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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Toms River, NJ
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Disbarred Attorney Avoids Prison For Defrauding Clients: Ocean County Prosecutor Disbarred Attorney Avoids Prison For Defrauding Clients: Ocean County Prosecutor Disbarred Attorney Avoids Prison For Defrauding Clients: Ocean County Prosecutor
Disbarred Attorney Avoids Prison For Defrauding Clients: Ocean County Prosecutor A 54-year-old disbarred attorney from Utah admitting to defrauding clients out of $70,755 in Ocean County, but he likely won't go to prison, authorities announced Monday, April 27. David Schlendorf, of Holladay, Utah pleaded guilty to five counts of theft by deception and one count of unauthorized practice of law, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.  As part of his plea agreement, Schlendorf will be sentenced to probation, Billhimer said. He also will be required to make restitution to his victims, Billhimer said. Last year, client in Toms River hired Schlendorf to re…

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by Sam Barron
Atlantic City, NJ
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Atlantic County Corrections Officer Who Smuggled Drugs Into Jail Learns Fate: Prosecutor Atlantic County Corrections Officer Who Smuggled Drugs Into Jail Learns Fate: Prosecutor Atlantic County Corrections Officer Who Smuggled Drugs Into Jail Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Atlantic County Corrections Officer Who Smuggled Drugs Into Jail Learns Fate: Prosecutor A corrections officer in Atlantic County was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday, April 27, after he previously admitted to smuggling contraband into the jail, authorities said. Christopher Piccioni, a 35-year-old Swedesboro resident, smuggled multiple packages containing nicotine, narcotics and cell phones into the jail for inmate Dion Robison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Smith paid Piccioni several thousand dollars per package, authorities said. Piccioni pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit official misconduct last December, authorities said. Smith and Rob…

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by Sam Barron
Lawrence Township, NJ
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Philly Native Ends Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak Philly Native Ends Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak Philly Native Ends Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak
Philly Native Ends Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak A chess player from Philadelphia is the "Jeopardy!" Giant Slayer. Greg Shahade defeated Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding, in the "Jeopardy!" episode that aired Monday, April 27, ending Ding's 31-game winning streak. Shahade and Ding were neck-and-neck to start with Shahade leading Ding $5,600 to $4,400 after the first round. But in "Double Jeopardy!" Shahade found both Daily Doubles, winning $14,600 and jumping out to a huge lead that Ding could not overcome. During "Final Jeopardy!" which both contestants guessed correctly, Ding signed off with TTFN (Ta-Ta For Now.) His 31-game winning streak r…

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East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ
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Former Star RB Accuses Ex-Jets Coach Of Cocaine Use Former Star RB Accuses Ex-Jets Coach Of Cocaine Use Former Star RB Accuses Ex-Jets Coach Of Cocaine Use
Former Star RB Accuses Ex-Jets Coach Of Cocaine Use Former Jets running back Le'Veon Bell claimed he saw ex-Jets coach Adam Gase using cocaine at the team's practice facility in Florham Park. Bell who often clashed Gase during his brief tenure with Gang Green, discussed his issues with the coach on "#Respectfully: The Justin LaBoy Show," ripping his playcalling and calling him "the worst coach ever." "He shouldn't even coach Little League bro," Bell said. "Adam Gase terrible bro." The running back said he heard stories about Gase's behavior in the office and then made a snorting gesture toward his nose. He then said he personally witnessed …

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Long Beach Island, NJ
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Meth Gets Two Busted In Long Beach Twp: Police Meth Gets Two Busted In Long Beach Twp: Police Meth Gets Two Busted In Long Beach Twp: Police
Meth Gets Two Busted In Long Beach Twp: Police An investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics led to the arrest of two people in Long Beach Township on Friday, April 24, authorities said. Angela Mezzina, a 39-year-old Waretown resident was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine and suboxone and possession of drug paraphernalia. Long Beach Township police said. Michael J. Miceli, a 61-year-old Barnegat resident was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

