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Sam Barron

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sbarron@dailyvoice.com

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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

William 'Mush' Marchioni, Clifton Native, Diehard Metallica Fan, 54 William "Mush' Marchioni, died on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the age of 54, according to his obituary. Born in Passaic, Marchioni was a lifelong Clifton resident, his obituary reads. He owned Mush Made Custom Screen Printing in Passaic for 15 years, according to his obituary. He is survived by his wife Laura, his daughter, Jamie, his siblings, Donna and James and other relatives and friends, his obituary reads. Today I need to post about the most devastating thing that has ever happened to me in my life. Last night I lost three... Posted by Laura Fasino-marchioni on Friday, November 10, …

by Sam Barron

12/01/2023

Police & Fire

Burglar Who Stole $14K In Tools From Cars Busted In Bayonne: Police A 51-year-old Bayonne man was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 30 and charged with committing five burglaries by breaking into vehicles via the side window in the city in October, authorities said. Jayson Ruiz committed his first burglary on Saturday, Oct. 7, breaking a vehicle's side window and removing $5,000 worth of tools while the car was parked at West 56th Street and Avenue C, police said. On Monday, Oct. 9, Ruiz broke a vehicle's side window and removed $1,500 worth of uninstalled audio equipment from a car parked at West 56th Street and JFK Boulevard, police said. On Thursday, Oct. 12, …

by Sam Barron

12/01/2023

Obituaries

Joshua Lechtrecker, Lifelong Clark Resident, 35 Joshua Lechtrecker, a lifelong Clark resident, died on Thursday, Nov. 30, after being diagnosed with lung cancer, according to his obituary. Lechtrecker was born in Rahway to his parents, Elizabeth and Anthony, who survive him, his obituary reads. He worked as a maintenance manager at A&C Catalyst in Linden for seven years, according to his obituary. Where do I even begin, Josh was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer last month. The first week of November he... Posted by Donna Black on Monday, November 27, 2023 Lechtrecker is survived by his partner, Donna, his friend J…

by Sam Barron

12/01/2023

Business

NJ Bar Closing After 55 Years: 'Great Bar With Good People' It's the end of an era for a Somerset County institution. Michael's Inn, which has been in Raritan for 55 years at 46 Thompson St., announced on Facebook it is closing at the end of the year. "Between staffing issues, high demand of the business and the overwhelming amount of hours of performed, it has taken a toll both physically and mentally," Lauren Speis, who bought the bar in 2021. "It has been a true honor to serve you all." In a follow-up post, Speis said the owner of the building put the property up for sale. "As we are renters we apologize as we could not change the hand being de…

by Sam Barron

12/01/2023

Weather

12-Year-Old Newark Boy Missing For Almost Two Weeks: Police Brayden Killings, a 12-year-year-old Newark boy has been missing since Friday, Nov. 17, police said. Killings, who was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant order, was last seen on the 100 block of Badger Avenue at 11 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. He is 4'9" and weighs 90 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes, Fragé said. He was last seen wearing gray jeans, a gray hoodie and white and gray sneakers, Fragé said. He is a frequent runaway, Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-695-8477.

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

Police & Fire

Shoplifter Left Behind, Accomplice Busted Months Later In Morris County: Cops A 23-year-old Queens man was arrested by Denville police on Tuesday, Nov. 28 after escaping officers back in September, authorities said. Elijah Cowan, 23 and Aziz James, a 24-year-old Queens resident, were among three people stealing from the local CVS on Sunday, Sept. 17, police in Denville said. Cowan and another man escaped in a Jeep Wrangler, officers said. Police tried to stop the car, but terminated the pursuit due to possible dangers to the public and Cowan's reckless driving, officers said. James was left behind that night and was found with $280 in stolen over-the-counter me…

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

Police & Fire

Brooklyn Man Busted After Maplewood Car Thefts: Police A 29-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested in Maplewood on Sunday, Nov. 26 for stealing multiple vehicles, authorities said. Maplewood police initially responded to Springfield Avenue after a 2019 Subaru WRX was stolen, officers said. The vehicle was left unlocked with the keys still inside, police said. The vehicle was recovered and police issued a warrant for the arrest of Nika Khatiashvii. Later that day, police responded to Hillcrest Road and Peachtree Road on a report of a man checking residential door handles, officers said. Police spotted Khatiashvii sitting inside a silver 2016 Volkswa…

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

Neighbors

Park Ridge Neighbors Collab On Dazzling 42K Christmas Light Display (Photos) Matt Kaprielian's Christmas lights display looks like something out of a holiday movie. He has more than 25,000 lights up at his home at 138 Ridge Ave., in Park Ridge. "I'm really pushing the limits this year," said Kaprielian, who is almost entirely LED. "Christmas is a gift and I like to give back to the community. This is my gift to our neighborhood." Take a look next door: Kaprielian coordinates lights and music with his next door neighbor, John, at 144 Ridge Ave. The two began working together to decorate in 2019, when Kaprielian described a "Step Brothers" mome…

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

Business

Popular Burrito Chain Opens Fair Lawn Location A popular New Jersey based burrito chain is continuing its Bergen County expansion. Bubbakoo's Burritos, which has locations throughout New Jersey, is opening a location in Fair Lawn at 20-26 Maple Avenue on Monday, Dec. 4. The restaurant will be run by Rubert Nogales, who owns a Bubbakoo's Burritos in Park Ridge. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bubbakoo's Burritos (@bubbakoosburritos) "Bubbakoo’s has a passionate fan base," Nogales said. "I’m excited to open a new location in Fair Lawn. I’m confident that the Fair Law…

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

News

Winner! $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Passaic County It was a lucky Wednesday, Nov. 29 for a Powerball player in Passaic County. A ticket sold at Jackpocket in Hewitt matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball, netting the winner $50,000. The winning numbers were 6, 47, 50, 61, 68 and the Powerball was 4.

by Sam Barron

11/30/2023

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