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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Paramus, NJ
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Poll: Trump Looms Large Over NJ Governor's Race Poll: Trump Looms Large Over NJ Governor's Race Poll: Trump Looms Large Over NJ Governor's Race
Poll: Trump Looms Large Over NJ Governor's Race President Donald Trump is a "major factor" in the New Jersey governor's race, a majority said in a new Rutgers poll. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-NJ, leads her Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, 50% to 45%, according to the new Rutgers-Eagleton poll. Sherrill and Ciattarelli are running to replace Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term limited. Independents are divided, with 49% supporting Sherrill and 40% for Ciattarelli.  Sherill continues to have a commanding lead with women, 58% to 37%, while Ciattarelli leads with men, 53% to 40%. Ciattarelli leads with white voters, 53% to 46%, …

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Somers Point-Northfield-Linwood, NJ
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Suspected Robber At Large, Somers Point Police Say Suspected Robber At Large, Somers Point Police Say Suspected Robber At Large, Somers Point Police Say
Suspected Robber At Large, Somers Point Police Say A 35-year-old Somers Point man is at large after committing robbery and domestic abuse, authorities said Tuesday, Oct. 21. David Griggs is 5'6" and weighs 140 lbs., Somers Point police said. He was last seen operating a white 2012 Dodge Ram pickup truck with New Jersey license plate T97UGJ. Warrants have been issued for Griggs' arrest, police said. Anyone with information regarding Griggs known whereabouts is urged to call the Somers Point Police Department at 609-927-6161.

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Paramus, NJ
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NJ PBA Demands Answers After Cheating Allegations Delay Sgt. Exam Results NJ PBA Demands Answers After Cheating Allegations Delay Sgt. Exam Results NJ PBA Demands Answers After Cheating Allegations Delay Sgt. Exam Results
NJ PBA Demands Answers After Cheating Allegations Delay Sgt. Exam Results The New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association wants more transparency amid allegations of cheating on a Police Sergeant's exam back in March. The PBA says the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, which administered the Saturday, March 1 exam, has not provided much transparency or communications since the allegations arose. It is unknown how many people are accused of cheating or what methods were used to cheat. In a letter to members, Peter Andreyev the state president of the PBA said he has demanded proper action be taken to ensure those who took the test receive their resul…

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East Orange, NJ
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Autistic East Orange Man Missing: Police Autistic East Orange Man Missing: Police Autistic East Orange Man Missing: Police
Autistic East Orange Man Missing: Police A 30-year-old East Orange man is missing, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 20. At 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, John Joseph Peel, Jr. walked away from 282 North Clinton St. in East Orange wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black sneakers, East Orange police said. Peel is 5'8" and weighs 200 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes, police said. Peel has been diagnosed with  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Sensory Processing Disorder. Anyone with information is asked to call 973-266-5030 or 973-266-5000.

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Franklin Township, NJ
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Cops ID Wrong-Way Driver Dead In Weekend Franklin Crash Cops ID Wrong-Way Driver Dead In Weekend Franklin Crash Cops ID Wrong-Way Driver Dead In Weekend Franklin Crash
Cops ID Wrong-Way Driver Dead In Weekend Franklin Crash Michele Rojek, a 51-year-old Somerset woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash in Franklin Township on Sunday, Oct. 19, authorities said. At 7:45 a.m., a 2019 white Honda Civic driven by Rojek, was traveling southbound on the northbound side of Easton Avenue when it collided with a Toyota Tundra near Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset County Prosecutor John  McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Franklin Township Acting Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks said. Rojek was transported to an area trauma center wh…

