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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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Business
Popular Food Show Filming At Bridgewater Restaurant Popular Food Show Filming At Bridgewater Restaurant
Popular Food Show Filming At Bridgewater Restaurant America's Best Restaurants has discovered a gem in Somerset County. 22 West Tap and Grill in Bridgewater will be featured on an episode of the popular online show, with filming set to take place at the end of the month.  "America's Best Restaurants" is a weekly show that travels around the country spotlighting independent restaurants. "We're humbled by this amazing opportunity and would like to thank all of our awesome customers for your support," the restaurant wrote on Facebook. The restaurant is asking patrons to say what their to-go item is so it can be featured on the show. …

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Real Estate
Fitness Studio, Outdoor Oasis: See Inside $3.3M Mahwah Polo Club Mansion Fitness Studio, Outdoor Oasis: See Inside $3.3M Mahwah Polo Club Mansion
Fitness Studio, Outdoor Oasis: See Inside $3.3M Mahwah Polo Club Mansion You can bring the Hamptons to New Jersey. A luxury Hamptons style estate, with five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, is on the market in Mahwah for $3.349 million.  The home is inside the Polo Club and sits atop 6.5 acres on the Ramapo Mountains, offering breathtaking views and privacy, according to the listing. "This is a very special property that doesn't come on the market often," the listing said. The home offers resort-style living and features a 2-story foyer, a chef's gourmet kitchen, "generously sized" bedrooms, a spa-like bathroom, two gyms, a theatre and recreation space, acco…

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Police & Fire
4-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted By Homeless Man In Morristown Park: Prosecutor 4-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted By Homeless Man In Morristown Park: Prosecutor
4-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted By Homeless Man In Morristown Park: Prosecutor A 56-year-old Morristown man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old at a park on Thursday, May 9, authorities said. The 4-year-old boy said he was sexually assaulted by an unknown male, later identified as John Dowd, while in George Gramby Memorial Park, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said. Dowd is homeless and known to frequent, Morristown, authorities said. Dowd was charged with aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, Carroll said alongside Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardso…

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Police & Fire
Milania Giudice Not At Fault For Crash That Damaged Mercedes Benz Off Route 287, Police Say Milania Giudice Not At Fault For Crash That Damaged Mercedes Benz Off Route 287, Police Say
Milania Giudice Not At Fault For Crash That Damaged Mercedes Benz Off Route 287, Police Say Milania Giudice, the 18-year-old daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice was involved in a two-car crash in Morris County on Friday, May 17, authorities said. At 7:18 a.m. on Myrtle Avenue in the Town of Boonton, Giudice, a Montville resident, was traveling north when her 2018 Mercedes collided with a Ford Fusion driven by a 71-year-old Fair Lawn resident, according to a police report obtained by Daily Voice. The Ford Fusion was facing west and turning left from the Route 287 offramp onto Myrtle Avenue, police said.  Giudice said they collided after the Ford Fu…

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Police & Fire
Gunman Arrested In Roselle Roadway Shootout, Police Say Gunman Arrested In Roselle Roadway Shootout, Police Say
Gunman Arrested In Roselle Roadway Shootout, Police Say An 18-year-old was arrested in Roselle after gunfire broke out between two vehicles at an intersection on Monday, May 20, authorities said. The two vehicles exchanged gunfire at East Seventh Avenue and Walnut Street, Roselle police said in a release. One vehicle crashed while turning on East Sixth Avenue and a man was witnessed fleeing with a gun in his hand, police said. Rood Theluscat, a Linden resident, was apprehended and the firearm was recovered, police said. He was charged with multiple weapons offenses, police said. A second suspect fled the area near East Seventh Avenue and remains…

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Police & Fire
Woman Busted At Home After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Washington Twp PD Woman Busted At Home After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Washington Twp PD
Woman Busted At Home After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Washington Twp PD A 42-year-old Mount Olive woman was arrested and charged after she fled from police during a traffic stop on Route 46 in Morris County on Friday, May 17, authorities. Officers attempted to conduct the traffic stop after determining the driver was operating a vehicle with a suspended license, Washington Township police said in a release. The vehicle fled from officers but was ultimately located at a Budd Lake residence, police said. Officers arrested the woman, who they did not name, and charged her with eluding, obstruction, resisting arrest and numerous motor vehicle violations, police said…

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Events
Meet Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence In Ridgewood Meet Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence In Ridgewood
Meet Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence In Ridgewood Tyler Florence is ready to help you become a grill master. The celebrity chef and host of numerous Food Network shows will be signing copies of his new book "American Grill: 125 Recipes for Mastering Live Fire" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. In the cookbook, the host of "Tyler's Ultimate" shows off his love of American comfort food and teaches aspiring cooks how to char, caramelize and marinate to perfection, according to a synopsis. The cookbook tells people how to make the perfect steak, grill vegetables, fruit and fish, according to a synopsis.  The cookboo…

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News
'Miracle of Morristown:' How Woman Who Lost Leg After Being Struck By Train Saved Her Own Life 'Miracle of Morristown:' How Woman Who Lost Leg After Being Struck By Train Saved Her Own Life
'Miracle of Morristown:' How Woman Who Lost Leg After Being Struck By Train Saved Her Own Life Lisa Fitzgerald was two weeks shy of her birthday and commuting to New York when she lost her leg after being struck by train in Morristown on Saturday, May 4.  Fitzgerald was on the Morristown platform with the injury when responders arrived at the scene, just before 7:25 p.m., a spokesperson for NJ Transit said.  She saved her own life by pulling herself off the train tracks, onto the platform and screaming for help, according to a fundraiser set up to support Fitzgerald. Her supporters are calling it "The Miracle of Morristown." Fitzgerald was then rushed to the hospital …

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Police & Fire
Shots Fired In Newark: Police Shots Fired In Newark: Police
Shots Fired In Newark: Police Gunshots were fired in Newark on the early morning of Tuesday, May 21, authorities said. At 12:41 a.m., police responded to the 300 block of 7th Avenue and confirmed gunshots were fired, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. A search of the area did not locate any victims, Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation. 

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Police & Fire
Shots Fired Near Two Newark Schools: Police Shots Fired Near Two Newark Schools: Police
Shots Fired Near Two Newark Schools: Police Gunshots were fired near Newark schools on the afternoon of Monday, May 20, authorities said. At 3:35 p.m., police responded to South 11th Street and South Orange Avenue on a report of shots fired, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. KIPP Rise Academy, a charter school for students from 5th grade to 8th grade, and West Side High School are located minutes from the shooting location.  Police did not locate any gunshot victims, Fragé said. The investigation is ongoing, Fragé said.

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