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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Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
Crooked Tax Preparer Busted At Airport Arriving From Egypt: Oakland PD Crooked Tax Preparer Busted At Airport Arriving From Egypt: Oakland PD
Crooked Tax Preparer Busted At Airport Arriving From Egypt: Oakland PD A 38-year-old Bayonne resident was arrested and charged at Newark Liberty International Airport after he defrauded an Oakland couple out of more than $20,000, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 23. An investigation into John Nashed after the victims said their tax preparer used their credit card multiple times for what they were told were tax payments, totaling just over $20,000, Oakland police said. Subpoenaed bank records showed the charges were deposited into the preparer’s business account instead of being paid to the IRS or the State of New Jersey, police said. The investigation also r…

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Englewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Arrested After Elmwood Park Shooting: Prosecutor Two Arrested After Elmwood Park Shooting: Prosecutor
Two Arrested After Elmwood Park Shooting: Prosecutor Two Passaic County residents were arrested and charged following a shooting in Elmwood Park last year, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 23. On Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 11:22 p.m., Elmwood Park police responded to a shooting and found a 27-year-old man with gunshot wounds, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The man was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries, Musella said. An investigation revealed Jhamir Brown, a 29-year-old Passaic resident, was responsible for the shooting, Musella said.  Brown was located and arrested in Wayn…

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Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
4 Handguns, Cocaine: Hackensack Man Arrested, Police Say 4 Handguns, Cocaine: Hackensack Man Arrested, Police Say
4 Handguns, Cocaine: Hackensack Man Arrested, Police Say A 36-year-old Hackensack man was arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges, Thursday, Jan. 22, authorities said. A search of Terrell Loyd's apartment and self stroage unit led to the recovery of four handguns, including a defaced Taurus G2C 9mm pistol, Hackensack police said. Hundreds of rounds of ammunition were seized, including armor piercing ammunition, a 9mm magazine with a 30 round drum attachment, and other illegal large magazines, police said.  Approximately one kilogram of cocaine with an approximate street value of $18,600, packaging materials for distribution, and a kilo…

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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Angry Man Shatters Glass At Lakewood MVC: Police Angry Man Shatters Glass At Lakewood MVC: Police
Angry Man Shatters Glass At Lakewood MVC: Police A 57-year-old Asbury Park resident reacted angrily when he was denied a registration at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in Lakewood, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 23. At 10:45 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 9, officers responded to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission on Route 70 after Mingo Kersey became upset after being denied vehicle registration due to improper documentation, Lakewood police said. As he exited the building, Kersey forcefully struck the front entrance door, shattering the glass, causing $1,500 in damage, police said. Kersey was charged with criminal mischief, pol…

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Egg Harbor City, NJ
Police & Fire
Shots Fired In Egg Harbor City: Police Shots Fired In Egg Harbor City: Police
Shots Fired In Egg Harbor City: Police Gunshots were fired in Egg Harbor City on Wednesday, Jan. 21, police said. At 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Cincinnati Avenue and discovered evidence of gunshots, Egg Harbor City police said. No one was injured and no buildings or property were struck during the incident, police said. This investigation remains active and ongoing. As of this time, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the person(s) responsible is still being sought, police said.

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Linden, NJ
Police & Fire
63-Year-Old Man Dead After Struck By Vehicle: Linden PD 63-Year-Old Man Dead After Struck By Vehicle: Linden PD
63-Year-Old Man Dead After Struck By Vehicle: Linden PD A 63-year-old man was killed after he was hit by a car in Linden Thursday, Jan. 22, authorities said. At 8 p.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of E. Edgar Road after a 2019 Dodge SUV traveling northbound on Route 1 hit the man, who has not been identified, as he was crossing the street, Linden police said. The pedestrian was treated on scene and transported to Newark University Hospital where he was pronounced dead,  The driver of the SUV was not injured, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Forked River-Lacey, NJ
Police & Fire
Methadone: Ocean Gate Driver Charged With DUI After Crash, Prosecutor Says Methadone: Ocean Gate Driver Charged With DUI After Crash, Prosecutor Says
Methadone: Ocean Gate Driver Charged With DUI After Crash, Prosecutor Says A 38-year-old Ocean Gate man was arrested and charged with assault by auto following a car crash in Lacey on Thursday, Jan. 22, authorities said. At 7:50 a.m., Lacey Township police responded to South Street and Warren Avenue after an Acura TL, operated by Michael O'Hare was traveling eastbound on South Street when it crossed over the double yellow line in the roadway, striking a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling westbound on South Street, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. As a result of the crash, the driver of the Jeep was transported to a nearby hospital for minor injuries, Bil…

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Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Legendary NJ Comic Uncle Floyd Vivino Dies Legendary NJ Comic Uncle Floyd Vivino Dies
Legendary NJ Comic Uncle Floyd Vivino Dies Uncle Floyd Vivino, a fixture in New Jersey for many years, died at the age of 74, on Thursday, Jan. 22, his brother, Jerry, announced. "With a heavy heart I am sad to announce the passing of my brother and everybody's favorite uncle, Floyd Vivino," Jerry Vivino wrote on Facebook.  "After a 2 and a half year battle with ongoing health issues his curtain peacefully closed at 6:05pm on Thursday January 22nd. Rest in peace big brother. You will be missed, but always remembered by friends, family and your loving fans.... 10/19/1951 - 01/22/2026 🎶❤ ✝️❤🎹 The family will be holding a private …

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Irvington, NJ
Police & Fire
Irvington Man Assaulted Rabbi, Stomped, Spit On Yarmulke: Feds Irvington Man Assaulted Rabbi, Stomped, Spit On Yarmulke: Feds
Irvington Man Assaulted Rabbi, Stomped, Spit On Yarmulke: Feds A 29-year-old Irvington man was arrested and charged with federal hate crimes after he assaulted multiple Jewish people, including a rabbi, authorities announced this week. On Monday, Oct. 27, Alazim Baker approached a visiting Israeli rabbi while he was walking on the block of a kosher restaurant in Manhattan, Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York said. Baker repeatedly and aggressively asked the rabbi, "What is your religion?" and refused to let the rabbi enter the restaurant, Clayton said. Baker then grabbed the rabbi's yarmulke and threw it on the…

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Branchville-Frankford, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Killed By Falling Tree Limb: NJSP NJ Man Killed By Falling Tree Limb: NJSP
NJ Man Killed By Falling Tree Limb: Njsp A 38-year-old Frankford man was killed while cutting a tree on Thursday, Jan. 22, authorities said. At 5:59 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Union Turnpike in Frankford after William Woortman was cutting a tree and was struck by a falling tree limb, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Woortman was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. The incident remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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