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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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Two NJ Transit Buses Collide Near Lincoln Tunnel: Port Authority Two NJ Transit Buses Collide Near Lincoln Tunnel: Port Authority
Two NJ Transit Buses Collide Near Lincoln Tunnel: Port Authority Two New Jersey Transit buses crashed into each other on Thursday morning, July 24, authorities said. The crash occurred on Ramp 96, which leads to the Lincoln Tunnel to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, a spokesperson for the Port Authority said. Port Authority Police and emergency response teams are on scene, authorities said. The incident is ongoing and an investigation is underway, authorities said. The Exclusive Bus Lane remains open though travel delays are expected, authorities said.

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10 Rescued From Sinking Ship At Avalon Beach 10 Rescued From Sinking Ship At Avalon Beach
10 Rescued From Sinking Ship At Avalon Beach Ten people were rescued after a boat sank near Avalon Beach on Wednesday, July 23. At 11 a.m., the sailboat sunk in Townsend’s Inlet off the 8th Great Jetty, the Avalon Beach Patrol said. The sailboat engine broke down, causing the vessel to strike the jetty and sink, the beach patrol told NBC 10. Lifeguards ensured all 10 people made it back it safely, the beach patrol said. “Our Patrol prevented a disaster with quick thinking and a fast response,” the beach patrol said. No injuries were reported.

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Roseland Surgeon Has License Suspended After Disfiguring Patient: AG Roseland Surgeon Has License Suspended After Disfiguring Patient: AG
Roseland Surgeon Has License Suspended After Disfiguring Patient: AG A surgeon who practiced in Essex County had his license suspended for seven years after a botched surgery led to the permanent disfiguring of a patient, authorities announced, Wednesday, July 23. Dr. David Greuner, who practiced general, thoracic and vascular surgery in Roseland and West Caldwell initially lost his license amid allegations his “inability or unwillingness to grasp the very fundamentals of vascular surgery and the practice of medicine in general” made him a clear and imminent danger to the public, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Three patients suffered severe complica…

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Bronx Man Possessed Three Stolen Cars: Fairfield PD Bronx Man Possessed Three Stolen Cars: Fairfield PD
Bronx Man Possessed Three Stolen Cars: Fairfield PD A 32-year-old Bronx man was arrested and charged with possessing three stolen cars in Fairfield, authorities announced Wednesday, July 23. On Tuesday, July 15 at 3:28 p.m., officers received information a 2022 black Toyota Highlander that was reported stolen in New York City earlier this month was located at 10 Evans St., Fairfield police said. While responding to the property, officers observed a car carrier truck on the property being operated by Luis Reyes, police said. Officers saw the stolen Toyota Highlander along with a 2021 gray Toyota Highlander and a 2023 silver Honda CRV reporte…

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4 Charged In Fatal Parkway Drag Race: Middlesex County Prosecutor 4 Charged In Fatal Parkway Drag Race: Middlesex County Prosecutor
4 Charged In Fatal Parkway Drag Race: Middlesex County Prosecutor Four people are facing charges following a fatal crash on the Garden State Parkway last month that involved two cars racing, authorities announced Wednesday, July 23. On Sunday, June 29, at 7:04 p.m., New Jersey State Police responded to the Garden State Parkway in Metuchen for a crash after a BMW X3 crashed into two other vehicles and rolled over multiple times, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan said. Albion Hysenaj, a 20-year-old Staten Island resident, was ejected from the vehicle and was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hos…

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Motorcyclist Tossed From Bike Performing Wheelie: Brigantine PD Motorcyclist Tossed From Bike Performing Wheelie: Brigantine PD
Motorcyclist Tossed From Bike Performing Wheelie: Brigantine PD A 19-year-old motorcyclist was injured after they were tossed from a motorcycle while performing a wheelie on Tuesday, July 22 in Brigantine, authorities said. At 4:56 p.m., officers responded to 5th Street South and W. Brigantine Avenue and found a 19-year-old Chesterfield resident who had fallen off their motorcycle and sustained injuries, Brigantine police said. While speaking with first responders, Campbell began having a serious medical emergency and was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. An investigation determined the motorcyclist was riding in a reckless manner, performi…

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EHT Man Hit Pedestrian, Fled Scene: Pleasantville Police EHT Man Hit Pedestrian, Fled Scene: Pleasantville Police
EHT Man Hit Pedestrian, Fled Scene: Pleasantville Police A 73-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was arrested after he struck a pedestrian and fled the scene in Pleasantville on Tuesday, July 22, authorities said. At 2:57 p.m., officers responded to North Main Street and East Reading Avenue and found a 56-year-old Egg Harbor Township man lying in the roadway with serious injuries, Pleasantville police. He was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, police said. Officers located the suspect vehicle in the 700 block of Linden Avenue after the driver, Brian Morris, left the scene, police said. Morris is charged with aggravated assault…

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South Toms River Man Indicted For Murder After Strangling Wife With Belt: Prosecutor South Toms River Man Indicted For Murder After Strangling Wife With Belt: Prosecutor
South Toms River Man Indicted For Murder After Strangling Wife With Belt: Prosecutor A 38-year-old South Toms River man was indicted by a grand jury on murder charges after authorities say he killed his wife by strangling her with a belt, officials announced Wednesday, July 23. At 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, officers from the South Toms River Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an unconscious female at a home on Hummel Drive, Ocean County Prosecutor Billhimer said. Responding officers arrived to find Cheyanne Juarez lying on the floor, unconscious, with blood on her face and a belt around her neck, Billhimer said. Juarez was pronounced dead at the scene,…

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Ocean Grove Mom Charged After Toddler Dies With Methadone In System: Ocean County Prosecutor Ocean Grove Mom Charged After Toddler Dies With Methadone In System: Ocean County Prosecutor
Ocean Grove Mom Charged After Toddler Dies With Methadone In System: Ocean County Prosecutor A 32-year-old Ocean Gate woman was arrested and charged after her two-year-old daughter passed away after being found with methadone in her body, authorities announced Wednesday, July 23.  On Thursday, July 17, Jenna O'Connor called 911 after finding her daughter unresponsive in her crib, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The child had access to methadone in the home, Billhimer said. The toddler was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital but passed away on Monday, July 21, Billhimer said. The child had methadone in her system, Billhimer said.  O'Connor…

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Union City Man Had 1K Images Of Child Porn: Prosecutor Union City Man Had 1K Images Of Child Porn: Prosecutor
Union City Man Had 1K Images Of Child Porn: Prosecutor A 39-year-old Union City man was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography on Monday, July 21, authorities said. In April, law enforcement received a referral that Erik Umana was storing child sexual abuse material on a cellular device, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. A court authorized search of his phone recovered over 1,000 images of child sexual abuse material, Suarez said. Umana is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, possession of child sexual abuse material, Suarez said. He was arrested at the Essex County Correctional Facility where he was …

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