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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
Bayonne Bike Burglar Hit With Additional Theft Charges: Police Bayonne Bike Burglar Hit With Additional Theft Charges: Police
Bayonne Bike Burglar Hit With Additional Theft Charges: Police James Bostic, a 42-year-old Bayonne resident who was previously arrested for stealing a $950 e-bike was hit with two additional charges for theft, police said. A person reported losing their wallet last year and after viewing surveillance cameras, observed Bostic picking up the wallet and leaving the area, Bayonne police said. A credit card belong to the victim was recovered from Bostic's residence when police arrested him for stealing the e-bike on Wednesday, Sept. 27, officers said. In August, another person reported that Bostic entered their parked vehicle and removed property from it, o…

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News
Mahwah Native Fired After Train Rant Toward Tourists Goes Viral Mahwah Native Fired After Train Rant Toward Tourists Goes Viral
Mahwah Native Fired After Train Rant Toward Tourists Goes Viral A 30-year-old New Jersey woman has been fired after a video of her berating German tourists on an NJ Transit train went viral, multiple outlets report. Brianna Pinnix, a talent acquisition specialist at Capital Rx from Mahwah, is seen screaming at the tourists as her boyfriend attempted to restrain her in a video initially posted on Reddit, as reported by TMZ and the NY Post. The ordeal happened on a New Jersey Transit train following the New York Jets v. Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday, Oct. 1, according to The Messenger. "Bri, do not this," the man with her said in vain. "Stop thi…

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Police & Fire
Reckless Manslaughter Among New Charges For Driver In Fatal Route 1&9 Wreck Reckless Manslaughter Among New Charges For Driver In Fatal Route 1&9 Wreck
Reckless Manslaughter Among New Charges For Driver In Fatal Route 1&9 Wreck Additional charges have been filed against a New Jersey driver involved in a fatal wreck, authorities said. Gabriel Melo, a 22-year-old Newark resident, was behind the wheel of a car when it crashed and killed 21-year-old Daniella Rosario, of Bloomfield, last month, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced on Thursday, Oct. 5. Melo was originally charged with death by auto, but is now facing charges of aggravated manslaughter, reckless manslaughter and assault by auto, the prosecutor announced. Melo was operating a 2018 Audi that collided with a tractor trailer on the Rou…

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Business
Grandson Of Original Callahan's Owner Sets Opening Date On New Westwood Hot Dog Shop Grandson Of Original Callahan's Owner Sets Opening Date On New Westwood Hot Dog Shop
Grandson Of Original Callahan's Owner Sets Opening Date On New Westwood Hot Dog Shop Hot dog fans have waited long enough. 1950 Originals, which is owned by Dan DeMiglio, the grandson of the original owner of Callahan's announced it is hosting its grand opening in Westwood on Sunday, Oct. 15 beginning at 11 a.m. “I’m so excited to start fresh with a brand new business — it’s like having a blank canvas," DeMiglio said in a statement when he announced 1950s Originals. "This is my chance to start over and dream bigger. "But to me, it’s not always about the brand name. It’s about the people on your team, and our team is truly incredible." DeMiglio revived Callahan's in Norwoo…

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Lifestyle
'This Place Looks Bleak': Another NJ Restaurant Gets Gordon Ramsay Revival 'This Place Looks Bleak': Another NJ Restaurant Gets Gordon Ramsay Revival
'This Place Looks Bleak': Another NJ Restaurant Gets Gordon Ramsay Revival Gordon Ramsay isn't done with Passaic County just yet. A week after giving the "Kitchen Nightmares" episode of Woodland Park's Bask46 aired, Ramsay's show will feature In The Drink, a restaurant and bar at the Preakness Valley Golf Course in Wayne. The In A Drink episode will premiere on Monday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. on FOX. According to the restaurant's Facebook page, the episode was filmed from Tuesday, May 30 to Saturday, June 3. Following Ramsay's renovations, the restaurant reopened on Sunday, June 4. 🎉NEW & IMPROVED 🎉 In The Drink will reopen tomorrow June 4th!! Come check out …

