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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Brighton, MA
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Brighton Man Could End Up In 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Of Champions Brighton Man Could End Up In 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Of Champions Brighton Man Could End Up In 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Of Champions
Brighton Man Could End Up In 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Of Champions Cameron Berry is not done with "Jeopardy!" just yet. The Brighton native will be competing in the semifinals of the venerable game show's Tournament of Champions tournament on Monday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. on WBZ. Berry originally appeared on two episodes of "Jeopardy!" in March, winning $25,000. He was invited to battle it out for a wildcard spot in the Tournament of Champions, doing well enough in the quarterfinals to advance in the semifinals. On "Jeopardy!", Berry revealed he watched every Best Picture winner during the pandemic and that he once took an 8-country road trip through Euro…

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Morristown, NJ
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Video Shows Laundromat Ice Raid In Morristown Video Shows Laundromat Ice Raid In Morristown Video Shows Laundromat Ice Raid In Morristown
Video Shows Laundromat Ice Raid In Morristown Immigration and Customs Enforcement took multiple people into custody during a sweep in Morristown on Sunday, Jan. 11, authorities said. Video of the 10 a.m. raid near Speedwell Avenue and Henry Street was shared to Instagram. A local laundromat was among businesses raided, the township said in a statement Monday morning. Multiple people were taken into custody, the town said, noting they were notified in advance and did not participate in or assist with the operation. “Morristown is a community built by generations of immigrants, and our diversity is one of our greatest strengths,” said M…

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Toms River, NJ
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Support Swells After Toms River Nurse Critically Injured In Route 33 Crash Support Swells After Toms River Nurse Critically Injured In Route 33 Crash Support Swells After Toms River Nurse Critically Injured In Route 33 Crash
Support Swells After Toms River Nurse Critically Injured In Route 33 Crash Rebecca Campisano, a Toms River native and registered nurse, is always there for the community. Now the community has her back. On Saturday, Jan. 9, Campisano was driving home after visiting her father in the hospital on Route 33 when a box truck made an illegal left turn out of a 7-Eleven in Neptune Township, cutting across four lanes of traffic, according to a fundraiser. Campisano never saw the truck coming and despite her best efforts, ended up underneath the truck. She was rushed to the intensive care unit with a traumatic brain bleed. A fundraiser has been set up for the Campisa…

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Jersey City, NJ
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Jersey City Woman, Princeton Grad Appearing On 'Jeopardy'! Jersey City Woman, Princeton Grad Appearing On 'Jeopardy'! Jersey City Woman, Princeton Grad Appearing On 'Jeopardy'!
Jersey City Woman, Princeton Grad Appearing On 'Jeopardy'! Vickie Talvola is gunning for the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions. Talvola, a Jersey City native who works as a quantitative trader, is competing on the Monday, Jan. 12 episode, in the "Jeopardy: Champions Wild Card Tournament. The show airs at 7 p.m. on ABC stations The Princeton University graduate previously competed on "Jeopardy"! in September, where she lasted two days and won more than $26,000. She was invited to participate in the wildcard tournament, where she advanced after appearing in the quarterfinals last week. In her three previous "Jeopardy!" appearance, Talvola has gott…

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National Interest
Fraternity To Sue Ex-Rutgers Members After Hazing Incident Left Student Seriously Injured Fraternity To Sue Ex-Rutgers Members After Hazing Incident Left Student Seriously Injured Fraternity To Sue Ex-Rutgers Members After Hazing Incident Left Student Seriously Injured
Fraternity To Sue Ex-Rutgers Members After Hazing Incident Left Student Seriously Injured A fraternity is taking legal action after one of its members was seriously injured in a hazing incident at Rutgers University last fall. Alpha Sigma Phi on Monday, Jan. 12 announced it will be suing the students who were involved in the incident. Rutgers has since closed the chapter. "The October 2025 hazing incident at Rutgers was a betrayal of our values and the antithesis of brotherhood," Gordy Heminger, president and CEO said. Heminger said the fraternity members received training on hazing less than a month prior to the incident. "Because these men agreed to abide by our organiz…

