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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Pearl River, NY
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Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong' Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong'
Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong' Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is speaking out after President Donald Trump blamed the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife on "Trump Derangement Syndrome." "This statement is wrong," Lawler, who represents New York's 17th congressional district, which covers Rockland County, Putnam County and parts of Westchester and Dutchess counties, said on social media. "Regardless of one’s political views, no one should be subjected to violence, let alone at the hands of their own son," Lawler said. "It’s a horrible tragedy that should engender sympathy and compassion from everyone in our country, period." Tru…

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by Sam Barron
Rockaway, NJ
Breaking News
Two Cats Killed In Two Alarm Rockaway Fire: White Meadow Lake FD Two Cats Killed In Two Alarm Rockaway Fire: White Meadow Lake FD
Two Cats Killed In Two Alarm Rockaway Fire: White Meadow Lake FD Two cats were killed in a two-alarm fire in Rockaway Township on Sunday, Dec. 14, authorities said. At 10:22 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire on Circle Avenue, White Meadow Lake Fire Company #5 said. A second alarm was tolled, bringing additional firefighters to the scene, fire officials said. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported, fire officials said. 

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by Sam Barron
Denville, NJ
Obituaries
Devoted Mother ID'd As Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Denville Devoted Mother ID'd As Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Denville
Devoted Mother ID'd As Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Denville Andrea Ramos, a 70-year-old Dover woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Denville on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Ramos is being remembered a loving and caring woman who was always smiling, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. "A devoted mother and a cherished member of our community, Andrea was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need," Mary Mar Rojas, who organized the fundraiser said. At 5:55 p.m., Ramos was struck on Pocono Road outside St. Claire's Denville Hospital, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The pedestrian was transported to the…

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Lawrence Township, NJ
Breaking News
$500K: Lawrenceville ShopRite Sells Winning Lotto Ticket $500K: Lawrenceville ShopRite Sells Winning Lotto Ticket
$500K: Lawrenceville ShopRite Sells Winning Lotto Ticket It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Mercer County. A lottery ticket sold in Lawrenceville matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, Dec. 13, winning $498,989. The ticket was sold at ShopRite on Brunswick Pike. The winning numbers were 02, 19, 23, 25, and 30.

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Sparta, NJ
Breaking News
$550K Fraud: Attorney, Two Others Arrested, Sparta Police Say $550K Fraud: Attorney, Two Others Arrested, Sparta Police Say
$550K Fraud: Attorney, Two Others Arrested, Sparta Police Say A 68-year-old Randolph attorneys and two New York residents were arrested and charged with stealing $550,000 from a person in Sparta, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 15. In July, a person reported they had been the victim of fraud, Sparta police said. An investigation determined the victim hired Gary Grant, who runs Grand Law Group/Grant Real Estate Equities to facilitate a real estate transaction, police said. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that Grant, along with two additional accomplices, Sarabjeet Madhan and Bandana S. Madhan of Woodbury, New York,…

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Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 280: NJSP Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 280: NJSP
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 280: Njsp A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 280 in Newark on Monday, Dec. 15, authorities said. At 12:51 a.m., troopers responded to Route 280 west in Newark after a Kia passenger vehicle struck the pedestrian who was walking in the travel lanes, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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Somers Point-Northfield-Linwood, NJ
Breaking News
Attempted Bank Robber At Large: Northfield PD Attempted Bank Robber At Large: Northfield PD
Attempted Bank Robber At Large: Northfield PD A man who tried to rob a bank in Northfield but made off with $0 is at large, authorities announced Saturday, Dec. 13. At 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, a man entered the TD Bank at 1120 Tilton Rd. and presented a note to a teller, Northfield police said. No weapon was displayed and no one was injured, police said. The suspect fled the scene without obtaining any funds, police said. He is described as 6' with thin build wearing a black sweatshirt, black jacket and a hood over his head, police said. He was wearing black sweatpants, black socks and dark colored slides that had a bright image dep…

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Basking Ridge-Bernards, NJ
Breaking News
Truck Driver Injured In Route 78 Crash: NJSP Truck Driver Injured In Route 78 Crash: NJSP
Truck Driver Injured In Route 78 Crash: Njsp A truck driver was injured following a crash on Route 78 in Somerset County on Saturday, Dec. 13, authorities said. At 10:23 a.m., a crash occurred between a Toyota sedan and a Freightliner tractor trailer in Bernards Township, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State police said. The crash caused the tractor trailer to veer off the road left and strike a guardrail, Postorino said. The driver of the Freightliner sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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Cinnaminson, NJ
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Man Struck By Light Rail In Cinnaminson: NJ Transit Man Struck By Light Rail In Cinnaminson: NJ Transit
Man Struck By Light Rail In Cinnaminson: NJ Transit A man was struck by a light rail vehicle in Cinnaminson on Monday morning, Dec. 15, authorities said. At 7:10 a.m., a River LINE light rail vehicle struck and injured a man at Cinnaminson Station, NJ Transit said.  The light rail left Trenton Transit Center at 6:27 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Walter Rand Transportation Center at 7:34 a.m., NJ Transit said.  The injured man was taken to a nearby hospital, NJ Transit said. o injuries were reported to the 40 customers, or the operator on board, NJ Transit said. River LINE service was briefly suspended in both direction…

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Mount Laurel, NJ
Breaking News
Tractor Trailer Strikes 10 Cars On New Jersey Turnpike In Burlington County: NJSP Tractor Trailer Strikes 10 Cars On New Jersey Turnpike In Burlington County: NJSP
Tractor Trailer Strikes 10 Cars On New Jersey Turnpike In Burlington County: Njsp Six people were injured after an out of control tractor trailer struck 10 cars on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Friday, Dec. 12, authorities said. At 3:59 p.m., troopers responded to the New Jersey Turnpike after a Peterbilt tractor-trailer changed lanes into the left shoulder to avoid a traffic collision, Jeffrey Lebron a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The lane change caused the driver to lose directional control of the vehicle and struck a Toyota SUV, Lebron said. After the initial crash, the Peterbilt then continued forward and jackknifed, Lebron said. …

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