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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New Brunswick, NJ
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Rutgers Student's 'Jeopardy!' Run Ends: Here's How Much She Won Rutgers Student's 'Jeopardy!' Run Ends: Here's How Much She Won
Rutgers Student's 'Jeopardy!' Run Ends: Here's How Much She Won Allegra Kuney's "Jeopardy!" winning streak has finally stopped. The Rutgers Phd student won four games in a row before losing on the episode that aired Tuesday, Nov. 11. Kuney won $92,500 over five games played. Kuney, who told host Ken Jennings, she once did tai chi with the former Archbishop of Canterbury got off to a hot start in the intiial "Jeopardy!" round, getting eight clues correct. In "Double Jeopardy!", the West Nyack native, continued her winning ways, getting 11 clues correct, making zero mistakes through two rounds. Unfortunately, Harrison Whitaker, an Indiana native, ov…

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Manasquan-Brielle, NJ
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Speeding E-Bicyclist Fled From Cops: Manasquan PD Speeding E-Bicyclist Fled From Cops: Manasquan PD
Speeding E-Bicyclist Fled From Cops: Manasquan PD A dirt biker is at large after fleeing from police at a high rate of speed in Manasquan, authorities said. Officers observed the operator of the electric dirt bike fail to stop at a red light on Wednesday, Nov. 5, Manasuan police said. When officers attempted to stop the biker, they eluded police, eventually going 50 mph on East Main Street. Police did not attempt a pursuit and the bicyclist was able to flee the scene, police said.

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Washington Township, NJ
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Two 13-Year-Old Girls Stole Parents Car, Crashed Into Residence: Washington Twp PD Two 13-Year-Old Girls Stole Parents Car, Crashed Into Residence: Washington Twp PD
Two 13-Year-Old Girls Stole Parents Car, Crashed Into Residence: Washington Twp PD A car driven by a 13-year-old girl crashed into a residence in Gloucester County Tuesday, Nov. 11, authorities said. At 2:20 a.m., officers responded to a crash afrer a vehicle struck a condominum, fence, air conditioning units and a curb on Covered Bridge Court in Canterbury Mews, Washington Township police said. An investigation determined two 13-year-old girls took their parents vehicle for a joyride and struck multiple properties in the process, police said. Officers said it took several attempts to awaken the homeowner. The residence was deemed structurally safe and no one was in…

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Sewell-Mantua, NJ
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Grill Falling Out Of Truck Leads To Man Struck By Vehicle: Mantua Twp Grill Falling Out Of Truck Leads To Man Struck By Vehicle: Mantua Twp
Grill Falling Out Of Truck Leads To Man Struck By Vehicle: Mantua Twp A man is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle retrieving a falling grill in Mantua on Monday, Nov. 10, authorities said. At 7:37 p.m, officers responded to Main Street and Lambs Road after two men were operating a Ford Ranger when a grill fell out of the rear of their pickup truck, Mantua police said. Both men exited the truck and began cleaning the debris that had fallen onto Main Street when one of the men was struck by a RAM 1500 pickup truck, police said. The man sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby trauma center, where he is currently l…

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New Brunswick, NJ
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4 Straight! Rutgers Student Continues 'Jeopardy'! Dominance 4 Straight! Rutgers Student Continues 'Jeopardy'! Dominance
4 Straight! Rutgers Student Continues 'Jeopardy'! Dominance Allegra Kuney was in third place after the initial "Jeopardy!" round. She got "Final Jeopardy!" wrong.  Yet somehow, the Rutgers Phd student and West Nyack native, found a way to win again on the episode that aired Monday, Nov. 10. Kuney has now win four straight games, winning $92,600. Kuney, who told host Ken Jennings, she studies tarot card readers and psychics for her Ph.D got off to a sluggish start, getting three questions incorrectly in the first round and trailed by $4,000. But she roared back in "Double Jeopardy!", finding a Daily Double and taking a lead she would not r…

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West Deptford-National Park, NJ
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West Deptford Police Pursuit Ends In Deadly Wrong-Way Crash: AG West Deptford Police Pursuit Ends In Deadly Wrong-Way Crash: AG
West Deptford Police Pursuit Ends In Deadly Wrong-Way Crash: AG A 28-year-old man from the United Kingdom has been arrested and charged after he crashed into a car, killing the driver, while being pursued by police in West Deptford on Sunday, Nov. 9, authorities said. At 5:36 p.m., West Deptford police responded to PNS Gas and Food Mart on a report of a vehicle being operated by two intoxicated men, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it traveled into the opposite lane of travel and crashed into another vehicle, Johns said. The driver of the second vehicle was pronounced dead while his pa…

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Burlington, NJ
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Man, Dog Killed In Burlington Fire Man, Dog Killed In Burlington Fire
Man, Dog Killed In Burlington Fire A 64-year-old Burlington man was killed in a fire early Saturday, Nov. 8, authorities said. At 12:44 a.m., police, fire and EMS units responded to the 900 block of Beverly Road and found a duplex fully engulfed in flames, Burlington police said. Kenneth Jones was unable to exit the residence and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The fire was eventually extinguished and the cause remains under investigation, police said. A fundraiser has been set up to support Kenneth's wife, Vicki. Their dog Puddin, was also killed in the fire. "Vicki is facing not only the loss of her husban…

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Waretown-Ocean Township, NJ
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$160K Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold At Waretown Gas Station Strikes It Rich $160K Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold At Waretown Gas Station Strikes It Rich
$160K Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold At Waretown Gas Station Strikes It Rich It was a sensational Sunday for a lottery player in Ocean County. A ticket sold in Waretown matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Sunday, Nov. 9, winning $160,000. The ticket was sold at Sunoco at 406 Route 9. The winning numbers were 22, 31, 32, 38 and 40.

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Westfield, NJ
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$664K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Westfield Stop-n-Shop Hits Jackpot $664K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Westfield Stop-n-Shop Hits Jackpot
$664K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Westfield Stop-n-Shop Hits Jackpot It was a fabulous Friday for a lottery player in Westfield. A ticket sold at Stop and Shop matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Friday, Nov. 7, winning $664,971. The ticket was sold at the Stop and Shop at 219 Elm St. The winning numbers were 06, 19, 24, 34, and 41. The Bullseye was 34 and the XTRA was 02. 

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Edison, NJ
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14 Dogs, 60 Chickens, 34 Rabbits: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Edison Police Say 14 Dogs, 60 Chickens, 34 Rabbits: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Edison Police Say
14 Dogs, 60 Chickens, 34 Rabbits: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Edison Police Say A man has been charged with animal cruelty after he was found to have more than 100 animals in his Edison home, Sunday, Nov. 9, authorities said. At 12:47 p.m., officers responded to Stony Road West for a man who was having a medical issue, Edison police said. While on site, officers discovered numerous small animals throughout the house and in the basement. Animal control and other departments responded and found 14 dogs, approximately 60 chickens, 34 rabbits, 9 pigeons, and other assorted birds, police said. The owner of the home, who has not been identified by police, was charged wi…

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