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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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Lifestyle
Essex County Woman Finishes Third On 'Jeopardy'! Essex County Woman Finishes Third On 'Jeopardy'!
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…

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Schools
Good Boy! Mahwah Grad's Service Dog Gets Diploma From Seton Hall University Good Boy! Mahwah Grad's Service Dog Gets Diploma From Seton Hall University
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…

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Lifestyle
Essex County Woman Competing On 'Jeopardy!' Essex County Woman Competing On 'Jeopardy!'
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.

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Events
'Zoom Fail King' Jeffrey Toobin Will Be In Northvale For Book Signing 'Zoom Fail King' Jeffrey Toobin Will Be In Northvale For Book Signing
'Zoom Fail King' Jeffrey Toobin Will Be In Northvale For Book Signing Jeffrey Toobin, the King of the Zoom Fail and a CNN legal analyst, will be signing copies of his new book in Bergen County. Toobin is hosting a meet and greet for "Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right Wing Extremism" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Wednesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. This is Toobin's ninth book. He has previously written bestsellers about the OJ Simpson trial, the Supreme Court and Donald Trump. In his new book, Toobin goes in-depth on the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the legacy of Timothy McVeigh's actions, according to a synopsis.  In Oct. 2020, while o…

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Lifestyle
Want To Get Face Value Taylor Swift Tickets For Met Life Shows? Here's How Want To Get Face Value Taylor Swift Tickets For Met Life Shows? Here's How
Want To Get Face Value Taylor Swift Tickets For Met Life Shows? Here's How A Twitter feed has become the place to try and get Taylor Swift tickets for her "The Era Tour" shows at MetLife Stadium this weekend, though you have to make sure you're "Ready For It." Taylor Swift's three shows at MetLife on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 have been sold out for months and tickets on secondary sites like StubHub will run you four figures, even for the nosebleed seats. That's where @ErasTourResell comes in. The feed, run by three devoted Swifties, is a hub for people to sell their Taylor tickets for the price they paid for them. The page has attracted …

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News
Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold In Passaic County Nets $10K Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold In Passaic County Nets $10K
Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold In Passaic County Nets $10K A New Jersey lottery ticket sold in Passaic County earned one lucky winner $10,000 in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, May 23. A ticket matched four of the white balls and the Gold Mega Ball, winning the third-tier prize. The ticket was purchased at Damiano Pharmacy in Clifton. The winning numbers for the drawing were: 03, 10, 22, 65 and 66. The Gold Mega Ball was 19, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.  The next Mega Millions drawing on Friday, May 26 will have a $169 million jackpot. 

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Police & Fire
Bayonne Man Popped For Insurance Fraud: Prosecutors Bayonne Man Popped For Insurance Fraud: Prosecutors
Bayonne Man Popped For Insurance Fraud: Prosecutors A 26-year-old Bayonne man was arrested and charged with submitting a fake insurance claim for a car crash, authorities said. Frank Olivero was arrested by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Insurance Fraud Unit on Tuesday, May 23, Esther Suarez said. Olivero filed a claim with Progressive Insurance Company falsely claiming his 2017 Honda Civic was damaged while he was parked in New York City in January 2003, Suarez said. The damage had actually occurred prior to that date, Suarez said.  Olivero was charged with insurance fraud in the third degree and was released pending his first c…

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Business
Longtime Fair Lawn Diner Owner Retiring Longtime Fair Lawn Diner Owner Retiring
Longtime Fair Lawn Diner Owner Retiring The owner of the Empress Diner, a Fair Lawn institution since 1965, is bidding adieu. John Melissas announced he is moving on from the diner in a post on Facebook on Tuesday, May 23. "I spent my whole life here and met so many wonderful people," Melissas said. "I will still be local and looking to start my next adventure. Please remember that I love all of you. Thank you for everything." To ALL MY FRIENDS & FAMILY of the Empress Diner It is now time for me to move on. I spent my whole life here and met... Posted by John Melissas on Monday, May 22, 2023 Melissas' retirement was …

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Police & Fire
Man Used Another Person's Identity To Obtain Driver's License: Prosecutors Man Used Another Person's Identity To Obtain Driver's License: Prosecutors
Man Used Another Person's Identity To Obtain Driver's License: Prosecutors A 47-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged with using another person's identity in order to obtain a driver's license, authorities said. Williams Morocho-Avila was arrested on Monday, May 22 by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Public Integrity Special Investigations Unit, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Last December, Morocho-Avila obtained a non-driver identification card and basic driver examination permit at the South Plainfield Motor Vehicle Commission, Suarez said. An investigation by the NJMVC revealed Morocho-Avila obtained a driver's license at the North Ber…

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Lifestyle
MTV VMAs Returning To Newark MTV VMAs Returning To Newark
MTV VMAs Returning To Newark The VMAs are going to rock The Rock. MTV announced on Tuesday, May 23, the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark for the second year in a row on Sept. 12. This is the third time the VMAs will be held in Newark, having also been held there in 2019. The Prudential Center is getting to play host to the 40th annual ceremony. “We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs,"” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Celebrat…

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