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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

Police & Fire

Man Sexually Assaults Woman, 63, In Jersey City Business: Prosecutor Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old man in the sexual assault of a 63-year-old woman inside of a Jersey City business. Elijah Lloyd, a city resident, is believed to have robbed and sexually assaulted the woman Wednesday, May 10 when she entered a business on West Side Avenue around 8:25 p.m., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Suarez credited the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Jersey City Police Department with the investigation and arrest and multiple units of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office for their assistance in the investigatio…

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

Neighbors

Demarest High Schooler Celebrates Aapi Culture In New Children's Book A junior at Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest is hoping her new children's book will help people embrace their Asian-American culture and customs. Phoebe Kim's first children's book "Kimbap" was self-published last month, inspired by her childhood and her desire to share more of her Asian-American culture with others. In "Kimbap", Boram is nervous about starting kindergarten but then starts conversations and makes friends by sharing aspects of her Korean culture. In Korean, kimbap (or gimbap) is a popular meal with cooked rice, vegetables, fish and meat rolled in dried shee…

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

Obituaries

Beloved Jersey City Grocery Store Clerk, Roberto Adames, 42 Roberto Adames, a 42-year-old Jersey City resident, passed away last month at the age of 42, according to his obituary. Adames was born in Queens, but spent most of his life in Jersey City, where he was known as one of the best grocery store clerks in the city, his obituary reads. He loved music and spending time with his family and friends, according to his obituary. Adames is survived by his parents, Lorenzo and Maria, his children, Jasiah, Christian and Rosmely, and his siblings, Alex and Melissa. Good Morning😔 If you didn’t have a chance then this is for you. Tomorrow will be …

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

News

Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Newark A trip to Firehouse Liquor in Newark netted one lucky winner a ton of cash. One ticket sold at the liquor store matched all five numbers drawn in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot held on Wednesday, May 10, winning the $409,613 jackpot. The winning numbers were 12, 15, 29, 36, 43 and the XTRA number was 02.

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

Police & Fire

Two Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Harrison, Man Arrested: Prosecutors Two kilograms of cocaine were seized and a 60-year-old Harrison man was arrested on Wednesday, May 10, following a weeklong investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force and the Department of Homeland Security, authorities said. Jose Estrado-Castillo was found to be in possession of 200 grams of cocaine at the time of his arrest, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine in the first degree and was also hit with charges for intending to sell cocaine near a public property and a school, Suarez sa…

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

Obituaries

'General Hospital' Star Jacklyn Zeman, Bergenfield Native, Dies At 70 Jacklyn Zeman, who portrayed nurse Bobbie Spencer on "General Hospital" for more than 40 years, has died, executive producer Frank Valenti announced on Twitter On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work. pic.twitter.com/DxGdjYavab — Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) May 11, 2023 Zeman was born in Englewood and raised in Bergenfield, graduating from Bergenfield High Sc…

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

Police & Fire

High School Water Fight In Linden Leads To Injured Police, Four Arrested A group of kids having a water fight near police officers at Linden High School ended with several Linden police officers suffering minor injuries and four people arrested on Wednesday, May 10. Police were conducting a traffic stop near the high school while several kids were in the area squirting water guns and throwing water balloons at each other, police said. During the water fight, an 18-year-old man pointed a water gun at police and squirted it, hitting the officer in the face, police said. While the officer attempted to detain the combative teenager, 30-40 kid…

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

Police & Fire

Man Drove Drunk With Child In Car: Hoboken PD A 30-year-old Newark man was arrested for driving while intoxicated with a child in his car following a car crash in Hoboken on the afternoon of Monday, May 8, authorities said. Police responded to the crash at Second and Hudson Streets, where a driver said he was rear ended by another vehicle, police said. The driver, Jimmie Lee, was acting erratic, had bloodshot eyes and was making incoherent statements, police said. He refused requests to provide identification and then fled the scene, police said He was quickly apprehended and taken to police headquarters, police said. Two passengers, a…

by Sam Barron

05/11/2023

Business

Bischoff's Ice Cream Reopening Bischoff's is back. The Teaneck institution, which closed in 2022 after almost 90 years in business, is returning this summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day, it announced on its Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bischoff’s Confectionery (@bischoffsconfectionery) Bischoff's will be teaming with Rony's Rockin Grill to offer both ice cream and food. If all goes well, Steven Mather said they plan to renovate and reopen next spring. Fans of Bischoff's were thrilled to hear the news. "I'm crying, OMG yes," said one user…

by Sam Barron

05/10/2023

Real Estate

Alan Alda's Former Leonia Home Hits Market At $1.79M Calling all M*A*S*H superfans: You might have just found your dream home. The Bergen County home where actor Alan Alda, who played Hawkeye on the hit TV show, lived for almost 40 years is on the market for nearly $1.8 million. The home at 177 Park Ave. in Leonia was listed for sale at the end of March by Rosemarie Bracco of Cavalier Realty Group. Described as a "sought after Park Avenue location", the 3,500 square foot home has six bedrooms, three bathrooms and a tennis court on .5 acres of land. The home also features a living room with a dual stone fireplace, a library with …

by Sam Barron

05/10/2023

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