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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Hackettstown, NJ
Police & Fire
Garage Engulfed In Flames: Allamuchy Twp FD Garage Engulfed In Flames: Allamuchy Twp FD
Garage Engulfed In Flames: Allamuchy Twp FD A garage caught fire in Allmuchy Township on Sunday, March 1, authorities said. At 2:56 p.m., firefighters responded to a working garage fire and stretched handlines, initiating an aggressive interior attack, the Allamuchy Fire Department said. No injuries were reported and the fire was eventually brought under control, firefighters said. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Mount Olive Fire Marshal's Office, firefighters said.

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New Brunswick, NJ
Sports
Rutgers Fires Women's Basketball Coach: Report Rutgers Fires Women's Basketball Coach: Report
Rutgers Fires Women's Basketball Coach: Report Rutgers fired women's basketball coach Coquese Washington on Monday, March 2, following four losing seasons, NJ.com reported. Washington was fired after Rutgers finished 1-11 in the Big 10 and 9-20 overall this season, losing its last 11 games.  She has two years remaining on her contract and will be owed $1.68 million, which is subject to offset if she lands another job in that span, NJ.com reported. Washington was hired in 2022 to fill the big shoes left by Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer, who made Rutgers into one of the top teams in country, leading them to two Final Fours. …

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Clayton, NJ
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Killed After Car Overturns In Clayton: Police 19-Year-Old Killed After Car Overturns In Clayton: Police
19-Year-Old Killed After Car Overturns In Clayton: Police A 19-year-old woman was killed in a crash in Gloucester County Sunday evening, March 1, authorities said. At 9:52 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at East Academy Street and Fries Mill Road after one vehicle attempted to make a left hand turn and entered the path of a second vehicle traveling south, resulting in the crash, Clayton police said. One vehicle was overturned with three people trapped, police said. EMS responded to the scene and extricated the trapped occupants, police said. Zara Zaman was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, police sai…

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Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Hoboken Driver Sends SUV Through PA Golf Course Pond, Checks Into Hotel: Cops Hoboken Driver Sends SUV Through PA Golf Course Pond, Checks Into Hotel: Cops
Hoboken Driver Sends SUV Through PA Golf Course Pond, Checks Into Hotel: Cops A 50-year-old Hoboken man was cited for trespassing after he drove his car into a golf course pond in Pennsylvania and then left the scene, authorities said. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 8:30 p.m., Sung Chun drove onto the Lancaster Country Club, driving across the golf course before his vehicle ended up in a pond, East Lampeter Township Police said. Chun exited the vehicle and walked away without reporting the incident, spending the night at a hotel, police said. The driver returned to the golf course while police were on scene investigating on Thursday, Feb. 26, where he was cited for …

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Jackson, NJ
Police & Fire
Occupants Hospitalized After Jackson Twp Fire: Firefighters Occupants Hospitalized After Jackson Twp Fire: Firefighters
Occupants Hospitalized After Jackson Twp Fire: Firefighters An early morning fire led to multiple people hospitalized in Jackson Twp, authorities said Sunday, March 1. At 5:58 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, firefighters responded to the Cassville section of Jackson Township and encountered smoke visible from the eaves of a two-story residence, Jackson Fire District 2 said. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control in about two hours, fire officials said. The occupants of the home evacuated prior to firefighters arrival and were transported to a local hospital by as a precautionary measure, fire officials said. They were evaluated, treated,…

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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured After Cars Overturn In Route 50 Crash: Police Man Seriously Injured After Cars Overturn In Route 50 Crash: Police
Man Seriously Injured After Cars Overturn In Route 50 Crash: Police An 81-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Route 50 on Sunday morning, March 1, authorities said. At 9:34 a.m., officers responded to Route 50 between Cedar Street and Birch Street after a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro driven by a 19-year-old Mays Landing man was traveling northbound when it struck a 2019 Ford Ranger, driven by an 81-year-old Mays Landing man, the Township of Hamilton police said. The two vehicles overturned following the crash, police said. The driver of the Ranger was transported to a trauma unit for additional medical treatment, police said. The crash remains under …

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Maplewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Sustains Traumatic Injuries In Hit, Run Crash In Maplewood Pedestrian Sustains Traumatic Injuries In Hit, Run Crash In Maplewood
Pedestrian Sustains Traumatic Injuries In Hit, Run Crash In Maplewood A pedestrian was sustained life threatening injuries in a hit and run crash in Maplewood, authorities said. At 7:04 p.m.., on Wednesday, Feb. 25, first responders were dispatched to 221 Parker Avenue and found an unresponsive person in the roadway in respiratory distress and suffering traumatic injuries after being struck by a white BMW SUV, the South Essex Fire Department said. First responders administered advanced life support care and the person was transferred to University Hospital Trauma Center, firefighters said. The BMW fled the scene after the crash and the driver remains at larg…

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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Boy Killed In Lakewood Shooting, Juvenile Apprehended: Prosecutor Boy Killed In Lakewood Shooting, Juvenile Apprehended: Prosecutor
Boy Killed In Lakewood Shooting, Juvenile Apprehended: Prosecutor A juvenile was fatally shot in Lakewood on Sunday, March 1, authorities said. At 8:17 p.m., officers responded to Pearl Street and found a boy shot in the back, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. He was transported to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood where he succumbed to his injuries. An investigation determined another juvenile was responsible for shooting and killing the victim, Billhimer said. The juvenile is currently being detained in the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center, Billhimer said. Footage from the scene was shared by Th…

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Hoboken, NJ
News
Smoke Condition Suspends PATH Service In Hoboken Smoke Condition Suspends PATH Service In Hoboken
Smoke Condition Suspends PATH Service In Hoboken A smoke condition in the track area at the Hoboken PATH station led to service being suspended on Friday, Feb. 27, authorities said. Service between Hoboken and the World Trade Center and Hoboken and 33rd Street was originally suspended Friday morning as crews worked to investigate, PATH announced on social media. Firefighters initially responded and the condition led to repairs needed at the scene. At 3:48 p.m., it was announced the service would remain suspended through the evening. No injuries were reported.

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Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Millville Dispatcher Accessed Sensitive Data: Cumberland County Prosecutor Millville Dispatcher Accessed Sensitive Data: Cumberland County Prosecutor
Millville Dispatcher Accessed Sensitive Data: Cumberland County Prosecutor A 30-year-old Millville dispatcher was arrested and charged with accessing sensitive information, authorities announced Friday, Feb. 27. While employed with the City of Millville as a Public Safety Telecommunicator/Dispatcher for the Millville Police Department, Samantha Simpkins unlawfully accessed or otherwise accessed in excess of her designated authority, multiple restricted items of data from the Millville Police Department and New Jersey Judiciary databases, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb McRae said. Simpkins shared restricted data obtained from sa…

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