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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Ocean City, NJ
Obituaries
Ocean City Youth Sports Coach Paul Stahl Dies Ocean City Youth Sports Coach Paul Stahl Dies Ocean City Youth Sports Coach Paul Stahl Dies
Ocean City Youth Sports Coach Paul Stahl Dies Paul Stahl, a.k.a. "Coach Paul", a longtime Burlington Township resident died on Tuesday, April 14, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website. A graduate of Mount St. Mary's University, Stahl played semi-pro baseball and was a devoted fan of the Eagles, Phillies and Flyers, his obituary reads. Stahl dedicated countless hours to mentoring, encouraging, and uplifting young athletes, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family.  "He made a lasting impact on so many lives, both on and off the field, and his presence will be deeply missed throughout the commu…

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Secaucus, NJ
Breaking News
Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor
Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor A man's body was recovered from the Hackensack River in Secaucus on Friday, April 17, authorities said. The identity of the man, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be determined by the Regional Medical Examiner, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said.

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Washington Township, NJ
Breaking News
Man Defrauded Victim Out Of $7K By Claiming To Be TD Bank Manager: Washington Twp PD Man Defrauded Victim Out Of $7K By Claiming To Be TD Bank Manager: Washington Twp PD Man Defrauded Victim Out Of $7K By Claiming To Be TD Bank Manager: Washington Twp PD
Man Defrauded Victim Out Of $7K By Claiming To Be TD Bank Manager: Washington Twp PD A 46-year-old Lake Hiawatha man was arrested and charged after he pretended to be a TD Bank manager to defraud a senior citizen out of $7,000, authorities in Washington Township announced Friday, April 17. At 2 p.m. on Friday, March 20, the victim received a phone call from a number displaying TD Bank, Washington Township police said. The caller identified himself as “Jamie Anderson,” a TD Bank branch manager, and claimed there were fraudulent transactions on the victim’s account, including a pending wire transfer, police said. The victim was instructed to immediately withdraw $7,000 from h…

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Cherry Hill, NJ
Breaking News
Firearms Seized After Man Charged In Cherry Hill Shopping Center Shooting: Prosecutor Firearms Seized After Man Charged In Cherry Hill Shopping Center Shooting: Prosecutor Firearms Seized After Man Charged In Cherry Hill Shopping Center Shooting: Prosecutor
Firearms Seized After Man Charged In Cherry Hill Shopping Center Shooting: Prosecutor A man has been arrested and charged following a drive-by shooting at a shopping center in Cherry Hill, authorities announced Friday, April 17. Terrence Roberts is charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller said. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:53 p.m., Cherry Hill police responded to Liberty Bell Plaza at 2083 Route 70 East and found a 61-year-old man with a gunshot wound, authorities said. He was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition, police said. An investi…

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Lawrence Township, NJ
Breaking News
Lawrenceville Resident Faces Fellow Jersey Contestant In High Stakes 'Jeopardy!' Matchup Lawrenceville Resident Faces Fellow Jersey Contestant In High Stakes 'Jeopardy!' Matchup Lawrenceville Resident Faces Fellow Jersey Contestant In High Stakes 'Jeopardy!' Matchup
Lawrenceville Resident Faces Fellow Jersey Contestant In High Stakes 'Jeopardy!' Matchup In one corner, hailing from Lawrenceville, Jamie Ding, the "Jeopardy!" icon who has won 25 games in a row. In the other corner, hailing from South River, TaoTao Zhang, a statistician, looking to finally slay the dragon. The two are contestants on the Friday, April 17 episode of "Jeopardy!" as Ding goes for his 26th consecutive win, having already set the record for longest winning streak by someone from New Jersey.  Overall, Ding's winning streak ranks 5th all-time and he's won $702,000, which also ranks 5th all-time. Ding isn't just winning, he's dominating. On Wednesday, April 1, D…

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Jersey City, NJ
Breaking News
5 People Arrested As Cops Stop Violent Robbery: Jersey City Police 5 People Arrested As Cops Stop Violent Robbery: Jersey City Police 5 People Arrested As Cops Stop Violent Robbery: Jersey City Police
5 People Arrested As Cops Stop Violent Robbery: Jersey City Police Five people, including one juvenile, were arrested following a violent robbery involving $3,000 in designer merchandise, authorities announced Friday, April 17. On Monday, April 13,  officers observed a disturbance near Summit Avenue and intervened, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said.  An investigation determined the suspects arranged to meet the victim for a sale before assaulting him and attempting to take his property, Wallace-Scalfione said. The victim sustained minor injuries, including abrasions and bruising, and declined fur…

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Woodbridge, NJ
Breaking News
NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Woodbridge Lotto Player Hits Jackpot NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Woodbridge Lotto Player Hits Jackpot NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Woodbridge Lotto Player Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Woodbridge Lotto Player Hits Jackpot It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Middlesex County. A ticket sold in Woodbridge matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Thursday, April 17, winning $1.46 million. The ticket was sold at Wegmans at 15 Woodbridge Center Drive. The winning numbers were 04, 09, 13, 24 and 45.

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Dover-Wharton, NJ
Breaking News
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Dover: NJ Transit Man Struck, Killed By Train In Dover: NJ Transit Man Struck, Killed By Train In Dover: NJ Transit
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Dover: NJ Transit A man was fatally struck by a train in Morris County on Thursday, April 16, authorities said. At 6:20 p.m., Morris & Essex Line train 858 struck the man between the Mt. Arlington and Dover stations, NJ Transit said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, NJ Transit said. There were no injuries reported to the one customer and the crew on board, NJ Transit said. New Jersey Transit police are leading the investigation. The victim has not been identified, police said.

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Wall Township, NJ
Breaking News
Crash On Route 34 Shuts Down Lanes In Wall Township: NJ DOT Crash On Route 34 Shuts Down Lanes In Wall Township: NJ DOT Crash On Route 34 Shuts Down Lanes In Wall Township: NJ DOT
Crash On Route 34 Shuts Down Lanes In Wall Township: NJ DOT A car crash on Route 34 is causing a traffic nightmare in Monmouth County on Friday morning, April 17, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 34 at West Hurley Pond Road in Wall Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed northbound and southbound.

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Lawrence Township, NJ
Your Community
25 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Continues Record Breaking Run 25 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Continues Record Breaking Run 25 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Continues Record Breaking Run
25 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Continues Record Breaking Run Jamie Ding, a Lawrenceville resident, is one of the all-time greatest players in "Jeopardy!" history. Ding won his 25th game in a row on Thursday, April 16. Ding's winning streak ranks 5th all-time and he has the longest winning streak for a New Jersey resident. He's won $702,000, which also ranks 5th all-time. Like most of his wins, Ding's 25th win in a row was done in dominant fashion. The self-described bureaucrat and law student entered "Final Jeopardy!" with nearly 4 times as much money as the second place contestant, getting 30 clues correct and winning $35,000. And that wasn't even …

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