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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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News

Twitter Blues: New Jersey Celebs Lose Verification Checkmark Celebrities on Twitter: They are now just like us. Twitter began its removal of blue verification checkmarks on Thursday, April 20, for those who did not pay for the company's new Twitter Blue subscription service. Tomorrow, 4/20, we are removing legacy verified checkmarks. To remain verified on Twitter, individuals can sign up for Twitter Blue here: https://t.co/gzpCcwOXAXOrganizations can sign up for Verified Organizations here: https://t.co/YtPVNYypHU — Twitter Verified (@verified) April 19, 2023 This means that Garden State celebs like Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Queen Latifah…

by Sam Barron

04/20/2023

Police & Fire

Construction Collapse Injures 3 In Newark Three people were injured at a construction site in Newark when a frame they were erecting fell, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said on the morning of Thursday, April 20. The collapse occurred on the 400 block of 4th Avenue, Fragé said. The construction workers suffered minor injuries and received medical attention from EMS at the scene, Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation, Fragé said.

by Sam Barron

04/20/2023

Lifestyle

80s Acting Legend Tells Life Story In Middlesex County Play The Gutt is coming to Middlesex County. Actor Steve Guttenberg is starring in "Tales From The Guttenberg Bible", an adaptation of his memoir at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, starting on Tuesday, April 25 and running through May 21. Guttenberg is known for starring in 80s classics like "Diner," the "Police Academy" movies, "Short Circuit," Cocoon" and "Three Men and a Baby." The show features three actoss playing 90 other characters with Guttenberg playing himself and focuses on the actor's childhood growing up on Long Island through his journey to Hollywood, including his inte…

by Sam Barron

04/20/2023

Business

Blue Moon Cafe Shutters Englewood Location The Blue Moon Café is shutting its doors after 27 years of serving Englewood. Owner Howard Felixbrod made the announcement on the restaurant's social media pages on Wednesday, April 19. "It has truly been a pleasure to serve you and we will miss being in Englewood," Felixbrod said. "I am looking forward to enjoying more free time." James Du and Lillian Pien, who run Akai Lounge in Englewood, are taking over the spot and changing the name to Blue Akai, Felixbrod said. They plan to serve both Mexican and Japanese cuisines, Felixbrod said. Blue Moon's locations in Wyckoff and Denville will r…

by Sam Barron

04/20/2023

Lifestyle

Meet Andy Cohen At Ridgewood Bookstore Do you want to watch what happens when Andy Cohen comes to Bergen County? The face of Bravo is signing copies of his new book, "The Daddy Diaries" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, May 8 at 6 p.m. Cohen's book chronicles being a single parent to his three-year-old son, Ben and his newborn daughter, Lucy. And since it's from the executive producer of "The Real Housewives" series, there is drama, though this time it's at the playground. This is the third book in "The Andy Cohen Diaries" series, and Cohen's first book since 2016. Aside from "The Real Housewives", Cohen is also the hos…

by Sam Barron

04/20/2023

Police & Fire

Jersey City Building Owner Conducted Work Without Permit Days Before Blaze: Officials The owner of a Jersey City building destroyed in a four-alarm fire earlier this month has been fined by the city for conducting roof work without a permit two days before the blaze. The building at 197 Olean Ave., was one of three buildings damaged in the April 5 fire that left 17 people displaced and sent black smoke billowing across the sky. The city's Fire Prevention and Arson Units investigation determined the fire was accidental, Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, press secretary for the mayor's office said. The building at 197 Olean Ave was demolished the night of t…

by Sam Barron

04/20/2023

Obituaries

Hoboken Doctor, 28, Dies After Courageous Brain Tumor Battle Dr. Ahntu Vu, who died on Tuesday, April 18, after a diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme, is being remembered for his love of the fine arts and his passion for his patients, according to his obituary. Vu died surrounded by his family, including his parents Hoavien Yu and Emily Yo, his friends and his girlfriend, Louise, his obituary reads. Vu was a second year resident at Hoboken University Medical Center Family Medicine Program. After his diagnosis, a GoFundMe was created, which raised $34,155 from 345 donors. "He fought a hard battle and unfortunately it was a short one,…

by Sam Barron

04/20/2023

Police & Fire

Body Recovered From Passaic River: Newark Police A body was recovered from the Passaic River in Newark on Wednesday, April 19, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. At 5 p.m., police responded to Bridge Street and McCarter Highway on a report of a body in the river, Fragé said. Firefighters, personnel from the Newark Police Emergency Services Unit and Kearney Police responded to the scene to assist with the recovery, Fragé said. The body had drifted northbound due to the river's current, Fragé said. The man was pronounced dead at 6:28 p.m, Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation and the victim h…

by Sam Barron

04/19/2023

News

NJ Lottery Winner Splits $1K A Day For Life Ticket With Lucky Tennessee Player The Garden State and The Volunteer State are coming together to split $1,000 a day for life. One New Jersey Cash4Life ticket matched the five white balls and the Cash Ball in the drawing on Tuesday, April 18. A similar ticket was also sold in Tennessee, splitting the jackpot. The ticket sold at B and B Liquors in West Orange. Two other players in New Jersey matched four of the five white balls and the Cash Ball, winning $2,500. The winning numbers for the drawing were: 08, 12, 16, 18 and 21. The Cash Ball was: 04.

by Sam Barron

04/19/2023

News

Two NJ Residents Burned By Dunkin': Suits Two separate lawsuits have been filed against the Dunkin' franchises by New Jersey residents claiming they suffered severe burns from the store's mishandling of hot beverages. In February, Darryn Stewart, a Passaic resident, filed a lawsuit in Superior Court in Passaic County against the Dunkin' in Clifton claiming the staff was reckless, careless and negligent in failing to secure his hot beverage in a takeout tray and failing to properly the secure the tops of the containers when he visited Dunkin' in Sept. 2021. Stewart suffered severe burns that required medical and hospital care, accor…

by Sam Barron

04/19/2023

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