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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Secaucus, NJ
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Cocaine, Heroin, Xanax: 2 NY Men Face Charges, Secaucus PD Say Cocaine, Heroin, Xanax: 2 NY Men Face Charges, Secaucus PD Say
Cocaine, Heroin, Xanax: 2 NY Men Face Charges, Secaucus PD Say Two people were arrested and charged with drug possession in Secaucus, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 20. At 7:55 p.m.. on Saturday, Oct. 18, officers with the Anti-Crime Unit were patrolling Wood Avenue when they observed Richard Salerno, a 46-year-old West Harrison, NY resident, sitting in the driver’s seat, Secaucus police said. When officers approached the vehicle, they saw Martin Rocchio, a 51-year-old Bronx resident with drug paraphernalia in his hand, police said. Rocchio was arrested and found to be in possession of three ounces of suspected cocaine, Xanax and three grams of he…

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by Sam Barron
Readington Township, NJ
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NJ First Responders Reunite With Man Who Went Into Cardiac Arrest at Soccer Game NJ First Responders Reunite With Man Who Went Into Cardiac Arrest at Soccer Game
NJ First Responders Reunite With Man Who Went Into Cardiac Arrest at Soccer Game It was a special reunion for the Whitehouse Rescue Squad on Friday, Oct. 17. In August, Robert went into cardiac arrest at a soccer game at Summer Road Park. But thanks to the swift response of bystanders and first responders, Robert was regained his pulse before arriving at the hospital, the Whitehouse Rescue Squad said on Facebook. “His recovery is a powerful testament to the life-saving impact of teamwork, training, and CPR,” the squad wrote. The Good Samaritans who jumped in included retired law enforcement, nurses and a commercial airline pilot. “Their combined training and willingne…

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by Sam Barron
Union, NJ
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Woman Charged With Murder After Man Stabbed Dead At Union Apartments: Cops Woman Charged With Murder After Man Stabbed Dead At Union Apartments: Cops
Woman Charged With Murder After Man Stabbed Dead At Union Apartments: Cops A 39-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection with a stabbing Saturday, Oct. 18 in Union County, authorities said. Erika Hampton, a Union Township resident, was apprehended after Nana Kwadwo Takyi Ankamah, 37, also of Union, was stabbed dead just after 10 p.m. at the Vermella Union Apartments, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Union Township Police Director Christopher Donnelly said. Ankamah was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Hampton is charged with murder in the first degree and multiple weapons offenses, au…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine
Westfield, NJ
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Barricaded Mountainside Man Fires At Cops During Hours-Long SWAT Standoff: Officials Barricaded Mountainside Man Fires At Cops During Hours-Long SWAT Standoff: Officials
Barricaded Mountainside Man Fires At Cops During Hours-Long SWAT Standoff: Officials A 48-year-old New Jersey man was arrested after an hours-long armed standoff, during which he fired multiple shots at officers and their vehicles over the weekend, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 20. Police were called to a home on the 200 block of Bridal Path in Mountainside Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18, for a domestic dispute involving Tom Ronckovitz, who had a handgun, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Mountainside Police Chief Joseph Giannuzzi said. When officers arrived, Ronckovitz refused to exit the home, prompting officers to secure the area and call in specialized u…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine
New Brunswick, NJ
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Rutgers Student Critical After Being Found Unresponsive: Authorities Rutgers Student Critical After Being Found Unresponsive: Authorities
Rutgers Student Critical After Being Found Unresponsive: Authorities A 19-year-old Rutgers University student remains hospitalized after being found unresponsive at a residence in New Brunswick, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 17. At 12:26 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Rutgers police responded to a disconnected 9-1-1 call and found the student injured and unresponsive, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Rutgers Police Chief Kenneth Cop said. The 19-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital where he remains in critical condition, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Middletown, NJ
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Man Used Lincroft Church Credit Card For Yankee Games, Cadillac, Dental Payments: AG Man Used Lincroft Church Credit Card For Yankee Games, Cadillac, Dental Payments: AG
Man Used Lincroft Church Credit Card For Yankee Games, Cadillac, Dental Payments: AG A 78-year-old Atlantic Highlands man was arrested and charged with stealing more than $500,000 from a Roman Catholic Church in Monmouth County where he worked as an officer, authorities announced, Oct. 17. Joseph Manzi was the former director of finance, operations, and development for the Church of Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft until June, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.  Church staff later reviewed the church’s credit card statements and identified numerous unauthorized charges that were determined to be for Manzi’s personal benefit, Platkin said. Manzi fraudulently used th…

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National Interest
'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For November 'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For November
'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For November  "Saturday Night Live" has announced its hosts and musical guests for November. Miles Teller will be hosting "SNL" for a second time on Saturday, Nov. 1, with musical guest Brandi Carlile. Teller previously hosted the Season 48 premiere where he impersonated Peyton Manning.   Carlile will be making her 4th appearance as musical guest. She performed with Elton John on the show last April. Nikki Glaser will be making her "SNL" hosting debut on Saturday, Nov. 8, with musical guest sombr. The popular standup comedian recently hosted the Golden Globe Awards and won acclaim for he…

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Elizabeth, NJ
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$80K Fraud: Elizabeth Mom, Two Adult Children Charged With Theft: Prosecutor $80K Fraud: Elizabeth Mom, Two Adult Children Charged With Theft: Prosecutor
$80K Fraud: Elizabeth Mom, Two Adult Children Charged With Theft: Prosecutor An Elizabeth woman and her two adult children are facing charges of housing assistance fraud, authorities announced, Friday, Oct. 17. Alicia Rivera, 55, and her two children, Lorena Rivera, 30 and George Garavito, 34, submitted fraudulent documents to the Union County Housing Assistance Payments Program (HAP) to unlawfully receive housing assistance for five years, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. They also made fraudulent claims in order to receive enhanced benefits resulting in the receipt of over $80,000 in assistance which they were not entitled to, Danie…

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Jersey City, NJ
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NJ Corrections Officer Gave Inmate Drugs: Hudson County Prosecutor NJ Corrections Officer Gave Inmate Drugs: Hudson County Prosecutor
NJ Corrections Officer Gave Inmate Drugs: Hudson County Prosecutor A corrections officer was one of four people arrested following an investigation into narcotics at the Hudson County Correctional Facility, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 17. Between January and April 2025, Marquis Santiago, a 33-year-old correctional police officer, provided inmate Francisco Salcedo, a 44-year-old Jersey City resident, with K2 inside the Hudson County Correctional Facility,  Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Salcedo then distributed K2 throughout the jail, including to inmate Israel Rosado, a 38-year-old Newark resident, Mello said. Alvin DeLe…

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Pennsauken-Merchantville, NJ
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Two Teens Arrested For Pennsauken Shooting, Robbery: Police Two Teens Arrested For Pennsauken Shooting, Robbery: Police
Two Teens Arrested For Pennsauken Shooting, Robbery: Police Two teenagers were arrested and charged following a shooting in Pennsauken, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 17. On Monday, Oct. 13 at 3:03 p.m., Pennsauken police responded to a shooting and found an 18-year-old man who had been shot during a robbery, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo said. The victim was taken to Cooper University Hospital where he was treated and released, authorities said, An investigation determined Jacquae Roberts, an 18-year-old Camden resident and a 17-year-old boy from Pennsauken were responsible and they were arreste…

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