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
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Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Dominates 'Jeopardy!' To Win 31st Straight Game Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Dominates 'Jeopardy!' To Win 31st Straight Game Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Dominates 'Jeopardy!' To Win 31st Straight Game
Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Dominates 'Jeopardy!' To Win 31st Straight Game Jamie Ding just keeps winning. The Lawrenceville resident won his 31st straight game on Friday, April 24, defeating Zach Pollock, a retired logistics executive from Media, Pa. And he did so in dominant fashion. Ding got off to a blistering start in the opening round, getting 13 clues correct, leading Pollock $9,000 to $2,600. Ding, who revealed he types with his fingers when spelling words, continued his dominance in "Double Jeopardy!", entering the final round leading $33,200 to Pollock's $6,600. Pollock, who once played in a punk bluegrass band, can take solace in knowing he was the only…

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Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
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Neptune Man Arrested For Bomb Threat That Evacuated School Neptune Man Arrested For Bomb Threat That Evacuated School Neptune Man Arrested For Bomb Threat That Evacuated School
Neptune Man Arrested For Bomb Threat That Evacuated School A 37-year-old Neptune man was arrested and charged after he phoned in a bomb threat at either Jersey Shore University Medical Center or Neptune High School on Friday, April 24, authorities said. The vague bomb threat was phoned in at 7:10 a.m., prompting officers, OEM, EMS and firefighters to coordinate with school and hospital officers to implement safety procedures, Neptune police said. An evacuation of Neptune High School was conducted, and student arrivals were temporarily halted, police said. Jersey Shore University Medical Center issued a shelter in place order, police said. Bot…

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Paramus, NJ
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Giants Legend Lawrence Taylor Hospitalized In NJ After Medical Emergency: Report Giants Legend Lawrence Taylor Hospitalized In NJ After Medical Emergency: Report Giants Legend Lawrence Taylor Hospitalized In NJ After Medical Emergency: Report
Giants Legend Lawrence Taylor Hospitalized In NJ After Medical Emergency: Report New York Giants all-time great Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized in New Jersey Friday, April 24, after a medical emergency, according to TMZ Sports. The outlet did not say where in the Garden State the Hall of Famer was hospitalized but said the 67-year-old arrived at the emergency room and was transferred to a different section of the facility. While Taylor remains hospitalized, sources told TMZ Sports that what he is dealing with doesn't appear to be too serious. Taylor played 13 seasons for Big Blue, winning two Super Bowls and being named MVP in 1986. He made 10 Pro Bowls and was named …

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Hoboken, NJ
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Heroin, Cocaine: Hoboken Drug Dealer Arrested After Numerous Residents Complain, Police Say Heroin, Cocaine: Hoboken Drug Dealer Arrested After Numerous Residents Complain, Police Say Heroin, Cocaine: Hoboken Drug Dealer Arrested After Numerous Residents Complain, Police Say
Heroin, Cocaine: Hoboken Drug Dealer Arrested After Numerous Residents Complain, Police Say A 34-year-old Hoboken man was arrested and charged with dealing heroin and cocaine, authorities announced Friday, April 24.  An investigation into Tajhmere Rhone began following numerous resident complaints of suspected drug sales and trespassing on Hoboken Housing Authority, Hoboken police said. It was determined Rhone was selling drugs from his residence on the 300 block of Harrison Street, police said. At 5 a.m.,  Hoboken police, along with Hudson County Regional SWAT executed a warrant and arrested Rhone at his home, law enforcement said. An on-scene investigation led to …

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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Woman Tried To Defraud Victim Out Of $800: Stafford PD Woman Tried To Defraud Victim Out Of $800: Stafford PD Woman Tried To Defraud Victim Out Of $800: Stafford PD
Woman Tried To Defraud Victim Out Of $800: Stafford PD A 63-year-old North Arlington woman was arrested and charged after she tried to steal $800 from a victim at TD Bank, authorities announced Friday, April 24. An investigation into Linda Acquino began after a Stafford Township resident said she was notified by TD Bank in New Brunswick of a fraudulent transaction in the amount of $800, Stafford police said. Acquino used a New Jersey driver's license containing the victim’s personal identifying information to gain access to her account, police said. She was charged with theft, identity theft and knowingly exhibiting false identification, …

