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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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Pedestrian Hit By Car While Holding Baby: New Providence Police Pedestrian Hit By Car While Holding Baby: New Providence Police
Pedestrian Hit By Car While Holding Baby: New Providence Police A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while holding a baby in New Providence on Tuesday, June 24, authorities said. At 12:27 p.m., officers responded to Springfield Avenue and Central Avenue after receiving a report of a pedestrian struck, New Providence police said. Officers and EMS evaluated the pedestrian, who sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. The baby was not injured but was taken to a pediatrician as a precaution, police said. The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian was issued a summons, police said.

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13-Year-Old Sewell Boy Killed In Middle Township Crash: Police 13-Year-Old Sewell Boy Killed In Middle Township Crash: Police
13-Year-Old Sewell Boy Killed In Middle Township Crash: Police A 13-year-old Sewell resident was killed in a two-car crash in Middle Township on Monday, June 23, authorities said. At 4:45 a.m., officers responded to Court House-South Dennis Road for a car crash after a Mitsubishi Lancer traveling southbound entered the northbound lane while attempting to pass another vehicle and struck a Honda Accord, Middle Township police. The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 26-year-old Woodbine resident, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The driver of the Honda, a 55-year-old Sewell resident, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatm…

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EHT Man Who Illegally Manufactured Marijuana Learns Fate: Prosecutor EHT Man Who Illegally Manufactured Marijuana Learns Fate: Prosecutor
EHT Man Who Illegally Manufactured Marijuana Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday, June 23, after previously pleading guilty to illegally manufacturing marijuana and multiple weapons offenses, authorities said. Victor Matias illegally sold a handgun to another man and converted his townhouse apartment at 39 Cambridge Dr. into a sophisticated and unlicensed marijuana manufacturing facility, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Matias was arrested at his townhouse last July and found to be in possession of a stolen handgun and multiple large capacity ammunition magazines, authoriti…

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Jersey City Man, Possible Bank Robber Stabbed Dead At NYC Subway Station Jersey City Man, Possible Bank Robber Stabbed Dead At NYC Subway Station
Jersey City Man, Possible Bank Robber Stabbed Dead At NYC Subway Station A 50-year-old Jersey City man was fatally stabbed at a subway station in Manhattan, authorities confirmed Wednesday, June 25. Vincent Norman was found unresponsive with a stab wound to his neck at the West 4th Street Station in Greenwich Village at 4:25 a.m. Saturday, June 14, the New York Police Department said. Norman was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.  In April, Vincent Norman, a 50-year-old Jersey City resident, was arrested and charged with robbing a Citizens Bank in East Rutherford. Authorities have not confirmed if it was …

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Minnesota Man Killed In Turnpike Crash In Gloucester County: NJSP Minnesota Man Killed In Turnpike Crash In Gloucester County: NJSP
Minnesota Man Killed In Turnpike Crash In Gloucester County: Njsp A 40-year-old Minnesota man was killed following a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Gloucester County on Sunday, June 22, authorities said. At 7:31 p.m., troopers responded to the New Jersey Turnpike North in Woolwich Township after a Freightliner tractor-trailer traveling northbound lost directional control, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The vehicle struck a concrete barrier, crossed the roadway, ran off to the right and hit several trees, Lebron said. Osman Aden, the driver, sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigatio…

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Atlantic City Woman Stabbed In Glassboro: Police Atlantic City Woman Stabbed In Glassboro: Police
Atlantic City Woman Stabbed In Glassboro: Police A 26-year-old Glassboro woman was arrested and charged with stabbing an Atlantic City woman on Friday, June 20, authorities said. At 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the Hollybush Gardens complex for a report of a stabbing, Glassboro police said. A 27-year-old Atlantic City woman and Tiana Riddle, the accused, were involved in an ongoing dispute that escalated, police said. Riddle attacked the victim with a large kitchen knife and was found to still be holding the weapon when officers arrived, police said. Riddle initially tried to physically resist arrest but was eventually taken into cus…

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South River Man Arrested After Denville Vehicle Break-In: Police South River Man Arrested After Denville Vehicle Break-In: Police
South River Man Arrested After Denville Vehicle Break-In: Police A 39-year-old South River man was arrested after breaking into a motor vehicle in Denville on Saturday, June 21. At 8:12 a.m., officers responded to Hillcrest Drive for a motor vehicle burglary, Denville police said. While responding to the scene officers observed a vehicle matching the description provided by the reporting party, police said. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified as Roman Chkheidze, police said. Chkheidze had active warrants issued by an outside agency for his arrest, police said. Chkheidze was arrested and charged with burglary, police said.

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Galloway Teen Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit: Absecon PD Galloway Teen Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit: Absecon PD
Galloway Teen Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit: Absecon PD A 19-year-old Galloway resident was arrested and charged with stealing a car following a vehicle pursuit in Absecon on Monday, June 23, authorities said. Officers received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from Pine Street, Absecon police said. At 3 p.m., an officer observed the stolen vehicle traveling near 10th Avenue and Spring Lane, police said. A police officer attempted a motor vehicle stop, but the suspect, later identified as Prince-Naseem Medas, fled, initiating a pursuit through Galloway Township, law enforcement said. The pursuit continued along Upland Avenue until the suspect …

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Man Convicted In Fatal Mount Holly Stabbing: Prosecutor Man Convicted In Fatal Mount Holly Stabbing: Prosecutor
Man Convicted In Fatal Mount Holly Stabbing: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Mount Holly man was convicted on Thursday, June 19, of a fatal stabbing behind a convenience store in 2021, authorities said. Jimir Wynn was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and multiple weapons offenses for the September 2021 stabbing, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, Mount Holly police responded to Millerie's Market and Deli at 101 Rancocas Rd. after receiving a report of a body, later identified as Sean Reynolds, found behind the store, Bradshaw said. Reynolds had been killed the night before after being stabbed mu…

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Guttenberg Man Killed In Fire: Prosecutor Guttenberg Man Killed In Fire: Prosecutor
Guttenberg Man Killed In Fire: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Guttenberg man was killed in a fire on Monday, June 23, authorities said, At 7 a.m., North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue responded to 6914 Park Ave. and found a fire coming from the third floor of a residential structure, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Firefighters located Marcos Santa-Zayas with serious injuries, Suarez said. He was transported to Palisades Medical Center where he was pronounced dead soon after, Suarez said. The cause and origin are being investigated by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force, Suarez said. Foul play is not susp…

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