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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Flemington-Raritan, NJ
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$161K: Flemington Lotto Player Hits Jackpot $161K: Flemington Lotto Player Hits Jackpot
$161K: Flemington Lotto Player Hits Jackpot A Hunterdon County lottery player is having a wonderful holiday season. A ticket sold in Flemington matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, Dec. 20, winning $161,650. The ticket was sold at Higgins News Agency at 68 Main St. The winning numbers were 05, 06, 12, 16, and 28.

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Edison, NJ
Breaking News
'Operation Bad Santa': 12 Child Predators Arrested In NJ Holiday Bust, Prosecutor Says 'Operation Bad Santa': 12 Child Predators Arrested In NJ Holiday Bust, Prosecutor Says
'Operation Bad Santa': 12 Child Predators Arrested In NJ Holiday Bust, Prosecutor Says Twelve men have been arrested and charged following "Operation Bad Santa", a sting to bust alleged child predators in Central Jersey, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 22. Operation Bad Santa was led by the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and numerous police departments in the county, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. The men arrested were speaking with undercover officers who they believed to be children, Ciccone said. The men were arrested when they arrived at an undercover residence, where they ex…

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Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Newark Man Charged In Deadly Recording Studio Shooting That Killed Two: Prosecutor Newark Man Charged In Deadly Recording Studio Shooting That Killed Two: Prosecutor
Newark Man Charged In Deadly Recording Studio Shooting That Killed Two: Prosecutor A 20-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged following a fatal shooting at a recording studio, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 22. Naim Andrews is charged with murder in the first degree in the fatal shooting of Namir Bynum, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said. Surveillance video shows Andrews and Osayuwamen Iyamu, a 20-year-old Newark resident, attacking Bynum at the recording studio at 790 Clinton Ave., authorities said. Bynum was shot by Andrews, authorities said. In an act of self defense, Bynum fatal…

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Keyport-Union Beach, NJ
Breaking News
Keyport Family Loses Home Days Before Christmas: Fundraiser Keyport Family Loses Home Days Before Christmas: Fundraiser
Keyport Family Loses Home Days Before Christmas: Fundraiser The community is rallying around a family in Keyport after they losing their home in a fire on Saturday, Dec. 20. A fundraiser has been created to assist Christina Greenberg and her family following the fire on Therese Avenue. "The Greenberg family has faced more than their fair share this past year, and just as the holidays approached, their family experienced the devastating loss of their home to a fire," Michelle Canali, who created the fundraiser wrote. "In a moment when all should be surrounded by comfort and joy, they are now facing the overwhelming task of rebuilding. Canali sa…

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East Brunswick, NJ
Breaking News
High Winds Damaged Menorah, Not Criminal Mischief: East Brunswick PD High Winds Damaged Menorah, Not Criminal Mischief: East Brunswick PD
High Winds Damaged Menorah, Not Criminal Mischief: East Brunswick PD A menorah on display in East Brunswick was recently damaged, but authorities said Sunday, Dec. 21, no criminality was at play. Upon being aware of damage to the menorah at the East Brunswick municipal complex at 1 Jean Walling Civic Center, officers immediately initiated an investigation to determine the cause, East Brunswick police said. After examining the menorah, meeting with Parks Department employees and reviewing available video surveillance, officers determined the damage was caused by abnormally high winds, not by criminal mischief or any intentional act, police said. "The Ea…

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Montclair, NJ
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Montclair Charcuterie Announces Closure Montclair Charcuterie Announces Closure
Montclair Charcuterie Announces Closure A popular Essex County gourmet food shop is closing its doors. Butler and the Board, at 103 Forest St. in Montclair, announced on social media its closure, with the charcuterie's last day being Tuesday, Dec. 30.  "The simple truth is, our lease is up and we’re ready to move onto new life adventures," Jeff and Cathy Butler, who own the shop, wrote on Instagram. "Making this decision wasn’t easy. Creating and nurturing our business has been the most rewarding, fun, exhausting, and challenging thing we’ve ever done. While we have always been profitable, owning a small business is not for …

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Livingston, NJ
Breaking News
Family Dog Killed In Livingston Fire: FD Family Dog Killed In Livingston Fire: FD
Family Dog Killed In Livingston Fire: FD A dog was killed in a fire in Livingston Sunday morning, Dec. 21, authorities said. At 4 a.m., firefighters responded to 213 W. Pleasant Avenue and found heavy fire venting out of windows on the second floor, the Livingston Fire Department said. All occupants were accounted for and no one was trapped in the residence, firefighters said. Firefighters said they found the fire difficult to access and extinguish given the construction of the house with plaster, lath wall coverings and knee walls. The fire eventually took 1.5 hours to bring under control, with mutual aid from several department…

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Washington Township, NJ
Breaking News
Former Washington Twp Councilman Sent Threatening Letters To School Board: Prosecutor Former Washington Twp Councilman Sent Threatening Letters To School Board: Prosecutor
Former Washington Twp Councilman Sent Threatening Letters To School Board: Prosecutor A former councilman in Washington Township has been indicted by a grand jury after he mailed harassing letters to two members of his local Board of Education, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 19. Richard Bennett  was indicted on four counts of forgery, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said. Bennett, who was on the Washington Township council,  mailed harassing letters to two members of his local Board of Education in the name of another board member, authorities said. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Bennett, who resigned from the board after his initial arrest,…

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National Interest
'SNL' Shocker: Bowen Yang Leaving Show 'SNL' Shocker: Bowen Yang Leaving Show
'SNL' Shocker: Bowen Yang Leaving Show Bowen Yang, one of "Saturday Night Live's" most popular cast member is departing the show, according to numerous reports. Yang's last episode will be on Saturday, Dec. 20, with host Ariana Grande, his "Wicked" co-star, and musical guest Cher. Yang joined the show as a writer in 2018 before being becoming a featured player in the show's 45th season in 2019. Hist most popular bits include playing the iceberg who struck the Titanic, baby hippo Moo Deng, and a skit where he became friends with Travis Kelce. He also impersonated Vice President JD Vance and former Rep. George Santos. Outsid…

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Frenchtown-Milford, NJ
Breaking News
NJ Sgt Won't Face Charges In Deadly Crash That Killed Virginia Man: AG NJ Sgt Won't Face Charges In Deadly Crash That Killed Virginia Man: AG
NJ Sgt Won't Face Charges In Deadly Crash That Killed Virginia Man: AG A grand jury declined to indict a New Jersey State Police Staff Sergeant for his involvement in a pursuit that ended in the death of a 20-year-old Virginia man last year, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 19. Scott Segreaves, Jr., a 20-year-old Zuni, Virginia resident killed in a crash on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024after being pursued by Staff Sergeant Nicholas Pryszlak, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. At 10:24 p.m., Segreaves was driving on Walter Street in Milford Borough when Pryszlak attempted to catch up to his vehicle in connection with a speeding violation, Platkin said. Pryszlak …

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