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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Lindenwold-Clementon, NJ
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Two Teens Arrested For Shooting In Lindenwold: Prosecutor Two Teens Arrested For Shooting In Lindenwold: Prosecutor
Two Teens Arrested For Shooting In Lindenwold: Prosecutor Two people have been arrested and charged following shootings in Camden and Lindenwold, authorities announced Thursday, Oct. 16. At 11:02 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, Lindenwold police responded to the 100 block of Blackwood-Clementon Road and found a 23-year-old man shot during a robbery, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay, Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez, and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael McCarthy Jr. said. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, authorities said. Two 18-year-old Camden residents, Shamil Ceaser Jr. and Abdul Tatum were identified as su…

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Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
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300 Trees Destroyed At Bridgewater Construction Site: Mayor 300 Trees Destroyed At Bridgewater Construction Site: Mayor
300 Trees Destroyed At Bridgewater Construction Site: Mayor At least 300 trees were unlawfully cut down at a construction site in Bridgewater Township, Mayor Matthew Moench said Wednesday, Oct. 15. The Washington Valley Park Access Drive project called for the removal of 34 trees, Moench said, citing bid documents and project plans approved by Somerset County. But engineering officials in Bridgewater estimate 300 trees have been destroyed at the construction site, and Moench believes the number is significantly greater. "These trees were crucial to both soil stability and stormwater absorption in an area of Bridgewater already at grave risk of extre…

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Forked River-Lacey, NJ
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Lacey Twp Man Set Couch Ablaze: Prosecutor Lacey Twp Man Set Couch Ablaze: Prosecutor
Lacey Twp Man Set Couch Ablaze: Prosecutor A 43-year-old Lacey Township man was arrested and charged with setting fire to a home on Wednesday, Oct. 15, authorities said. At 1:05 p.m., Lacey Township police and fire responded to a home on Hillwood Road and discovered furniture in the residence to be on fire, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The blaze was extinguished, Billhimer said.  An extinguished determined Taquan Shelton set fire to a couch and ottoman in the living room by using an open flame on an ignitable liquid, Billhimer said. Shelton was a renter of the residence, Billhimer said. Shelton was charged w…

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Trenton, NJ
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NJ Woman, Her Mom Charged After Scooterist Hit, Dragged By Car In Trenton: Police NJ Woman, Her Mom Charged After Scooterist Hit, Dragged By Car In Trenton: Police
NJ Woman, Her Mom Charged After Scooterist Hit, Dragged By Car In Trenton: Police A 22-year-old Burlington woman was arrested and charged after she hit a man riding a scooter with her car and fled the scene in Trenton, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 15. At 4:14 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, officers responded to 65 Oakland St. and found a 32-year-old man bleeding heavily from his ear and mouth, Trenton police said. The man was run over by the vehicle and dragged underneath it, police said. The man sustained multiple fractures to his spine, ribs, and femur, police said He also had to be intubated after his lungs collapsed, police said. An investigation deter…

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Secaucus, NJ
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Secaucus Dad Stuck In Dominican Republic After Suffering Severe Head Injury, Family Says Secaucus Dad Stuck In Dominican Republic After Suffering Severe Head Injury, Family Says
Secaucus Dad Stuck In Dominican Republic After Suffering Severe Head Injury, Family Says Guy Rutigliano is facing a dire situation in the Dominican Republic. The 50-year-old Secaucus resident hit his head and was rushed to the hospital with a brain hemorrhage that required immediate surgery while vacationing in Punta Cana, according to a fundraiser set up to support him. I wanted to share something important about my grandson Guy B Rutigliano who recently had a serious accident and needs... Posted by Jan Morgan Rutigliano on Sunday, October 12, 2025 Rutigliano's family initially scraped together $25,000 for the surgery, which involved removing parts of his skull. Rutigliano…

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Manville, NJ
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Discolored Water In Somerset County Safe To Drink: NJ American Water Discolored Water In Somerset County Safe To Drink: NJ American Water
Discolored Water In Somerset County Safe To Drink: NJ American Water If your water looks pink, it's safe to drink. That's the message from New Jersey American Water amid complaints of water appearing pink in Somerset County. The "slight pinkish hue" was caused by higher levels of sodium permanganate used to treat the water at the Raritan Millstone Water Treatment Plant, New Jersey American Water said in a letter shared by the Manville Borough Office of Emergency Management. "Though there is no impact to drinking water quality and the water meets drinking water standards, you may wish to refrain from doing laundry during this time," New Jersey American Water…

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Robbinsville, NJ
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2 Hospitalized After School Bus Crashes Into Tree: Robbinsville Police 2 Hospitalized After School Bus Crashes Into Tree: Robbinsville Police
2 Hospitalized After School Bus Crashes Into Tree: Robbinsville Police Two people, including the driver, were hospitalized following a school bus crash in Robbinsville, Tuesday morning, Oct. 14 At 7:38 a.m., officers responded to Hankins Road after a school bus transporting 10 students to Pond Road Middle School left the roadway and collided with a tree, Robbinsville police said. The driver and students were assessed at the scene by emergency medica personnel, police said. The driver of the bus was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, and one student passenger was transported to Princeton Medical Center, police said. None of the injurie…

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Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
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Pleasantville Home Engulfed In Flames: FD Pleasantville Home Engulfed In Flames: FD
Pleasantville Home Engulfed In Flames: FD A home in Pleasantville caught fire early Tuesday morning, Oct. 14, authorities said. At 12:15 a.m., firefighters responded to the 300 block of East Bayview Avenue and found a single-story ranch-style home fully engulfed in flames, the Pleasantville Fire Department said. Strong winds led to challenging conditions and crews worked swiftly to contain the flames, firefighters said. The fire was declared under control at 1:09 a.m., firefighters said. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation, firefighters said.

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Elizabeth, NJ
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Elizabeth Student Hit By Car Walking To School: Police Elizabeth Student Hit By Car Walking To School: Police
Elizabeth Student Hit By Car Walking To School: Police A 15-year-old student was hospitalized after he was hit by a car while walking to school in Elizabeth on Wednesday, Oct. 15, authorities said. The student was struck by a turning car traveling at low speed at Pearl and South streets while he was walking to Elizabeth High School, a spokesperson for the City of Elizabeth said. While the student wasn't injured, he reported feeling dizzy and was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution, authorities said.

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Newark, NJ
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Man Spat In Bus Driver's Face: Newark PD Man Spat In Bus Driver's Face: Newark PD
Man Spat In Bus Driver's Face: Newark PD A man is at large after he spat in a bus driver's face, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 15. At 6:19 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, police responded to South 10th Street and Springfield Avenue after a man, who had boarded an NJ Transit bus in Irvington,  leaned around the protective barrier for the bus driver and spat on her face, hair, and clothing, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. said. No verbal altercation had occurred between the suspect and the woman bus driver, Miranda said. He was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweater and black pants, Miranda said. A…

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