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
Lawrenceville Resident Faces Fellow Jersey Contestant In High Stakes 'Jeopardy!' Matchup Lawrenceville Resident Faces Fellow Jersey Contestant In High Stakes 'Jeopardy!' Matchup
Lawrenceville Resident Faces Fellow Jersey Contestant In High Stakes 'Jeopardy!' Matchup In one corner, hailing from Lawrenceville, Jamie Ding, the "Jeopardy!" icon who has won 25 games in a row. In the other corner, hailing from South River, TaoTao Zhang, a statistician, looking to finally slay the dragon. The two are contestants on the Friday, April 17 episode of "Jeopardy!" as Ding goes for his 26th consecutive win, having already set the record for longest winning streak by someone from New Jersey.  Overall, Ding's winning streak ranks 5th all-time and he's won $702,000, which also ranks 5th all-time. Ding isn't just winning, he's dominating. On Wednesday, April 1, D…

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Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
5 People Arrested As Cops Stop Violent Robbery: Jersey City Police 5 People Arrested As Cops Stop Violent Robbery: Jersey City Police
5 People Arrested As Cops Stop Violent Robbery: Jersey City Police Five people, including one juvenile, were arrested following a violent robbery involving $3,000 in designer merchandise, authorities announced Friday, April 17. On Monday, April 13,  officers observed a disturbance near Summit Avenue and intervened, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said.  An investigation determined the suspects arranged to meet the victim for a sale before assaulting him and attempting to take his property, Wallace-Scalfione said. The victim sustained minor injuries, including abrasions and bruising, and declined fur…

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Woodbridge, NJ
News
NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Woodbridge Lotto Player Hits Jackpot NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Woodbridge Lotto Player Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Woodbridge Lotto Player Hits Jackpot It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Middlesex County. A ticket sold in Woodbridge matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Thursday, April 17, winning $1.46 million. The ticket was sold at Wegmans at 15 Woodbridge Center Drive. The winning numbers were 04, 09, 13, 24 and 45.

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Dover-Wharton, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Dover: NJ Transit Man Struck, Killed By Train In Dover: NJ Transit
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Dover: NJ Transit A man was fatally struck by a train in Morris County on Thursday, April 16, authorities said. At 6:20 p.m., Morris & Essex Line train 858 struck the man between the Mt. Arlington and Dover stations, NJ Transit said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, NJ Transit said. There were no injuries reported to the one customer and the crew on board, NJ Transit said. New Jersey Transit police are leading the investigation. The victim has not been identified, police said.

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Wall Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Crash On Route 34 Shuts Down Lanes In Wall Township: NJ DOT Crash On Route 34 Shuts Down Lanes In Wall Township: NJ DOT
Crash On Route 34 Shuts Down Lanes In Wall Township: NJ DOT A car crash on Route 34 is causing a traffic nightmare in Monmouth County on Friday morning, April 17, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 34 at West Hurley Pond Road in Wall Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed northbound and southbound.

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Lawrence Township, NJ
Lifestyle
25 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Continues Record Breaking Run 25 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Continues Record Breaking Run
25 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Continues Record Breaking Run Jamie Ding, a Lawrenceville resident, is one of the all-time greatest players in "Jeopardy!" history. Ding won his 25th game in a row on Thursday, April 16. Ding's winning streak ranks 5th all-time and he has the longest winning streak for a New Jersey resident. He's won $702,000, which also ranks 5th all-time. Like most of his wins, Ding's 25th win in a row was done in dominant fashion. The self-described bureaucrat and law student entered "Final Jeopardy!" with nearly 4 times as much money as the second place contestant, getting 30 clues correct and winning $35,000. And that wasn't even …

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Weehawken, NJ
Police & Fire
Two NY Residents Busted In Multi-State Mail Theft Ring: Weehawken PD Two NY Residents Busted In Multi-State Mail Theft Ring: Weehawken PD
Two NY Residents Busted In Multi-State Mail Theft Ring: Weehawken PD Two New York residents were arrested and charged after stealing mail from 13 different mailboxes in Weehawken, authorities announced Thursday, April 16. Officers had received reports of mail stolen from 13 mailboxes around town, Weehawken police said. Officers observed a man in dark clothing run from the mailbox and get into a black Honda HR-V, police said. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and the driver, Gleona Agaj, a 22-year-old Yonkers resident, was found to have a suspended license, police said. A search warrant led to the seizure of  checks and articles of mail from n…

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Toms River, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Stole $10K In Jewelry From Kay Jewelers At Ocean County Mall: Toms River PD Man Stole $10K In Jewelry From Kay Jewelers At Ocean County Mall: Toms River PD
Man Stole $10K In Jewelry From Kay Jewelers At Ocean County Mall: Toms River PD A 38-year-old Dorothy man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, April 15, with stealing $10,000 from Kay Jewelers at the Ocean County Mall. At 7:05 p.m. on Friday, April 10, officers responded to Kay Jewelers after Jeremy Ruga asked an employee to look at a 14-carat gold necklace, placed it on his neck and fled the store on foot, Toms River police said. He ran through the Macy's parking lot, but was apprehended days later following an investigation and charged with theft, police said.

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Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Body Recovered From Cape May Canal: NJSP Body Recovered From Cape May Canal: NJSP
Body Recovered From Cape May Canal: Njsp A body of a dead man was recovered from Cape May Canal on Tuesday, April 14, authorities said. At 5:59 p.m.,  troopers responded to a report of a recovered body in the canal in Lower Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State police said. Upon their arrival, the body of a dead man was recovered, Lebron said. The investigation is ongoing, Lebron said.

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Rutherford, NJ
Sports
Sherrill: FIFA Should Pay For World Cup Transportation To MetLife Stadium Sherrill: FIFA Should Pay For World Cup Transportation To MetLife Stadium
Sherrill: FIFA Should Pay For World Cup Transportation To MetLife Stadium Gov. Mikie Sherrill believes New Jerseyians should not have to pick up for the tab for transporting people to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Instead, she wants FIFA, the event organizer, to pay their fair share. "We inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup," Sherrill said. "And while NJ TRANSIT is stuck with a $48 million bill to safely get fans to and from games, FIFA is making $11 billion. I’m not going to stick New Jersey commuters with that tab for years to come." Sherill was responding to recent reporting, including by Daily Voice, that …

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