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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

NJ Man Sets Fire To Jack Daniel's Collection Since Company 'Went Woke' Pauly Michaelis said he was the biggest fan of Jack Daniel's whiskey for more than 40 years. The operative word being "was." Wearing denim overalls and a frown, Michaelis set fire to his collection of Jack Daniel's merchandise in the backyard of what appears to be his Ocean County home, over complaints the company has gone too "woke." Among the items Michaelis torched in the viral Facebook video include a mirror, every Jack Daniel's glass he owned, a wooden sign, and numerous bottles of whiskey. To cap it off, Michaelis torched a $250 bottle of Jack Daniel's and a $100 bottle of the fame…

by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine

04/12/2023

Obituaries

Newark Native Abigail Huckabee, 19, Remembered As Smart, Sweet, Funny Abigail Huckabee who died on Wednesday, March 29, is being remembered by her family as someone with a zest for life who excelled at video games and overcame many challenges, according to her obituary. Huckabee, 19, was born in Newark on April 17, 2003 and later moved to Orlando. She died in the arms of her mother, Elisa Caglioti-Rodriguez, aunt Mariana Caglioti, her grandfather, Frank Caglioti and her stuffed animal, Pinky. "She lived every day with a determination to be her best, to surround herself with the things she loved and to fill each day with hope, laughter, humor, real talk and de…

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

Police & Fire

Florida Man Shot Dead In Newark A Florida resident was fatally shot in Newark on Wednesday, April 12, authorities said. Frensly Bouquet, 27, was found by police at 1:45 a.m. after they responded to a report of a shooting on the 2100 block of McCarter Highway, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:05 a.m., Stephens and Fragé said. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, Stephens and Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Off…

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

Sports

Food Fight! Phillies Fans Throw Grub On $1 Hot Dog Night (Video) What else would you expect from Philly sports fans? A $1 hot dog night turned into debacle at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, April 11, as Phillies fans, presumably unentertained by the action on the field, spent much of the night throwing thousands of hot dogs at each other. The action on the field wasn't much better, as the Marlins raced out to a 4-0 lead and won 8-4. Fans preoccupied with the $1 dogs would've missed Luis Arrez becoming the first Marlins player to ever hit for the cycle. The lines for the first Dollar Dog Night of the season are insaaaane 🤯 pic.twitter.com/aBb9nuOEXH …

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

Obituaries

Newark's Vanessa Rego, 34, Remembered As Loving Mother, Daughter Vanessa Ariela Rego, who died on Sunday, March 12, is being remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend, according to her obituary. Rego, 34, was born and raised in Newark and was always surrounded by her family, her obituary stated. Rego had three daughters. R.I.P Vanessa Ariela Rego . Posted by Juan Carlos on Sunday, March 12, 2023 A vigil was held on Monday, March 20 at Villa Americas Funeral Home in Newark. A funeral was held on Tuesday, March 21 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Newark. To view her obituary, click here.

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

News

Lotto Tickets Good For $10K, $30K Sold In North Jersey It was a good day for two lucky lotto players in North Jersey on Tuesday, April 11. Two third-tier New Jersey Lottery prize winning tickets were sold in the region, matching four of the five white balls and and the Gold Ball, netting a winner $10,000. The other third-tier ticket was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $30,000 for the winner. The $10,000 ticket was sold at Teaneck City Center while the $30,000 ticket was sold at QuickChek in Bayonne. The winning numbers were: 31, 35, 53, 54, and 55. The Gold Mega Ball was 24, and the Megaplier Mu…

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

Police & Fire

Massive Jersey City Blaze Finally Under Control (Update) The 7-alarm fire in Jersey City blaze that broke out on Tuesday, April 11, was under control as of Wednesday morning, April 12, officials said. Firefighters will remain at the recycling plant at 1 Caven Point Ave., where the fire started, to put out any hotspots, said Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, the press secretary for the mayor's office. After the fire started at the recycling plant, it extended north toward the Newark Bay-Hudson County Turnpike Extension and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and extended as far south as near Liberty State Park, Wallace-Scalcione said. The cause of the …

by Sam Barron

04/12/2023

Lifestyle

Fyre Festival II Is On, NJ Fraudster Founder Says Lovers of bland cheese sandwiches rejoice! Fyre Festival II is finally happening, so Billy McFarland says. Which means it's probably not happening. McFarland, who was raised in Short Hills, tweeted on Sunday, April 9: For those who don't remember, Fyre Festival I, organized by McFarland and Ja Rule was a massive debacle. What was supposed to be a planned music festival and luxury weekend on the Bahamas promoted by social media influencers ended with guests sleeping in shoddy tents, served bland cheese sandwiches and being the subject of epic schadenfreude by bemused onlookers relishing ev…

by Sam Barron

04/11/2023

Police & Fire

Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Falling, Hitting Head In North Bergen: Police A bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after he fell off his bike and hit his head on rocks in North Bergen on Tuesday, April 11, according to police. The bicyclist, whose name has not been released, was traveling downhill on Granton Avenue and hit the sidewalk, which caused his fall, police said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was listed in serious condition, police said. Officers are investigating, but do not believe any foul play was involved, police said.

by Sam Barron

04/11/2023

Police & Fire

Brush Fire Progresses To 7-Alarm Blaze In Jersey City Hundreds of firefighters descended on the scene of an out-of-control Jersey City blaze that started as a brush fire but spread across the Newark Bay-Hudson County Turnpike Extension and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Tuesday, April 11. The blaze at Garfield and Bayview Avenue had progressed to a widespread, 7-alarm blaze as of 4 p.m. Please be advised: There is a fire impacting the Turnpike area at Garfield and Bayview ave.Motorists diverted and urged to avoid NJ TPK area at Garfield and Bayview aves (Caven Point) due to 6-alarm brush/factory fire. Air quality is being monitored. pic.twitter.…

by Sam Barron

04/11/2023

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