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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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Powerball Ticket Winning $50K Sold In Hudson County Powerball Ticket Winning $50K Sold In Hudson County
Powerball Ticket Winning $50K Sold In Hudson County A trip to a Hudson County bodega ended with one lucky person winning a $50,000 Powerball ticket.  The third-tier prizewinning ticket sold at Palm Grove Food Plaza in Union City matched four of the five numbers drawn and the Powerball number in the drawing held on Monday, March 27.  The winning numbers were: 19, 26, 36, 43, and 58. The Red Power Ball number was 14.  The next drawing is Wednesday, March 29. 

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Police & Fire
Driver Pulls Over To Urinate On Montclair Homeowner's Lawn: Police Driver Pulls Over To Urinate On Montclair Homeowner's Lawn: Police
Driver Pulls Over To Urinate On Montclair Homeowner's Lawn: Police Maybe it was an emergency? Montclair Police are looking for a man accused of urinating on a homeowner's property on Glenridge Avenue on Monday, March 27. The alleged urinator was wearing a gray puffy jacket and black shorts and driving a 2004 GMC Envoy when he got out of the vehicle and was observed reliving himself, according to Montclair Police Lt. Terence Turner. The homeowner attempted to use his cell phone to take a photo of the suspect and his vehicle but the suspect slapped the phone out of his hand and attempted to punch him, Turner said. The suspect then proceeded to drive away, T…

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Business
Starbucks Store On Route 17 To Close For Renovations Starbucks Store On Route 17 To Close For Renovations
Starbucks Store On Route 17 To Close For Renovations One of Paramus' four Starbucks locations is set to close for renovations in April. The Starbucks at 177 Route 17 S. will be closing for renovations on Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m., with a planned reopening on May 22. Starbucks at 177 Route 17 S. in Paramus.Google Maps Its WiFi had been turned off as of Tuesday, March 28, Daily Voice learned. "We would like to thank you for being part of our community; you are the heart of who we are at Starbucks," the company wrote in a posting on the front door of the store. Starbucks at 177 Route 17 S. in Paramus.Cecilia Levine Starbucks has three o…

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Root, Root, Root For These New Jersey MLB Players Come Opening Day Root, Root, Root For These New Jersey MLB Players Come Opening Day
Root, Root, Root For These New Jersey MLB Players Come Opening Day Baseball Opening Day on Thursday, March 30, is the best day of the year for many.  New Jerseyans have even more of a reason to watch, with several major league players having local ties. The Garden State is well represented throughout the major leagues with MVPs, All-Stars and World Series champions. The biggest name might be Mike Trout, a three-time American League Most Valuable Player for the Los Angeles Angels.  Considered one of the best players in baseball, Trout calls Cumberland County home. He recently announced he is opening a golf course in Cumberland with Tiger Woods.&…

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9-Year-Old Newark Girl's Death Prompts Wave Of Support 9-Year-Old Newark Girl's Death Prompts Wave Of Support
9-Year-Old Newark Girl's Death Prompts Wave Of Support Syhriah Julien was just nine years old when she died earlier this month due to complications from asthma, those who knew her said.  Now, residents of Union and Essex counties are coming together to help her Newark family. A GoFundMe has been organized to assist Syhriah's mother, Niyah as she deals with the sudden loss.  More than $26,300 had been raised as of Tuesday, March 28 on the campaign launched by Catherine Crowe. "Syhriah was a strong, heroic, spirited angel," Crowe said "She was such a fighter." The money will go to helping the family pay with funeral costs and al…

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Verona Car Wash Employee In Intensive Care After Out-Of-Control Sedan Knocks Him 50 Feet Verona Car Wash Employee In Intensive Care After Out-Of-Control Sedan Knocks Him 50 Feet
Verona Car Wash Employee In Intensive Care After Out-Of-Control Sedan Knocks Him 50 Feet A Verona car wash employee was in intensive care after an out-of-control sedan driven by a 75-year-old man sent him flying, authorities said. The elderly Bayville resident's Cadillac left the roadway and hit the unidentified 41-year-old worker who was on the job in the driveway of Quality Car Wash on Bloomfield Avenue on March 26, Police Chief Christopher Kiernan said. The impact knocked the victim 50 or so feet, the chief said. The Caddy also whacked an SUV and another sedan before slamming into a utility pole, he said.  The worker and two vehicles were struck before the sedan slamme…

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by Sam Barron & Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
'Protector To All:' Jersey City Officer Noel Santiago Jr. Dies After Cancer Battle 'Protector To All:' Jersey City Officer Noel Santiago Jr. Dies After Cancer Battle
'Protector To All:' Jersey City Officer Noel Santiago Jr. Dies After Cancer Battle The community is rallying around the family of a Jersey City police officer, who died on Friday, March 24 after a battle with cancer. Noel Santiago, Jr. left behind his wife, Stephanie, and three small boys, all under the age of five. A GoFundMe page has been created to assist the family. As of press time, it has raised $7,000 from 59 donors.  "To know Noel was to love him," Stephanie wrote on the campaign. "He always made himself available to anyone who needed help or a listening ear; he was a protector to all.  "Being a police officer was Noel's calling. He had a way of connecting with …

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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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