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East Orange, NJ
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East Orange Man Brandished Gun In Road Rage Incident: Secaucus PD East Orange Man Brandished Gun In Road Rage Incident: Secaucus PD East Orange Man Brandished Gun In Road Rage Incident: Secaucus PD
East Orange Man Brandished Gun In Road Rage Incident: Secaucus PD A 25-year-old East Orange man was arrested and charged with wielding a firearm during a road rage incident in Secaucus on Monday, Oct. 20, authorities said. At 8:30 a.m., Travon Gantt was operating a gray Nissan when he displayed firearm, threatening to shoot another driver while traveling on Route 3 East, Secaucus police said. Officers observed the fleeing Nissan on Route 3 and the vehicle was stopped and Gantt was detained, police said. A search of Gantt's vehicle turned up a rifle magazine loaded with 5.56 caliber rounds and a Smith and Wesson M & P Rifle and a Mossberg 12 gaug…

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Paramus, NJ
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Barack Obama, Kelsey Grammer Cut Ads In NJ Gov Race Barack Obama, Kelsey Grammer Cut Ads In NJ Gov Race Barack Obama, Kelsey Grammer Cut Ads In NJ Gov Race
Barack Obama, Kelsey Grammer Cut Ads In NJ Gov Race Former President Barack Obama and Emmy winning actor Kelsey Grammer have weighed in on the New Jersey Governor's race. Obama endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-NJ, in an ad that debuted Friday, Oct. 17, calling his "friend" the "right choice" to lead the Garden State. "Mikie is a mom, who will drive down costs for New Jersey families," Obama said. "As a federal prosecutor and former Navy helicopter pilot, she worked to keep our community safe. Mikie's integrity, grit and commitment to service are what we need in our leaders right now." The former president is no stranger to New Jersey guberna…

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Marlboro-Morganville, NJ
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Man Killed In Route 79 Crash After Striking Telephone Pole: Marlboro PD Man Killed In Route 79 Crash After Striking Telephone Pole: Marlboro PD Man Killed In Route 79 Crash After Striking Telephone Pole: Marlboro PD
Man Killed In Route 79 Crash After Striking Telephone Pole: Marlboro PD A man was killed in a crash on Route 79 in Marlboro after he struck a telephone pole on Saturday, Oct. 18, authorities said. At 10:45 p.m., officers responded after a Honda Accord struck the telephone pole, causing the pole and utility wires to block the roadway, Marlboro police said. The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle by the fire department, police said. He was transported to CentraState Hospital in Freehold where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver's identity is being withheld pending family notification, police said. Route 79 was closed between County Route 520…

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West Milford, NJ
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West Milford Man Sent Threatening Messages To Himself, Reported Them To Law Enforcement: Police West Milford Man Sent Threatening Messages To Himself, Reported Them To Law Enforcement: Police West Milford Man Sent Threatening Messages To Himself, Reported Them To Law Enforcement: Police
West Milford Man Sent Threatening Messages To Himself, Reported Them To Law Enforcement: Police A 22-year-old West Milford man was arrested and charged after he made a phony report to law enforcement concerning threats he had received, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 21. In June, Nathan Slingland told officers he was receiving threatening and harassing communications via cell phone from two individuals known to him, Franklin Boro police said. Slingland initially reported being in fear for his safety due to the alleged terroristic threats he had received, police said. Officers were skeptical about the nature and origin of the messages and detectives began investigating further, pol…

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Long Branch, NJ
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Rep. Pallone: Murphy Let RWJ Barnabas Turn Its Back On Long Branch Families With Hospital Move Rep. Pallone: Murphy Let RWJ Barnabas Turn Its Back On Long Branch Families With Hospital Move Rep. Pallone: Murphy Let RWJ Barnabas Turn Its Back On Long Branch Families With Hospital Move
Rep. Pallone: Murphy Let RWJ Barnabas Turn Its Back On Long Branch Families With Hospital Move Rep. Frank Pallone, D-NJ, said he is strongly opposed to RWJ Barnabas Health’s plan to move hospital services from Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch to a new hospital in Tinton Falls. “This plan puts profits over working people in order to build a concierge hospital for wealthier patients,” said Pallone. “Effectively closing Long Branch’s hospital will leave thousands of families without access to health care. RWJ Barnabas Health’s unacceptable abandonment of the Long Branch community calls into question the health system’s status as a non-profit hospital.” The Department of Health re…

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