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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Hanover Township, NJ
News
3 NYC Burglars Arrested After Vehicle, Foot Pursuit: Hanover Township PD 3 NYC Burglars Arrested After Vehicle, Foot Pursuit: Hanover Township PD
3 NYC Burglars Arrested After Vehicle, Foot Pursuit: Hanover Township PD Three burglars from New York were arrested and charged in Whippany following a pursuit with police on Sunday, Jan. 4, authorities said. At 11:35 p.m., officers responded to a burglar alarm at a business on Route 10 East in Whippany and found a white utility van exiting the property at a high rate of speed, Hanover Township police said. The vehicle traveled on Route 10 until it stopped on a residential street and three people fled on foot in multiple directions, police said. One suspect was apprehended on David Drive, while the other two suspects were eventually arrested, police said. Items…

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Franklin-Newfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Elmer Woman Missing: Franklin Twp PD Elmer Woman Missing: Franklin Twp PD
Elmer Woman Missing: Franklin Twp PD a 38-year-old woman from Elmer is missing, authorities announced Monday, Jan. 5. Kimberly Mooney was last spoken to on Friday, Jan. 2, Franklin Township police said. She is 5'3" and weighs 150 lbs., police said. She was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, blue jeans and black boots and a brown purse, police said. She has two tattoos, "Ava" on her left shoulder and "Genavive" on her left forearm, police said. Mooney is known to frequent the Atlantic City area, police said. Anyone with information regarding Mooney's whereabouts is asked to contact the Franklin Township Police Department …

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Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Wild Video Shows Car Barreling Through Elizabeth HS Auditorium With Students Inside Wild Video Shows Car Barreling Through Elizabeth HS Auditorium With Students Inside
Wild Video Shows Car Barreling Through Elizabeth HS Auditorium With Students Inside Two people were injured after a sedan came crashing through the Elizabeth High School auditorium on students' first day back to school after winter break on Monday morning, Jan. 5, authorities said. Video shared by Jersey Talks on Instagram shows the incident, which a city spokesperson said happened just after 8 a.m. in the Dwyer auditorium along Pearl Street. Prior to the collision, the car was driving erratically on Bridge Street, ran a red light at Pearl Street and drove over the curb before crashing into the wall, authorities said. The driver and a student were hospitalized with minor …

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Swedesboro-Woolwich-Logan, NJ
News
NJ Boy Rescued By Woolwich Cops After Falling Through Ice: Police NJ Boy Rescued By Woolwich Cops After Falling Through Ice: Police
NJ Boy Rescued By Woolwich Cops After Falling Through Ice: Police A boy was rescued by police in Woolwich Township after he fell through the ice on Sunday evening, Jan. 4, authorities said. Officers arrived on scene and deployed a rope to the boy, but he was unable to hold it due to his hands being freezing cold, Woolwich Township police said. A concerned citizen had called 911 after hearing the boy's screams, police said. Sergeant Joseph Rieger then prone crawled onto the ice in an effort to reach him, police said. When he reached the boy and attempted to pull him out of the water onto the ice, the ice gave way under their combined weight, police said. …

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Westfield, NJ
Business
Westfield Wine Bar Suddenly Announces Closure Westfield Wine Bar Suddenly Announces Closure
Westfield Wine Bar Suddenly Announces Closure A popular wine bar in Westfield rang in the New Year with some bad news. 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro an institution in Westfield for 25 years announced on Thursday, Jan. 1, that it is shutting its doors. "Happy New Year from 16 Prospect," Timothy Boyle, who runs the bar with his brother, Christopher, wrote on social media. "Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control we shall be closed permanently. My spine refuses to return to work in 2026. I’ll post more detail later." As of Monday, Jan 5, the owners have yet to elaborate on reasons for the closure. Patrons expressed shoc…

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Wall Township, NJ
Police & Fire
91-Year-Old Struck Lawn Mower Rider, Thought It Was Garbage Can: Wall Twp PD 91-Year-Old Struck Lawn Mower Rider, Thought It Was Garbage Can: Wall Twp PD
91-Year-Old Struck Lawn Mower Rider, Thought It Was Garbage Can: Wall Twp PD A 91-year-old Brick resident was arrested and charged with striking a person on a lawn mower last month in Wall Township, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 2. At 10:58 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, a vehicle was traveling west on Ocean Road when it struck the lawn mower, Wall Township police said. The vehicle fled west toward Samuel Drive without stopping, police said. The victim, a 34-year-old Neptune landscaper, was ejected from the mower, police said. They were treated at a nearby hospital for a concussion, police said. An investigation led police to a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek driven by Jo…

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Belvidere-White Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Fence In Warren County: NJSP Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Fence In Warren County: NJSP
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Fence In Warren County: Njsp A driver was hospitalized following a crash in Warren County on Saturday, Jan. 3, authorities said. At 8:33 p.m., a driver veered off Belvidere Road in Harmony Township, striking a utility pole metal support and fence, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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Vineland, NJ
Business
Popular Vineland Greek Restaurant Announces Major Change After 41 Years Popular Vineland Greek Restaurant Announces Major Change After 41 Years
Popular Vineland Greek Restaurant Announces Major Change After 41 Years An institution in Vineland decided they deserved a day off. Olympia Restaurant, which has been serving up Greek dinners for 41 years at 739 S Delsea Dr., announced on social media they will now be closing on Sundays. "After 41 years of proudly serving our community seven days a week, the time has come for us to close on Sundays, with the exception of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day," the restaurant wrote. "We truly appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you Monday through Saturday. Diners were supportive of the move. "My soul left my body lol I thought you were closin…

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Mount Olive, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Followed Girl Home, Confronted Her In Garage: Mount Olive PD Woman Followed Girl Home, Confronted Her In Garage: Mount Olive PD
Woman Followed Girl Home, Confronted Her In Garage: Mount Olive PD A 43-year-old Flanders woman was arrested and charged after she followed a girl into her home in Flanders, authorities announced Monday, Jan. 5. On Sunday, Nov. 23, a girl reported she was driving her vehicle when she was followed to her residence by another driver, later identified as Erin Koropsak, Mount Olive police said. Koropsak exited her vehicle, entered the garage of the girl's residence and confronted her, becoming verbally argumentative to her, police said. The girl's parents entered the garage and Koropsak was escorted off the property, police said. Koropsak was later arrested a…

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Rockaway, NJ
Police & Fire
Vehicle Plunges Into Water: Rockaway Twp FD Vehicle Plunges Into Water: Rockaway Twp FD
Vehicle Plunges Into Water: Rockaway Twp FD A vehicle ended up in the water in Rockaway Township on Saturday, Jan. 3, authorities said. At 7:45 p.m., first responders were dispatched to Mount Hope Avenue for a crash with injuries at Mount Hope Avenue and Struble Lane, Rockaway Township Fire Department said. Upon arrival, patrol units observed a vehicle approximately 100 feet off the roadway, partially in the water, firefighters said. The driver was out of the vehicle upon arrival, firefighters said. The driver was evaluated on scene while the vehicle was removed from the water by a tow company, firefighters said.

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