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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Atlantic Highlands-Highlands, NJ
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Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire
Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire Dorothea Emrich is picking up the pieces after she lost everything in a fire at her Navesink home on Friday, Aug. 21. Emrich, a teacher at Mountain Hill Preschool in Atlantic Highlands, heard a loud pop coming from her garage and when she opened the door, her car spontaneously combusted and the fire spread, destroying her home, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her. "Mrs. Emrich is someone who would truly do anything for anyone," Mario Ariemma, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Whether you know her from her years of dedication at Mountain Hill Preschool, or recognize her as the …

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Trenton, NJ
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15-Year-Old Trenton Boy Charged In Deadly Stabbing: Prosecutor 15-Year-Old Trenton Boy Charged In Deadly Stabbing: Prosecutor 15-Year-Old Trenton Boy Charged In Deadly Stabbing: Prosecutor
15-Year-Old Trenton Boy Charged In Deadly Stabbing: Prosecutor A 15-year-old Trenton boy has been arrested and charged after he stabbed a man to death in Camden, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. At 2:53 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 1, Camden County police responded to Cooper University Hospital after Davinne Evans walked to the medical center and collapsed outside a parking garage, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Evans was soon pronounced dead, authorities said. Officers determined he was stabbed at Broadway and Stevens Street, authorities said. The 15-year-old was arrested on Saturday, …

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
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Pedestrian Dies After Hit By Vehicle: Manchester PD Pedestrian Dies After Hit By Vehicle: Manchester PD Pedestrian Dies After Hit By Vehicle: Manchester PD
Pedestrian Dies After Hit By Vehicle: Manchester PD A 43-year-old Whiting man died after they were struck by a vehicle in Manchester, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. At 9:37 a.m., on Sunday, Aug. 9, a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of County Route 530 and Swift Circle in Whiting, Manchester police said. Richard Fescharek sustained multiple life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash, police said. Fescharek was pronounced dead Friday, Aug. 14, police said. The crash remains under investigation, though it is believed to be caused by improper crossing, police said.

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Long Beach Island, NJ
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2-Alarm Beach Haven Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD 2-Alarm Beach Haven Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD 2-Alarm Beach Haven Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD
2-Alarm Beach Haven Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in Beach Haven Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, authorities said. At 4:34 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire at 211 Leeward Ave., a three-story wood frame home,  Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company said. While en route, firefighters saw a column of smoke in the area and tolled a second alarm, fire officials said. Firefighters stretched two lines and were eventually able to bring the fire under control, fire officials said. The fire was turned over to the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s office for investigation, firefighters said. No injuri…

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Haddon Heights-Barrington, NJ
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Lawnside Man Shot, Killed: Prosecutor Lawnside Man Shot, Killed: Prosecutor Lawnside Man Shot, Killed: Prosecutor
Lawnside Man Shot, Killed: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Lawnside man was fatally shot on Friday, Aug. 21, authorities said. At 5:50 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at West Hodges Avenue and found the victim, George Rivera, had been transported via private vehicle to Cooper University Hospital, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Lawnside Police Captain William Plenty said. He was pronounced dead later that evening, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Middletown, NJ
Obituaries
Leonardo Dad Dies Fishing In Outer Banks Leonardo Dad Dies Fishing In Outer Banks Leonardo Dad Dies Fishing In Outer Banks
Leonardo Dad Dies Fishing In Outer Banks New Jersey dad John Bleibdrey died after having an aneurysm while fishing in the Outer Banks on Thursday, Aug. 20, according to his obituary on the Scott and Kedz funeral home website. He died one week before his 43rd birthday. A lifelong Leonardo resident, Bleibdrey was a member of the Carpenters Union of New York and worked as a contractor, his obituary reads. He was passionate about fishing and loved his trips to the Outer Banks, often visiting during his birthday week. He also loved fishing at Leonardo Beach and Sandy Hook, and rooting on his beloved Yankees and Cowboys. He is…

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Denville, NJ
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NY Man Groped Girl: Denville PD NY Man Groped Girl: Denville PD NY Man Groped Girl: Denville PD
NY Man Groped Girl: Denville PD A 21-year-old New York man was arrested and charged with grabbing a girl inappropriately in Denville on Friday, Aug. 21, authorities said. At 4:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a girl grabbed inappropriately by Ronald Hidary, who fled the area, Denville police said. Hidary was located on Broadway as he attempted to flee the scene in an Uber, police said. He was charged with criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child, police said.  

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Watchung-Green Brook, NJ
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NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor
NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Piscataway man was arrested and charged after a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit and run crash in Watchung on Saturday, Aug. 22, authorities said. At 4:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck on Route 22 and found a 56-year-old Brooklyn man in the roadway, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Watchung Borough Chief of Police Scott Anderle said. The man, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. An investigation…

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Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
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Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Ford F-150: Bridgewater PD Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Ford F-150: Bridgewater PD Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Ford F-150: Bridgewater PD
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Ford F-150: Bridgewater PD A 29-year-old Somerset man was killed in a crash in Bridgewater Sunday, Aug. 23, authorities said. At 4:12 p.m., officers responded to Finderne Avenue and Eat Main Street after an Ford F-150, driven by a 68-year-old Somerville man, attempted to make a left turn onto East Main Street and turned directly into the path of the motorcycle, Bridgewater police said. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the vehicle, causing the motorcyclist, who was not identified by police, to be ejected, officers said. The motorcyclist was found lying in the roadway ,unresponsive and not breathing, police…

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Jackson, NJ
Obituaries
Jackson Marine Vet Dies At 24: Remembering Zack Paleologos Jackson Marine Vet Dies At 24: Remembering Zack Paleologos Jackson Marine Vet Dies At 24: Remembering Zack Paleologos
Jackson Marine Vet Dies At 24: Remembering Zack Paleologos Zack Paleologos, a 24-year-old Jackson native, died on Thursday, Aug. 20. The cause of death was suicide, his sister, Isabella Paleologos, said on a GoFundMe set up following his passing. Paleologos, a Marine veteran, died just 10 days prior to his 25th birthday. "We are devastated beyond words," Isabella wrote. "We are still in shock, trying to comprehend how we could possibly be living in a world without him in it." Zack was living in California at the time of his death and the fundraiser is meant to bring his body home to New Jersey, so he can be properly laid to rest. "Zack …

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