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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
Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor' Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor'
Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor' Emil Savia, 37-year-old Sayreville resident died on Saturday, Jan. 13, according to his obituary. A former Wood-Ridge resident, Savia graduated from Rowan University with a degree in business, his obituary reads. He oversaw 34 Saker Shoprites and was COO of Nicolosi Meat purveyors in Union City, according to his obituary. "Working for Emil at Nicolosi was one of the most wonderful experiences in my career." wrote one mourner. "Emil was one of the best supervisors that I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He made the work environment a joy to be there. I'll miss him a lot." An avid fish…

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Lifestyle
'AGT' Runner Up From Bergenfield Returns For 2nd Shot 'AGT' Runner Up From Bergenfield Returns For 2nd Shot
'AGT' Runner Up From Bergenfield Returns For 2nd Shot Get ready to be wowed once again by Anna DeGuzman, a Bergen County magician. The master of cardistry, and a native of Bergenfield, who finished second on "America's Got Talent", will be appearing on "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League" on Monday, Jan. 22. on NBC.  On "Fantasy League", judges choose a roster of their favorite acts and mentor them as they compete against other contestants. The winning act receives $250,000.  Last summer, DeGuzman dazzled viewers and judges with her array of impressive card tricks and devil-may-care attitude. Judges related to how nervous she got…

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Police & Fire
Four Found Dead Including 2 Kids In Union (DEVELOPING) Four Found Dead Including 2 Kids In Union (DEVELOPING)
Four Found Dead Including 2 Kids In Union (Developing) Two adults and two children were found dead in a home in Union Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, the county prosecutor's office said. The Union County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Force and the Union Police Department said they are investigating after they were found dead in their home on Lincrest Terrace in Union,. Authorities did not say where in the home or when the bodies were found.  This is a developing story. Check back for more updates. 

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Police & Fire
DUI Driver Plows Car Through Morris County Storefront, Leaves: Police DUI Driver Plows Car Through Morris County Storefront, Leaves: Police
DUI Driver Plows Car Through Morris County Storefront, Leaves: Police A 45-year-old Ledgewood man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash on Friday, Jan. 12, Denville police said. At 5:03 p.m., police received a report of a car crash with property damage in the parking lot of A&R Interiors at 27 E. Main St., officers said. Police stopped a vehicle and determined Lorenz was driving while intoxicated, police said.  Lorenz was arrested and transported to Denville Police Headquarters. He was charged with DWI, reckless driving, careless driving, leaving the scene of a crash and failure to report and wa…

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Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Clinton: FD (PHOTOS) Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Clinton: FD (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Clinton: FD (Photos) Firefighters faced a plume of flames as they worked to extinguish a two-alarm fire in Clinton on Monday, Jan. 15. At 9:07 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on Route 31 South, Township of Clinton Division of Fire said on Facebook.  Township of Clinton Division of Fire The first firefighters who arrived on scene were faced with heavy fire conditions from the front door and garage, and called for a second alarm upon arrival, firefighters said. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire as additional units arrived to the scene to extinguish the blaze, firefighters said…

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Obituaries
Former East Orange Football Player, Irvington Dad Killed In Newark Shooting Former East Orange Football Player, Irvington Dad Killed In Newark Shooting
Former East Orange Football Player, Irvington Dad Killed In Newark Shooting Ty'Shad Campbell was just 27 years old when he was killed in a shooting in Newark on Sunday, Jan. 14. At 4:25 a.m., Newark police responded to the 300 block of Grove Street and found Campbell outside the location suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Campbell was taken to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead soon after, Stephens and Fragé said. Campbell's family has set up a fundraiser to assist with funeral costs. As of Wednesday, Jan. 17, $450 has been raised. Th…

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Police & Fire
Gunman Suspected Of Shooting Teens In Newark Sought By Police Gunman Suspected Of Shooting Teens In Newark Sought By Police
Gunman Suspected Of Shooting Teens In Newark Sought By Police Police in Newark are attempting to locate a suspect in connection with the shooting of two teenagers on Thursday, Jan. 11, authorities said.  At 2:49 p.m., police responded to South 11th Street and South Orange Avenue and located a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy who had been shot inside an area establishment, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The boy had gotten into an altercation with two men who entered the establishment, and one of the men started shooting, Fragé said. The man proceeded to head eastbound on South Orange Ave., Fragé said. Newark Departme…

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Lifestyle
Meet Crystal Hefner, Playboy Founder's Widow, In Northvale Meet Crystal Hefner, Playboy Founder's Widow, In Northvale
Meet Crystal Hefner, Playboy Founder's Widow, In Northvale Crystal Hefner is ready to tell her story. The widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner is signing copies of her new book "Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself" on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale.  Hefner discusses her time living at the Playboy mansion starting from when she was 21 years old. While she got to travel the world and live a glamorous lifestyle, "Hef" controlled his girlfriends, dictating their hair and makeup to establishing nightly curfews, according to a synopsis. This is Hefner's first book. To purchase tickets to meet …

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Business
Jersey Mike's Opening In Hackensack Jersey Mike's Opening In Hackensack
Jersey Mike's Opening In Hackensack Jersey Mike's is opening a location in its namesake state. The sandwich franchise, which was founded in Point Pleasant and is headquartered in Manasquan, is celebrating the grand opening of its new location in Hackensack at 150 River St. from Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 21. The restaurant is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. This is Jersey Mike's first location in the city. As part of its opening, franchise owner Chris Rigassio is holding a fundraiser to support Hackensack High School.  Customers who receive a fundraising coupon can make a minimum $3 contribution to the…

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Business
Shuttered NJ Pizzeria Reopens Under New Owners Shuttered NJ Pizzeria Reopens Under New Owners
Shuttered NJ Pizzeria Reopens Under New Owners Just when you thought it was safe to cut down on carbs in 2024. Bivo Pizza Napoletana announced on Instagram it is reopening its Montclair location on Friday, Jan. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. under new ownership.  The restaurant shuttered suddenly in Fall 2022 after temporarily shutting its doors in fall 2021 as former owner Tomasso Colao battled health issues. The new owners said they spent time with Colao to ensure they offered the authentic pizza napoletana. "Be assured that Bivio will continue using the highest quality ingredients imported from Italy and fresh local," the new own…

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