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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Long Beach Island, NJ
News
Seal Spotted On Long Beach Blvd (VIDEO) Seal Spotted On Long Beach Blvd (VIDEO)
Seal Spotted On Long Beach Blvd (Video) A seal was rescued after he was seen wandering on Long Beach Blvd on Tuesday, Feb. 24, authorities said. Harvey Cedars police and DPW blocked traffic as the seal made her way to Middlesex Avenue where she decided to nap in the middle of the block, Marine Mammal Stranding Center said. Officers and the Department of Public Works were able to carefully move the seal to safety, blocking traffic and transported him to MMSC, officials said. The seal had no injuries, however she is in thin overall body condition, MMSC said. She is currently resting comfortably in Pen 2 of the Pool House, MM…

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Paramus, NJ
News
Justice Dept Sues Sherrill Over Exec Order Banning ICE From State Property Justice Dept Sues Sherrill Over Exec Order Banning ICE From State Property
Justice Dept Sues Sherrill Over Exec Order Banning ICE From State Property The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey and Gov. Mike Sherrill over the governor's new executive order that bans immigration officers from state property. “Federal agents are risking their lives to keep New Jersey citizens safe, and yet New Jersey’s leaders are enacting policies designed to obstruct and endanger law enforcement,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “States may not deliberately interfere with our efforts to remove illegal aliens and arrest criminals — New Jersey’s sanctuary policies will not stand.” Executive Order No. 12  prohibits ICE agents…

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Woodbridge, NJ
Obituaries
Support Swells After Colonia Woman Killed In Route 27 Crash Support Swells After Colonia Woman Killed In Route 27 Crash
Support Swells After Colonia Woman Killed In Route 27 Crash Amber Torres was set to graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in science before the 22-year-old Colonia resident was killed in a car crash on Route 27 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. "Amber was a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, girlfriend and best friend. She was the kind of person who lit up every room she walked into," Niove Ramirez, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Her smile was contagious, her heart was generous, and she always put others before herself. She had a way of making everyone feel seen, valued, and lo…

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Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
Police & Fire
Bridgewater Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 287: NJSP Bridgewater Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 287: NJSP
Bridgewater Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 287: Njsp A 22-year-old Bridgewater man was struck and killed by vehicle on Route 287 on Monday, Feb. 23, authorities said. At 9:45 p.m., Vince Veglatte was driving a Chevrolet that became disabled in the left lane of travel, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Veglatte exited the vehicle and was standing outside the car when a GMC SUV struck the back of the Chevrolet and then struck Veglatte, Postorino said.  He was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The passenger of the Chevrolet, driver of the GMC and two passengers of the GMC sustained minor injuri…

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Fairfield, NJ
News
Duo Tried to Cash Bad Check At TD Bank: Fairfield PD Duo Tried to Cash Bad Check At TD Bank: Fairfield PD
Duo Tried to Cash Bad Check At TD Bank: Fairfield PD Two people were arrested and charged after they committed fraud at TD Bank on Fairfield on Sunday, Feb. 22, authorities said At 1:24 p.m., officers responded to the TD Bank at 436 Hollywood Ave. after Alejandra Almanzar, a 21-year-old Guttenberg resident, tried to cash a check from a business for $1750.11, Fairfield police said. Bank employees were notified the business name for the checking account had alerted them that this transaction was fraudulent, police said. Almanzar told officers she arrived alone at the bank in a black Cadillac Escalade, police said.  Additional officers res…

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Police & Fire
Manchester Twp Home Engulfed In Flames: Police Manchester Twp Home Engulfed In Flames: Police
Manchester Twp Home Engulfed In Flames: Police A home in Manchester Township caught fire early Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, authorities said. At 4:04 a.m., officers responded to 1761 Delaware Ave. in the Roosevelt City section of the township and observed flames and smoke emanating from the residence, Manchester Township police said. All residents and pets were safely evacuated, police said. Multiple fire companies quickly arrived on scene and began to suppress the flames, police said. The fire was extinguished before it could spread to any additional residences or vehicles, police said. Two people were treated for smoke inhalation, …

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Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Ejected From BMW Killed In Chain Reaction Turnpike Crash: NJSP Man Ejected From BMW Killed In Chain Reaction Turnpike Crash: NJSP
Man Ejected From BMW Killed In Chain Reaction Turnpike Crash: Njsp A 31-year-old Perth Amboy man was killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison early Sunday morning, Jan. 22, authorities said. At 4:02 a.m., a BMW SUV driven by Alan Cahuanasayhua struck the back of a Chevrolet pickup truck parked on the right shoulder of the Turnpike south, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police.   After the initial impact, a Lexus SUV struck the back of the BMW, causing both the Lexus and BMW to continue forward and strike the concrete barrier, Lebron said. A Madza SUV then struck the back of the BMW, Lebron said. Cahuanasay…

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Belleville, NJ
Police & Fire
Jackpot! Essex County Lotto Player Wins Big Before Blizzard Jackpot! Essex County Lotto Player Wins Big Before Blizzard
Jackpot! Essex County Lotto Player Wins Big Before Blizzard A lottery player in Essex County struck it rich right before a blizzard descended on New Jersey. A ticket sold in Belleville matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, Feb. 21, winning $764,968 The ticket was purchased at Shoppers Express at 300 Washington Ave. The winning numbers were 14, 17, 20, 32 and 44. The Bullseye was 20 and the XTRA was 03.  ___

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Sewell-Mantua, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Barber Placed Spy Cameras In Restroom: Mantua Twp PD NJ Barber Placed Spy Cameras In Restroom: Mantua Twp PD
NJ Barber Placed Spy Cameras In Restroom: Mantua Twp PD A 55-year-old Mickleton man was arrested and charged with placing a spy camera in a public restroom at a barbershop in Bridgeton Pike, authorities recently announced. On Friday, Feb. 13, the owner of Gino's Barbershop contacted officers to report that a spy camera had been discovered inside a restroom within the establishment, Mantua Township police said. Detectives determined Richard Doerrmann, a barber at Gino's,  placed spy cameras inside the public restrooms on multiple occasions, police said. The business owner fully cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigatio…

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Fairfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Held At Knifepoint At David's Cookies, Passaic Resident Arrested: Fairfield PD Man Held At Knifepoint At David's Cookies, Passaic Resident Arrested: Fairfield PD
Man Held At Knifepoint At David's Cookies, Passaic Resident Arrested: Fairfield PD A 24-year-old Passaic man was arrested and charged after he held a victim at knifepoint outside David's Cookies in Fairfield last week, authorities said. At 9:40 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, a man arrived at David's Cookies at 28 Industrial Rd. when Danilo Suero parked next to him, entered his vehicle, placed a knife to his throat and threatened him, Fairfield police said. The victim was able to record part of the interaction on video, police said. Suero then left the vehicle, police said. Suero was allegedly not pleased with how the victim was treating one of his family members, police said.&…

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