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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Tinton Falls-Eatontown, NJ
News
French Bulldog Abandoned In Woods Found With Glass In Stomach: Monmouth County SPCA French Bulldog Abandoned In Woods Found With Glass In Stomach: Monmouth County SPCA
French Bulldog Abandoned In Woods Found With Glass In Stomach: Monmouth County SPCA Two French bulldogs were found abandoned in the woods in Shark River Park, the Monmouth County SPCA announced Thursday, Jan. 22. "Diamond & Sapphire were skin and bones, filthy, had bloated abdomens, and were terrified," the SPCA said.  A good Samaritan found them huddled together in the brush and contacted the SPCA who brought them to a veterinarian, where it was discovered Diamond had a belly full of glass shards needing immediate surgical intervention. Diamond is now on special medication to coat her GI tract to prevent further discomfort and will be monitored for the next two …

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Police & Fire
One Injured In Manchester Twp Apartment Fire: Police One Injured In Manchester Twp Apartment Fire: Police
One Injured In Manchester Twp Apartment Fire: Police One person was injured in an apartment fire in Manchester Township Thursday morning, Jan. 22, authorities said. At 10:31 a.m., officers responded to 371 Gable Circle in the Suncrest Village Apartment Complex and observed flames and smoke emanating from a second floor apartment as well as the attic, Manchester Township police said. Officers began evacuating eight surrounding apartments, while firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, despite high winds, police said. The fire caused extensive damage to multiple apartments in the building, police said. The fire was suppressed before it …

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Freehold, NJ
Police & Fire
Freehold Special Ed Teacher Admits To Sex With Student: Prosecutor Freehold Special Ed Teacher Admits To Sex With Student: Prosecutor
Freehold Special Ed Teacher Admits To Sex With Student: Prosecutor A 45-year-old former teacher at the Freehold Intermediate School pleaded guilty to having sex with a teenage student, authorities announced Thursday, Jan. 22. Allison Havemann-Niedrach, a Jackson Township resident, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, Havemann-Niedrach is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in state prison, along with forfeiting her teacher's license, Santiago said. An investigation revealed Havemann-Niedrach had a six month-relationship with a student from January 2024 through Jun…

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Killed By Newark Police ID'd: AG Man Killed By Newark Police ID'd: AG
Man Killed By Newark Police ID'd: AG Wali Bey, a 42-year-old Newark has been identified as the man shot and killed by Newark police on Monday, Jan. 19, authorities said. Plainclothes officers, along with uniformed officers and marked vehicles, were conducting surveillance in the area of Ross Street and Evergreen Avenue in Newark shortly after 1 p.m., the Attorney General's office said. Newark Police Officer Nashid Reynolds exited his vehicle and approached other officers and a group of civilians that were detained in connection with an active investigation, authorities said. Shortly thereafter, Officer Reynolds fired his…

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Rahway, NJ
News
Woman Killed In Rahway Fire ID'd Woman Killed In Rahway Fire ID'd
Woman Killed In Rahway Fire ID'd Tracey Buchanan was killed in a three-alarm fire in Rahway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, according to a fundraiser set up to support her husband. At 10:20 a.m. firefighters and officers responded to the structure fire at 1583 High St. and observed a well-advanced blaze affecting multiple levels of the 2.5 story wood-frame residence, with visible flames and significant damage to the structure, Rahway police said. Officers on scene secured the area and prevented a resident from re-entering the home for his safety while fire suppression efforts were underway, police said. Due to hazardous con…

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Brick, NJ
Obituaries
Brick Mom Katy Davidson Dies, 40 Brick Mom Katy Davidson Dies, 40
Brick Mom Katy Davidson Dies, 40 Katy Davidson, a 40-year-old Brick resident died on Monday, Jan. 19 due to heart complications, two years after undergoing a heart transplant, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. "She was a daughter, a sister, a cousin, a niece, friends to many, and a mother of three," her sister Sam wrote on the fundraising page. "She loved fiercely, gave selflessly, and showed strength even when her body was tired. Her courage and resilience inspired everyone who knew her. Despite all she endured medically, she never lost her kindness, her warmth, or her love for her family and fri…

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Dunellen, NJ
Sports
Dunellen Olympic Gold Medalist Announces Pregnancy Dunellen Olympic Gold Medalist Announces Pregnancy
Dunellen Olympic Gold Medalist Announces Pregnancy Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, a Middlesex County track star who won four gold medals at two Olympics, announced she is expecting her first child. "Made a human with my favorite human 🥹," McLaughlin-Levrone wrote on Instagram with photos of her and husband, former wide receiver Andre Levrone. "Oh, how we have prayed for you… and the Lord has answered!! You are our greatest blessing and are already so loved. We are eagerly waiting to meet you! 🫶🏽🤍 Cool parents loading…" At the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, McLaughlin-Levrone won gold in the 4x 400 meter relay and the 400 meter hurdles. She followed th…

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Gloucester Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Gloucester Twp Woman Missing After Traveling To South America: Police Gloucester Twp Woman Missing After Traveling To South America: Police
Gloucester Twp Woman Missing After Traveling To South America: Police A 69-year-old Gloucester Township woman is missing after she traveled to South America, authorities announced earlier this week. Mary Jones was originally reported missing on Tuesday, Oct. 28, having not been heard from since Friday, Oct. 3, Gloucester Township police said. An investigation revealed Jones traveled to Guyana and was expected to return home during the week of January 12, police said. She did not return as scheduled, and her current whereabouts remain unknown, police said. She is 5'4" and weighs 180 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes, police said. Anyone with inform…

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Somerville, NJ
Police & Fire
Somerville Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor Somerville Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor
Somerville Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor A 38-year-old Somerville man was arrested and charged after he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl, authorities announced Thursday, Jan. 22. In April 2025, an investigation into Isasis Vielma-Hernandez was launched after a 12-year-old girl said he showed her pornographic images on his cell phone and masturbated in front of her, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Manville Borough Chief of Police Craig Jeremiah said. The girl said her encounters with Vielma-Hernandez took place from January t…

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Paramus, NJ
News
'Sinners' Breaks Record With 16 Oscar Nominations: See The Full List 'Sinners' Breaks Record With 16 Oscar Nominations: See The Full List
'Sinners' Breaks Record With 16 Oscar Nominations: See The Full List "Sinners," heard its title called a lot as the 2026 Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday, Jan. 22. The vampire movie starring Michael B. Jordan received a record 16 Academy Award nominations, for Best Picture, Actor Michael B. Jordan, Supporting Actress Wunmi Mosaku, Supporting Actor Delroy Lindo, Director and Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler, Music Score, Song “I Lied To You”, Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, Sound , Editing, Makeup & Hair, Casting, and Visual Effects. "One Battle After Another" considered the Best Picture frontrunner, received 13 nominati…

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