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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Ridgewood, NJ
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Rob Reiner Shares Story Of Spinal Tap Ahead Of Upcoming Sequel In Ridgewood Rob Reiner Shares Story Of Spinal Tap Ahead Of Upcoming Sequel In Ridgewood
Rob Reiner Shares Story Of Spinal Tap Ahead Of Upcoming Sequel In Ridgewood This is the book signing that goes to 11. But use caution if you’re a drummer. Rob Reiner is signing copies of his new book “A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Friday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. The book features Reiner, who directed the movie, and cocreators Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer taking fans behind the scenes into the making of the iconic 1980s mockumentary “This is Spinal Tap” and its upcoming sequel. “This is Spinal Tap” has become a cult classic, credited with launching the mockumentary genre and even being …

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Lakewood, NJ
Breaking News
Lakewood Parents Indicted In Murder Of Infant Daughter: Prosecutor Lakewood Parents Indicted In Murder Of Infant Daughter: Prosecutor
Lakewood Parents Indicted In Murder Of Infant Daughter: Prosecutor Two Lakewood parents have been indicted by a grand jury with murdering their three-month old daughter, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 10. On Monday, May 5 at 7:20 p.m., Lakewood Township police responded to a residence on Pinehurst Drive for a report of an infant having difficulty breathing, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The infant was transported to Ocean University Medical Center and then to an intensive care unit at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead the next day, Billhimer said. A post-mortem examination of the infant determ…

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Holmdel, NJ
Breaking News
Crash At PNC Bank Arts Center Kills 85-Year-Old Woman: NJSP Crash At PNC Bank Arts Center Kills 85-Year-Old Woman: NJSP
Crash At PNC Bank Arts Center Kills 85-Year-Old Woman: Njsp An 85-year-old woman was killed and two people were injured following a crash at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Monmouth County Tuesday, Sept. 9, authorities said. At 4:32 p.m.. Nancy Johnston, a Wharton resident was operating a Subaru when she sustained a medical episode while exiting the parking lot in Holmdel and lost directional control of her vehicle, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The Subaru collided with a parked Ford Bronco and two pedestrians, Lebron said.  As a result of the crash, Johnston sustained fatal injuries, and the two pedestrians…

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Red Bank, NJ
Breaking News
Red Bank Woman Finishes Second On 'Jeopardy!' Red Bank Woman Finishes Second On 'Jeopardy!'
Red Bank Woman Finishes Second On 'Jeopardy!' Leslie Oakerson got a lot of clues right, but it wasn't enough when she appeared on the Wednesday, Sept. 10 edition of "Jeopardy!" The Red Bank woman finished in second place, winning $2,000. Oakerson, a financial services manager, got off to a strong start in the "Jeopardy!" round, getting her first five clues correct, dominating a category about "Downton Abbey,", finding herself in second place. An avid horseback rider, Oakerson struggled in "Double Jeopardy," only getting one clue correct and whiffing on two others, finding herself in third place, well behind the other two competitors.&…

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Cape May, NJ
Breaking News
Humpty Dumpty Vandalized At NJ Golf Course: Cape May PD Humpty Dumpty Vandalized At NJ Golf Course: Cape May PD
Humpty Dumpty Vandalized At NJ Golf Course: Cape May PD This case may require all the king's horses and all the king's men. At 4:04 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, individuals broke into the Ocean Putt Miniature Golf Course in Cape May, Cape May police said. One suspect climbed a fence on Jackson Street, damaging the iconic vintage Humpty Dumpty figure by forcibly removing it from the structure where it was mounted, police said. The suspect then removed the figure from the property and discarded it several properties away on Jackson Street, police said.  Police have released video of the suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact Dete…

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Summit, NJ
Breaking News
Haz Mat Gives All Clear After Investigating Unknown Order In Summit (UPDATED) Haz Mat Gives All Clear After Investigating Unknown Order In Summit (UPDATED)
Haz Mat Gives All Clear After Investigating Unknown Order In Summit (Updated) Update: Summit Police Department announced the investigation has concluded and they have reopened the area. The Union County Haz Mat is investigating an unknown odor in Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 10, authorities said. The Haz MAt unit is at 385 Springfield Ave., Summit Police said. Officers are requesting people avoid the area during the investigation. Haven Savings Bank is located at the site. This is a developing story. Check back later for any additional updates.

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Brick, NJ
Breaking News
Cops Cleared In Death Of Naked, Agitated Man In Ocean County: AG Cops Cleared In Death Of Naked, Agitated Man In Ocean County: AG
Cops Cleared In Death Of Naked, Agitated Man In Ocean County: AG A grand jury voted not to file criminal charges against Brick Township police after a 36-year-old Brick man died following an encounter with officers, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 10. On Thursday May 9, 2024 at 4:27 p.m., Brick Township officers Joseph McGrath and Mark Nixon and Sgt. Jeffrey Person was dispatched to the area of Wisteria Drive and Vermont Drive where they found Robert Gotts naked and in a state of active distress in the street, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Officers handcuffed and removed him from the street to a nearby grassy area, Platkin said…

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Carteret, NJ
Obituaries
Carteret History Teacher Dies After Massive Stroke: Fundraiser Carteret History Teacher Dies After Massive Stroke: Fundraiser
Carteret History Teacher Dies After Massive Stroke: Fundraiser Alan Harris, a history teacher at Carteret Junior High School, died on Saturday, Sept. 6 after suffering a massive stroke, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. Aside from teaching history, Harris was a soccer coach who also helped with the Cub Scouts, according to the fundraiser. He is survived by his wife, Holly, and his three sons, Henry, 9, James, 6 and Oliver, 4. With a very heavy heart , the football/soccer community has lost an amazing guy in Alan Harris. I had many great times... Posted by U.K.A on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 "At home, Alan’s love and joy …

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Red Bank, NJ
Breaking News
Red Bank Woman To Appear On 'Jeopardy!' Red Bank Woman To Appear On 'Jeopardy!'
Red Bank Woman To Appear On 'Jeopardy!' Leslie Oakerson is ready to show off her knowledge. The Red Bank woman will be appearing as a contestant on "Jeopardy!" on Wednesday, Sept. 10.  One of SJS’s former grade 3 teacher, Leslie Oakerson (daughter of the late Barbara Oakerson another SJS teacher), will... Posted by Saint James Elementary School, Red Bank, NJ on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 According to her Linkedin, Oakerson, a Monmouth University graduate, works for RBC Wealth Management as a branch service manager. Jeopardy airs at 7 p.m. on WABC 7 New York and WPVI 6 Philadelphia.

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Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
Toms River Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light, Crashing Into Car: Police Toms River Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light, Crashing Into Car: Police
Toms River Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light, Crashing Into Car: Police A 33-year-old Toms River man and former standout baseball player was killed in a motorcycle crash on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Lakewood, authorities said. At 9:53 a.m., Anthony Ferrentino was operating a 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT motorcycle on Shorrock Street when he failed to stop at a red light and crashed into a Dodge Hornet that was making a left turn, Lakewood police said. Ferrentino was ejected from the motorcycle, police said. He was transported to Ocean Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. Born in California, Ferrentino moved to Toms River at the age of four, accord…

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