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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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Police & Fire

Man Dies Two Days After Paterson Shooting: Authorities A 62-year-old Paterson man died on Tuesday May 7, two days he was shot, police said. At 10:22 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, Paterson police responded to Broadway and East 24th Street and found Daryle Robinson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to St. Joseph's University Medical Center where he died, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi said. The investigation remains active and ongoing, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Paterson Police Shooting Inves…

05/08/2024

Police & Fire

'Reckless' NJ Doc Sentenced For Defrauding Amtrak Out of $1.3 Million: Feds A 51-year-old Cedar Grove doctor was sentenced to 26 months in prison on Tuesday, May 7, for participating in a five-year health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrack Muhammad Mirza had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, US Attorney Philip Sellinger said. In 2021, Mirza was accused of recklessly injecting a hazardous dermal filler into patients seeking breast and penis enhancements — often with extremely harmful results — at dozens of offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, as previously reported by Daily Voice. From April…

05/08/2024

Neighbors

Union County Dad, Coach Battling Brain Cancer Sees Overwhelming Support Phil Orsini, a Union County dad, is in the fight of his life. But he won't do it alone. Orsini, of Scotch Plains, was diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme, brain cancer, last year. He had surgery at Morristown Medical Center and underwent nine months of treatments, according to a campaign launched for his fight. Despite his diagnosis, Orsini continued to live his life, coaching youth softball and basketball, fishing, golfing, performing punk rock karaoke and spending time with his wife Jill, and his two daughters, Lena and Amelia. Dear Friends, Phil Orsini, a softball e…

05/08/2024

News

Support Swells For Wayne Family After Losing Dog In Fire A Wayne family is on the mend after a fire damaged their home on Saturday, May 4 killing their beloved dog, Cali. The two-alarm fire on Lenox Road injured two firefighters, first responders at the scene said, though Andrea Jobst and her three children were able to safely escape the home, according to a fundraiser set up to support the family. "They are mourning the loss of their cherished dog Cali," Jennifer Graf, who organized the fundraiser said. "Cali was not just a pet but a beloved member of their family, having grown up alongside Andrea's children. The bond between Ca…

05/08/2024

News

One-Way NJ Transit Tickets Will Soon Expire After 30 Days NJ Transit is rolling out a new policy for its one-way tickets. Beginning Monday, July 1, all one-way tickets will expire after 30 days, NJ Transit announced. All tickets purchased prior to July 1, will expire on July 31, regardless of their original date of purchase. There will be no changes to the existing refund policy, NJ Transit said. The 20-trip FLEXPASS pilot fare will be discontinued on July 1, NJ Transit said. The last date to purchase a FLEXPASS is Sunday, June 30, NJ Transit said. "We understand this change may require adjustments, and we are here to assist you," NJ Transit sai…

05/07/2024

Police & Fire

Apartment Super Trespasses In Tenant's Home, Caught Due To Careless Mistake: Denville PD A 29-year-old Denville apartment complex superintendent was arrested and charged on Friday, May 3, with trespassing in one of his tenant's homes, authorities said. A resident of the Pinefield Manor Apartment Complex told officers that upon returning to her apartment she noticed a suspicious item in her house, and suspected someone may have unlawfully entered, Denville police said in a release. Following an investigation, police determined Gerardo Monroy-Cardemas unlawfully entered her apartment and dropped an item prior to exiting, officers said. Monroy-Cardemas was charged with crim…

05/07/2024

Real Estate

Newly-Built 'Trophy Home' With Pool Listed At $5.75M In Bergen County A newly-built home in Bergen County is on the market for $5.75 million. A "trophy home" with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms features a 2-story great room with a wall of glass that opens into a kitchen at 675 Navaho Trail Dr., in Franklin Lakes, according to the Zillow listing. 675 Navaho Trail, Franklin Lakes. Jump 675 Navaho Trail, Franklin Lakes. Jump The second floor includes a luxury primary suite with a spa-like bath and custom closets and four guest bedrooms. The lower level features a recreation room with a wet bar, a wine room, a cigar room and a gym, accordin…

05/07/2024

Police & Fire

36-Year-Old Woman Killed In Two-Car Crash: Morris County Prosecutor A 36-year-old woman was killed in a two-car crash in Parsippany on the evening of Monday, May 6, authorities said. At 8:55 p.m., at West Hanover Avenue and Gov. Chris Christi Drive, a 2020 Hyundai Sonata and a 2016 Volvo S60 collided, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit said. The driver of the Sonata was taken to Morristown Medical Center and pronounced dead at 10 p.m., authorities said The driver of the Volvo sustained non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. No criminality is suspected, though the investigation is ongoing, authorities said. The Morris County P…

05/07/2024

Police & Fire

Newark Woman With Dementia Missing: Police (Photo) Police in Newark are attempting to locate a missing 61-yer old woman diagnosed with dementia. Cheryl Ann Patricia Hodge was last seem at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the 100 block of Chancellor Ave, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. She is 5'7", 165 lbs. with a dark complexion and her hair is styled in gray and black box braids, Fragé said. She may be wearing an orange shirt, black leggings, and black Ugg boots, Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-695-8477.

05/07/2024

News

Pequannock Rallies For Fire Victims A fire heavily damaged a home in Morris County on Thursday, May 2 and now the community is coming together to help. The fire occurred at 10 Ryan Ln. in Pequannock Township, Mayor Ryan Herd said. Everyone was able to evacuate and there were no injuries, Herd said. "Our first responders...worked their ass off to put this fire down and keep everybody safe, including the neighbors and the neighbors houses.," Herd said. A fundraiser has been set up to Ardjian Veseli, the homeowner, as he and his family attempts to rebuild their life. "The impact of this tragedy extends b…

05/07/2024

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