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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

Motorcyclist Injured In Turnpike Crash A motorcyclist was hurt after crashing on the New Jersey Turnpike in Union County on Sunday, April 9. The crash occurred in Elizabeth on inner roadway milepost 101 around 9:45 p.m., when the motorcyclist lost control while traveling southbound on the turnpike, according to New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan. The motorcyclist was taken to a nearby hospital with non life-threatening injuries, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.

by Sam Barron

04/10/2023

Lifestyle

Attractive Couples Sought For Commercial Filming At Times Square Hotel How cute are you and your partner? Really cute? Well, this might be an opportunity for you. 226 Collective is casting for a social media photo and video shoot at a hotel in Times Square, being shot on Thursday, April 20 with lodging provided from Wednesday, April 19 to Friday, April 21. They are looking for couples on vacation, a woman and a man, between the ages of 36 to 60. "An attractive, photogenic, and fit man and woman in their late 40s to early 50s to play the role of 'Couple on Vacation,' according to the listing. "While not required, real couples are encouraged to appl…

by Sam Barron

04/10/2023

News

Jersey Cash 5 Winner Sold At Newark Supermarket One lucky lotto winner in New Jersey is now $134,010 richer. A lottery ticket sold at a supermarket in Newark matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing, held on Saturday, April 8, netting the winner the six-figure sum, The winning numbers were: 01, 06, 19, 33 and 34 and the XTRA number was 04. AJ Seabra Supermarkets XII will receive a $2,000 bonus check for selling the winning ticket.

by Sam Barron

04/10/2023

Police & Fire

Bayonne Man Threatened To Shoot Police at 7-Eleven: Authorities A 27-year-old Bayonne man was arrested and charged for threatening to shoot police at 7-Eleven and later spitting on officers. On Sunday, April 9, police were requested to the 7-Eleven at 39 W 8th St to remove Harley, who was acting disorderly, Bayonne Police Capt. Eric Amato said. Harley refused to leave and began clenching his fists, challenging officers to a fight and threatening to shoot them, police said. Additional officers arrived on scene and Harley was taken into custody, police said. While in custody at police headquarters, Harley spit in the face of an officer, police said…

by Sam Barron

04/10/2023

News

$1,000 For Life: North Jersey Lottery Player Wins Big Imagine winning $1,000 a week for the rest of your life. For one North Jersey Lottery player, those dreams are now a reality. A New Jersey CASH4LIFEticket sold in Passaic County matched the five white balls in the drawing held on Sunday, April 9, netting the winner $1,000 a week for the rest of their life. The winning numbers were 09, 16, 21, 27 and 28 while The Cash Ball was 04. The ticket was sold at Shortway's Barn in Hawthorne.

by Sam Barron

04/10/2023

Police & Fire

Man Stabs Sex Worker At Meadowlands Hotel: Police A 26-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged with stabbing a sex worker at a hotel in Secaucus on Sunday, April 9, authorities said. After agreeing to engage in sexual activity in exchange for money, the worker asked Vineeth Ravuri to leave the room, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. That's when Ravuri pulled out a knife and demanded his money back, police said. The worker refused and, Ravuri lunged at her, slashing her in the finger and buttocks, police said. Ravuri attempted to prevent her from leaving from the room, but she escaped and was able to call officers for help…

by Sam Barron

04/10/2023

Sports

Bergen's Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For 10th At Masters Scottie Scheffler's time as reigning Masters champion is over. The Bergen County native finished in a tie for 10th place at the Masters Tournament after winning the tournament last year. Scheffler shot a -4, eight strokes behind the winner, Jon Rahm. Scheffler got off to a hot start at the tournament in round 1, but stumbled in round 2, carding a +3. He rebounded in the final two rounds, shooting a combined -3. Don't feel too bad for Scheffler though. By finishing in 10th place, he earned $432,000 in prize money. Scheffler is the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. Hav…

by Sam Barron

04/10/2023

Neighbors

Hoboken Doctor Fighting Glioblastoma Sees Surge Of Community Support A doctor is in for the fight of his life, and the Hoboken community is standing behind him. A GoFundMe has been created for Dr. Ahntu Vu, a 28-year-old 2nd year resident at Hoboken University Medical Center Family Medicine Program, as he battles a terminal stage four diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme. As of Monday, April 10, $23,813 has been raised from 223 donors. "Anhtu has shown himself to be a caring, compassionate, relatable, funny, and down-to-earth guy," Judy Joseph, who organized the fundraiser, said. "He leaves his patients feeling well attended to and cared for and has shown hi…

by Sam Barron

04/10/2023

News

Proposed Improvements To Parkway Exits Could Make Trip To Jersey Shore Better A trip to the Jersey Shore might be a little less stressful by the end of this decade. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is proposing a series of improvements on the Garden State Parkway from Milepost 80 to Milepost 83 in Ocean County. The project would go through Beachwood, South Toms River, Berkeley Township and Toms River. Drivers, residents, and other stakeholders are invited to watch this 18-minute presentation to learn about the proposed improvements between Mileposts 80 and 83 on the Garden State Parkway. New Jersey Turnpike Authority The project includes the addition of two ra…

by Sam Barron

04/07/2023

Obituaries

North Jersey's Joseph Luongo, 33, Remembered As Loving Son, Brother Joseph Vincent Luongo, who died on Saturday, March 25, is being remembered as a loving son and brother, according to his obituary. Luongo, 33, lived in Pompton Plains and previously lived in Nutley, according to the obituary. He worked as a boiler operator at Johanna Foods in Flemington, and is survived by his parents, Francisco and Deanna, and his brothers, Francesco and Valentino. Oh, Joe Luongo, you were a beautiful soul and my family loved you as one of our own. May you rest in peace. Posted by Billy Tooma on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Just found out another of my classmates pas…

by Sam Barron

04/07/2023

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