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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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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Stafford School Warns Of Dangerous TikTok Trend - But Won't Say What It Is Stafford School Warns Of Dangerous TikTok Trend - But Won't Say What It Is
Stafford School Warns Of Dangerous TikTok Trend - But Won't Say What It Is A school district in New Jersey is warning parents about a potentially dangerous TikTok trend. In an email sent to parents, the Stafford Township School District a TikTok video trend had come to their attention that "could be perceived as potentially threatening to the well-being of others." "We are encouraging families to review their child's social media presence and reinforce the importance of good digital citizenship," the school district said.  The school district did not say what the TikTok trend was. Daily Voice emailed the Stafford School District requesting more information o…

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Cherry Hill, NJ
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Man Struck, Killed By Car Crossing Roadway: Cherry Hill PD Man Struck, Killed By Car Crossing Roadway: Cherry Hill PD
Man Struck, Killed By Car Crossing Roadway: Cherry Hill PD A 51-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Cherry Hill on Monday, Dec. 8, authorities said. At 6:41 p.m., Gerald Yashinsky was crossing Haddonfield Road when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound, Cherry Hill police said. Yashinsky was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Denville, NJ
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DWI Driver Had Handgun, Narcotics: Denville PD DWI Driver Had Handgun, Narcotics: Denville PD
DWI Driver Had Handgun, Narcotics: Denville PD A 41-year-old Denville man was arrested and charged after a drunk driving incident led to the discovery of a firearm and narcotics, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 8. At 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, officers responded to a report of an erratic driver traveling eastbound on Route 46 toward Route 53, Denville police said. The vehicle subsequently crashed into a parked car on Bloomfield Avenue, police said. An investigation revealed the driver, Stephen Walker was intoxicated and in possession of a controlled dangerous substance as well as a firearm, police said. Walker was charged with fou…

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South Brunswick, NJ
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Woman Found Dead Following Welfare Check In South Brunswick: Prosecutor Woman Found Dead Following Welfare Check In South Brunswick: Prosecutor
Woman Found Dead Following Welfare Check In South Brunswick: Prosecutor The death of a 47-year-old woman on Sunday, Dec. 7 is under investigation in South Brunswick, authorities said. At 10:41 a.m., South Brunswick police responded to Redwood Court after requesting a welfare check, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said. Officers found Veronica Jones unresponsive and she was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to call Officer Jamal Benbow of the South Brunswick Police Department at 732-329-4646 or Detective Javier Mo…

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Asbury Park, NJ
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Asbury Park Man Threatened Witness In Homicide Trial: Prosecutor Asbury Park Man Threatened Witness In Homicide Trial: Prosecutor
Asbury Park Man Threatened Witness In Homicide Trial: Prosecutor A 21-year-old Asbury Park man was arrested and charged after he threatened a witness in a 2024 murder trial, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 5. An investigation into Jaisun Brown began at the conclusion of the sentencing of a defendant for a homicide following a 2024 trial, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Investigators  uncovered multiple communications by Brown toward  or publicly referencing the witness and their role in the homicide trial, that were either threatening or suggestively violent in nature against the witness, Santiago said. Brown is charged wi…

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Tinton Falls-Eatontown, NJ
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Tinton Falls Man Charged In Asbury Park Drive-By Shooting: Prosecutor Tinton Falls Man Charged In Asbury Park Drive-By Shooting: Prosecutor
Tinton Falls Man Charged In Asbury Park Drive-By Shooting: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Tinton Falls man is facing charges of attempted murder following a drive-by shooting in Asbury Park, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 5, authorities said. A Monmouth County Grand Jury returned a five count indictment against Zion Langhorne for attempted murder, several weapons offenses and eluding, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 5:04 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 13, Asbury Park police responded to the 1200 block of Washington Avenue and determined three shots were fired from a vehicle at a group of people, Santiago said. No injuries were reported, Santiago …

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Paramus, NJ
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New Jersey Ringing In 2026 With Minimum Wage Hike New Jersey Ringing In 2026 With Minimum Wage Hike
New Jersey Ringing In 2026 With Minimum Wage Hike Employees making minimum wage in the Garden State will see their bank accounts get a boost next year. New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $0.43 to $15.92 per hour for most employees, effective January 1, 2026. Under the law, the minimum wage rate for employees of seasonal and small employers will continue to increase gradually until 2028 to lessen the impact on those businesses. The minimum hourly wage for these employees will increase to $15.23 on Jan. 1, up from $14.53. The minimum wage is set using any increase in the Consumer Price Index data provided by the U.S. Bure…

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Paramus, NJ
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Disgraced Former Sen. Menendez Barred From Holding Public Office In NJ Disgraced Former Sen. Menendez Barred From Holding Public Office In NJ
Disgraced Former Sen. Menendez Barred From Holding Public Office In NJ Former Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, who is imprisoned on federal corruption charges, is barred from ever holding public office in New Jersey, the state announced Friday, Dec. 5. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy permanently disqualified Menendez from holding office or any position of honor, trust, or profit in state or local government, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.  If Menendez applies for public office or employment or takes any steps to campaign, run for, or be appointed or elected to public office, he will face a contempt-of-court charge, Platkin said. Mene…

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Swedesboro-Woolwich-Logan, NJ
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Three Injured In Bus Crash: Logan Twp PD Three Injured In Bus Crash: Logan Twp PD
Three Injured In Bus Crash: Logan Twp PD Three people were injured in an accident involving a bus in Logan Township on Friday Dec. 5, authorities said. At 6:03 a.m., a Ford Transit bus, operated by the South Jersey Transportation Authority and driven by an 80-year-old Cherry Hill man, was traveling north on Heron Drive and approaching the intersection with High Hill Road when it began to cross into the path of a 2023 Chevrolet Avalanche traveling west, Logan Township police said. The Chevrolet, driven by a 51-year-old Woolwich Township man, struck the bus on the passenger side as the bus was crossing High High Hill Road, police sa…

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Galloway, NJ
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82-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Struck By Car: Galloway Twp PD 82-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Struck By Car: Galloway Twp PD
82-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Struck By Car: Galloway Twp PD An 82-year-old Wall Township man was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle in Galloway Township, authorities announced Thursday, Dec. 4. At 5:14 p.m., officers responded to Route 9 and Moss Mill Road after a 1999 Buick Century driven by a 64-year-old Lumberton man was traveling southbound on Route 9 while the man was crossing Route 9 from the east side of the roadway toward Historic Smithville, Galloway Township police said. The man was not within a crosswalk at the time he entered the roadway and was struck by the Buick, police said. He sustained serious injuries and was tran…

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