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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Flemington-Raritan, NJ
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Firearm Accidentally Discharged At Raritan Twp Police Station: Prosecutor Firearm Accidentally Discharged At Raritan Twp Police Station: Prosecutor Firearm Accidentally Discharged At Raritan Twp Police Station: Prosecutor
Firearm Accidentally Discharged At Raritan Twp Police Station: Prosecutor A firearm was accidentally discharged at Raritan Township police headquarters on Friday, May 1, authorities said. The gun at the conclusion of a firearm training session, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. A single bullet was discharged but no one was struck, authorities said.  One officer was injured from the slide of the handgun when the gun discharged, authorities said. The incident remains under investigation, authorities said.

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Linden, NJ
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Plane Crashes In Linden: Authorities Plane Crashes In Linden: Authorities Plane Crashes In Linden: Authorities
Plane Crashes In Linden: Authorities A plane crashed in Linden on Saturday, May 2, authorities said. At 3:35 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to Linden Airport at 1101 W. Edgar Rd. after a Cesna 172S Skyhawk veered off the runway during takeoff, Linden police said. The pilot was treated on scene and transported to a nearby hospital, police said. The pilot was the only person on board, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The FAA is investigating.

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Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
NJ To Receive $125 Million From Sackler Opioid Settlement NJ To Receive $125 Million From Sackler Opioid Settlement NJ To Receive $125 Million From Sackler Opioid Settlement
NJ To Receive $125 Million From Sackler Opioid Settlement The $7.4 billion settlement between Purdue Pharma, its owners, the Sackler family and states throughout the country over its role in the opioid crisis has officially gone into effect, the state announced Friday, May 1. New Jersey is set to receive over $125 million from the settlement, capping off a decade long fight, that began when states attorney generals began an investigation of Purdue in 2016. New Jersey sued Purdue in 2017 and eight Sackler family members in 2019. Purdue filed for bankruptcy in 2019 in the face of the litigation, but the attorneys general negotiated a new settle…

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Burlington, NJ
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NJ Man Who Sexually Assaulted 2 Girls Learns Fate: Prosecutor NJ Man Who Sexually Assaulted 2 Girls Learns Fate: Prosecutor NJ Man Who Sexually Assaulted 2 Girls Learns Fate: Prosecutor
NJ Man Who Sexually Assaulted 2 Girls Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 55-year-old Camden County man was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls, authorities announced Friday, May 1. James Murray, a Berlin resident was convicted last December of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and obscenity to minors, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. The assaults occurred over a period of several years, Bradshaw said. It took the jury just three hours to reach its verdict, Bradshaw said.

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Frenchtown-Milford, NJ
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Holland Twp Man Sent Nude Photos To Minors : Hunterdon County Prosecutor Holland Twp Man Sent Nude Photos To Minors : Hunterdon County Prosecutor Holland Twp Man Sent Nude Photos To Minors : Hunterdon County Prosecutor
Holland Twp Man Sent Nude Photos To Minors : Hunterdon County Prosecutor A 29-year-old Holland Township man was arrested and charged with downloading child pornography, authorities announced Friday, May 1. An investigation into Joshua Montagna began following a CyberTip referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson said. On Friday, April 24, detectives executed a court-authorized search warrant at multiple locations, Robeson said. Subsequent to the execution of the search warrant, Montagna was taken into custody without incident, Robeson said. His cell phone was…

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Atlantic City, NJ
Obituaries
US Marshals Arrest Suspect In Slaying Of Young Mom In Atlantic City: Prosecutor US Marshals Arrest Suspect In Slaying Of Young Mom In Atlantic City: Prosecutor US Marshals Arrest Suspect In Slaying Of Young Mom In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
US Marshals Arrest Suspect In Slaying Of Young Mom In Atlantic City: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Atlantic City man was arrested and charged following a fatal shooting, authorities announced Friday, May 1. At 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, officers responded to 2202 Hamilton Ave. and found Jaylou Marlenne Pineda Lopez, 22, with a gunshot wound, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Franklin Felipe De La Paz was arrested on Thursday, April 30 by members of the Atlantic City Police Department, Pleasantville Police Department, United States Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations, auth…

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Wall Township, NJ
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Support Swells After Wall Township Gravel Owner Dies Of Cancer Support Swells After Wall Township Gravel Owner Dies Of Cancer Support Swells After Wall Township Gravel Owner Dies Of Cancer
Support Swells After Wall Township Gravel Owner Dies Of Cancer Kevin Cotta ran NJ Gravel in Wall Township for 20 years. Now the community is coming together for him. Cotta died on Tuesday, April 28 after batting multiple myeloma for two years. Despite his illness, Cotta remained devoted to his wife Lisa, their three children, his new puppy and his boy scout troop, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. "Kevin’s determination and kindness inspired everyone around him, and he never let anything stand in the way of what he wanted to do," Cecelia Wingard, who organized the fundraiser said. At NJ Gravel, Cotta built lasting relat…

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Summit, NJ
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$5K Bike Stolen In Summit: Police $5K Bike Stolen In Summit: Police $5K Bike Stolen In Summit: Police
$5K Bike Stolen In Summit: Police A $5,000 bicycle was stolen in Summit Friday morning, May 1, authorities said. At 3:04 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Springfield Avenue for a report of an activated commercial burglar alarm, Summit Police said. Officers observed the front door of the establishment to be ajar with shattered glass on the ground, police said. The suspect entered the store at 2:58 a.m., took a light blue Specialized Vado 5.0 bicycle valued at $4,999.99 and exited the store within a minute. The suspect remains at large, police said.

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Newark, NJ
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Man Slashed During Fight: Newark PD Man Slashed During Fight: Newark PD Man Slashed During Fight: Newark PD
Man Slashed During Fight: Newark PD A man is in stable condition after he was slashed during an altercation on Thursday, April 30, authorities said. At 4:10 p.m., police responded to 15th Avenue and South 19th Street and found a man who had been slashed in the hand, sustained after grappling for a knife during a fight with a man he knows, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, The victim was transported to nearby hospital in stable condition, Miranda said. This incident remains under investigation, Miranda said.

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Roselle, NJ
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School Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted Minors In Roselle: Prosecutor School Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted Minors In Roselle: Prosecutor School Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted Minors In Roselle: Prosecutor
School Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted Minors In Roselle: Prosecutor A 69-year-old Paterson school bus aide was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two minors in Roselle, authorities announced Friday, May 1. Frederico Nicasio Genao sexually assaulted teenagers who rode on his school bus, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Roselle Police Chief Helder Friere said. Genao appeared to target teenagers diagnosed with autism, one of whom was non-verbal, authorities said. He is charged with endangering the welfare of a child by sexual contact and aggravated criminal sexual contact, authorities said.

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