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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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
Police & Fire
80-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Truck: Twp of Hamilton PD 80-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Truck: Twp of Hamilton PD
80-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Truck: Twp of Hamilton PD An 80-year-old Mays Landing woman was killed in a two-car crash with a truck in Township of Hamilton on Tuesday, Jan. 20, authorities said. At 4:08 p.m., officers responded to Weymouth Road and Mizpah Road after a 1995 BMW 525, operated by Janet Wooding, attempted to make a left turn and collided with a 2021 Kenworth T3 Series Truck, driven by an Estell Manor resident, Township of Hamilton Police said. Wooding sustained traumatic injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said. No additional injuries were reported and the roadway was shut down for approximately four hours whi…

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Bayonne, NJ
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Former McCabe Ambulance Employee Shatters Hearts In North Jersey Sudden Death Of Former McCabe Ambulance Employee Shatters Hearts In North Jersey
Sudden Death Of Former McCabe Ambulance Employee Shatters Hearts In North Jersey The sudden death of McCabe Ambulance employee and longtime emergency responder Bert Romano is causing widespread heartbreak across North Jersey. In the days following his death, dozens of former patients, coworkers, and familiar faces across Bayonne and the Hudson County area are sharing fond memories.  Romano died on Friday, Jan. 16, according to a post from McCabe Ambulance, which called him "a legend." "Bert was someone who would light up a room just by entering. Countless letters we have received over the decades telling us how amazing Bert was, and how much of an impact he h…

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Mullica Hill-Harrison, NJ
News
Reddit Post Leads To PA Man's Arrest In Child Sex Assault Case: Gloucester County Prosecutor Reddit Post Leads To PA Man's Arrest In Child Sex Assault Case: Gloucester County Prosecutor
Reddit Post Leads To PA Man's Arrest In Child Sex Assault Case: Gloucester County Prosecutor A 26-year-old Levittown man was arrested and charged after he sexually assaulted a child he met on Reddit, authorities announced. Law enforcement received a tip regarding a post on Reddit where a minor inquired on assistance meeting a man for sex, the Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said. Based on the tip, detectives identified both the minor victim and the suspect, Sean Flohr, and contacted the minor’s guardian, Johns said. The victim called 911 to report that someone she knew as “Dean” had just left her residence, Johns said. Flohr brought Taco Bell, a sex toy, lubricant, …

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East Windsor-Hightstown, NJ
Police & Fire
Treasurer Stole $25K From School PTO: East Windsor PD Treasurer Stole $25K From School PTO: East Windsor PD
Treasurer Stole $25K From School PTO: East Windsor PD A 47-year-old East Windsor woman was arrested and charged with stealing from the Parent Teacher Organization she served as treasurer for, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 21. Last October, officers received a report regarding  missing funds from he Kreps School Parent Teacher Organization’s bank account, East Windsor police said. A discrepancy of $10,000 was identified between the actual bank statements and financial statements previously submitted by the former treasurer, Allison Schneider, police said. An investigation revealed that a separate bank account had been establishe…

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New Brunswick, NJ
News
Rutgers PhD Student Dominates In 'Jeopardy! Tournament Of Champions' Rutgers PhD Student Dominates In 'Jeopardy! Tournament Of Champions'
Rutgers PhD Student Dominates In 'Jeopardy! Tournament Of Champions' Allegra Kuney is a "Jeopardy!" mastermind. The Rutgers PhD student and West Nyack native advanced to the "Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions" semifinals with a dominant victory in the quarterfinals round that aired Tuesday, Jan. 20. Kuney, who told host Ken Jennings she was stung by a bee in Santa Montica, got off to a slow start in the initial Jeopardy! round, finding herself in 2nd place. But she dominated Double Jeopardy! getting 21 clues correct, including a Daily Double that put her in the lead good. Entering Final Jeopardy!, Kuney had more money, $18,000, than the other two contestant…

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Paramus, NJ
Sports
Mets Great Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame Mets Great Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
Mets Great Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame Cooperstown will be soon welcoming a Mets legend into its halls. Carlos Beltran, who played 7 seasons in Queens from 2005 to 2011, and Andruw Jones were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum on Tuesday, Jan. 20.  Beltran received 84.2% of the vote and Jones received 78.4%, ahead of the 75% needed for induction. Beltran and Jones' induction ceremony will be held Sunday, July 26 at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Jeff Kent, who played four seasons for the Mets, will also be inducted. Beltran was a 9-time All Star and multiple Gold Glove winner who hit 435 home runs,…

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Linden, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Killed Falling Into 6,000-Gallon Liquid Container: Linden PD Man Killed Falling Into 6,000-Gallon Liquid Container: Linden PD
Man Killed Falling Into 6,000-Gallon Liquid Container: Linden PD A 71-year-old Iselin man was killed after a large container fell on him in Linden Monday, Jan. 19, authorities said. At 2 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to Park and Brunswick Avenues and found a 71-year-old man dead inside a bulk liquid container, Linden police said. The man was working on the property as a private subcontractor, police said.  Detectives believe that the man was on top of the container when he accidently fell inside while working, police said.  At the time of the incident, the 6,000-gallon container was being filled with mineral oil, a highly refin…

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Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
Police & Fire
Cab Driver Carjacked, Slashed In Face Near Howell Park: Police Cab Driver Carjacked, Slashed In Face Near Howell Park: Police
Cab Driver Carjacked, Slashed In Face Near Howell Park: Police A cab driver was carjacked and assaulted in Howell on Friday, Jan. 16, authorities said. At 11:15 p.m., officers responded to Old Tavern Road after the 46-year-old taxi driver, employed by a company in Asbury Park, said he was slashed in the face with a knife by one of two Hispanic men, who then stole his vehicle, Howell police said. The two men were passengers in his cab traveling from Neptune to a parking lot located directly across from the entrance to Oak Glen Park, police said. The cab driver fled on foot until he was located by officers patrolling the area, police said. Officers late…

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East Orange, NJ
News
Newly Minted Millionaire! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In East Orange Newly Minted Millionaire! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In East Orange
Newly Minted Millionaire! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In East Orange It was a marvelous Monday for a lottery player in Essex County. A Power Ball ticket sold in East Orange matched all five white balls in the drawing held on Monday, Jan. 19, winning $1 million. The ticket was sold at Hari Mini Store at 620 Thomas Blvd. The winning numbers Monday were 05, 28, 34, 37, and 55. The Power Ball was 17, and the multiplier was 03. 

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Denville, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Driving Too Slowly Busted For DUI: Denville PD Man Driving Too Slowly Busted For DUI: Denville PD
Man Driving Too Slowly Busted For DUI: Denville PD A 41-year-old Randolph man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after he was pulled over in Denville for driving too slowly. At 4:20 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, officers pulled over a vehicle traveling 25 miles per hour in a posted 50 miles per hour zone on Route 10, Denville police said. The vehicle was also failing to maintain its lane, police said. The driver, Luis Cadena, displayed signs of intoxicated and he was placed under arrest, police said. Cadena is charged with driving while under the influence, reckless driving, careless driving and failure to maintain a la…

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