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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Linden, NJ

Breaking News

Person Of Interest Sought In Deadly Linden TGI Fridays Stabbing: Prosecutor Officials are attempting to track down a person of interest in a fatal stabbing that occurred at TGI Fridays in Linden, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 19. The person of interest in the Sunday, Nov. 9 stabbing is described as a Black man, who stands 6'9" and weighs 200 lbs., the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. He has shoulder length hair and dreadlocks and a black/gray patch beard, authorities said. The man, who goes by "D", is approximately 50 years old. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing all black clothing, with no visible tattoos, and Air Jordan 14's …

by Sam Barron

11/19/2025

Woodbury, NJ

Breaking News

Houston Man Arrested For 'Jugging' In Woodbury: Police A 24-year-old Houston man was arrested and charged after he broke into a person's vehicle after they made a trip to the ATM in Woodbury, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 19. On Sunday, Oct. 5, officers responded after a person's car window was broken and money was taken, part of a new crime trend called "jugging," popular in the southern United States, Woodbury police said. A jugging is when a suspect conducts surveillance at local banks operating stolen or rented vehicles, police said. Once the suspects see someone exiting the bank with a bank bag or suspected large sum of money…

by Sam Barron

11/19/2025

Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ

Breaking News

Stolen Handgun, Heroin, Crack Cocaine: 4 Arrested, Neptune Twp PD Say Four people were arrested following a search of a home in Neptune Township on Tuesday, Nov. 18 the culmination of a months long investigation, authorities announced. Prior to executing the warrant, the Street Crimes Unit observed Jean Raisin, the target of the investigation, leaving the residence with Miguel Lopez, a 45-year-old Freehold resident, Neptune Township police said. The two men were detained and arrested for active warrants, police said. Raisin was in possession of a handgun stolen from Georgia, heroin, crack cocaine and MDMA, police said. Lopez was found in possession of crack c…

by Sam Barron

11/19/2025

Toms River, NJ

Obituaries

Volunteer Firefighter Michael Yanoschak, Toms River Native, Dies At 36 Toms River Michael Yanoschak died on Saturday, Nov. 15, after battling leukemia, according to his obituary from the Wimberg Funeral Home website. He was 36 years old. Yanoschak, a volunteer firefighter for the Pleasant Plains Fire Department, was devoted to honoring veterans, police ,and first responders, and opened One Nation Est. 1176 in Smithville, where he lived, his obituary reads. Yanoschak is survived by his parents Lisa and David, his siblings David and Ana and numerous other family members and friends, according to his obituary. A funeral will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. …

by Sam Barron

11/19/2025

National Interest

'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For Last 3 Shows Of 2025 "Saturday Night Live" is ending the year with a bang. The venerable sketch comedy show, now in its 51st season, announced its host/musical guests for its final three shows of 2025. Melissa McCarthy will be making her sixth appearance as host on Saturday, Dec. 6, with musical guest Dijon. McCarthy is a member of the show's famed "Five-Timers Club" and is most remembered for her iconic impression of former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. McCarthy last hosted in 2017 while Dijon is making his first appearance on the show. On Saturday, Dec. 13, Josh O'Connor will be making his "SNL" …

by Sam Barron

11/19/2025

Atlantic Highlands-Highlands, NJ

Breaking News

Atlantic Highlands Restaurant Owner Released After ICE Detainment Ruperto Marquez, the co-owner and chef at Emilio's Kitchen in Atlantic Highlands was released from custody Tuesday, Nov. 18, after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since last month, authorities said. Marquez was freed after a judge ordered him released last week on $7,000 bond. Kerri Kennedy, a member of the American Friends Service Committee, and Mayor Lori Hohenleitner shared video of themselves outside Newark Delaney Hall after they paid Marquez's bond. A welcome home rally is being planned for Marquez on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Veterans Park at Boroug…

by Sam Barron

11/19/2025

Newark, NJ

Breaking News

Man Killed In Newark Fire: Prosecutor A 60-year-old man was killed in a fire in Newark Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, authorities said. At 8:19 a.m., firefighters responded to 18 Telford St. for a fire on the second floor of a four-family structure, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said. Wilbur Pierre was discovered unresponsive in a second floor hallway, authorities said. Pierre was transporte to University Hospital for treatment, but was pronounced dead later that morning, authorities said. The fire was declared under control at 8:54 a.m., authorities said. It re…

by Sam Barron

11/19/2025

Toms River, NJ

Breaking News

Snapchat Threat Leads To Increased Police Presence At Ocean County School There will be an increased police presence at Toms River Intermediate South Middle School following a threat made on Snapchat, authorities announced Tuesday evening, Nov. 18. The threat has been deemed not credible, the Beachwood Police Department said. The threat is believed to have originated from an unknown man in Florida and remains under investigation. The increased police presence is out of "an abundance of caution," police said.

by Sam Barron

11/19/2025

Paulsboro-Gibbstown, NJ

Breaking News

Paulsboro Italian Restaurant Announces Closure A Paulsboro Italian restaurant is shuttering its doors. Osteria 545, at 545 W. Broad St., announced on social media Monday, Nov. 17, that it will be closing. A date has not been announced. "Osteria 545 was never just a business; it was an extension of our home," the owners, Rich and Lisa Shaget wrote on Facebook. "A place where we poured our hearts into every plate, every detail, every conversation. Over the years, we’ve made fast friends who became like family, and we’re endlessly grateful for the laughter, stories, and memories we’ve shared with you. " The restaurant blamed economic pres…

by Sam Barron

11/19/2025

Piscataway, NJ

Breaking News

Piscataway Man Killed In Crash Near SHI Stadium: Police A 30-year-old Piscataway man was killed in a car crash near SHI Stadium on Monday, Nov. 17, authorities said. At 7:14 p.m., Jesse Chacon was driving north on River Road when he lost control of his vehicle, which spun into the southbound lane and was struck on the driver's side by a 2015 Lexus 298, Piscataway police said. Chacon was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The four occupants of the Lexus all sustained non-life threatening injuries and three of the passengers were transported to the hospital as well for further med…

by Sam Barron

11/19/2025

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