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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

Mom Charged In 3-Year-Old's Murder After Both Found Unresponsive In Florham Park: Prosecutor A 43-year-old Florham Park woman was arrested and charged with murder in the death of her 3-year-old daughter, authorities announced Tuesday, July 22. On Sunday, July 6, Florham Park police responded to a home Woods End Road and found Jeanine Glass unresponsive on the first floor of the residence with wet clothes, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Florham Park Police Chief Joseph Orlando said. Glass was transported to a nearby hospital, authorities said. While on scene, officers found a three…

by Sam Barron

07/22/2025

Police & Fire

DWI ATV Rider Airlifted After Crash: Readington Police A Readington Township man was charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing his ATV on Sunday, July 20, authorities said. At 7 p.m., officers responded to Cole Road after an ATV crash at the Readington Township Trail Association's Cole Road Greenway Trail, Readington Township police said. The ATV rolled over onto the driver, later identified as Erik Heider, police said. Heider was airlifted to a nearby hospital for his injuries, police said. Heider was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving, police said.

by Sam Barron

07/22/2025

Police & Fire

Crash Shutters Route 80 In Parsippany: Njdot A car crash has shuttered Route 80 in Parsippany on Tuesday afternoon, July 22, snarling traffic, authorities said. A crash is being investigated on Route 80 westbound West of Exit 42 near Route 202 and Littleton Road in Parsippany-Troy Hills, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said. This is a developing story, check back later for more updates.

by Sam Barron

07/22/2025

Police & Fire

5 Injured In 3-Car Jersey City Crash, Driver Fled Scene: Prosecutor Five people were injured following a three-car crash in Jersey City Monday evening, July 21, authorities said. Around 10 p.m., Jersey City police responded to Kennedy Boulevard near Claremont Avenue and found a Honda Accord, a Honda Pilot and an Infinity G37 involved in a crash, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The three passengers of the Accord were injured, one with a serious injury to the lower body, Suarez said. Two occupants of the Honda Pilot sustained minor injuries, Suarez said. The injured individuals were transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver…

by Sam Barron

07/22/2025

Police & Fire

Two Dirt Bikers Injured In Crash: Manchester Twp PD Two dirt bikers are in stable condition following a crash in Manchester Township on Sunday, July 20, authorities said. At 8:15 p.m., officers responded to Hay Road in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management area after a Kawasaki traveling north on Hay Road crashed into a Yamaha dirt bike that was making a U-turn on the trail, Manchester Township police said. The crash caused the operator of the Kawasaki, an 18-year-old Brown Mills man, to be ejected from the bike, police said. The Kawasaki rider was transported to a nearby hospital by EMS while the operator of the Yamaha, an 18-year-old Br…

by Sam Barron

07/22/2025

Police & Fire

Piscataway Man Fatally Shot In Irvington: Prosecutor A 42-year-old Piscataway man was fatally shot in Irvington on Monday, July 21, authorities said. At 10 p.m., Irvington police responded to 100 Union Ave. and found Anwar Jackson in the street with multiple gunshot wounds, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Irvington Public Safety Director Tracy Bowers said. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

by Sam Barron

07/22/2025

Police & Fire

Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Newark man was killed in a shooting on Tuesday, July 22, authorities said. Around midnight, Newark police responded to 376 Avon Ave. and found a man, later identified as Michael Howard, inside a white Chrysler 300 with multiple gunshot wounds, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. Howard was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Damn waking up and hearing that ur childhood friend is gone, Michael Howard u fucked the city up with this one 😢😢😢😈 Posted by Porscha Colli…

by Sam Barron

07/22/2025

News

'Happy Gilmore 2', Filmed All Over NJ, Premieres Friday The 29-year wait is almost over. "Happy Gilmore 2," the long awaited sequel to the Adam Sandler golf comedy classic will begin streaming on Netflix on Friday, July 25. In the sequel, Happy Gilmore returns to the sport to pay for his daughter Vienna's ballet school, according to a synopsis. The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelly and professional wrestlers Becky Lynch and MJF. The Adam Sandler sequel was fi…

by Sam Barron

07/22/2025

News

Nutley Mayor Deploying To Iraq For Six Months Nutley Mayor John Kelly, II will be deploying to Iraq in August, the township announced Friday, July 18. Kelly, a US Army Major will be deploying with the New Jersey Army National Guard in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. Kelly, who will serve as the unit commander's legal advisor will be deployed for six months. “I am honored to be able to serve my country and I am grateful that with the support of my fellow Board of Commissioners, our Township government and I will continue to function as we always have," Kelly said. Deputy Mayor Thomas Evans will pre…

by Sam Barron

07/22/2025

News

Jerry Seinfeld Performing In Newark: Here’s Where, When, How To Get Tix Want to spend your Halloween with Jerry Seinfeld? Now is your chance. The “Seinfeld” star is performing two shows at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 25. “Seinfeld” was the biggest hit of the 1990s, topping the ratings and earning numerous accolades. Seinfeld, who played a semi-fictionalized version of himself, co-created the show and wrote several episodes. After “Seinfeld”, the comedian wrote the animated film “Bee Movie” and wrote and directed the Netflix comedy “Unfrosted” about the history of the…

by Sam Barron

07/22/2025

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