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Lawrence Township, NJ
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Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Champ Joins Sherrill For Affordable Housing Exec Order Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Champ Joins Sherrill For Affordable Housing Exec Order Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Champ Joins Sherrill For Affordable Housing Exec Order
Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Champ Joins Sherrill For Affordable Housing Exec Order When he's not dominating "Jeopardy!", Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding has a day job. Ding, who has won 31 games in a row on the venerable game show, joined Gov. Mikie Sherrill at a ceremony for an executive order she signed focused on affordable housing, as part of his job as multifamily and tax credit program administrator at the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. Ding wore his trademark orange as part of a tie. "Jamie Ding, who is a champion both of housing and...'Jeopardy!'" Sherrill said to applause. Another speaker called him New Jersey's most famous New Jerseyian.  Sherr…

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by Sam Barron
Washington, NJ
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$50K! Powerball Ticket Sold At Washington ShopRite $50K! Powerball Ticket Sold At Washington ShopRite $50K! Powerball Ticket Sold At Washington ShopRite
$50K! Powerball Ticket Sold At Washington ShopRite It was a sensational Saturday for a Powerball player in New Jersey. A ticket sold in Washington (Warren County) matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, April 25, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at ShopRite at 2 Clubhouse Dr. The winning numbers were 4, 30, 36, 52, 57 and the red Powerball was 2.

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Lawrence Township, NJ
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Philly Chess Master Is Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's Toughest 'Jeopardy!' Opponent Yet Philly Chess Master Is Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's Toughest 'Jeopardy!' Opponent Yet Philly Chess Master Is Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's Toughest 'Jeopardy!' Opponent Yet
Philly Chess Master Is Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's Toughest 'Jeopardy!' Opponent Yet This chess player from Philadelphia is who stands in the way of Jamie Ding winning 32 games in a row on "Jeopardy!" Who is Greg Shahade. Shadade is the latest "Jeopardy!" contestant to compete against Ding, a Lawrenceville resident, and fans of the venerable game show believe he could be the one to end his historic winning streak in the episode airing Monday, April 27. An International Master at chess, Shahade's sister Jen has presented clues on the show about chess, according to The Jeopardy Fan, a website that tracks the show.  Shahade is known for being a strong trivia player a…

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by Sam Barron
West Orange, NJ
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Student Brought Gun To West Orange High School: Authorities Student Brought Gun To West Orange High School: Authorities Student Brought Gun To West Orange High School: Authorities
Student Brought Gun To West Orange High School: Authorities An 18-year-old student at West Orange High School was arrested and charged after he brought a gun to school on Thursday, April 23, authorities said. At 2 p.m., a student alerted the school resource officer that another student, Edward Tamay, had a gun, a spokesperson for the Township of West Orange said. A Beretta 9mm handgun was found in Tamay's backpack, authorities said. Tamay was taken into custody and there is no information to suggest there was any ongoing threat to the general public or the student body, authorities said. In a letter to parents, West Orange High School Principal Osc…

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by Sam Barron
Elizabeth, NJ
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$8 Million Theft From Elizabeth Business Gets 3 Charged: Prosecutor $8 Million Theft From Elizabeth Business Gets 3 Charged: Prosecutor $8 Million Theft From Elizabeth Business Gets 3 Charged: Prosecutor
$8 Million Theft From Elizabeth Business Gets 3 Charged: Prosecutor Three people were arrested and charged after a theft and money laundering scheme stole $8 million from a business in Elizabeth, authorities announced Friday, April 24. An investigation revealed Alejandro Garcia, a 27-year-employee of the company, stole $8 million from the business using unauthorized checks, cash withdrawals, and payments to other employees to finance a lavish lifestyle for himself and his family, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. To facilitate the theft, Garcia established a shadow company titled Roman Truck Leasing Co. of NJ Corporation, Daniel sa…

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