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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Basking Ridge-Bernards, NJ
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Truck Driver Injured In Route 78 Crash: NJSP Truck Driver Injured In Route 78 Crash: NJSP Truck Driver Injured In Route 78 Crash: NJSP
Truck Driver Injured In Route 78 Crash: Njsp A truck driver was injured following a crash on Route 78 in Somerset County on Saturday, Dec. 13, authorities said. At 10:23 a.m., a crash occurred between a Toyota sedan and a Freightliner tractor trailer in Bernards Township, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State police said. The crash caused the tractor trailer to veer off the road left and strike a guardrail, Postorino said. The driver of the Freightliner sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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Cinnaminson, NJ
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Man Struck By Light Rail In Cinnaminson: NJ Transit Man Struck By Light Rail In Cinnaminson: NJ Transit Man Struck By Light Rail In Cinnaminson: NJ Transit
Man Struck By Light Rail In Cinnaminson: NJ Transit A man was struck by a light rail vehicle in Cinnaminson on Monday morning, Dec. 15, authorities said. At 7:10 a.m., a River LINE light rail vehicle struck and injured a man at Cinnaminson Station, NJ Transit said.  The light rail left Trenton Transit Center at 6:27 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Walter Rand Transportation Center at 7:34 a.m., NJ Transit said.  The injured man was taken to a nearby hospital, NJ Transit said. o injuries were reported to the 40 customers, or the operator on board, NJ Transit said. River LINE service was briefly suspended in both direction…

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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Tractor Trailer Strikes 10 Cars On New Jersey Turnpike In Burlington County: NJSP Tractor Trailer Strikes 10 Cars On New Jersey Turnpike In Burlington County: NJSP Tractor Trailer Strikes 10 Cars On New Jersey Turnpike In Burlington County: NJSP
Tractor Trailer Strikes 10 Cars On New Jersey Turnpike In Burlington County: Njsp Six people were injured after an out of control tractor trailer struck 10 cars on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Friday, Dec. 12, authorities said. At 3:59 p.m., troopers responded to the New Jersey Turnpike after a Peterbilt tractor-trailer changed lanes into the left shoulder to avoid a traffic collision, Jeffrey Lebron a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The lane change caused the driver to lose directional control of the vehicle and struck a Toyota SUV, Lebron said. After the initial crash, the Peterbilt then continued forward and jackknifed, Lebron said. …

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Firefighters Battle Extreme Cold, Snow, Ice At EHT Mobile Home Fire: FD Firefighters Battle Extreme Cold, Snow, Ice At EHT Mobile Home Fire: FD Firefighters Battle Extreme Cold, Snow, Ice At EHT Mobile Home Fire: FD
Firefighters Battle Extreme Cold, Snow, Ice At EHT Mobile Home Fire: FD Firefighters dealt with a fire at a mobile home park in Egg Harbor Township in harsh conditions on Sunday, Dec. 14, authorities said. At 5:45 p.m., firefighters from Cardiff and Farmington responded to the Tower East mobile home park on the 2500 block of Tremont Avenue for a structure fire, the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company said. Upon arrival, firefighters said they were met with heavy smoke and fire from a single story home, and also dealt with extreme cold, snow and ice. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation by the Egg Harbor Township Fire Investigations Bureau, …

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Freehold, NJ
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2 Charged In Freehold Crash That Killed Juvenile: Prosecutor 2 Charged In Freehold Crash That Killed Juvenile: Prosecutor 2 Charged In Freehold Crash That Killed Juvenile: Prosecutor
2 Charged In Freehold Crash That Killed Juvenile: Prosecutor Two Jackson residents have been charged following a crash last month in Freehold that killed a juvenile, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 12. On Monday, Nov. 10, at 7:46 p.m., Freehold Township police responded to a single car crash at Jackson Mills Road north of Tree Top Circle after a 2004 Volvo S80 ran off the side of the roadway, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. An injured juvenile was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead on Thursday, Nov. 13, Santiago said. John Delgado-Ortega, the 27-year-old driver of the vehicle, was charged with driving …

