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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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Death Of 1-Year-Old Found Unresponsive At Perth Amboy Daycare Under Investigation: Prosecutor Death Of 1-Year-Old Found Unresponsive At Perth Amboy Daycare Under Investigation: Prosecutor
Death Of 1-Year-Old Found Unresponsive At Perth Amboy Daycare Under Investigation: Prosecutor A 1-year-old baby died on Friday, June 20 after he was found unresponsive at a daycare center in Perth Amboy, authorities said. At 10:33 a.m., authorities responded to a residential daycare on McKeon Street after receiving a 911 distress call about an unresponsive baby, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Lawrence Cattano said. The baby was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said. 

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Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: NJDOT Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: NJDOT
Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: Njdot A car crash with injuries has closed all lanes on Route 287 in Edison on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, authorities said. The crash occurred at 12:04 p.m. on Route 287 southbound north of Exit 1 in Edison, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said. 

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Mass Shooting: Paterson Man Dead, 4 Wounded In Newark, Prosecutor Says (PHOTOS) Mass Shooting: Paterson Man Dead, 4 Wounded In Newark, Prosecutor Says (PHOTOS)
Mass Shooting: Paterson Man Dead, 4 Wounded In Newark, Prosecutor Says (Photos) A Paterson man was killed and four others were injured in a mass shooting in Newark late Monday, June 23, authorities said. At 11:40 p.m., Newark police responded to 367 6th Ave. and found five individuals struck by gunfire, a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Brandyn Waters, 18, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Four men, 26, 24, and two 19-year-olds were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, authorities said. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Forc…

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PTO Treasurer Stole $32K In Funds: Absecon PD PTO Treasurer Stole $32K In Funds: Absecon PD
PTO Treasurer Stole $32K In Funds: Absecon PD A 41-year-old Absecon resident was arrested and charged with stealing from the PTO where she served as treasurer, authorities announced on Monday, June 23. Last month, officers were notified of irregularities in the Absecon Parent Teacher Organization's financial accounts, Absecon police said. An investigation revealed Khristi Mannery, who had access to the funds as treasurer deposited over $32,000 raised from PTO events into her personal accounts, police said. Mannery is charged with theft by unlawful disposition, police said.

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Two New Yorkers Broke Into NJ Home: Police Two New Yorkers Broke Into NJ Home: Police
Two New Yorkers Broke Into NJ Home: Police Four men were arrested and charged after they burglarized a home in Hanover Township on Monday, June 23, authorities said. At 11:14 a.m., officers responded to a burglary at a Reynolds Avenue residence after a witness saw suspects entering the back of the home, Hanover Township police said. An officer spotted a vehicle matching the description leaving the area and the vehicle was stopped, police said. Officers found signs of forced entry and the four suspects inside the vehicle were arrested, police said. The four suspects arrested were Florin Coman, a 23-year-old Renton, Washington reside…

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Video Of Adam Sandler Playing Basketball In Montclair Goes Viral Video Of Adam Sandler Playing Basketball In Montclair Goes Viral
Video Of Adam Sandler Playing Basketball In Montclair Goes Viral Adam Sandler is starting to become a fixture in New Jersey. The actor who recently filmed “Happy Gilmore 2” in the Garden State was recently spotted playing basketball at Rand Park Montclair in a TikTok that has gone viral. @saevista This my second time seeing bro lol really a legend #adamsandler #newjersey #nyc #fyp #foryou #fypシ ♬ original sound - {^~^} The video, which has 1.1 million views in just two days, shows the Sandman can really hoop, including faking a shot and driving to the basket for the easy two. He wears his standard pickup basketball out fit of bright colored sh…

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Atlantic City Twin Brothers Admit Running Drug Trafficking Ring: Prosecutor Atlantic City Twin Brothers Admit Running Drug Trafficking Ring: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Twin Brothers Admit Running Drug Trafficking Ring: Prosecutor Twin brothers from Atlantic City admitted to being the leaders of a narcotics trafficking ring on Monday, June 23, authorities said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, Joseph Suarez is expected to be sentenced to 28 years in prison while Joseph Suarez is expected to be sentenced to 25 years in prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. In November 2022, 20 search warrants are executed throughout Atlantic County, the culmination of an investigation into the Suarez’s control of the drug trade on South Florida Avenue in Atlantic City, authorities said. Investigators recovered appro…

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Vehicle Overturns On Route 78: NJDOT Vehicle Overturns On Route 78: NJDOT
Vehicle Overturns On Route 78: Njdot A vehicle overturned on Route 78 in Somerset County Tuesday morning, June 24, authorities said. The car overturned at 8:09 a.m. on Route 78 eastbound by Exit 29 in Bedminster Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are open, the DOT said.

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NJ-Puerto Rico Cocaine Ring: 18 People Arrested, Prosecutors Say NJ-Puerto Rico Cocaine Ring: 18 People Arrested, Prosecutors Say
Nj-puerto Rico Cocaine Ring: 18 People Arrested, Prosecutors Say A two-month investigation led to the arrest of 18 people and the seizure of more than eight kilograms of cocaine, authorities in Salem County announced on Monday, June 23. Over the course of a two-month investigation, authorities connected cocaine suppliers from Puerto Rico to distributors operating in Salem City and Mount Holly for distribution of cocaine along the East Coast from New Jersey to Massachusetts, the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office said. The arrests led to a “record-breaking seizure of narcotics,” authorities said. The 18 people arrested and charged with narcotics offenses a…

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Baltimore Man Killed In Route 47 Crash: Police Baltimore Man Killed In Route 47 Crash: Police
Baltimore Man Killed In Route 47 Crash: Police A Baltimore man was killed in a car crash on Route 47 in Middle Township on Sunday, June 22, authorities said. At 9 a.m., officers responded to Route 47 North for a two-car crash after a Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling northbound crossed into a southbound lane and struck a Buick Encore, Middle Township police said. The driver of the Hyundai, Robert Burch, was pronounced dead at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-City Division, police said. The passenger, a 70-year-old woman was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital, police said. The driver of the Buick, a 66-yea…

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