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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Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
2 NJ Residents Potentially Exposed To Hantavirus 2 NJ Residents Potentially Exposed To Hantavirus 2 NJ Residents Potentially Exposed To Hantavirus
2 NJ Residents Potentially Exposed To Hantavirus Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to hantavirus, the New Jersey Department of Health announced Friday, May 8. The two New Jerseyians were exposed to a person who departed from the cruise ship MV Hondius, NJDOH said. The New Jersey residents were not passengers on the cruise ship, and the potential exposure occurred during air travel abroad, NJDOH said.  No current hantavirus cases have been identified in the state, and there is no history of a confirmed hantavirus case reported in New Jersey, NJDOH said. The risk to the general public remains low, NJDOH stressed. …

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by Sam Barron
Somerville, NJ
Obituaries
6-Year-Old Somerville Boy Dies: 'We Will Always Love You' 6-Year-Old Somerville Boy Dies: 'We Will Always Love You' 6-Year-Old Somerville Boy Dies: 'We Will Always Love You'
6-Year-Old Somerville Boy Dies: 'We Will Always Love You' Abner Beau Estival Jiron Piedra, a 6-year-old Somerville boy, died on Sunday, May 3, according to his obituary from the Cusick Funeral Home. Abner was a student at Van Derveer Elementary School. A GoFundMe was created for Abner's family in the wake of his passing. "Abner was a charming, special boy, full of love for others," his uncle Manuel Jiron, who organized the campaign wrote. "Though he was only six years old, he left us with many memories that we will carry in our hearts forever. We will always love you, Abner." As of Friday, May 8, more than $16,000 has been raise…

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by Sam Barron
Franklin-Newfield, NJ
Breaking News
Ex-Marine Gets 40 Years For Deadly NJ Bar Shooting: Prosecutor Ex-Marine Gets 40 Years For Deadly NJ Bar Shooting: Prosecutor Ex-Marine Gets 40 Years For Deadly NJ Bar Shooting: Prosecutor
Ex-Marine Gets 40 Years For Deadly NJ Bar Shooting: Prosecutor A 28-year-old former Marine from South Jersey will spend decades in for a shooting outside a bar that left another man dead, authorities announced Thursday, May 7. Walter Gilliano was sentenced to 40 years in state prison after being convicted of murder in the first degree and weapons offenses in the deadly shooting of Chad Stuart in Franklin Township in 2022, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said. On Saturday, Sept.  24, 2022, Franklin Township police responded to Villari's Sports Bar and found Stuart, 31, lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his head, authorities said…

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by Sam Barron
Trenton, NJ
Breaking News
Two Juveniles Arrested For Shooting: Trenton PD Two Juveniles Arrested For Shooting: Trenton PD Two Juveniles Arrested For Shooting: Trenton PD
Two Juveniles Arrested For Shooting: Trenton PD Two juveniles were arrested and charged after shooting another juvenile, authorities announced Thursday, May 7. At 10:14 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation near 904 Martin Luther King Blvd. and found seven 9 mm casings, Trenton police said. A juvenile victim shot in the foot was located nearby and transported to a nearby hospital, police said. An investigation resulted in two juveniles being charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses, police said.

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by Sam Barron
Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
Breaking News
Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Route 195: NJ DOT Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Route 195: NJ DOT Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Route 195: NJ DOT
Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Route 195: NJ DOT A car crash with injuries has snarled traffic on Route 195 in Monmouth County Friday morning, May 8, authorities said.  The crash occurred on Route 195 eastbound west of Exit 31 near County Road 547 in Howell Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJ DOT said.

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by Sam Barron
Mount Olive, NJ
Breaking News
DWI Driver Busted Speeding On Route 46: Mount Olive PD DWI Driver Busted Speeding On Route 46: Mount Olive PD DWI Driver Busted Speeding On Route 46: Mount Olive PD
DWI Driver Busted Speeding On Route 46: Mount Olive PD A 32-year-old Budd Lake man was arrested and charged with drunk driving on Route 46, authorities said. At 11:58 p.m. on Friday, May 1, officers observed a gray Nissan speeding on Route 46, Mount Olive police said. Officers initiated a traffic stop and as they spoke to the driver,  Tadeo Estigarribiaescob, they detected the odor of alcohol and believed him to be impaired, police said. Following a field sobriety test, Estigarribiaescob was arrested and charged with DWI, careless driving and reckless driving, police said.

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by Sam Barron
Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
Breaking News
Photos: Shelter-In-Place Ends After 24 Hours In Bridgewater Photos: Shelter-In-Place Ends After 24 Hours In Bridgewater Photos: Shelter-In-Place Ends After 24 Hours In Bridgewater
Photos: Shelter-In-Place Ends After 24 Hours In Bridgewater UPDATE: Eric J. Thorogood has been arrested in a 34-hour Bridgewater standoff. Full news report here. A shelter-in-place has been lifted in a Bridgewater neighborhood after well over 24 hours, police announced Saturday morning, May 9. The situation involving local police and the prosecutor's office on Hill Lane began late Thursday night, May 7. On 7:30 a.m., Saturday, authorities confirmed that the situation had ended. Police have previously directed everyone between Vicky Lane and Country Club Road to shelter in place. Authorities did not reveal specific details.

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by Cecilia Levine & Sam Barron
North Plainfield, NJ
Breaking News
Bachelorette Bash Ends In Horror For North Plainfield Woman In Punta Cana Bachelorette Bash Ends In Horror For North Plainfield Woman In Punta Cana Bachelorette Bash Ends In Horror For North Plainfield Woman In Punta Cana
Bachelorette Bash Ends In Horror For North Plainfield Woman In Punta Cana Gisell Reyes was on a bachelorette celebration in Punta Cana on Saturday, May 2,  when the tire of her ATV burst, causing a severe crash, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. Reyes, a North Plainfield resident, sustained significant injuries, requiring emergency surgery, the fundraiser reads. While Reyes is recovering, she faces a long road ahead, including ongoing medical center and taking time off work. "Being out of the country has made this situation even more overwhelming—emotionally, physically, and financially," Vilmarie Vargas de Cardenas said. Donation…

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by Sam Barron
Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
South Toms River Police Shooting: New Details Released, Arrest Made South Toms River Police Shooting: New Details Released, Arrest Made South Toms River Police Shooting: New Details Released, Arrest Made
South Toms River Police Shooting: New Details Released, Arrest Made A 37-year-old Bangor, Maine man faces attempted murder charges  following a shootout with police in South Toms River last month, authorities announced Thursday, May 7. On Wednesday, April 29, South Toms River police responded to Dover Road after Brian Lanzim threatened the homeowners that he was traveling from Maine to South Toms River and armed, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. While officers were on scene, Lanzim drove his vehicle across the front lawn toward police, causing them to take cover behind a fence, Lanzim said. Lanzim then exited his car and attempted to ent…

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by Sam Barron
National Interest
NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report
NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report It will now cost a little less to take the train to watch the World Cup at MetLife Stadium. New Jersey Transit will be reducing round-trip rail prices to the World Cup from $150 to $105, according to The Athletic. The 30% price reduction comes after the state received support from sponsors and other sources, according to The Athletic.  The fare, which includes a stop at Secaucus, is typically $12.90. NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri told The Athletic that train fares could drop even lower if the agency can get more private and non-taxpayer funding. Gov. Mikie Sherrill has been adamant New…

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