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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Lawrence Township, NJ
News
30 Straight! Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's Incredible 'Jeopardy!' Run Continues 30 Straight! Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's Incredible 'Jeopardy!' Run Continues
30 Straight! Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's Incredible 'Jeopardy!' Run Continues In what fans are already calling "easily one of the best games in the history of the show," New Jersey resident Jamie Ding won his 30th consecutive game on "Jeopardy!" on the episode that aired Thursday, April 23. Ding, a bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville, outlasted his two opponents in a game that came down to Final Jeopardy.  After the first round, Ding, who revealed he is part of MC Gandalf the Fresh and his Hip Hobbits, found himself with a slight lead over Patrick Nolan, an actuary from Illinois. But things got intense in "Double Jeopardy!" as both Ding, who revealed a…

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
1 Injured, Cat Killed In Parsippany House Fire: PD 1 Injured, Cat Killed In Parsippany House Fire: PD
1 Injured, Cat Killed In Parsippany House Fire: PD One person was injured and a cat died in a house fire in Parsippany on Saturday, April 18, authorities said. At 11:25 p.m., officers responded to 760 Edwards Rd. a two-family residence and found the front of the residence fully engulfed in flames, Parsippany police said. A man was still inside the home, but officers located him and safely escorted him out, police said. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, police said. One resident was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation, firefighters said. Once the fire was extinguished, a deceased cat was removed from the r…

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Elizabeth, NJ
Obituaries
Former UPenn Basketball Player, Elizabeth Native Dies Former UPenn Basketball Player, Elizabeth Native Dies
Former UPenn Basketball Player, Elizabeth Native Dies Darren Smith, an Elizabeth native, who played college basketball at the University of Pennsylvania, has died, according to a fundraiser. The fundraiser was established by Preetkumar Patel, his co-worker at American Dream Warranty where he worked as a billing manager. Smith was also editor in chief  for Vending Machine Media, according to his Linkedin. "We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Darren Smith," Patel wrote. "Darren was a valued member of our team and will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with him." A graduate of South …

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Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
2 Shootings, 2 Arrests: Jersey City PD 2 Shootings, 2 Arrests: Jersey City PD
2 Shootings, 2 Arrests: Jersey City PD Two people have been arrested following two separate shooting incidents in Jersey City, authorities announced Thursday, April 23. On Thursday, April 9, a man was shot near Pavonia and West Side Avenues, Jersey City police said. Isaac Ross, 43, was arrested on Wednesday, April 15 and charged with attempted murder, police said. On Tuesday, April 14, officers responded to a report of shots fired at Clendenny and Bergen avenues and arrested 18-year-old Tysaan Menter, police said. Menter is charged with attempted murder and unlawful possession of a handgun, police said. The firearm was dete…

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Passaic, NJ
Police & Fire
Wallington Man Stole Car In Secaucus: Police Wallington Man Stole Car In Secaucus: Police
Wallington Man Stole Car In Secaucus: Police A 36-year-old Wallington man was arrested and charged with stealing a car in Secaucus on Thursday, April 23, authorities said. At 12:19 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, officers responded to the Extended Stay Hotel after a guest said their 2014 Nissan N20 was stolen from the parking lot, Secaucus police said. The vehicle was recovered in Wallington at 8:24 a.m., police said. An investigation determined Jonnathan Montoya was the suspect and he was arrested in Wallington. Montoya is charged with theft of a motor vehicle, police said.

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Atlantic City, NJ
Police & Fire
Person Shot, Killed In Atlantic City: Prosecutor Person Shot, Killed In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
Person Shot, Killed In Atlantic City: Prosecutor A person was shot and killed in Atlantic City on Wednesday, April 22, authorities said. At 9:30 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to 2202 Hamilton Ave. and found a person with a gunshot wound, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. The victim, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Orange, NJ
Business
Win Free Coffee For 100 Days At Dunkin In Orange Win Free Coffee For 100 Days At Dunkin In Orange
Win Free Coffee For 100 Days At Dunkin In Orange A newly remodeled Dunkin is opening in Essex County and you can win free coffee for 100 days. The Dunkin at 529 Main St. is celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday, April 29. As part of the festivities, the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members 18 years or older in line at the Orange restaurant beginning at 9 a.m. that morning will receive a free medium or hot iced coffee for 100 consecutive days on the Dunkin' app. To qualify, guests must be a Dunkin’ Rewards member or must sign up on the day of the event. All patrons are invited to spin a prize wheel to win free Dunkin’ merchandi…

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Mansfield-Columbus, NJ
News
$953K! Lotto Ticket Sold In Burlington County Wins Big $953K! Lotto Ticket Sold In Burlington County Wins Big
$953K! Lotto Ticket Sold In Burlington County Wins Big It was a wonderful Wednesday for a lottery player in Burlington County. A ticket sold in Columbus matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, April 22, winning $953,629. The ticket was sold at Columbus Sports at 2919 Route 206 South.  The winning numbers were 05, 15, 19, 20 and 27. The Bullseye was 19 and the XTRA was 02. 

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Deptford, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Who Grabbed Steering Wheel, Forced Car Into Traffic Learns Fate: Gloucester Prosecutor Man Who Grabbed Steering Wheel, Forced Car Into Traffic Learns Fate: Gloucester Prosecutor
Man Who Grabbed Steering Wheel, Forced Car Into Traffic Learns Fate: Gloucester Prosecutor A 37-year-old Delaware man was sentenced to five years in prison after he grabbed a steering wheel and forced it into oncoming traffic, authorities announced Wednesday, April 22. A woman said she was driving on Route 55 in Deptford Township on Friday, July 12, when Carlos Torres, a Wilmington resident, grabbed the steering wheel and forced the vehicle into oncoming traffic, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said. He said he would make sure they, "do not make it home," Johns said.  A 1-year-old child was seated in the backseat, and the woman claimed Torres had been drinkin…

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Paulsboro-Gibbstown, NJ
Police & Fire
Paulsboro Man Faces Life After Sexually Assaulting Teenage Girl Paulsboro Man Faces Life After Sexually Assaulting Teenage Girl
Paulsboro Man Faces Life After Sexually Assaulting Teenage Girl A 48-year-old Paulsboro man was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, authorities announced Wednesday, April 21. On Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, Jason Bailey sexually assaulted the girl, who was between the ages of 13 and 16, the Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said.  Upon his arrest, Bailey refused to provide a mandatory DNA sample as required by law. A jury convicted Bailey of aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact and refusal to provide a DNA sample, Johns said. Bailey was determined to be a persistent offend…

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