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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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Obituaries
North Jersey's Joseph Luongo, 33, Remembered As Loving Son, Brother North Jersey's Joseph Luongo, 33, Remembered As Loving Son, Brother
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…

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Police & Fire
Woman Killed In Vineland House Fire: Reports Woman Killed In Vineland House Fire: Reports
Woman Killed In Vineland House Fire: Reports A woman and a dog were killed in a fire in Vineland on Friday, April 7 according to numerous reports. The fire occurred at 745 E Grape St. and started just after 9 a.m. Another person was injured in the blaze, News12 New Jersey reports. The Vineland Fire Department declined to confirm any information when contacted by Daily Voice.

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Sports
Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters
Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters It's been a rough round for Scottie Scheffler at the Masters. The Bergen County native is attempting to win his second straight green jacket. Scheffler is shot a +3 in the second round of the tournament on Friday, April 7. In the first round, Scheffler shot a -4. Scheffler is currently tied for 28th place. Scheffler's second round got off to a tough start when he bogeyed the first hole. He redeemed himself with a birdie on the eighth hole but then double bogeyed the ninth hole, as he continues to struggle with his putting game. He bogeyed the 18th hole.  Scheffler is the first New Jer…

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News
Schumer, McConnell Call For Release Of WSJ Reporter, NJ Native Charged With Espionage Schumer, McConnell Call For Release Of WSJ Reporter, NJ Native Charged With Espionage
Schumer, McConnell Call For Release Of WSJ Reporter, NJ Native Charged With Espionage Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) can agree on one thing: they want reporter Evan Gershkovich, a Mercer County native, to be released after he was charged with espionage in Russia while reporting for the Wall Street Journal. The duo released a rare joint statement on Friday, April 7, calling for his release. Gershkovich was charged with espionage "in the interests of his country," according to Russian state media. "We strongly condemn the wrongful detention of U.S. citizen and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and de…

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'Joker' Sequel Wraps Filming In North Jersey 'Joker' Sequel Wraps Filming In North Jersey
'Joker' Sequel Wraps Filming In North Jersey The Joker's reign of terror in Essex County is over. "Joker: Folie à Deux," the sequel to 2019's "Joker" has wrapped filming, after shooting at the shuttered Essex County Isolation Center in Belleville. joker hospitalPat O'Brien  Lady Gaga, who plays Harley Quinn, made the announcement on her Instagram page. The hospital stood in for the infamous Arkham Asylum, where Batman's rogue gallery of villains often end up after causing untold destruction in Gotham City. joker hospitalPat O'Brien Joaquin Phoenix will be reprising his Joker role that won him an Academy Award. The movie is de…

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Police & Fire
Fake Accountant Admits Stealing $1.5 Million In Scam That Targeted NJ Schools, Nonprofits: Feds Fake Accountant Admits Stealing $1.5 Million In Scam That Targeted NJ Schools, Nonprofits: Feds
Fake Accountant Admits Stealing $1.5 Million In Scam That Targeted NJ Schools, Nonprofits: Feds A Hudson County woman admitted to stealing more than $1.5 million from non-profits, private schools and religious institutions throughout New Jersey by pretending to be an accountant.  Yezenia Castillo, a 46-year-old Hoboken resident, pleaded guilty on Thursday, April 6 to one count of wire fraud and one count of tax evasion in U.S. District Court in Newark, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. For nine years, Castillo falsely claimed to be an accountant, offering her serves to non-profits throughout the state, Sellinger said. Upon being hired, Castillo would charge…

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Police & Fire
Trio Plagued Union County With Robberies, Carjacking: Prosecutor Trio Plagued Union County With Robberies, Carjacking: Prosecutor
Trio Plagued Union County With Robberies, Carjacking: Prosecutor Three men have been arrested and charged in one carjacking and a string of armed robberies that plagued residents in Union County. Alfred Pierre, 37, and Daron Thomas, 32, were arrested on Tuesday, April 4 and charged with multiple counts of robbery, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel announced. A third suspect, Isaiah Barret, was previously arrested last December. Pierre and Thomas were charged for five armed robberies between Dec. 2022 and Jan. 2023, Daniel said. Investigators also identified them as the perpetrators in a January carjacking in …

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Police & Fire
Arsonist Torches Mahwah Condo: Prosecutor Arsonist Torches Mahwah Condo: Prosecutor
Arsonist Torches Mahwah Condo: Prosecutor A Bergen County woman was arrested after officials say she started a fire in her bedroom at a condominium. Amel Mersali, 32, is facing an aggravated arson charge following an investigation into the fire at at 2102 Hawthorne Lane in Mahwah on Tuesday, April 4, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Following the fire, Mersali was transported to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus for treatment and evaluation, Musella said.  She will appear in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack when she is released from the hospital, Musella said. 

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News
Plastic Utensils Could Be Banned In NJ If Assemblyman Gets His Way Plastic Utensils Could Be Banned In NJ If Assemblyman Gets His Way
Plastic Utensils Could Be Banned In NJ If Assemblyman Gets His Way Single-use plastic utensils may be on the way out in New Jersey. A new bill proposed by Assemblyman Herb Conaway (D-Burlington) would ban food service businesses from providing single-use plastic utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request. The bill proposed last month also requires that restaurants provide reusable, washable utensils to customers eating on site.  Eateries that fail to do so would be fined $1,000 for the first offense, $2,500 for the second offense and $5,000 for the third and each subsequent offense.  Fines would go to the Clean Communities Progra…

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Two $50K Powerball Winners Sold In North Jersey Two $50K Powerball Winners Sold In North Jersey
Two $50K Powerball Winners Sold In North Jersey Two New Jersey Powerball players won big on Wednesday, April 5. The two second-tier prizewinning tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball, taking home the $50,000 prize.  The winning numbers for the drawing were: 03, 05, 09, 42, and 52. The Red Power Ball number was 11. The tickets were sold at Horizon House Deli in Fort Lee and Power Gas in East Orange. 

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