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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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Obituaries
Kim Koces, Makeup Artist, Oak Ridge Mom Of Three Dies At 32: 'Heart Full Of Kindness' Kim Koces, Makeup Artist, Oak Ridge Mom Of Three Dies At 32: 'Heart Full Of Kindness'
Kim Koces, Makeup Artist, Oak Ridge Mom Of Three Dies At 32: 'Heart Full Of Kindness' Kimberly Koces, a 32-year-old North Jersey mother, died on Tuesday, Feb. 4, according to her obituary from the Scanlan Funeral Home website. A mom to Averianna, Daniel, and Benjamin, Kim "had a special way of making kids feel seen and cared for," her obituary reads. "She had a heart full of kindness and empathy, and her warm personality uplifted everyone around her." She loved Halloween and horror movies, always getting excited for spooky season, her obituary reads. A talented makeup artist, she worked at Cutting Edge Academy, according to her obituary. Kimberly Kocses Even though…

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Schools
Eagles Fans Cheer As Gloucester City School District Closes For Super Bowl Parade Eagles Fans Cheer As Gloucester City School District Closes For Super Bowl Parade
Eagles Fans Cheer As Gloucester City School District Closes For Super Bowl Parade Students and teachers at a school district in Camden County have one more reason to cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Gloucester City School District announced schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 14 for the Eagles victory parade. Gloucester City already gave students and staff a two-hour delay for the day after the Super Bowl, so they could stay up and celebrate the Eagles 40-22 thrashing of the Kansas City Chiefs.  "This is a truly special time for our local community, as we come together to honor our hometown team's incredible achievement," the district wrote. "The Eagles' vi…

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Police & Fire
Two Lanes Closed On Route 80 After Crash: NJDOT Two Lanes Closed On Route 80 After Crash: NJDOT
Two Lanes Closed On Route 80 After Crash: Njdot A crash on Route 80 has caused the closure of two lanes on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 11, authorities said. The collision occurred on Route 80 westbound near Exit 47A at Route 280 in Parsippany, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Two right lanes are closed, the NJDOT said. 

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Police & Fire
NJ Burglars Armed With High Capacity Magazine Ram Cop Car In Speeding BMW: North Caldwell PD NJ Burglars Armed With High Capacity Magazine Ram Cop Car In Speeding BMW: North Caldwell PD
NJ Burglars Armed With High Capacity Magazine Ram Cop Car In Speeding BMW: North Caldwell PD Four armed burglars were arrested on Monday, Feb. 10, after a break-in led to a pursuit in North Caldwell, authorities said. At 3:39 a.m., while responding to a home on Robin Hill Road for a break-in, officers saw a white BMW X3 speeding down the street, North Caldwell police said.  The vehicle crossed a lawn and sideswiped a North Caldwell Police patrol vehicle before continuing on and crashing into a residence on Park Avenue, police said.  Four suspects—two adults, Samir Y. Jordan, 20 and Quamine Y. McDonald, 18, both from Newark, along with two juveniles—fled the scene on …

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Police & Fire
Brothel Operator Forced Women Into Sex Acts In Bridgeton, Prosecutor Brothel Operator Forced Women Into Sex Acts In Bridgeton, Prosecutor
Brothel Operator Forced Women Into Sex Acts In Bridgeton, Prosecutor A 37-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged on Saturday, Feb. 8 with human trafficking after running a brothel out of his home, authorities said. Moises Rodriguez-Martinez had been under investigation for a month after he kept inside an East Avenue residence for the purpose of performing paid sexual acts, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The women were trafficked from Queens, Webb-McRae said. Rodriguez-Martinez was charged with human trafficking, promoting organized street crime and promoting prostitution, Webb-McRae said.

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Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed, Pinned Against Guardrail In North Bergen: Police Pedestrian Killed, Pinned Against Guardrail In North Bergen: Police
Pedestrian Killed, Pinned Against Guardrail In North Bergen: Police A pedestrian pinned against a guardrail and "instantly killed" early Monday, Feb. 10 in North Bergen, authorities tell Daily Voice. The crash occurred at 91st Street and Tonnelle Avenue and led to numerous road closures and detours, including at Route 1 and 9, North Bergen police said. The roadway was eventually reopened, police said. Footage of the crash was shared by HudPost on Instagram (note the story disappears after 24 hours).

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Sports
Shamong Native Sonya Deville Leaving WWE: Reports Shamong Native Sonya Deville Leaving WWE: Reports
Shamong Native Sonya Deville Leaving WWE: Reports Sonya Deville's time with WWE is coming to an end. The Burlington County native's contract will not be renewed when it expires in several weeks, according to Fightful Select. Deville a.k.a. Daria Berenato, was one of a handful of WWE wrestlers let go on Friday, Feb. 7. The first openly gay female wrestler in WWE, Deville, who was born in Shamong and attended Seneca High School in Tabernacle, joined the company in 2015, appearing on the reality show "Tough Enough." She won the Women's Tag Team Titles in 2023, though she had to relinquish the belt due to an injury. Most recently, she wa…

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Lifestyle
Movie Directed By Short Hills Native Considered Best Picture Frontrunner After Awards Show Wins Movie Directed By Short Hills Native Considered Best Picture Frontrunner After Awards Show Wins
Movie Directed By Short Hills Native Considered Best Picture Frontrunner After Awards Show Wins Everything is coming up "Anora." The movie, directed by Sean Baker, who was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills, swept awards shows last weekend, winning the top prize at the Directors Guild of America Awards, the Producers Guild of America Awards and the Critics Choice Awards, making it the frontrunner for Best Picture at the Oscars. "Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. Baker, who was nominated for four Oscars for "Anora," including Best Director and Best Original Screenp…

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Sports
Jets Moving On From Cedar Grove's Aaron Rodgers: Reports Jets Moving On From Cedar Grove's Aaron Rodgers: Reports
Jets Moving On From Cedar Grove's Aaron Rodgers: Reports It looks like Aaron Rodgers' time with the New York Jets is coming to an end. Gang Green is not expected to bring the quarterback, who lives in Essex County, for the 2025 season, back after two disappointing seasons, according to multiple NFL insiders.  Fox NFL insider Jay Glazer said Rodgers flew to New Jersey to meet with the team about his future, only to be told it didn't involve him. The Jets practice facility is in Florham Park in Morris County. The 41-year old, who owns a mansion in Cedar Grove, was traded to the Jets in 2023, giving the fanbase Super Bowl aspirations, though h…

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News
Mendham Borough Mayor Resigning For Job At Trump White House Mendham Borough Mayor Resigning For Job At Trump White House
Mendham Borough Mayor Resigning For Job At Trump White House The mayor of a borough in Morris County is resigning for a job in the Trump administration, she announced Friday, Feb. 7. Christine Serrano Glassner, the mayor of Mendham Borough, announced her resignation in a letter to the community. Serrano Glassner, who unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination for US Senate last year, is joining the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, New Jersey Globe reported. "I am honored to have this opportunity to serve our nation once again and promise to bring the same dedication and compassion to this new job that I brought each day to our l…

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