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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Atlantic City, NJ
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Fundraiser Launched For Family Of Woman Killed In AC Home Fundraiser Launched For Family Of Woman Killed In AC Home
Fundraiser Launched For Family Of Woman Killed In AC Home The family of Christina Burdette is reeling after she was found dead in her home in Atlantic City on Saturday, Oct. 11. A fundraiser has been launched by her sister Nicole, who has been granted full custody of Burdette's two children, a daughter and a son. "The children have endured severe emotional trauma after witnessing what happened to their mother," Nicole wrote. "They require ongoing love, counseling, and stability as we help them heal from such a devastating loss." At 10:08 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, Atlantic City police responded to the 2000 block of Sheridan Avenue and found Burde…

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Camden, NJ
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Murdered Man's Body Remains Missing In Camden, Killed By Family: Prosecutor Murdered Man's Body Remains Missing In Camden, Killed By Family: Prosecutor
Murdered Man's Body Remains Missing In Camden, Killed By Family: Prosecutor The body of Hal Miller, a 48-year-old Deptford man who was murdered in June, has yet to be located, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 22. On Saturday, June 14, Miller  was reported missing after he was playing cards with friends on Thursday, June 12, County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said.. Miller's empty vehicle was located in Pennsauken on June 14, authorities said. During the investigation, detectives located surveillance video and cell phone data that showed Miller entered a residence on the 2600 block of Baird Boulevard in Camden…

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Dover-Wharton, NJ
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FOUND! Dover Woman Located In NYC After Missing For Three Months, Prosecutor Says FOUND! Dover Woman Located In NYC After Missing For Three Months, Prosecutor Says
Found! Dover Woman Located In NYC After Missing For Three Months, Prosecutor Says A 26-year-old Dover woman, who had been missing since July, was found in New York City, authorities announced, Wednesday, Oct. 22. The woman was reported missing Friday, July 11, after last being seen at the Dover Public Library, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Human Services Police Chief Brian Lee said. The missing woman had been diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and was considered "endangered," authorities said. Believing her to be in New York, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit and th…

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Asbury Park, NJ
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Tina Fey, Colman Domingo Dine At Popular Asbury Park Restaurant Tina Fey, Colman Domingo Dine At Popular Asbury Park Restaurant
Tina Fey, Colman Domingo Dine At Popular Asbury Park Restaurant It was a true cavalcade of stars in Asbury Park Tuesday night. Tina Fey, a 10-time Emmy winner, and Colman Domingo, a 2-time Academy Award nominee were spotted dining at Pascal & Sabine, a popular French brasserie in Asbury Park. Fey and Domingo have been in the Jersey Shore shooting the second season of "Four Seasons," the Netflix dramedy that Fey created and stars in with Domingo. "They were wonderful guests,"  Arielle Horneck, who handles operations at the restaurant, said. "We were thrilled to have the cast and crew dine with us several times throughout their time filming…

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Brigantine, NJ
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Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Brigantine Home In Smoke: FD Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Brigantine Home In Smoke: FD
Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Brigantine Home In Smoke: FD Firefighters in Brigantine battled a three-alarm residential fire on Monday, Oct. 20, authorities said. At 2 p.m., firefighters responded to Vardon Road after an off-duty firefighter reported heavy smoke and flames visible across a golf course, the Brigantine Fire and EMS Department said. Crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions at the rear of the home with flames threatening nearby houses, firefighters said. A second and third alarm were tolled to bring in additional resources, firefighters said. Firefighters established a water supply and deployed multiple hose lines to stop the spread…

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Weehawken, NJ
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$367K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Weehawken Mini Mart Wins Big $367K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Weehawken Mini Mart Wins Big
$367K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Weehawken Mini Mart Wins Big It was a terrific Tuesday for a lottery player in Hudson County. A ticket sold in Weehawken matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Tuesday, Oct. 20, winning $367,369. The ticket was sold at Quick Mini Mart at 122 Maple St. The winning numbers were 02, 10, 19, 30, and 43. The Bullseye was 10 and the XTRA was 04. 

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Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
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4 Injured After Van Strikes Bear On Route 80: NJSP 4 Injured After Van Strikes Bear On Route 80: NJSP
4 Injured After Van Strikes Bear On Route 80: Njsp Four people were hospitalized after a van struck a bear on Route 80 in Morris County, Monday, Oct. 20, authorities said. At 8:52 p.m., a Ford van carrying 12 people struck the bear on Route 80 East in Roxbury Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State police said. Four passengers sustained minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. Two additional passenger vehicles subsequently struck the bear, and no injuries were reported, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said. The condition of the bear has not been disclose…

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Paramus, NJ
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Poll: Trump Looms Large Over NJ Governor's Race Poll: Trump Looms Large Over NJ Governor's Race
Poll: Trump Looms Large Over NJ Governor's Race President Donald Trump is a "major factor" in the New Jersey governor's race, a majority said in a new Rutgers poll. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-NJ, leads her Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, 50% to 45%, according to the new Rutgers-Eagleton poll. Sherrill and Ciattarelli are running to replace Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term limited. Independents are divided, with 49% supporting Sherrill and 40% for Ciattarelli.  Sherill continues to have a commanding lead with women, 58% to 37%, while Ciattarelli leads with men, 53% to 40%. Ciattarelli leads with white voters, 53% to 46%, …

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Somers Point-Northfield-Linwood, NJ
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Suspected Robber At Large, Somers Point Police Say Suspected Robber At Large, Somers Point Police Say
Suspected Robber At Large, Somers Point Police Say A 35-year-old Somers Point man is at large after committing robbery and domestic abuse, authorities said Tuesday, Oct. 21. David Griggs is 5'6" and weighs 140 lbs., Somers Point police said. He was last seen operating a white 2012 Dodge Ram pickup truck with New Jersey license plate T97UGJ. Warrants have been issued for Griggs' arrest, police said. Anyone with information regarding Griggs known whereabouts is urged to call the Somers Point Police Department at 609-927-6161.

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Paramus, NJ
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NJ PBA Demands Answers After Cheating Allegations Delay Sgt. Exam Results NJ PBA Demands Answers After Cheating Allegations Delay Sgt. Exam Results
NJ PBA Demands Answers After Cheating Allegations Delay Sgt. Exam Results The New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association wants more transparency amid allegations of cheating on a Police Sergeant's exam back in March. The PBA says the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, which administered the Saturday, March 1 exam, has not provided much transparency or communications since the allegations arose. It is unknown how many people are accused of cheating or what methods were used to cheat. In a letter to members, Peter Andreyev the state president of the PBA said he has demanded proper action be taken to ensure those who took the test receive their resul…

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