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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Robbinsville, NJ
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Retired Robbinsville Police Chief’s Son Critically Injured On Vacation, Campaign Says Retired Robbinsville Police Chief’s Son Critically Injured On Vacation, Campaign Says Retired Robbinsville Police Chief’s Son Critically Injured On Vacation, Campaign Says
Retired Robbinsville Police Chief’s Son Critically Injured On Vacation, Campaign Says Matthew Polaski and his family were celebrating the holidays in Dominican Republic when he sustained a head injury leaving him critically injured. Polaski, the son of Mike, who served as Robbinsville police chief, was rushed to a local hospital where emergency surgery was performed to relieve the swelling on his brain. He was placed in a medically induced coma and transported by international medical fight to Miami, where he is receiving treatment. Polaski has multiple skull fractures, a fractured pelvis and lower back vertebrae fractures. "What should have been a joyful time together quic…

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National Interest
Missing Williamstown Wallaby Found At Walmart Missing Williamstown Wallaby Found At Walmart Missing Williamstown Wallaby Found At Walmart
Missing Williamstown Wallaby Found At Walmart Rex, the wallaby who escaped his Williamstown, NJ enclosure was found on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at his new favorite store. The wallaby had bolted from Lots of Love Farm on Monday, Dec. 30, but was quickly spotted at Walmart at 1370 Black Horse Pike before running into the woods, the sanctuary said. But with the whole town looking for him, Rex was again spotted at Walmart where he was safely returned to the farm. "Well, if this just didn't become the best night ever," Lots of Love said on Facebook. "With the help of some really cool kids and a really cool dad, we caught Rex at Walmart. He is hom…

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Williamstown-Monroe, NJ
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Missing Wallaby Spotted At Williamstown Walmart Missing Wallaby Spotted At Williamstown Walmart Missing Wallaby Spotted At Williamstown Walmart
Missing Wallaby Spotted At Williamstown Walmart Rex, a wallaby, is on the run in Gloucester County after he escaped Monday, Dec. 29. The wallaby got out of his enclosure at Lots of Love Farm in Williamstown last night, the farm said in a post on Facebook. "He is friendly but on the run," the farm said. Monroe Police Capt. Kevin Bielski told NJ Advance Media that Rex was spotted outside a Walmart near the sanctuary, after nearly being hit by a car. He was last spotted in the woods near the store, Bielski told NJ Advance Media. Bielski said officers are keeping an eye out for Rex. Anyone who sees Rex is asked to call 856-728-4188.

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Jersey City, NJ
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Man Killed In Hit, Run, Crash In Jersey City: Prosecutor Man Killed In Hit, Run, Crash In Jersey City: Prosecutor Man Killed In Hit, Run, Crash In Jersey City: Prosecutor
Man Killed In Hit, Run, Crash In Jersey City: Prosecutor A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Jersey City Monday, Dec. 29, authorities said. At 8 p.m., Jersey City police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck on Tonnelle Avenue near North Street and found the lifeless body of a man in the street, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, Mello said. He has not been identified, Mello said. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene, Mello said. The crash remains under investigation, Mello said.

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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Person Killed, Ejected From Vehicle In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: NJSP Person Killed, Ejected From Vehicle In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: NJSP Person Killed, Ejected From Vehicle In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: NJSP
Person Killed, Ejected From Vehicle In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: Njsp One person was killed after a Hyundai struck a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said. At 2:10 p.m., troopers responded to the New Jersey Turnpike north in Mount Laurel after a Kenworth commercial vehicle with an attached roll off trailer, sustained a mechanical malfunction and was parked on the right shoulder of the entrance from the New Jersey Turnpike north to the James Fenimore Cooper Service Area, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. A Hyundai passenger vehicle was traveling north and exited for the…

