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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Newark, NJ
Sports
VIDEO: Mikie Sherrill Booed At Devils Game Honoring Jack Hughes VIDEO: Mikie Sherrill Booed At Devils Game Honoring Jack Hughes
Video: Mikie Sherrill Booed At Devils Game Honoring Jack Hughes New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was booed at the New Jersey Devils game on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Sherrill was at the Prudential Center Wednesday night as part of a ceremony honoring forward Jack Hughes, whose overtime goal propelled Team USA to its first gold medal in men's ice hockey in 46 years at the 2026 Winter Olympics. But when she was introduced with her husband, Jason Hedberg, the crowd erupted in boos. Listen to New Jersey's Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill getting a warm welcome at the Devils game last night. Booooooo! 👏👏😂 pic.twitter.com/xCN8O3uUQo — Vince Langman (@LangmanVin…

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Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
News
Support Swells After Bridgewater Man Killed In Route 287 Crash Support Swells After Bridgewater Man Killed In Route 287 Crash
Support Swells After Bridgewater Man Killed In Route 287 Crash Vincent Veglatte, who was killed after he was struck by a vehicle on Route 287 in Somerset County, is being remembered as a loving son, brother and father. "What began as an ordinary day ended in a loss that our family will carry forever," Judy Veglatte, his mother wrote on a fundraising page. "He had a smile that could fill a room and a heart that was bigger than this world. He loved his children, helping people and had a passion for auto mechanics." The fundraiser will go toward assisting his family with their financial hardships and providing Veglatte with a memorial service…

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Atlantic City, NJ
News
Newly Minted Millionaires: Two Guests At Hard Rock Atlantic City Hit Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaires: Two Guests At Hard Rock Atlantic City Hit Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaires: Two Guests At Hard Rock Atlantic City Hit Jackpot It was a blizzard of jackpots for two guests at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City last weekend. A guest from Long Island won $1.36 million playing the Dragon Link Panda Magic slot machine. The guest bet $50 on the machine to win the jackpot.  A guest from Wayne wagered $5 on Three Card Poker and hit a Royal Flush, winning $1.043 million. Both guests chose to remain anonymous.

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Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
Police & Fire
Neptune Teacher Brought Knife To School: Prosecutor Neptune Teacher Brought Knife To School: Prosecutor
Neptune Teacher Brought Knife To School: Prosecutor A 36-year-old teacher was arrested and charged with bringing a knife to Neptune Middle School, authorities announced Thursday, Feb. 26. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, officers responded to the middle school for a weapons investigation and found a large stainless-steel knife with a black handle located in Kevin Hasbrouck's desk drawer, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. The Point Pleasant Beach man is charged with a weapons offense, Santiago said. Hasbrouck is a social studies teacher at the middle school and was a varsity baseball coach at Shore Regional High School. A graduate of Poin…

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West Deptford-National Park, NJ
Police & Fire
Two People Trapped In Truck Rescued After Route 295 Crash: Gloucester County OEM Two People Trapped In Truck Rescued After Route 295 Crash: Gloucester County OEM
Two People Trapped In Truck Rescued After Route 295 Crash: Gloucester County OEM Occupants of a commercial utility truck that crashed on Route 295 in Gloucester County were rescued by several Good Samaritans on Wednesday, Feb. 25, authorities said. At 7:30 a.m., the truck crashed into a car on Route 295 northbound in West Deptford and subsequently overturned into the Hessian Run Tributary near West Deptford High School, the Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management said. Two people in the submerged vehicle were rescued by a near NJDOT Safety Service Patrol, passerby's, and West Deptford police, Gloucester County OEM said. Both occupants were transported to a near…

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Phillipsburg, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Who Made Threats To Kill At Large: Phillipsburg PD Man Who Made Threats To Kill At Large: Phillipsburg PD
Man Who Made Threats To Kill At Large: Phillipsburg PD A 27-year-old man remains at large after he was charged with making terroristic threats in Phillipsburg, authorities said. In 2024, Alex Rodriguez was arrested and charged with terroristic threats he repeatedly threatened to kill someone, causing them to fear for their life, Phillipsburg police said. Following his initial release from custody, Rodriguez failed to appear for subsequent court proceedings, police said. His current whereabouts are unknown and he was last known to reside in the 300 block of Hokendauqua Drive, Northampton, PA. "We’re looking for Alex Rodriguez…and no, not t…

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Route 70 Multi-Car Crash: Manchester Twp PD Man Killed In Route 70 Multi-Car Crash: Manchester Twp PD
Man Killed In Route 70 Multi-Car Crash: Manchester Twp PD A 65-year-old Manchester man was killed in a crash on Route 70 Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 25, authorities said. At 3:26 p.m. officers responded to Route 70 and Beckerville Road after a 2014 Lincoln MKX crashed into the back of a  2019 Honda Passport that had slowed down to make a right turn, Manchester police said.  Following the crash, the Lincoln crossed over the centerline and collided with a 2016 Nissan Rouge head-on, police said. Another car was found with damage to the front bumper and undercarriage but was not involved in the initial crash, police said. The driver of the Li…

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
3 Kids Hurt After Man Fleeing ICE Raid Strikes 2 Cars: Newark PD 3 Kids Hurt After Man Fleeing ICE Raid Strikes 2 Cars: Newark PD
3 Kids Hurt After Man Fleeing ICE Raid Strikes 2 Cars: Newark PD Three juveniles were injured after a man fleeing immigration officers struck two vehicles on Wednesday morning in Newark, Feb. 25, authorities said. Newark police responded to Clinton Avenue and Shanley Avenue after Christian Oswaldo Guevara-Guerra attempting to flee an ICE-led operation struck the two cars, including a rideshare vehicle occupied by two 15-year-olds and a 12-year-old, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. Guevara-Guerra was a previously charged with receiving stolen property, according to a spokesperson with the Department of Homeland Security.  …

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Long Beach Island, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Assaulted By Man At Long Beach Hotel: Police Woman Assaulted By Man At Long Beach Hotel: Police
Woman Assaulted By Man At Long Beach Hotel: Police A 25-year-old Barnegat man was arrested and charged with assaulting a woman inside a hotel room in Long Beach Township, authorities announced Wednesday, Feb. 24. On Monday, Feb. 23, officers responded to the hotel and found a 20-year-old woman with serious injuries, Long Beach Township police said. She received medical assistance by the officers as well as the Beach Haven First Aid Squad, police said. Corey Mullin was identified as the person responsible and taken into custody, police said. He was charged with aggravated assault and criminal restraint, police said. A search of th…

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Rahway, NJ
Police & Fire
One Dead, 3 Injured In Rahway 3-Alarm Fire: Authorities One Dead, 3 Injured In Rahway 3-Alarm Fire: Authorities
One Dead, 3 Injured In Rahway 3-Alarm Fire: Authorities One person was killed in a three-alarm blaze in Rahway on Tuesday, Feb. 24, authorities said. At 8:46 p.m., police and firefighters responded to 550 West Scott Ave. and found a heavy smoke condition and fire from the back of the residence and received a report of a missing occupant, the city said in a release. A second alarm was promptly tolled as firefighters found heavy fire conditions in the basement and first floor and rapidly deteriorating conditions throughout the home, authorities said. Firefighters battled the blaze and they continued to look for a missing occupant, calling a …

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