth: Prosecutors
Man Fatally Shot In Elizabeth: Prosecutors A 44-year-old man was shot and killed in Elizabeth on Wednesday, May 31, authorities said. At 1:23 p.m., Elizabeth police responded to the 700 block of Dowd Avenue for a report of gunshots in the area, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. Upon arrival, they located the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene,  the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Prosecutor’s Office Detective Sonia Rodriguez at 908-341-3380, Sergeant Lamar Hartsfield at 908-451-1873, Elizabeth Police Department Detective …
Former Aussie Rules Footballer Opens Coffeehouse At Bergen Town Center Former Aussie Rules Footballer Opens Coffeehouse At Bergen Town Center
Former Aussie Rules Footballer Opens Coffeehouse At Bergen Town Center Nick Stone has gone from playing on an oval field in Australia to grinding coffee beans. Bluestone Lane, a Melbourne style café that Stone first opened in 2013, is opening a location at the Bergen Town Center in Paramus. Before opening Bluestone, Stone spent six seasons playing Australian Rules Football before moving to New York and attending business school. He said he opened Bluestone Lane because he was disappointed with New York's coffee culture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bluestone Lane (@bluestonelane) The rapidly gro…
Movie House Offers Treats For Film Fans In Paramus Movie House Offers Treats For Film Fans In Paramus
Movie House Offers Treats For Film Fans In Paramus Cinephiles have a new place to experience movie magic. Movie House is opening on Friday, June 2 at the Paramus Park Mall. The immersive walkthrough experience is from the creators of Halloween House and Christmas House. "We had a wonderful response from the community for Christmas House and Halloween House, that we decided to open our first ever Movie House," Justin Schwartz, the man behind Movie House said. Patrons can enjoy the Alice in Wonderland Illusion Room or attempt to navigate the Willy Wonka Infinity Tunnel. Other rooms pay tribute to Harry Potter, "The Wizard of Oz," and there's…
NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad' NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad'
NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad' A Bergen County native is helping people find love.  Nina Kharoufeh, who was raised in Cliffside Park, is one of the matchmakers on TLC's new dating show "Match Me Abroad," which helps people find love overseas.  On the show, Kharofueh is tasked with helping Stanika and Mark, two Americans, find love while in Morocco. View this post on Instagram A post shared by فلسطينية (@ninakharoufeh) "My specialty is matching Arabs and Americans," Kharofueh, a Palestinian said. "I'm definitely uniquely skilled for this. So far, I have been undefeated an…
Ambulance Overturns At Garden State Parkway Toll Plaza Ambulance Overturns At Garden State Parkway Toll Plaza
Ambulance Overturns At Garden State Parkway Toll Plaza Two people were injured after an ambulance overturned at the Essex County Toll Plaza Thursday morning, June 1 on the Garden State Parkway, state police said. The crash happened at 9:06 a.m. after the ambulance struck the toll plaza, Philip Curry, a public information officer for the New Jersey State Police said. The two occupants sustained minor injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital, Curry said. Toll lanes 8, 9, 10 and 11 remain closed as police continue to investigate the crash, Curry said.
MURDER: Gas Station Employee Dies Months After Jersey City Assault, Suspect Charged MURDER: Gas Station Employee Dies Months After Jersey City Assault, Suspect Charged
Murder: Gas Station Employee Dies Months After Jersey City Assault, Suspect Charged A 26-year-old Jersey City man was charged with first degree murder on Wednesday, May 31 after a gas station employee he assaulted last year died of his injuries earlier this month, authorities said. In August 2022, Jersey City Police responded  to a report of an assault at the Shell gas station at Marin Boulevard and 14th Street and found Fardin Ghadamidarounkola, a 55-year-old Jersey City resident, suffering from a serious head injury, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment, Suarez said. On Monday May 15, p…
Getaway Driver, Armed Robber Captured In Linden With Third At Large: Police Getaway Driver, Armed Robber Captured In Linden With Third At Large: Police
Getaway Driver, Armed Robber Captured In Linden With Third At Large: Police One of two armed robbers and their getaway driver have been captured in Linden, with the second robber at large, authorities announced Wednesday, May 31. On Thursday, May 17, police responded to a report of a robbery at gunpoint by two men armed with ski masks on the 1400 block of S. Wood Ave, Captain Christopher Guenther of the Linden Police Department said. The suspects fled the scene in a black Nissan driven by a woman, Guenther said. Police were able to find the vehicle that night, but it fled the scene, Guenther said. Police pursued the vehicle and eventually apprehended Ananda Rodrigu…
Masked Thieves Swipe $68K In Merch From Luxury Store At Fancy Hackensack Mall Masked Thieves Swipe $68K In Merch From Luxury Store At Fancy Hackensack Mall
Masked Thieves Swipe $68K In Merch From Luxury Store At Fancy Hackensack Mall Five men took $68,000 worth of merchandise from Bottega Veneta at the Shops at Riverside in Hackensack on Wednesday, May 31, authorities said. At 11:20 a.m., store personnel and security said five Black men wearing face masks entered the store and took 23 clothing items, ripping them from their security devices, police said. One of the suspects reached to his side and said he had a gun, though no firearm was displayed, police said. No injuries were reported, police said. Anyone with information can call 1-844-466-6789 or make an anonymous tip here.
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