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Lakewood, NJ
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Road Rage Assault On Video: Driver Who Stopped For Pedestrians Dragged, Beaten Road Rage Assault On Video: Driver Who Stopped For Pedestrians Dragged, Beaten Road Rage Assault On Video: Driver Who Stopped For Pedestrians Dragged, Beaten
Road Rage Assault On Video: Driver Who Stopped For Pedestrians Dragged, Beaten Video shared by The Lakewood Scoop shows the moment a driver was dragged and beaten by other motorists in what police described as a road rage assault Sunday, Dec. 28 in Lakewood. Officers responded to First Street and Clifton Avenue at approximately 1:20 p.m., after a man said he stopped at the intersection to allow pedestrians to cross, Lakewood police said. That's when his car was struck from behind by another vehicle, according to police. The man said he got out of his car to speak with the other driver regarding the crash, and during a verbal exchange, the suspect grabbed the man, thre…

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Wall Township, NJ
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JACKPOT! Lotto Ticket Sold At Wall Twp Supermarket Wins Big JACKPOT! Lotto Ticket Sold At Wall Twp Supermarket Wins Big JACKPOT! Lotto Ticket Sold At Wall Twp Supermarket Wins Big
Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold At Wall Twp Supermarket Wins Big A lottery player in Wall Township found the perfect way to ring in the New Year. A ticket sold in Wall Township matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Monday, Dec. 29, winning $347,433. The ticket was sold at Acme at 2007 Route 35. The winning numbers were 01, 02, 10, 30, and 43. The Bullseye was 43 and the XTRA was 02. 

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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Patient Struck Healthcare Worker With Bottle Of Juice: Stafford PD Patient Struck Healthcare Worker With Bottle Of Juice: Stafford PD Patient Struck Healthcare Worker With Bottle Of Juice: Stafford PD
Patient Struck Healthcare Worker With Bottle Of Juice: Stafford PD A 37-year old Trenton man was arrested and charged with assaulting a healthcare worker at a rehab center in Manahawkin on Friday, Dec. 26, authorities said. At 1:15 p.m., officers responded to the Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center at 1211 Route 72 after a man, who was identified, struck a nurse in the head with a bottle of apple juice, Stafford Township police said. The patient also had outstanding arrest warrants from Freehold Township Municipal Court, Trenton Municipal Court, and Bucks County Superior Court, police said. He was charged with aggravated assault and transported to…

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Newark, NJ
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Newark Animal Shelter's Roof Crushed In Snowstorm, 30 Dogs Displaced Newark Animal Shelter's Roof Crushed In Snowstorm, 30 Dogs Displaced Newark Animal Shelter's Roof Crushed In Snowstorm, 30 Dogs Displaced
Newark Animal Shelter's Roof Crushed In Snowstorm, 30 Dogs Displaced An animal shelter is urgently in need of foster homes after 30 dogs were displayed following the snowstorm last weekend. Associated Humane Societies Newark said the roof of a neighboring business fell during the snowstorm and crushed the roof of its rear kennels, causing significant damage and forcing the displacement of 30 dogs.  "With the shelter already full, the sudden loss of this critical kennel space is devastating," the shelter wrote on Facebook. Foster homes are urgently needed for dogs 40 pounds and over. "These placements are temporary and lifesaving," the shelter said. T…

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Franklin-Hamburg, NJ
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Toms River Woman Called 9-1-1 Twice After Pulled Over By Cops: Franklin Borough PD Toms River Woman Called 9-1-1 Twice After Pulled Over By Cops: Franklin Borough PD Toms River Woman Called 9-1-1 Twice After Pulled Over By Cops: Franklin Borough PD
Toms River Woman Called 9-1-1 Twice After Pulled Over By Cops: Franklin Borough PD A 30-year-old Toms River woman was arrested and charged after she called 9-1-1 while in the middle of a traffic stop in Franklin Borough, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 29. Jessica Keough had been stopped in her car for unrelated traffic offenses, Franklin Borough police said. During the traffic stop, Keough placed a call to 9-1-1 via her cellular phone despite being in the presence of patrol officers who were actively investigating her driving behavior, police said. Keough was advised of the consequences of misusing the 9-1-1 system, and the initial contact was concluded, police s…

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