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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Politics

North Jersey Pols Demand Apology From White House After NJ Mayor Turned Away During Ramadan A consortium of mayors throughout North Jersey are demanding an apology from the White House to Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed Khairullah after he was denied entry for a celebration marking the end of Ramadan. Khairullah, who was recently sworn in for his fifth term as mayor, was told by Secret Service Monday, May 1 that he had not been cleared for entry. Khairullah received the news just hours before he was set to arrive. Khairullah was also recently interrogated for three hours at John F. Kennedy International Airport. "As mayors who value transparency and the U.S. legal sys…

by Sam Barron

05/19/2023

Obituaries

Alisson Kristal Cardoza Del Cid Of Elizabeth Dies, 14 Alisson Kristal Cardoza Del Cid passed away on Monday, April 17 at the age of 14. #REPATRIACIÓN 🇺🇸🇸🇻 Parte de nuestro personal funerario este dia a realizado la repatriacion de los restos mortales de la... Posted by Capillas La Resurreccion on Saturday, April 29, 2023 Visitation was held at Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home in Elizabeth and a funeral was held in El Salvador. "How I am going to miss you, wrote someone on her tribute wall. "Thank you my little flea for having come into my life. Now I know that you are in a better place where there is no more suffering. Now live my littl…

by Sam Barron

05/19/2023

Obituaries

9-Year-Old Elizabeth Resident Dies Dave Alex Grande passed away on Monday, April 24 at the age of 9, according to his obituary. Grande was an Elizabeth resident and attended Joseph Battin School No. 4. The Elizabeth Board of Education held a moment of silence for him at its meeting on Thursday, May 11. "Alex was a kind kid and funny, and he love giving warm hugs to me. Now he is in a happy place to be," wrote someone on his tribute wall. A funeral was held on Tuesday, May 2 at Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home in Elizabeth. He was interned at Rosehill Cemetery in Linden. To view his obituary, click here.

by Sam Barron

05/19/2023

Police & Fire

Elizabeth Man Convicted Of Murder For 2021 Shooting: Prosecutors A 25-year-old Elizabeth man could spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of murder in a 2021 shooting, authorities said. A jury found Michael Rogers guilty of first degree murder and other charges on Thursday, May 18, for his involvement in the shooting death of Antwoine Thompson, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. In April 2021, police responded to Second and Bond Streets where they found Thompson suffering from six gunshot wounds, Daniel said. Thompson was taken to Trinitas Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, Daniel said. Rogers will…

by Sam Barron

05/18/2023

Police & Fire

Man's Torso Found In Elizabeth River, Homicide Investigation Launched A torso was recovered in waters of the Elizabeth River on Tuesday, May 16, authorities said. A homicide investigation has been launched following the discovery made where the river meets the Arthur Kill, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca said on Thursday, May 18. The body was taken to the Union County Medical Examiner's Office, who ruled the death a homicide, authorities said. The victim has not been publicly identified. Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact Prosecutor’s O…

by Sam Barron

05/18/2023

Obituaries

Former NJ First Responder Justin Iuliano Dies, 25 Justin Tyler Iuliano lived to help others. The 25-year-old West Chester, PA resident — who was raised in Summit and New Providence, NJ — died on May 10. He was 25 years old. A longtime New Providence EMS volunteer, Juliano also aided the homeless, his obituary says. After graduating from New Providence High School in 2015, he went on to attend Penn State University and worked as a senior field service engineer at the Eaton Corporation in Boothwyn, PA. It is with great sadness, we announce the loss of our former member Justin Iuliano. For over 4 years, EMT Iuliano... Posted by New Pro…

by Sam Barron

05/18/2023

Obituaries

Death Of Mom Found After Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Norelis Mendoza's family is grieving following the discovery of her body on Route 440 on Wednesday, May 17. Mendoza, a Lindenwold resident, was last seen leaving her mother's house in Jersey City on the evening of Saturday, May 13 and never returned home. Her family reported her missing on Mother's Day. Footage of Mendoza on the night of her disappearance was discovered on Tuesday, May 16 and her body was recovered the next morning. The family has set up a fundraiser to assist her two young daughters, ages three and one. As of Thursday, May 18, more than $14,000 has been raised in ho…

by Sam Barron

05/18/2023

Business

Anticipation Builds For Fort Lee Greek Restaurant Get ready Greek food fans. The wait is almost over. The Gyro Project, a new fast casual restaurant, is set to open next month at 2151 Lemoine Avenue in Fort Lee. The restaurant is the brainchild of George Tenedios, an Englewood Cliffs resident who recently opened fresh&co in Newark and Spiro Kokkosis, who owns several restaurants in New York and lives in Fort Lee. Tenedios and Kokkosis are childhood friends who have been friends for 25 years and are both second generation restauranteurs with Greek backgrounds. Kokkosis came up with the idea for the Gyro Project and Tenedios soon was at…

by Sam Barron

05/18/2023

Business

Popular Diner Opens 4th NJ Location A new diner is about to be the "Toast" of Union County. Toast City Diner announced it will be opening its fourth location in the Garden State in downtown Cranford. The diner is expected to open in fall 2023 at South and Walnut Ave next to the Cranford Hotel and be run by founder Amy Russo and her partner Adam Torine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toast City Diner (@toastcitydiner_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toast City Diner (@toastcitydiner_) The diner has l…

by Sam Barron

05/18/2023

Police & Fire

Video Captures $120K Dior Purse Heist At Swanky NJ Mall In a brazen robbery caught on film, four men stole 25 purses from the Mall at Short Hills on Monday, May 15, authorities said. The four men were wearing dark clothing and masks when they entered the store and began pulling handbags off the wall while employees ran to a back room for safety and called for help, police said. By the time police arrived, the thieves had fled in a black SUV. It was all captured in a video posted to Instagram by Katrina Fongwoo. The clip had been viewed more than 7,000 times as of Thursday morning, May 18. The 25 Dior purses were valued at $120,000, polic…

by Sam Barron

05/18/2023

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