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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

News

Teaneck Named Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune 500' Fortune Magazine just announced what everyone who lives in Bergen County already knows: Teaneck is one of the best places for families to live in America. The township was ranked 23rd on Fortune's annual list, one ahead of Lacey, Washington and one behind Helena, Montana. Fortune highlighted Teaneck's close proximity to New York City, numerous job opportunities, the sterling reputation of its public schools and outdoor spots like Overpeck County Park and Teaneck Creek Conservancy as reasons why it's such a desirable place to live. Teaneck's historic past was also spotlighted, w…

by Sam Barron

06/21/2023

Business

Community Rallies To Save Passaic County Deli Ingwersen's Delicatessen has been an institution in Passaic County since it opened in 1960. Owner Scott Ingwersen was faced with closing the North Haledon deli and he turned to the community for help. He created a fundraiser that raised $5,775, more than the $5,000 he was seeking. "This is a humbling and embarrassing situation," Ingwersen said. "It’s killing me to ask but I don’t know what else to do. I’ve been advised by numerous concerned people to do this. Being a stubborn German I have a hard time asking anyone for their help. But I am asking for some help to restart my business." Ha…

by Sam Barron

06/21/2023

Business

Want Free Lunches In North Jersey? Here's How To Get Them They say there's no such thing as a free lunch. Hackensack is looking to change that. Downtown Hackensack and the Main Street Business Alliance are offering two free lunches on Wednesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 28. Lunch will be served to the first 100 attendees at the Courthouse Green on Main Street and Court Street. On June 21, the lunch will be from Greek Island Grill while on June 28, food from Mi Rancho, a Mexican restaurant, will be served. The first stop on our Lunch Under the Sun series is Greek Island Grill, where you’ll get to try their Mediterranean... Posted by Downto…

by Sam Barron

06/21/2023

Events

NJ Native Halsey Set For Homecoming Halsey is ready for her homecoming. The singer, who was born in Edison and grew up in Washington (Warren County) is performing two shows in Newark with a live string arrangement on Wednesday, June 21 and Thursday, June 22. And fans can expect waterworks. The "Eastside" and "Bad at Love" singer is keeping the setlist under wraps but said fans can expect to hear a wide range of music spanning her entire catalogue. I have cried without fail every time I’ve heard the string arrangements. No promises I won’t cry onstage. Really moving stuff, hope you’re ready to be in pain! Jersey tomorrow …

by Sam Barron

06/21/2023

Real Estate

$1.9M Home Once Owned By NJ Governor Hits Market You can live in your very own governor's mansion. A house that was built by former New Jersey Governor John Franklin Fort has hit the market in South Orange. The home, at 262 Charlton Ave. has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and is more than 8,000 square feet. It can be yours for $1.9 million, according to the listing from Keller Williams Realty. Fort, the 33rd governor of New Jersey, served from 1908 to 1911. He died in the home in 1920. His former home features a recently renovated gourmet chef's kitchen, a butler's pantry and a breakfast room that the listing said is "worthy of a ma…

by Sam Barron

06/21/2023

Police & Fire

Hoboken Man Arrested For Father's Day Shooting: Police A 23-year-old Hoboken resident was arrested and charged with a shooting incident on Sunday, June 18, Hoboken police said. At 2:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired at the 500 block of Jackson St, police said. No one was injured in the shooting and no property was damage, police said. Following an investigation, police identified Keshon Crandell as the suspect. Crandell turned himself into police on Tuesday, June 20, officers said. Crandell was charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons charges, police said. He was also processed on an aggravated assault summons fo…

by Sam Barron

06/20/2023

Obituaries

'Icon To The Community': NJ Ground Zero First Responder Mickey McCabe Dead At 76 Mickey McCabe was all about helping the City of Bayonne. The longtime first responder and community leader died on Monday, June 19 after a long battle with lung cancer, according to his obituary. McCabe and his wife Judy started McCabe Ambulance Company, which they operated for more than 50 years, his obituary reads. McCabe was also co-founder and chairperson of the board of BCB Community Bank and a founding member of the Bayonne St. Patrick's Parade Committee, according to his obituary. On 9/11, McCabe went to Manhattan to be a part of the rescue efforts at Ground Zero, working at the…

by Sam Barron

06/20/2023

News

Meet Popular TikToker Danny Loves Pasta In Ridgewood You've seen his TikToks. You've tried his pasta creations. Now you can meet Danny Loves Pasta in person in Bergen County. @dannylovespasta I make the recipe from scratch in the book, but the easiest way is to heat up a jar of marinara sauce, add in half a cup of cream, and then dump in the cooked pasta. Then mix in a big handful of Parmesan and Mozzarella! ♬ original sound - Danny Loves Pasta Danny Freeman will be signing copies of his new book "Danny Loves Pasta" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. Freeman has more than 1.4 million followers on his Danny Lo…

by Sam Barron

06/20/2023

Police & Fire

Infant Found Safe After Car Stolen With Him Inside: Authorities A mother experienced every parent's worst nightmare when her car was taken with her infant inside in Jersey City on Friday, June 16, authorities said. A 16-year-old Newark teenager entered a 2023 white Porsche Macan at 30 Montgomery St. and demanded a woman exit the vehicle, Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The teenager drove off with the vehicle with the victim's 5-month-old son still inside the car, Scalcione said. Police spotted the vehicle traveling northbound on Marin Boulevard, but were unable to follow the vehicle due to the high rate of speed an…

by Sam Barron

06/20/2023

Neighbors

Old Tappan Boy Struck By Car Sees Overwhelming Community Support As Stefan Wiklinski remains on the mend after being struck by a car in Old Tappan while riding his bike, residents of the borough are showing they have his back. A fundraiser has been created to support Wiklinski's family with medical expenses following the Sunday, June 11 incident. As of Tuesday, June 20, more than $60,000 has been raised. Wiklinski, an eighth grader who was set to graduate from Charles DeWolf Middle School, suffered a brain injury and remains under sedation. Wiklinski, called "Stefan Spectacular" by his dad, Stephen, was inducted into the National Honor Society and played…

by Sam Barron

06/20/2023

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