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Flemington-Raritan, NJ
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Vehicle Engulfed In Flames Following Crash: Raritan Twp Fire Vehicle Engulfed In Flames Following Crash: Raritan Twp Fire Vehicle Engulfed In Flames Following Crash: Raritan Twp Fire
Vehicle Engulfed In Flames Following Crash: Raritan Twp Fire A vehicle became engulfed in flames after a car crash in Raritan on Friday, Jan. 9, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a two-car crash at River Road and Walter E. Foran Boulevard, and found a vehicle on fire, Raritan Township Fire Company said. All occupants were out of the vehicle, firefighters said. Crews extinguished all fire and removed all hazards from the roadway, firefighters said. The occupants of the vehicle were evaluated by EMS crews, firefighters said. Firefighters were on scene for an hour, officials said.

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Denville, NJ
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DWI Driver Arrested After Crash: Denville PD DWI Driver Arrested After Crash: Denville PD DWI Driver Arrested After Crash: Denville PD
DWI Driver Arrested After Crash: Denville PD A 72-year-old West Orange woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville, authorities announced. At 10:57 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 4, officers responded to Dimond Spring Road for a crash, Denville police said. Officers determined the driver, Grietje Wijbenga was intoxicated and she was arrested, police said. Wijbenga was charged with operating under influence of liquor or drugs, reckless driving and other traffic infractions, police said.

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Edison, NJ
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17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Edison Shooting, Suspect Charged: Prosecutor 17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Edison Shooting, Suspect Charged: Prosecutor 17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Edison Shooting, Suspect Charged: Prosecutor
17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Edison Shooting, Suspect Charged: Prosecutor A 17-year-old Plainfield resident was arrested and charged with killed a a 17-year-old in Edison on Saturday, Jan. 10, authorities said. At 1:19 a.m., officers responded to Grove Avenue and found a 17-year-old girl with a gunshot wound, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department said. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The 17-year-old from Plainfield was arrested at the scene, authorities said. The two teenagers knew each other and it was not a random act of violence, authorities said. The teenager…

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Sayreville, NJ
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16-Year-Old Guns Down 17-Year-Old In Sayreville: Prosecutor 16-Year-Old Guns Down 17-Year-Old In Sayreville: Prosecutor 16-Year-Old Guns Down 17-Year-Old In Sayreville: Prosecutor
16-Year-Old Guns Down 17-Year-Old In Sayreville: Prosecutor A 16-year-old was arrested and charged in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old in Sayreville on Friday, Jan. 9, authorities said. At 10:58 p.m., Sayreville police responded to Woods Edge Court and found a 17-year-old from East Brunswick with a gunshot wound, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Sayreville Police Chief Daniel Plumacker said.  The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. An investigation led to the arrest of the 16-year-old, authorities said. The two teenagers knew each other and this was not a random act of violence, authorities s…

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Edison, NJ
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Rose Byrne Wins Golden Globe, Shouts Out Bobby Cannavale For Missing Show For NJ Reptile Expo Rose Byrne Wins Golden Globe, Shouts Out Bobby Cannavale For Missing Show For NJ Reptile Expo Rose Byrne Wins Golden Globe, Shouts Out Bobby Cannavale For Missing Show For NJ Reptile Expo
Rose Byrne Wins Golden Globe, Shouts Out Bobby Cannavale For Missing Show For NJ Reptile Expo Rose Byrne might be the most understanding Golden Globes winner in the world. The actress, who won for Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Comedy for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" noted her longtime partner,  actor Bobby Cannavalle, a Union City native, wasn't at the ceremony, but he had a good reason. "I want to thank my husband Bobby Cannavale who couldn't be here," Byrne said. "We're getting a bearded dragon and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey. Thank you, thank you baby." Byrne elaborated on Cannavale's absence when she appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," s…

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