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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Old Bridge, NJ
Breaking News
19-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Garden State Parkway Crash In Old Bridge: NJSP 19-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Garden State Parkway Crash In Old Bridge: NJSP
19-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Garden State Parkway Crash In Old Bridge: Njsp A 19-year-old Lakewood resident was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in Old Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 19, authorities said. At 4:28 a.m., officers responded to a crash on the Garden State Parkway after a Honda SUV traveling south ran off the roadway to the left, struck multiple trees and became engulfed in flames, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver, Elchonon Fasten, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Yeshiva World News reported. View this post on Instagram The crash re…

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Newark, NJ
Breaking News
ICE Raids Newark Business For 2nd Time ICE Raids Newark Business For 2nd Time
ICE Raids Newark Business For 2nd Time Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted a raid at a business in Newark on Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, authorities said. This was the second time ICE had raided Ocean Seafood Depot at 331 Adams St., having previously visited the site in January. At least 26 ICE agents were at the facility for the 9 a.m. raid, along with several FBI agents, News12 New Jersey reported. In a statement, ICE said they conducted a court executed search warrant as part of an active criminal investigation involving labor operations at Ocean Seafood. ICE said they could not release additional informatio…

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Hamilton Township, NJ
Breaking News
$56K In Cocaine, $43K In Cash, 4 Handguns: Two Arrested In Hamilton Twp, Prosecutor Says $56K In Cocaine, $43K In Cash, 4 Handguns: Two Arrested In Hamilton Twp, Prosecutor Says
$56K In Cocaine, $43K In Cash, 4 Handguns: Two Arrested In Hamilton Twp, Prosecutor Says Two people were arrested following the seizure of cocaine, handguns and cash, the culmination of an investigation into the distribution of narcotics in Hamilton Township, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 19. On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant on the residence of Hedtson Perez at the 200 block of East Franklin Street in Hamilton, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Perez was arrested and detained at the residence as officers utilized their K-9 partner, Indy, to conduct a narcotics search, Marbrey said. The search led to …

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Linden, NJ
Breaking News
Person Of Interest Sought In Deadly Linden TGI Fridays Stabbing: Prosecutor Person Of Interest Sought In Deadly Linden TGI Fridays Stabbing: Prosecutor
Person Of Interest Sought In Deadly Linden TGI Fridays Stabbing: Prosecutor Officials are attempting to track down a person of interest in a fatal stabbing that occurred at TGI Fridays in Linden, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 19. The person of interest in the Sunday, Nov. 9 stabbing is described as a Black man, who stands 6'9" and weighs 200 lbs., the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. He has shoulder length hair and dreadlocks and a black/gray patch beard, authorities said. The man, who goes by "D", is approximately 50 years old. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing all black clothing, with no visible tattoos, and Air Jordan 14's …

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Woodbury, NJ
Breaking News
Houston Man Arrested For 'Jugging' In Woodbury: Police Houston Man Arrested For 'Jugging' In Woodbury: Police
Houston Man Arrested For 'Jugging' In Woodbury: Police A 24-year-old Houston man was arrested and charged after he broke into a person's vehicle after they made a trip to the ATM in Woodbury, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 19. On Sunday, Oct. 5, officers responded after a person's car window was broken and money was taken, part of a new crime trend called "jugging," popular in the southern United States, Woodbury police said. A jugging is when a suspect conducts surveillance at local banks operating stolen or rented vehicles, police said.  Once the suspects see someone exiting the bank with a bank bag or suspected large sum of money…

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Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
Breaking News
Stolen Handgun, Heroin, Crack Cocaine: 4 Arrested, Neptune Twp PD Say Stolen Handgun, Heroin, Crack Cocaine: 4 Arrested, Neptune Twp PD Say
Stolen Handgun, Heroin, Crack Cocaine: 4 Arrested, Neptune Twp PD Say Four people were arrested following a search of a home in Neptune Township on Tuesday, Nov. 18 the culmination of a months long investigation, authorities announced. Prior to executing the warrant, the Street Crimes Unit observed Jean Raisin, the target of the investigation, leaving the residence with Miguel Lopez, a 45-year-old Freehold resident, Neptune Township police said. The two men were detained and arrested for active warrants, police said. Raisin was in possession of a handgun stolen from Georgia, heroin, crack cocaine and MDMA, police said. Lopez was found in possession of crack c…

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Toms River, NJ
Obituaries
Volunteer Firefighter Michael Yanoschak, Toms River Native, Dies At 36 Volunteer Firefighter Michael Yanoschak, Toms River Native, Dies At 36
Volunteer Firefighter Michael Yanoschak, Toms River Native, Dies At 36 Toms River Michael Yanoschak died on Saturday, Nov. 15, after battling leukemia, according to his obituary from the Wimberg Funeral Home website. He was 36 years old. Yanoschak, a volunteer firefighter for the Pleasant Plains Fire Department, was devoted to honoring veterans, police ,and first responders, and opened One Nation Est. 1176 in Smithville, where he lived, his obituary reads. Yanoschak is survived by his parents Lisa and David, his siblings David and Ana and numerous other family members and friends, according to his obituary. A funeral will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. …

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National Interest
'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For Last 3 Shows Of 2025 'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For Last 3 Shows Of 2025
'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For Last 3 Shows Of 2025 "Saturday Night Live" is ending the year with a bang. The venerable sketch comedy show, now in its 51st season, announced its host/musical guests for its final three shows of 2025. Melissa McCarthy will be making her sixth appearance as host on Saturday, Dec. 6, with musical guest Dijon. McCarthy is a member of the show's famed "Five-Timers Club" and is most remembered for her iconic impression of former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. McCarthy last hosted in 2017 while Dijon is making his first appearance on the show. On Saturday, Dec. 13, Josh O'Connor will be making his "SNL" …

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Atlantic Highlands-Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Atlantic Highlands Restaurant Owner Released After ICE Detainment Atlantic Highlands Restaurant Owner Released After ICE Detainment
Atlantic Highlands Restaurant Owner Released After ICE Detainment Ruperto Marquez, the co-owner and chef at Emilio's Kitchen in Atlantic Highlands was released from custody Tuesday, Nov. 18, after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since last month, authorities said. Marquez was freed after a judge ordered him released last week on $7,000 bond. Kerri Kennedy,  a member of the American Friends Service Committee, and Mayor Lori Hohenleitner shared video of themselves outside Newark Delaney Hall after they paid Marquez's bond.   A welcome home rally is being planned for Marquez on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Veterans Park at Boroug…

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Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Man Killed In Newark Fire: Prosecutor Man Killed In Newark Fire: Prosecutor
Man Killed In Newark Fire: Prosecutor A 60-year-old man was killed in a fire in Newark Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, authorities said. At 8:19 a.m., firefighters responded to 18 Telford St. for a fire on the second floor of a four-family structure, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said. Wilbur Pierre was discovered unresponsive in a second floor hallway, authorities said. Pierre was transporte to University Hospital for treatment, but was pronounced dead later that morning, authorities said. The fire was declared under control at 8:54 a.m., authorities said. It re…

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