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Yankees Coaches Swing By East Rutherford Restaurant Yankees Coaches Swing By East Rutherford Restaurant
Yankees Coaches Swing By East Rutherford Restaurant Well they certainly have a lot of time on their hands to explore Bergen County's finest cuisine these days. Yankees hitting coach Sean Casey,  Yankees strength and conditioning coach Larry Adegoke and MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa dined out at Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in in East Rutherford on Tuesday, Oct. 3, the restaurant shared on Facebook. "Thank you for choosing us for your dining experience," the restaurant exclaimed on Facebook. Last year, they served the New York Yankees dinner after its 4-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians in Game One of the American League Division…

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Police & Fire
Newark Men Sold Guns To Undercover Informants: Feds Newark Men Sold Guns To Undercover Informants: Feds
Newark Men Sold Guns To Undercover Informants: Feds Two men from Newark were federally charged with dealing unlicensed firearms, trafficking them across state lines, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Oct. 3. From July to September of this year, Carlo De Jesus, a 26-year-old Newark resident sold four firearms, including two rifles and a semi-automatic handgun to undercover law enforcement, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. De Jesus also sold fentanyl and cocaine to law enforcement, Sellinger said.  De Jesus sold the firearms to an undercover agent who said he lived in Connecticut, Sellinger said. Victor Gonzalez, a 36-year-ol…

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News
NJ Restaurateur Thrilled To Be Rid Of 'Culinary Gangster' After Gordon Ramsay Revamp NJ Restaurateur Thrilled To Be Rid Of 'Culinary Gangster' After Gordon Ramsay Revamp
NJ Restaurateur Thrilled To Be Rid Of 'Culinary Gangster' After Gordon Ramsay Revamp It has been five months since Gordon Ramsay gave Bask46 an overhaul, and owner Steve Baskinger seems to be pleased with how things are running at his Woodland Park restaurant. "Kitchen Nightmares" aired on Monday, Oct. 2, highlighting the turmoil going on at the restaurant.  Chief among the problems were the ongoing conflicts between Baskinger and executive chef Bobby Fortunato, the self proclaimed "Culinary Gangster." Ramsay took an immediate dislike to the Culinary Gangster, and forced him to straighten up. After a successful relaunch, the end of the episode revealed Fortunato quit the ne…

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Politics
Menendez Accepted Benz As Bribe Following Fatal Wreck Caused By His Wife In Bogota: Reports Menendez Accepted Benz As Bribe Following Fatal Wreck Caused By His Wife In Bogota: Reports
Menendez Accepted Benz As Bribe Following Fatal Wreck Caused By His Wife In Bogota: Reports A fatal 2018 car crash in Bergen County involving his wife is what led to embattled New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez accepting bribes to influence a criminal case, according to the federal indictment levied against him.  Nadine Arslanian, the now-wife of embattled Senator Robert Menendez, was involved in a fatal car crash in Bogota in 2018, according to The New York Times. The couple, who married in 2020, were dating at the time of the incident. Arslanian, who was also named in the federal indictments accusing Menendez of accepting bribes from the government of Egypt, among other indiscreti…

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Westfield Man Indicted After 14-Hour SWAT Standoff: Prosecutors Westfield Man Indicted After 14-Hour SWAT Standoff: Prosecutors
Westfield Man Indicted After 14-Hour SWAT Standoff: Prosecutors A 41-year-old Westfield man has been indicted on 14 counts after a 14-hour standoff with police in July, prosecutors announced  Around 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, police responded to a 9-1-1 call from his residence at The Boulevard for a dispute, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said.  When officers arrived, they were met at the front door by Michael Ward, who was brandishing a large kitchen knife, Daniel said. Ward refused to drop the knife and retreated back into his residence, Daniel said.  The other members soon exited the residence and Ward barricaded himself …

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