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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Newark, NJ
News
NJ Cardinal Rips Trump After Posting Image Depicting Himself As Jesus, Attacking Pope NJ Cardinal Rips Trump After Posting Image Depicting Himself As Jesus, Attacking Pope
NJ Cardinal Rips Trump After Posting Image Depicting Himself As Jesus, Attacking Pope Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the Archbishop of Newark, strongly rebuked President Donald Trump's recent social media posts attacking Pope Leo XIV and portraying himself as Jesus. "I reaffirm that Pope Leo serves a higher authority and desires to proclaim the Gospel faithfully and advance the Church’s peaceful mission in a world deeply in need of healing. He will continue to speak clearly against war and other offenses against human dignity and to call for authentic dialogue, because the Church’s witness is grounded in the peace of Christ, not in partisan interests," Tobin wrote on social media. O…

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Manalapan-Englishtown, NJ
Police & Fire
Support Swells After Manalapan Family Loses Home, Dog In Fire Support Swells After Manalapan Family Loses Home, Dog In Fire
Support Swells After Manalapan Family Loses Home, Dog In Fire The community is coming together to support a family in Manalapan that lost their home in a fire on Saturday, April 11. At 2 p.m., firefighters responded to Regency Way and were met with heavy fire conditions and worked to bring the fire under control as numerous other departments responded, the Manalapan Fire Department said.  A fundraiser has been set up to support the homeowners, Alan and Sab Bright. "Alan and Sab Bright have been pillars of the Manalapan community for decades. Alan has dedicated countless hours as a volunteer for the Manalapan Soccer Club, while Sab has served as …

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Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into USPS Truck On Route 130: Hamilton PD Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into USPS Truck On Route 130: Hamilton PD
Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into USPS Truck On Route 130: Hamilton PD An 18-year-old Lakewood resident was killed in a crash involving a USPS truck and a car in Hamilton Twp on Sunday, April 12, authorities said. At 4 a.m., a Mazda was traveling southbound on Route 130 in the right lane while a USPS tractor trailer was traveling in the middle lane, approaching the Mazda from behind, Hamilton Twp police said. As the USPS truck entered the intersection with the green light, the Mazda attempted a left turn toward the northbound lanes of Route 130. The Mazda crossed in front of the truck, resulting in a serious crash within the intersection, police said.  T…

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Bayville-Berkeley, NJ
Police & Fire
One Injured After Bayville Home Engulfed In Smoke: FD One Injured After Bayville Home Engulfed In Smoke: FD
One Injured After Bayville Home Engulfed In Smoke: FD A home in Bayville was consumed by smoke in a fire on Friday, April 10, authorities said. At 4:30 a.m., firefighters responded to Anchorage Blvd. for a structure fire and encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions, the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company #1 said. All the residents were safely outside, along with a family pet, Berkeley Township police said. Crews stretched handlines and initiated an aggressive fire attack, while additional personnel conducted primary searches, checked for extension, and performed ventilation operations to remove heat and smoke, firefighters said. The fire was …

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Airlifted After Crashing Into Utility Pole: Stafford PD Woman Airlifted After Crashing Into Utility Pole: Stafford PD
Woman Airlifted After Crashing Into Utility Pole: Stafford PD A 41-year-old Waretown woman was airlifted to a hospital after crashing into a utility pole Sunday, April 12, authorities said. At 10:21 p.m., officers responded to Route 9 and Manor Drive after the woman lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole, Stafford Township police said. The woman was unconscious and unresponsive, police said. Officers extricated her from the vehicle and she was airlifted to a trauma center for advanced care, police said. The impact caused damage to the utility pole, and Atlantic City Electric responded to the scene to assess and repair the dam…

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Mount Olive, NJ
Police & Fire
Budd Lake Woman Drove Drunk, Left Scene Of Crash: Mt Olive PD Budd Lake Woman Drove Drunk, Left Scene Of Crash: Mt Olive PD
Budd Lake Woman Drove Drunk, Left Scene Of Crash: Mt Olive PD A 45-year-old Budd Lake woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, authorities announced Friday, April 10. At 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, officers responded to Elizabeth Lane on a report of a hit-and-run crash, Mount Olive police said. When officers arrived they saw a parked vehicle that was struck in the back and pushed into a second vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a residence, police said. A black Dodge Charger was seen leaving the area of the crash, police said. The Dodge was located at a residence on William Street and officers located the driver, Dani K…

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Shot, Killed In Newark: Prosecutor Man Shot, Killed In Newark: Prosecutor
Man Shot, Killed In Newark: Prosecutor A man was fatally shot in Newark Friday, April 10, authorities said. The shooting occurred at 7:25 p.m. on Leo Street, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The man has not been identified, authorities said.  The incident remains under investigation, authorities said.

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Gunned Down Estranged Wife At EHT Nursing Home, Shot Himself: Atlantic County Prosecutor Man Gunned Down Estranged Wife At EHT Nursing Home, Shot Himself: Atlantic County Prosecutor
Man Gunned Down Estranged Wife At EHT Nursing Home, Shot Himself: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 38-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband at a nursing home in Egg Harbor Township Monday, April 13. At 6 a.m., Brandon Alexander waited in the Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility parking lot for his estranged wife, Victoria Alexander, both of Minotola, to arrive for work, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Victoria worked there as a nurse, authorities said. Once she arrived, Brandon pulled up and blocked her in, before entering her vehicle and leaving two suicide notes on the dashboard, authorities said. A food delivery truck driver asked Brandon to m…

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Three Pit Bulls Attack, Kill Man: Newark PD Three Pit Bulls Attack, Kill Man: Newark PD
Three Pit Bulls Attack, Kill Man: Newark PD A man was killed after he was attacked by three pit bulls in Newark on Saturday, April 11, authorities said. At 8:26 p.m., police responded to George King Village near Cabinet Street after a man intervened when he saw three dogs fighting, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The dogs, owned by someone the man knows, turned on him, Miranda said. The man escaped, but lost consciousness after being bitten, Miranda said. He was pronounced dead at 9:06 p.m. , Miranda said. The man has not been identified. Animal Control was notified and responded to the scene, Miranda said. …

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Denville, NJ
Police & Fire
Newark Teen Stole $3K In Merch From CVS: Denville PD Newark Teen Stole $3K In Merch From CVS: Denville PD
Newark Teen Stole $3K In Merch From CVS: Denville PD A 19-year-old Newark resident was arrested and charged with stealing more than $3,000 in merchandise from CVS in Denville, authorities announced Friday, April 10. At 3:05 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, officers responded to the CVS at 276 E. Main St. and observed Alexander Velcu, and another juvenile fleeing on foot, police said. Both individuals were quickly apprehended by responding officers, police said. An investigation determined that the suspects had stolen merchandise valued at over $3,000, police said. Velcu was charged with shoplifting, resisting arrest, employing juvenile in the c…

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