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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
Woman Busted At Hotel Had $5K In Outstanding Warrants: Mt Olive PD Woman Busted At Hotel Had $5K In Outstanding Warrants: Mt Olive PD
Woman Busted At Hotel Had $5K In Outstanding Warrants: Mt Olive PD A woman was arrested at a hotel in Morris County on the morning of Thursday, May 14,  when police discovered she had two active warrants for her arrest, totaling $5,000 authorities said. At 10:27 a.m. police were at the Baymont by Wyndham in Budd Lake when they noticed Monika Bassett outside the front of the hotel, Mt. Olive police said. Police searched her credentials and found the two active warrants for her arrest- one from Mt. Olive Township for $2,500 and one from Rockaway Boro for $2,500 said, Mt. Olive police said. Officers placed her under arrest and she was transported to head…

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Sports
Who Is Livvy Dunne? Bergen County Gymnast $1,000 Clue On 'Jeopardy!' Who Is Livvy Dunne? Bergen County Gymnast $1,000 Clue On 'Jeopardy!'
Who Is Livvy Dunne? Bergen County Gymnast $1,000 Clue On 'Jeopardy!' Livvy Dunne, the popular gymnast and Bergen County native, has officially hit the big time. Dunne, who was raised in Hillsdale, was a clue on the Wednesday, May 15 episode of "Jeopardy!" The $1,000 "answer" was: This LSU gymnast claims the title of most followed NCAA athlete on social media. Will Stewart, a political organizer from Nashville, buzzed in and guessed: Who is Livvy? Host Ken Jennibgs asked him to be more specific and he correctly answered, "Who is Livvy Dunne?" Last fall, Dunne was on the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, which highlights the money college ath…

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Police & Fire
Warrant Issued For Armed Man Who Robbed Liquor Store: Newark PD Warrant Issued For Armed Man Who Robbed Liquor Store: Newark PD
Warrant Issued For Armed Man Who Robbed Liquor Store: Newark PD A warrant has been issued for a 54-year-old Newark man who robbed a liquor store while armed, authorities said. On Monday, March 25 at 9:26 p.m., police responded to the New Silver Key Liquor Store at 250 Broadway on a report of a armed robbery, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said.  Jeffrey Carr walked behind the counter brandishing a weapon and demanded the cashier place money from inside the cash register into a black plastic bag, Fragé said. Carr took $400 and fled north toward Broadway Townhouses.  Carr is described as a Black male, approximately 6' " …

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Business
Macy's Opening New Format Store In North Jersey Macy's Opening New Format Store In North Jersey
Macy's Opening New Format Store In North Jersey A Macy's in North Jersey is getting a makeover.  Macy's will be celebrating the grand opening of its new format store at the Interstate Shopping Center in Ramsey on Saturday, May 25 at 9:45 a.m. The event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony and giveaways for customers. The department store is promising an immersive shopping experience with its new format, offering convenience and discovery in an easy to navigate shopping center. Patrons will be able to enjoy a curated assortment of Macy's fragrances and the store plans on collaborating with local businesses to create pop-up shops an…

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News
NJ Transit Changing Refund Policy After Criticism NJ Transit Changing Refund Policy After Criticism
NJ Transit Changing Refund Policy After Criticism NJ Transit is continuing to tweak its ticket policy. NJ Transit announced that refunds will be made available for unused one-way tickets purchased prior to Saturday, June 1. The refund policy will also apply to rail 10-trip tickets.  Tickets purchased on or after June 1 must be used by the end of July and will not be eligible for refunds. Last month, NJ Transit announced all tickets purchased prior to July 1 will expire on July 31, regardless of their original date of purchase. The policy prompted criticism from straphangers, who worried they would lose out on tickets they purchased b…

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Police & Fire
$500 Reward For Train Station Rock Thrower: Hunterdon County Crimestoppers $500 Reward For Train Station Rock Thrower: Hunterdon County Crimestoppers
$500 Reward For Train Station Rock Thrower: Hunterdon County Crimestoppers A $500 reward is being offered after a threw a rock, breaking windows of a Hunterdon County train station on twice on Saturday, April 27, authorities said. At 5:54 a.m., surveillance footage from a nearby business shows the man picking up a rock and throwing it at the rear windows of the Lebanon train station, causing them to crack, NJ Transit police said.  He came back about 12 hours later, picked up a rock, and again threw it at windows, causing additional damage, NJ Transit police said. The man broke four windows, causing $535 in damages, NJ Transit police said. The man is describe…

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Police & Fire
'Questionable' Item Prompts Shelter-In-Place For Whippany Park High School, Police Say 'Questionable' Item Prompts Shelter-In-Place For Whippany Park High School, Police Say
'Questionable' Item Prompts Shelter-In-Place For Whippany Park High School, Police Say Questions loom after police say a "questionable item" prompted a high school in Morris County to shelter in place for more than 20 minutes on Tuesday, May 14. The administration at Whippany Park High School told Hanover Township Police Department School Resource Officer that a questionable item that may pose a security risk was reported on school grounds, Hanover Township Police said. The school sheltered in place for 24 minutes as officers investigated, police said. As soon as the concern was mitigated, the shelter in place was lifted and the school resumed regular activities, police …

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Business
H-Mart Opening 16,800-Square-Foot Food Hall At NJ's Largest Mall H-Mart Opening 16,800-Square-Foot Food Hall At NJ's Largest Mall
H-Mart Opening 16,800-Square-Foot Food Hall At NJ's Largest Mall The top Asian supermarket in the country is coming to American Dream in a big way. American Dream, in East Rutherford, announced H Mart will be opening a 16,860-square-foot food hall later this spring. The food hall will be the largest in the northeast. Food offerings at H Mart will include Korean delicacies from Sang's Tofu & Grill and K-Town Hero, offering bulgogi beef brisket, fried chicken and gochujang pork belly by Hooni Kim. Other fast-casual Asian dining options include:  The Bao: Specializing in Dim Sum, noodles and soup dumplings Gold Miss: Donuts, hot dogs, ice cream,…

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Obituaries
Mark Conforti, Dedicated Baseball Coach, Blairstown Resident, Dies At 69 Mark Conforti, Dedicated Baseball Coach, Blairstown Resident, Dies At 69
Mark Conforti, Dedicated Baseball Coach, Blairstown Resident, Dies At 69 Mark Conforti, an active member of Union Little League, died on Thursday May 9 at Newton Medical Center after a short illness, according to his obituary. Conforti was a musician in many bands and also enjoyed fishing and watching sports, particularly the Yankees and Giants, his obituary reads.  https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/union-nj/mark-conforti-11808330 It is with great sadness that I am posting... Posted by Stephen DeAcutis on Saturday, May 11, 2024 The Union Little League Board of Directors has set up a fundraiser to help pay for funeral costs. As of Wednesda…

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Business
Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton
Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton Stew Leonard's celebrated its grand opening at its new Clifton location on Tuesday, May 14. The ribbon cutting ceremony included the dedication of a 300-poun bronze statue honoring Stew Leonard, Sr. who founded the popular grocery store. The ceremony included milk and live cows.  Stew Leonard's celebrated its grand opening in Clifton. Eliza Rosenthale The store has hired 400 employee for the new location and promoted more than 100 employees. The 56,000 square foot grocery and wine store is the second of its kind in New Jersey and will feature more than a dozen local vendo…

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