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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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Pleasantville Teen Airlifted After Bike Crash: Police Pleasantville Teen Airlifted After Bike Crash: Police
Pleasantville Teen Airlifted After Bike Crash: Police A 16-year-old Pleasantville teen was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle early Monday morning, June 29, authorities said. At 1:39 a.m., first responders were dispatched to Delilah Road and Atlantic avenue after the teen was struck by a car driven by a 24-year-old Atlantic City man, Pleasantville police said. The teen sustained serious injuries and was transported by medevac helicopter to a nearby hospital treatment, police said.  The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Reckless Driver Busted For DUI: Denville PD Reckless Driver Busted For DUI: Denville PD
Reckless Driver Busted For DUI: Denville PD A 26-year-old Morristown man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Denville on Sunday, June 28, authorities said. At 12:02 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Openaki Road after observing a vehicle failing to maintain its lane of travel, Denville police said. The driver, Carlos Garcia Aguilar, was operating he vehicle with a suspended driver's license and exhibited signs of impairment, police said. Aguilar was placed under arrest following field sobriety tests, police said. He is charged with careless driving, failure to maintain lane, operating under …

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Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Crash In Bridgewater: Prosecutor Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Crash In Bridgewater: Prosecutor
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Crash In Bridgewater: Prosecutor A South River motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Bridgewater Township Saturday, June 27, authorities said. At 8:31 p.m., Bridgewater police responded to Route 22 East near Bridge Street after a Nissan sedan entered the motorcycle's lane of travel and collided with the Harley Davidson, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police John Mitzak said. The motorcyclist, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. …

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Obituaries
EHC Dirt Biker Killed In Crash Leaves Behind 3-Year-Old Daughter: GoFundMe EHC Dirt Biker Killed In Crash Leaves Behind 3-Year-Old Daughter: GoFundMe
EHC Dirt Biker Killed In Crash Leaves Behind 3-Year-Old Daughter: GoFundMe Yaseem Williams, a 21-year-old Egg Harbor City resident, was one of two dirt bike riders killed in a crash in Atlantic City on Thursday, June 25. Williams, affectionately called "Munchie" is survived by her 3-year-old daughter Kailana, according to a GoFundMe set up to support the family. "Munchie was so deeply loved, and her presence brought joy, laughter, and light to everyone who knew her," Nicole Penson, who organized the fundraiser said. "Watching such an innocent little girl face a loss she cannot yet comprehend has added another layer of heartbreak to an already unimaginable tra…

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Police & Fire
Wrong Way Teen Scooterist Struck By SUV: Margate City PD Wrong Way Teen Scooterist Struck By SUV: Margate City PD
Wrong Way Teen Scooterist Struck By SUV: Margate City PD A 16-year-old was hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle in Margate City Saturday, June 27 while riding a scooter the wrong way, authorities said. At 12:30 p.m., officers responded to Adams and Winchester Avenues after the 16-year-old from Atlantic City was traveling the wrong way on Adams Avenue when he entered the intersection with Winchester Avenue and crashed into the side of a Mazda SUV, police said. The 16-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital, police said.

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Police & Fire
Hatchet Wielding Teen Set 2 Cars Ablaze: Washington Twp PD Hatchet Wielding Teen Set 2 Cars Ablaze: Washington Twp PD
Hatchet Wielding Teen Set 2 Cars Ablaze: Washington Twp PD A 19-year-old Turnersville resident was arrested and charged with setting multiple vehicles on fire in Washington Township, officers announced Sunday, June 28. At 9:42 p.m., on Saturday, June 27, officers responded to Tara Drive for a report of a vehicle that had been intentionally set on fire, Washington Township police said. Footage from home surveillance cameras showed a man smashing the rear window of a parked vehicle, pouring a flammable liquid inside, and igniting the vehicle, police said. While officers were investigating that incident, a second vehicle fire was reported i…

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Police & Fire
Crash Closes Route 47 In Vineland: NJ DOT Crash Closes Route 47 In Vineland: NJ DOT
Crash Closes Route 47 In Vineland: NJ DOT A person was killed after their vehicle became engulfed in flames following a car crash in Vineland on Monday, June 29. At 2:17 a.m., officers responded to Bob Morgan Entertainment at 1554 S. Delsea Drive after a gray 2026 Kia K5 was traveling northbound on S. Delsea Drive when it lost control, struck a curb by the entrance of LaTorre Hardware and drove upon the property before re-entering the roadway, where it  ended up crashing into the building, Vineland police said. Following the crash, the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, police said. The driver, the only occupant of the v…

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Newark Code Enforcement Officer Admits To Taking Bribes: AG Newark Code Enforcement Officer Admits To Taking Bribes: AG
Newark Code Enforcement Officer Admits To Taking Bribes: AG A 51-year-old Newark woman pleaded guilty to taking bribes to overlook code violations, authorities announced Friday, June 26. Sonia Rogers pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. As part of a plea agreement, she is expected to sentenced to 364 days in jail, followed by probation, Davenport said. Rogers ordered the closure of a retail establishment, threatened to fine the owners, and requested bribes of cash and free store merchandise in exchange for reopening the store and not levying the threatened fines, Davenport said. In Sep…

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Police & Fire
Howell Motorcyclist Killed In Route 33 Crash: NJSP Howell Motorcyclist Killed In Route 33 Crash: NJSP
Howell Motorcyclist Killed In Route 33 Crash: Njsp A 47-year-old Howell motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 33 in Millstone Township Thursday, June 25, authorities said. At 7:03 p.m., troopers responded the scene Jose Cruz, Jr. was operating a Honda motorcycle west on Route 55 when a Ford SUV made a lefthand turn onto Route 55 from Conover Boulevard and Cruz's bike struck the side of the Ford, Caitlin Brennan, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey State Police said. Cruz was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, Brennan said. The driver of the Ford sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, Br…

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DWI Seaside Heights Driver Who Killed Popular NJ Restaurant Owner Learns Fate: Prosecutor DWI Seaside Heights Driver Who Killed Popular NJ Restaurant Owner Learns Fate: Prosecutor
DWI Seaside Heights Driver Who Killed Popular NJ Restaurant Owner Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 51-year-old Seaside Park woman was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide in the death of Robert Popovics, authorities announced Friday, June 26. At 9:30 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, Seaside Heights police responded to Dupont Avenue and the Boulevard after a dark colored Sedan driven by Genell McInaw struck Popovics and fled the scene, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.  Popovics, 75,  was unconscious in the roadway with serious bodily injuries, Billhimer said. Popovics was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Cent…

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