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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Manasquan-Brielle, NJ
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Manasquan Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor Manasquan Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor Manasquan Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor
Manasquan Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Manasquan resident is facing numerous charges after a woman died in a three-car crash, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 2. Tamra Lawlor is charged with vehicular homicide and assault by auto, having previously been charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, officers responded to Route 70 and Morningstar Road after Lawlor ran a red light and her Subaru Crosstrek crashed into a Toyota Camry driven by 58-year-old Eileen Ziesmer, a Brick resident and a Nissan Armada driven …

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Look Inside: Borgata Unveils $107M Makeover Of Atlantic City Tower Look Inside: Borgata Unveils $107M Makeover Of Atlantic City Tower Look Inside: Borgata Unveils $107M Makeover Of Atlantic City Tower
Look Inside: Borgata Unveils $107M Makeover Of Atlantic City Tower The Borgata Tower just got a facelift. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced plans for a $107 million reimagination of the Borgata Tower, with plans to offer a refreshed experience across all guestrooms and suites, guestroom corridors and the tower’s main lobby, known as The Living Room. Construction is set to begin Sunday, Sept. 13, with guestrooms becoming available on a floor-by-floor basis beginning next month. The reimagining aims to introduce a warmer, more contemporary take on the resort’s signature glamour and is inspired by modern Italian design and fine tailoring, the…

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Wall Township, NJ
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Wall Twp Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month Wall Twp Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month Wall Twp Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month
Wall Twp Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month The Hendricks family is reeling after their parents, Scott Hendricks and Shannon Coogan, both Wall residents, died last month. Scott Hendricks, 56, died Monday, Aug. 3 after facing health issues, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his children. Shannon Coogan, 55, died Thursday, Aug. 27, after a stroke. "Scott and Shannon were both lifelong dear friends of mine," Jenn Stevenson Payne, who organized the GoFundMe wrote. "Their children have been a part of my life, and it is absolutely heartbreaking to see them facing something no child should ever have to endure. There a…

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Red Bank, NJ
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Insomnia Cookies Opens In Red Bank Insomnia Cookies Opens In Red Bank Insomnia Cookies Opens In Red Bank
Insomnia Cookies Opens In Red Bank The Jersey Shore just got a little bit sweeter. Insomnia Cookies opened a location in Red Bank on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 74 Broad St. The bakery expands Insomnia's footprint in the Garden State and promises to offer signature warm cookies and decadent desserts. The Red Bank bakery will celebrate its grand opening later this month with giveaways and special offers. Those interested in working as part-time cookie crew members, delivery drivers and shift leaders can apply here.

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Freehold, NJ
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Freehold Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child For Decade: Prosecutor Freehold Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child For Decade: Prosecutor Freehold Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child For Decade: Prosecutor
Freehold Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child For Decade: Prosecutor A 43-year-old Freehold Borough man was convicted of sexually assaulting a juvenile for more than 10 years, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 2 Raul Hernandez-Teles was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated criminal sexual contact, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. An investigation revealed Hernandez-Teles had committed the offenses at various times, often on several occasions weekly, starting in 2008 and lasting for more than a decade, from the time the victim was four until she w…

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Atlantic City, NJ
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AC Man Learns Fate After Trying To Sexually Assault Nurse At Jail: Prosecutor AC Man Learns Fate After Trying To Sexually Assault Nurse At Jail: Prosecutor AC Man Learns Fate After Trying To Sexually Assault Nurse At Jail: Prosecutor
AC Man Learns Fate After Trying To Sexually Assault Nurse At Jail: Prosecutor A 52-year-old Atlantic City man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to assault a nurse while in jail, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 1. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, while detained at the Atlantic County Justice Facility, Melvin Bishop entered the nurse's office for a medical exam, and began making sexual advances toward her, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.  Bishop made sexual advances toward the victim, chasing her and ripping at her clothing in an effort to sexually assault her, authorities said. The victim was able to hide until l…

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Somerville, NJ
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Sex Offender At Large In Somerset County: Prosecutor Sex Offender At Large In Somerset County: Prosecutor Sex Offender At Large In Somerset County: Prosecutor
Sex Offender At Large In Somerset County: Prosecutor A 44-year-old sex offender was named the September Fugitive of the Month in Somerset County. Robert Ratliff is wanted on charges of failure to appear for failure to notify of address change as a registered sex offender and failure to verify address as a registered sex offender, which occurred from February 2025 to June 2026 in Franklin Township, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office said. Ratliff is 6'1", weighs 160 lbs. and has black hair and brown eyes, authorities said. He has a tattoo on his upper right arm that reads "Robert Loves Betty."  Anyone with information should contact…

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Camden, NJ
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Camden Teen Struck, Killed By Off-Duty Cop: Prosecutor Camden Teen Struck, Killed By Off-Duty Cop: Prosecutor Camden Teen Struck, Killed By Off-Duty Cop: Prosecutor
Camden Teen Struck, Killed By Off-Duty Cop: Prosecutor A 19-year-old Camden resident was struck and killed by an off duty police officer early Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, authorities said. At 12:51 a.m., officers responded to Admiral Wilson Blvd. and 16th St after a pedestrian entered the roadway and was struck by a vehicle driven by an off-duty police officer with the Camden County Police Department, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. The officer stayed on scene, MacAulay said. The pedestrian, Angel SaraviaEstrada, was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, MacAulay said. The crash is being…

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Montville, NJ
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Two Missing After Last Seen At Mountain: Montville PD Two Missing After Last Seen At Mountain: Montville PD Two Missing After Last Seen At Mountain: Montville PD
Two Missing After Last Seen At Mountain: Montville PD Two people are missing in Montville and are considered at-risk, authorities said. John Higgins, 77, and Virginia Taetzch, 87, were last seen at Pyramid Avenue by Boonton Avenue, Montville police said. They were last heard from Sunday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m., police said. Higgins is 6'5" with white and gray hair while Taetzch is 5'3" with brown eyes and light brown hair, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact 911 or Montville Twp. Police Department 973-257-4300. 

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Mount Olive, NJ
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SUV Goes Airborne On Route 80 In Mount Olive: NJSP SUV Goes Airborne On Route 80 In Mount Olive: NJSP SUV Goes Airborne On Route 80 In Mount Olive: NJSP
SUV Goes Airborne On Route 80 In Mount Olive: Njsp A Mitsubishi SUV went airborne on Route 80 in Mount Olive on Monday, Aug. 31, authorities said. At 8:48 p.m., the SUV was traveling westbound when the driver lost directional control of the vehicle, overturned, struck the right concrete barrier, went airborne, traveled off the roadway, and landed on Main Street below the Route 80 west overpass, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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