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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
Teenager Shot In Jersey City: Authorities Teenager Shot In Jersey City: Authorities
Teenager Shot In Jersey City: Authorities A 19-year-old man was shot in Jersey City early Monday morning, August 7, authorities said. At 3:22 a.m., Jersey City police were called to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Union Street where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his left shin, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Wallace-Scalfione said. The investigation is ongoing, Wallace-Scalfione said. 

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News
Lotto Tickets Sold In New Milford Win $10K Lotto Tickets Sold In New Milford Win $10K
Lotto Tickets Sold In New Milford Win $10K While no one won the big $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, August 4, not everyone left emptyhanded. Two tickets sold in Bergen County and one ticket sold in Hudson County matched four of the white balls and the Gold Mega Ball, netting the lucky winners $10,000. The tickets were sold at Dollar Power and Welsh Farms in New Milford and Holland Service Center in Jersey City.  The winning numbers for the Friday, August 4, drawing were: 11, 30, 45, 52 and 56. The Gold Mega Ball was 20 and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. 

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Two People Shot In Newark: Police Two People Shot In Newark: Police
Two People Shot In Newark: Police Two people were hospitalized after being shot in Newark Saturday morning, authorities said. At 10:29 a.m., police responded to a report of shots fired at Astor Street near Pennsylvania Avenue,  Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Police found a man who had been shot and he was transported to University Hospital, Fragé said. He is currently in stable condition, Fragé said.  A second victim arrived at University Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot injury and is reportedly in stable condition, Fragé said. The incident remains under inv…

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Man Found Dead On Train Tracks ID'd Man Found Dead On Train Tracks ID'd
Man Found Dead On Train Tracks ID'd NJ Transit has identified the man who may have been electrocuted on train tracks in Newark on Saturday, July 29. Marcus Lee, a 53-year-old Newark resident, may have come in contact with the catenary and was not struck by a train, though officials said they are investigating. Lee's body was discovered at 11:25 a.m. on the tracks just west of Broad Street station in Newark, an NJ Transit spokesperson said.

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News
You Can Buy Tony Soprano's Boat, Which Is Now Located In Stamford - Look Inside You Can Buy Tony Soprano's Boat, Which Is Now Located In Stamford - Look Inside
You Can Buy Tony Soprano's Boat, Which Is Now Located In Stamford - Look Inside Who hasn't wanted to sit on a boat, smoke a cigar, blast some Dean Martin, indulge in some gabagool and discuss family business? United Yacht Sales is selling "The Stugots," Tony Soprano's boat featured on a Season 1 episode of "The Sopranos." The 1999 Cape Fear 47 Sportfish now goes by "Never Enough." It rests in Fairfield County and has been listed for sale in Stamford. View this post on Instagram A post shared by United Yacht Sales (@united_yacht_sales) "The boat was restored," Paul Ouimette, the broker for the boat said. "It fell into d…

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Obituaries
Hudson County Math Tutor Omar Pershad, 30, Mourned As 'Old Soul, Fast Walker' Hudson County Math Tutor Omar Pershad, 30, Mourned As 'Old Soul, Fast Walker'
Hudson County Math Tutor Omar Pershad, 30, Mourned As 'Old Soul, Fast Walker' Omar Pershad, a 30-year-old Jersey City resident, died on Saturday, July 22, according to his obituary. Pershad was a mathematics tutor at Hudson County Community College and a graduate of Hudson County Community College, New Jersey City University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, his obituary reads. He was described as an "old soul", who enjoyed dancing, music, meeting new people and was a voracious walker, according to his obituary. My friend. My brother. The guy who always say “I’m proud of you bro “ We had a great childhood together. From frying... Posted by Trini Chris on …

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Police & Fire
Four Arrested After Fight With Hoboken Police: Authorities Four Arrested After Fight With Hoboken Police: Authorities
Four Arrested After Fight With Hoboken Police: Authorities Four people were arrested after a fight broke out with Hoboken police on Thursday, August 3, authorities said. At 10:57 p.m., police were called to the 400 block of Marshall Street, where they saw two people arguing nearby, Marilyn Baer, a spokeswoman for the City of Hoboken said. Officers saw 27-year-old Shakeila High strike another woman, Baer said. When officers attempted to place High under arrest, a large crowd began to fight with police, Baer said. Police called for additional units and Port Authority Police, New Jersey Transit Police, Weehawken Police and Stevens Institute of Technol…

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Real Estate
Aaron Rodgers Just Bought $9.5M North Jersey Mansion: Report Aaron Rodgers Just Bought $9.5M North Jersey Mansion: Report
Aaron Rodgers Just Bought $9.5M North Jersey Mansion: Report Aaron Rodgers has found a palace fit for a king. Or at least a 4-time MVP.  The new New York Jets quarterback has purchased a $9.5 million mansion in Montclair (well, really Cedar Grove), according to the Daily Mail. The eight bedroom, 9.5 bathroom 10,001 square foot home was sold in late June, according to Redfin. Rodgers' new home offers "panoramic views" of the New York City skyline, according to the listing, and promises privacy for a man whose relationships have been known to become tabloid fodder. The house also features a gourmet kitchen, home office, a media room, a wine c…

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Lifestyle
Cardi Cleared: Tenafly Rapper Won't Face Charges For Mic Toss Cardi Cleared: Tenafly Rapper Won't Face Charges For Mic Toss
Cardi Cleared: Tenafly Rapper Won't Face Charges For Mic Toss Cardi B can breathe a sigh of relief. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced no charges will be filed against Cardi B, a Tenafly resident, for tossing a microphone at a fan who threw a drink at her during a concert in Las Vegas last weekend. "After a thorough review of this case and with the consultation from the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, this case has been closed as having insufficient evidence," Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said in a statement. Footage of Cardi's mic toss has gone viral across social media. After the mic toss spread across social medi…

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Funeral Arrangements, Viewing Set For Lt. Gov. Oliver Funeral Arrangements, Viewing Set For Lt. Gov. Oliver
Funeral Arrangements, Viewing Set For Lt. Gov. Oliver New Jersey is preparing to honor Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who died on Tuesday, August 1, at the age of 71. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the official New Jersey State Funeral and Memorial Service for Oliver will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Saturday, August 12. The public is invited to attend. Prior to her funeral, Oliver will lie in state in the Rotunda of the State Capital on Thursday, August 10 and the Essex County Courthouse on Friday, August 11, accompanied by a full honor guard, Murphy said. "Together, we will honor and celebrate her remarkable co…

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