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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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Police & Fire

Teen Seriously Hurt In Head-On Sussex County Crash An 18-year-old suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash that also injured two people on Route 284 in Wantage Township on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 18, authorities said. State troopers responded to a two-car crash between a Mercedes and a Volkswagen just before 2 p.m., New Jersey State Police Detective Detective Jeffrey Lebron said. The Mercedes was traveling northbound and attempting to make a left turn when it collided with the Volkswagen traveling southbound, Lebron said. The driver of the Volkswagen, a 20-year-old Sussex resident, sustained moderate injuries while an…

by Sam Barron

11/20/2023

Obituaries

Izaak Medina, Bloomfield Native, Dies At 44 Izaak Medina died on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the age of 44 after battling diabetes, according to his obituary. Born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to Bloomfield, where he had a son, Izaak, Jr. with his partner, Lana, his obituary reads. He worked for Showcase Kitchen and Bath and also as a security guard before he opened his own computer technology company, his obituary reads. The love of my life, my best friend, my sons daddy Izaak Medina very peacefully passed away at 10:29pm last night. I... Posted by Lana Santimone on Saturday, November 11, 2023 Medina is survived by Lana and Iz…

by Sam Barron

11/16/2023

Lifestyle

Woodcliff Lake Baker Stars On New Food Network Show Celebrating 'Elf On The Shelf' Tatiana Kovalenko, a North Jersey cakemaker, is ringing in the holiday season in style. Kovalenko, who lives in Woodcliff Lake and previously ran Skaza Cakes in Midland Park, is a contestant on the Food Network show "The Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown", premiering on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. On the show, six teams of bakers are challenged to create a edible showpieces highlighting the holiday season. The winning team wins $25,000 and the coveted title of The Ambassadors of Confectionary Concoctions. The show is hosted by cake master Duff Goldman with judges Kardea Brown and Ashley Holt…

by Sam Barron

11/16/2023

Obituaries

Fairview Contractor Nicky Morin Dies, 48 Nikola "Nicky" Morin, Jr., a Fairview resident, died on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the age of 48, according to his obituary. Born in Teaneck, Morin spent his whole life in Fairview, where he worked as a plumber and contractor, his obituary reads. He is survived by his mother, Katherine, his son, Jayden, and his brothers, Jason and Anthony. It is with our deepest sadness to share with you the passing of Nikola Morin my sons father (Jayden Morin) Jayden is... Posted by Lina Ramirez on Friday, October 27, 2023 A funeral was held at Our Lady of Grace Church in Fairview and he was buried at Fairv…

by Sam Barron

11/16/2023

Obituaries

New Hoboken Mom Brittney Upman Dies Of Cancer At 33: 'Loved By So Many' Brittney Upman, a 33-year-old Hoboken resident and new mom, died on Sunday, Oct. 15 after battling leptomeningeal carcinoma, according to her obituary. A fundraiser has been set up for Upman's husband, Michael and her son, Jett, and had raised more than $146,000 as of press time. "Britt is a beautiful person inside and out," Nicole Molesphini, who organized the fundraiser while Upman was still alive, said. "She is an amazing mom...and wife., Mike. She is also an incredible daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many. Britt celebrated her son’s first birthday in May and would…

by Sam Barron

11/16/2023

Obituaries

Newark Native, Dad Of 2 Jason Rodriguez Dies Suddenly: 'More Than A Friend' Jason Rodriguez, who was born and raised in Newark, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at the age of 40, according to his obituary. He attended St. Peter's Elementary School, where he met Jessica Santiago, the mother of his two children, Siarrah and Alijah and graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel, his obituary reads. Please keep my family in prayer. My father went to rest with the lord on Tuesday. 🕊️ I love you Daddy.. Jason Rodriguez Posted by Siarrah Lynn on Friday, November 3, 2023 A devoted fan of the Miami Dolphins, Rodriguez enjoyed watching their games and his favorite mo…

by Sam Barron

11/16/2023

Police & Fire

Police ID Roselle Woman Shot Dead In East Orange A 35-year-old Roselle woman was fatally shot in East Orange in the early morning of Wednesday, Nov. 15, authorities said. At 12:55 a.m., East Orange police responded to a shooting on the 100 block of Springdale Avenue and found Janill Perez suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. She was transported to University Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 1:40 a.m., Stephens said alongside East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi. The investigation is active and ongoing and no arrests have been made, Stephens and Bindi s…

by Sam Barron

11/15/2023

News

Model Pays Tribute To Late NJ Designer With Open Casket Catwalk (Video) A model decided to give a deceased fashion designer the sendoff of a lifetime at his New Jersey funeral — right up to his open casket (scroll for video). Erica Carrington says it's what Vernest Moore would've wanted. In true fashion model form, Carrington strutted her stuff at the red carpet viewing of 62-year-old Moore at his funeral, held Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Newark Museum of Art. Once Carrington reached Moore's casket, she blew him a kiss. "I was hyperventilating almost up until the very moment I hit the runway," Carrington wrote on Instagram. "I can't believe this would be my fin…

by Sam Barron

11/15/2023

Schools

Sudden Death Of NJ District's Former Superintendent Spreads Shock, Sadness A New Jersey school district is mourning the loss of its former superintendent. Miguel Hernandez, 58, was currently serving as interim assistant principal at Manchester Regional High School in Passaic County, after retiring as superintendent in 2021. He died on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 58. In response to Hernandez's passing, the school district held an early dismissal on Monday, Nov. 13. "Losing Dr. Hernandez leaves a profound absence in our school community," Superintendent Gary Lubisco, Jr. said in a letter. "He was a valued member of our school community and will be deeply missed by studen…

by Sam Barron

11/15/2023

Politics

Citizen Murphy: NJ First Lady Announces Run For U.S. Senate Tammy Murphy is hoping to go from Drumthwacket to the Capitol Building. Ending weeks of speculation, Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, announced on Wednesday, Nov. 15, she is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat, in the seat currently occupied by embattled Senator Bob Menendez. Murphy made the announcement in a four-minute autobiographical video, telling her life story while also highlighting her priorities as first lady, including reducing the state's maternal mortality rate and combating climate change. "I am so proud of everything we've accomplished but I know …

by Sam Barron

11/15/2023

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