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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

News

'Tone It Down': Popular Secaucus Library Programmer Says He Was Fired Over His Lifestyle A popular host of online programs at the Secaucus library claims he was terminated because library higher ups did not approve of his "lifestyle." Jeffrey Machno has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) after he said he contacted the board of trustees at the library to complain about how he was treated. During the pandemic, Machno, a lifelong Secaucus resident who works full-time at a fashion house, hosted a trivia night online. He quickly developed a following and started having his own interview program. He even hosted Secaucus' Got Talent in…

by Sam Barron

04/28/2023

Police & Fire

GameStop Robbed At Gunpoint: Bayonne PD A GameStop was robbed at gunpoint in Bayonne on Thursday evening, April 27, Captain Eric Amato said. The robbers took more than $23,000 worth of merchandise from the store at 205 LeFante Way after displaying the handle of a handgun and fashioning it in a threatening manner, Amato said. The investigation is ongoing, Amato said. There were no reported injuries, Amato said.

by Sam Barron

04/28/2023

Police & Fire

Newark Man Convicted Of Severely Beating Girlfriend A Newark man faces up to five years in state prison after he was convicted of beating his girlfriend in 2019, sending her to the hospital, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens announced. Ahmir Worthy was found guilty on Thursday, April 27, of third degree aggravated assault following a three-day trial, after prosecutors say he punched, kicked and slammed his girlfriend against the wall while at a party. She was diagnosed with a concussion, and suffered contusions and deep bruising, Stephens said. Worthy will be sentenced on June 26, Stephens said.

by Sam Barron

04/28/2023

Events

Hillsdale Gymnast Featured In SI Swimsuit Issue Livvy Dunne fans will flip over this latest news. The popular college gymnast, who grew up in Hillsdale and is now attending Louisiana State University, is featured in Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Issue, which hits newsstands next month. Dunne, who has made millions off her TikTok videos and has four million followers on Instagram, was photographed in Puerto Rico. She told Sports Illustrated being featured in the magazine was a dream come true.

by Sam Barron

04/28/2023

News

Taylor Ham Or Pork Roll? NJ Lotto's New Game Keeps Garden State Debate Going Strong New Jersey Lottery is stepping into the middle of a long running Garden State Civil War: Taylor ham or pork roll? The NJ Lottery is debuting a new scratch off ticket where players aim to to uncover pork or ham symbols and win up to $200,000. The ticket debuts Monday, May 1 and NJ Lottery plans tie-ins at local delis and food partnerships throughout the state. Sadly, NJ Lottery said salt, pepper, ketchup are not included.

by Sam Barron

04/28/2023

News

Six-Figure Sum: Lotto Tickets Sold In Bergen County, Union County Win Big Lottery tickets sold in Bergen County and Union County matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Thursday, April 27. The winners will split the $319,748 jackpot, taking home $159,874. One ticket was sold at Stop and Shop in Dumont while the other ticket was sold at North Broad Food Mart in Hillside. The winning numbers were: 07, 13, 18, 22 and 44 and the XTRA number was: 05

by Sam Barron

04/28/2023

Neighbors

Community Supports Livingston Mom Bravely Battling Cancer Melissa Miller is fighting for her life. And the Livingston community is joining her side. A GoFundMe has been created for Miller, who is battling stage four uterine sarcoma and has been given a 10 percent chance of survival. In just three days, more than $218,000 has been raised, as of Friday, April 28. Miller, a Livingston resident, is married to her husband Ian, and has two daughters, six-year-old Mia and two-year-old Ava. "As bills pile up we are reaching out to our friends to financially assist in this horrifying process," Mitchell Burakovsky, who organized the fundraiser f…

by Sam Barron

04/28/2023

Business

Popular Breakfast Spot Opens In Paramus Breakfast lovers in Bergen County have a new place to call home. Turning Point, which serves breakfast, lunch and brunch, recently opened its 24th location in Paramus at 65 Route 4 West. This is the restaurant's third location in North Jersey, joining Hoboken and Westfield. The restaurant has locations throughout New Jersey along with Pennsylvania and Delaware and recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. "We are super excited to be a part of the Paramus community," Kerri Dwyer, district manager for Turning Point said. "Paramus was the right spot at the right time." Dwyer said at their …

by Sam Barron

04/28/2023

Police & Fire

Student Slashed Outside Jersey City High School A student was slashed outside Ferris High School in Jersey City on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 26, Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, a spokesman for the mayor's office said. The student was slashed in the left hand and was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Wallace-Scalcione said. Police are continuing to investigate.

by Sam Barron

04/28/2023

Business

Shake Shack Opens Second Location In Jersey City Jersey City is fast becoming Shack town. Shake Shack celebrated the grand opening of its new Jersey City location at 318 Grove St. on Thursday, April 27 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and free merchandise to the first 100 customers who showed up. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Historic Downtown Jersey City (@hdsid_jc) This is the second location in Jersey City. Shake Shack has another location at Newport Centre and 14 locations throughout New Jersey. Shake Shack said its new location will create more than 100 jobs. Downtow…

by Sam Barron

04/27/2023

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