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West Orange, NJ
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West Orange Man Critical After Crashing Into Sign: Bridgewater Police West Orange Man Critical After Crashing Into Sign: Bridgewater Police West Orange Man Critical After Crashing Into Sign: Bridgewater Police
West Orange Man Critical After Crashing Into Sign: Bridgewater Police A 72-year-old West Orange man is in critical condition following a crash in Bridgewater on Thursday, Dec. 11, authorities said. At 3:23 p.m., officers responded to 477 Union Ave., Route 28, after a 2017 Lincoln MKC left the roadway and crashed into a large business sign on the property, Bridgewater police said. The driver was unconscious and not breathing and officers initiated CPR until paramedics arrived, police said. The man was transported to a nearby hospital where he remains in critical condition, polcie said.  The crash remains under investigation, police said. 

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Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
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Driver Trapped, Vehicle Overturned In Separate Crashes On Route 287: Finderne FD Driver Trapped, Vehicle Overturned In Separate Crashes On Route 287: Finderne FD Driver Trapped, Vehicle Overturned In Separate Crashes On Route 287: Finderne FD
Driver Trapped, Vehicle Overturned In Separate Crashes On Route 287: Finderne FD Two crashes on Route 287 resulted in a driver being trapped and another car being overturned, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 12. At 7:08 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 11, firefighters responded to Route 207 South for a crash with a person trapped in a car, Finderne Fire said. The vehicle needed to be pulled away from a guardrail and the occupant was extricated and turned over to EMS, firefighters said. At 11:15 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 12, firefighters responded to the same location on Route 287 after a car went off the roadway and overturned, firefighters said. Firefighters assisted EMS with …

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Berlin, NJ
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Support Swells After Pregnant Woman Loses Baby In Berlin Crash: Fundraiser Support Swells After Pregnant Woman Loses Baby In Berlin Crash: Fundraiser Support Swells After Pregnant Woman Loses Baby In Berlin Crash: Fundraiser
Support Swells After Pregnant Woman Loses Baby In Berlin Crash: Fundraiser A pregnant woman lost her baby after being involved in a three-car crash in Berlin on Wednesday, Dec. 10, according to a fundraiser set up to support the family. Kenia Yajaira was with her co-workers leaving Wawa on the White Horse Pike when their vehicle was struck by two cards head-on, according to the fundraiser. Yajara was 34 weeks pregnant, but her baby, who was named Angel, did not survive, according to the fundraiser. The crash occurred at 7:16 a.m., Berlin Police said. Four other people were injured, police said. The fundraiser is meant to support the family with hospital and funer…

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Freehold, NJ
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Ex-NJ State Trooper Who Tried To Meet Girl For Sex Learns Fate: Monmouth County Prosecutor Ex-NJ State Trooper Who Tried To Meet Girl For Sex Learns Fate: Monmouth County Prosecutor Ex-NJ State Trooper Who Tried To Meet Girl For Sex Learns Fate: Monmouth County Prosecutor
Ex-NJ State Trooper Who Tried To Meet Girl For Sex Learns Fate: Monmouth County Prosecutor A former New Jersey State Trooper, was sentenced to seven years in person after he admitted to trying to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 12. Shane Dempsey had contacted someone on the app Whisper, who he believed was a 14-year-old girl, but was actually a detective working undercover, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Dempsey attempted to solicit sexually explicit images and expressed a desire to pay money in exchange for a sex act from a person he believed was the girl, Santiago said. The state trooper arrived fo…

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North Bergen-Guttenberg, NJ
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Hackensack Man Dies After Hit By NJ Transit Bus In North Bergen: Prosecutor Hackensack Man Dies After Hit By NJ Transit Bus In North Bergen: Prosecutor Hackensack Man Dies After Hit By NJ Transit Bus In North Bergen: Prosecutor
Hackensack Man Dies After Hit By NJ Transit Bus In North Bergen: Prosecutor A 66-year-old Hackensack resident was fatally struck by a bus in North Bergen, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 12. At 6:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, North Bergen police responded to the pedestrian strike at Bergenline Avenue and JFK Boulevard East, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Alan Harris was transported to Palisades Medical Center where he was pronounced dead on Wednesday, Dec. 10, Mello said. The bus remained at the scene, Mello said. The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the incident with assistance from the North Bergen Po…

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