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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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Less Pain At The Pump: NJ Gas Prices Drop From Last Year Less Pain At The Pump: NJ Gas Prices Drop From Last Year
Less Pain At The Pump: NJ Gas Prices Drop From Last Year Filling up your gas tank in New Jersey is becoming a little easier to stomach. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in New Jersey is now $3.21 — a whole dollar per gallon cheaper than this time last year.  The AAA survey also found that gas in New Jersey is slightly cheaper than it was last week and last month. AAA said recession fears have caused oil prices to remain steady even though spring sees more motorists hitting the road. Garden State residents can brag about having gas prices cheaper than their neighbors. The average price of a gallon of gas in Connecticu…

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Cannabis Lounge To Replace Jersey City Cuban Mainstay Closing After 25 Years Cannabis Lounge To Replace Jersey City Cuban Mainstay Closing After 25 Years
Cannabis Lounge To Replace Jersey City Cuban Mainstay Closing After 25 Years A longtime Jersey City Cuban restaurant has shut its doors and a cannabis lounge is reportedly taking its place. Hard Grove Restaurant shut down after 25 years of serving Cuban cuisine in the city's downtown at 284 1st St.  The restaurant's last day was Friday, March 24. The eatery, which was known for its mojitos, announced the closure in an Instagram post on Thursday, March 23.  Set to open at the location is Cream Dispensary and Lounge. The new dispensary, which received approvals last year, has not yet announced its opening date, though its website promises an update in …

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DREAM TEAM: Tiger Woods, MLB Star Mike Trout Building NJ Golf Course DREAM TEAM: Tiger Woods, MLB Star Mike Trout Building NJ Golf Course
Dream Team: Tiger Woods, MLB Star Mike Trout Building NJ Golf Course Baseball superstar Mike Trout has found the perfect teammate for his new golf course in his South Jersey hometown: Tiger Woods.  The two are collaborating on Trout's National — The Reserve, an 18-hole private course in Vineland, offering world class amenities, including a wedding chapel. Construction is set to begin this year with an opening expected in 2025. "We are so excited to be able to make a longtime dream of mine a reality," Trout, a three-time American League Most Valuable Player for the Los Angeles Angels, said on social media. Trout promised this would not be your grandpare…

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Viral Sensation Discovered At Bergen County Gym To Compete At WrestleMania Viral Sensation Discovered At Bergen County Gym To Compete At WrestleMania
Viral Sensation Discovered At Bergen County Gym To Compete At WrestleMania WWE superstar Liv Morgan, who was discovered at a Bergen County gym in 2014, is about to take her place at the showcase of the immortals. Morgan, who was born in Morristown and grew up in Elmwood Park, will be competing at "WrestleMania", held on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gionna Daddio (@yaonlylivvonce) The 28-year-old, whose real name is Gionna Daddio, will be teaming up with Raquel Rodriguez in a fatal four-way tag team match. This will be Morgan's th…

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WINNER: Lucky Lottery Ticket Good For $220K Sold In Passaic County WINNER: Lucky Lottery Ticket Good For $220K Sold In Passaic County
Winner: Lucky Lottery Ticket Good For $220K Sold In Passaic County A New Jersey Lottery player in Passaic County recently struck it big. A ticket sold in Paterson matched all five numbers in the $220,103 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot Sunday, March 26.  The ticket was sold at Quick Stop Grocery at 506-508 21st Ave, and the retailer will receive $2,000. For those curious, the winning numbers were: 01, 05, 07, 08 and 17. The XTRA number was 03. 

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Lifestyle
DMX Performing In Poughkeepsie DMX Performing In Poughkeepsie
DMX Performing In Poughkeepsie DMX is coming to Poughkeepsie. The Mount Vernon native who was raised in Yonkers is performing at The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, Feb. 10. He previously performed at The Chance in 2016. In December, the 46-year-old, whose real name is Earl Simmons pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion and faces up to five years in prison. Simmons lived near the Bedford border on McLain Street in Mount Kisco with now-estranged wife Tashera Simmons before putting the home into foreclosure in 2016 after filing for bankruptcy.

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Lifestyle
Lucas Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Lucas Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Lucas Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The SPCA Westchester is hoping someone will adopt Lucas. The SPCA said Lucas, five, packs a lot of personality into his body. He likes to take things slow with new people and new situations, though he has lots of friends and gets along well with cats. He would do best in a home without kids. For more information, e-mail trainer@spca914.org or call 914-941-2896 ext. 24.

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Events
Teatown Gears Up For Annual Eaglefest Teatown Gears Up For Annual Eaglefest
Teatown Gears Up For Annual Eaglefest For 14 years, the eagle has had a place to call home at Teatown. Teatown will be celebrating its 14th annual Eaglefest at Croton Point Park on Saturday, Feb. 10, featuring a performance from singer-songwriter Dar Williams. "This event is a fun and celebratory way for Teatown to pursue its mission of inspiring our community to lifelong environmental stewardship,” said Kevin Carter, Executive Director of Teatown. “With so much divisiveness in the world, it is a joy to bring people together with hope and purpose." Eaglefest allows visitors to see live birds of prey and provides oppo…

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Politics
Pleasantville Names Former Pace Faculty Member New Village Administrator Pleasantville Names Former Pace Faculty Member New Village Administrator
Pleasantville Names Former Pace Faculty Member New Village Administrator The Village of Pleasantville has found Patty Dwyer's replacement. Eric Morrissey was named village administrator Monday night, replacing Dwyer, who worked for the village for 30 years. Morrissey will start on Feb. 15, while Dwyer will stay on through March to help with the transition. Morrissey will be paid $130,000. Morrissey, a Somers resident and grad of Somers High School, currently works in the village manager's office in Croton and worked at Pace University for six years, first as assistant director of government and community relations and then as director of government and community…

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Nonna Confirmed As County Attorney Nonna Confirmed As County Attorney
Nonna Confirmed As County Attorney WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- John Nonna's appointment as Westchester County Attorney was confirmed Monday night by the Board of Legislators. Nonna, who previously served on the Board of Legislators and as mayor of Pleasantville was nominated by County Executive George Latimer in December. After his election, Latimer appointed Nonna to help lead his transition team. Nonna was recently a partner at the law firm of Squire, Patton, Boggs. The county attorney seeks to maximize the recovery of monies to which the county is entitled and to minimize the county's liabilities in the most cost-effective way…

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