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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.

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Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher
Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher A 24-year-old Southeast Massachusetts native has seen his major league baseball dreams come true.  Jared Shuster, a left-handed pitcher from New Bedford, was named to the Atlanta Braves Opening Day roster. Considered a long-shot to make the team's opening day roster, Shuster had an impressive spring training and moved up the depth chart, giving the Braves no choice but to welcome him. Shuster was un-hittable when he pitched for New Bedford High School as a freshman, going 6-0 with a 0.45 ERA, according to his statistics from Wake Forest University (WFU). Shuster later transferred to Tabor…

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Man Stabbed In Elizabeth (DEVELOPING) Man Stabbed In Elizabeth (DEVELOPING)
Man Stabbed In Elizabeth (Developing) A man was hospitalized after being stabbed in the abdomen in Elizabeth on Thursday, March 30, Daily Voice has learned. The incident happened on 1st Street and Atlantic Street around 4:15 p.m., sources with direct knowledge of the incident tell Daily Voice. The man was rushed to University Hospital in Newark, the source said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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More Testing Needed Ahead Of Nabisco Factory Implosion, Hundreds Of Families Say More Testing Needed Ahead Of Nabisco Factory Implosion, Hundreds Of Families Say
More Testing Needed Ahead Of Nabisco Factory Implosion, Hundreds Of Families Say Families in Glen Rock and Fair Lawn are expressing concern over the scheduled implosion of the Nabisco Factory on Route 208, which is set for next month.  A Change.org petition has been launched and had more than 700 signers as of Wednesday, March 30, ahead of the Saturday, April 15 demolition date.  Petitioners fear the building, constructed in 1958,  contains asbestos, lead, mercury, PCBs, mold spores, and arsenic, which will be released into the air upon demolition.  Petitioners are requesting an independent environmental testing of the air, soil and water to en…

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Sports
Morris County's Anthony Volpe Is Youngest Yankee To Make Opening Day Roster Since Jeter Morris County's Anthony Volpe Is Youngest Yankee To Make Opening Day Roster Since Jeter
Morris County's Anthony Volpe Is Youngest Yankee To Make Opening Day Roster Since Jeter A Morris County slugger is about to live the dream of every  New York Yankee fan who grew up playing baseball. Anthony Volpe made the Opening Day roster for the Yankees, who begin their season on Thursday, March 30.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Victus (@victussports) The highly-touted prospect, who just turned 21, is the youngest Yankee to make the Opening Day lineup since Derek Jeter in 1996. Like Jeter, Volpe also plays shortstop.  Volpe is a lifelong Yankees fan who has talked about attending games as a child and admirin…

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Undercover Bust: Hoboken Store Was Selling Pot Without License, Police Say Undercover Bust: Hoboken Store Was Selling Pot Without License, Police Say
Undercover Bust: Hoboken Store Was Selling Pot Without License, Police Say An undercover investigation by the Hoboken Police Department led to three people being arrested on Thursday, March 30, for selling cannabis out of a storefront without a license. The Hoboken Police Department Street Crimes Unit had been looking into Hoboken Exotica, at 521 Washington St. since February, after numerous complaints from residents, police said.  Officers conducted a series of undercover purchases before making the arrests, police said.  “The sale and use of unregulated cannabis and illicit drugs has been prevalent across the state,” said Chief of Police Steven A…

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Police & Fire
Pot Grow Operation Busted Near Jersey City School: Police Pot Grow Operation Busted Near Jersey City School: Police
Pot Grow Operation Busted Near Jersey City School: Police A 26-year-old Jersey City resident was arrested on Tuesday, March 28, and charged with multiple counts of growing marijuana in a school zone. Police arrested Eyuemeyar Mazon after they found 18 planter pots containing suspected marijuana, fertilizer, equipment for plant growing, and various amounts of psilocybin mushroom, according to city police. Mazon's home at 630 Bergen Ave., is next to P.S. 17: Joseph H. Brensinger School, police said.

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Police & Fire
Shots Fired At Newark Detectives, Three In Custody: Police Shots Fired At Newark Detectives, Three In Custody: Police
Shots Fired At Newark Detectives, Three In Custody: Police An investigation into four males ended with shots fired at Newark Police Detectives on Wednesday, March 29.  Detectives were conducting their inquiry on Malvern Street & Pulaski Street at 10 p.m., when one suspect fired a shot at the detectives, Fragé said. Detectives did not return fire and pursued the suspects on foot, Fragé said. Three suspects were apprehended and a handgun was recovered, Fragé said.  One suspect remains at large, Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation, Fragé said.

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Real Estate
$2.3M Penthouse Hits Jersey City Market (LOOK INSIDE) $2.3M Penthouse Hits Jersey City Market (LOOK INSIDE)
$2.3M Penthouse Hits Jersey City Market (Look Inside) Got $2.3 million to spare and desire a view of the Hudson River? A luxury penthouse condominium has hit the market in Jersey City at Shore South condominium.  The three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo at 20 Newport Pkwy. comes with a private balcony to enjoy those Hudson River views. It is just one of only two penthouses at Shore South. The condominium was listed on Wednesday, March 28 by Weichert Realtors in Hoboken. 20 Newport Parkway, Unit PHA Jersey City, NJ 07310 3 Bed, 3 Bath, Private Balcony Priced at $2,300,000 Rare, One of only Two Penthouses at The Shore! Stunning 3 Bed, 3 B…

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$139K Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Passaic County $139K Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Passaic County
$139K Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Passaic County A lottery ticket sold in Passaic County netted one lucky winner $139,582 on Tuesday, March 28. The ticket sold at Union Food Stores at 357 Union Blvd. in Totowa matched all five numbers drawn in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The winning numbers were: 11, 19, 21, 26 and 37 and the XTRA number was: 04. Union Food Stores will receive a $2,000 bonus check for selling the winning ticket.

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Flo Rida's Son In ICU After 5-Story Fall From Jersey City Window, Mom Taking Legal Action Flo Rida's Son In ICU After 5-Story Fall From Jersey City Window, Mom Taking Legal Action
Flo Rida's Son In ICU After 5-Story Fall From Jersey City Window, Mom Taking Legal Action The mother of rapper Flo Rida's 6-year-old disabled son is taking legal action after the boy fell five stories from a window of their Jersey City building earlier this month, leaving him seriously injured. Alexis Adams claims building management was negligent and careless and did not install size guards on windows, causing her son, Zohar Dillard, to fall out onto the pavement below, according to court documents filed by Steven P. Haddad, of the Haddad law firm. Zohar DillardSteven P. Haddad Zohar, who was diagnosed with autism and a brain condition, suffered a shattered pelvis, left met…

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