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Kearny, NJ
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Charged After Deadly Pedestrian Strike In Kearny: Prosecutor Unlicensed Motorcyclist Charged After Deadly Pedestrian Strike In Kearny: Prosecutor Unlicensed Motorcyclist Charged After Deadly Pedestrian Strike In Kearny: Prosecutor
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Charged After Deadly Pedestrian Strike In Kearny: Prosecutor A 44-year-old Harrison resident is charged with fatally striking a pedestrian in Kearny, authorities announced Friday, April 24. At 8:15 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 11, officers responded to a pedestrian strike at Kearny Avenue between Bergen Avenue and Afton Street and found Sheila Cruz, a 72-year-old Kearny resident, struck by a motorized bicycle, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Cruz was transported to University Hospital in Newark, where she was pronounced dead on Sunday, Feb. 15, Mello said. An investigation determined the motorcyclist, Miguel Aguilar, did not have a valid…

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Gloucester Township, NJ
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Two Pets Killed In Gloucester Twp Fire: Police Two Pets Killed In Gloucester Twp Fire: Police Two Pets Killed In Gloucester Twp Fire: Police
Two Pets Killed In Gloucester Twp Fire: Police Two pets were killed in a house fire in Gloucester Township on Thursday, April 23, authorities said. At 5:06 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to Amber Court and observed heavy smoke emanating from a residence, Gloucester Township police said. Multiple fire departments worked to bring the fire under control at 5:17 p.m., police said. The residence sustained heavy smoke and soot damage and has been deemed uninhabitable, displacing the family, police said. The family has secured alternate housing arrangements, police said. No injuries were reported, though two pets located inside the…

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
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Manchester Man Who Beat Mother With Cane Learns Fate: Ocean County Prosecutor Manchester Man Who Beat Mother With Cane Learns Fate: Ocean County Prosecutor Manchester Man Who Beat Mother With Cane Learns Fate: Ocean County Prosecutor
Manchester Man Who Beat Mother With Cane Learns Fate: Ocean County Prosecutor A 45-year-old Manchester resident was sentenced to a decade in prison after he pleaded guilty to beating his mother with a cane, causing significant injuries, authorities announced Friday, April 24. Joseph Cavallaro pleaded guilty to attempted murder in January, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Friday, June 27, at 12:15 p.m., Manchester police responded to the Pine Acres Manor Mobile Home community and found a 71-year-old with significant injuries to her face and body, Billhimer said. She was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center after sustaining a concussi…

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by Sam Barron
Media, PA
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Media Man Tries To Stop NJ's Jamie Ding, 'Jeopardy!' Super Champ Media Man Tries To Stop NJ's Jamie Ding, 'Jeopardy!' Super Champ Media Man Tries To Stop NJ's Jamie Ding, 'Jeopardy!' Super Champ
Media Man Tries To Stop NJ's Jamie Ding, 'Jeopardy!' Super Champ This retired logistics executive from Media, Pa. stands between Jamie Ding and 31 "Jeopardy!" wins in a row. Who is Zach Pollock. Pollock is one of two contestants trying to stop Ding, 33, and his record breaking winning streak on the venerable game show. Fans of the show will want to set their DVRs, as due to the NFL Draft, "Jeopardy!" will be airing at 3 a.m. on Saturday, April 25 on ABC stations in New Jersey and Philadelphia. Ding's 30 -game winning streak ranks 5th all time. He has won $849,603, which ranks 5th all-time. His winning streak  is a record for New Jersey residents. …

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Netcong-Byram-Stanhope, NJ
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Netcong Man Who Murdered Woman, Her Dog Learns Fate: Prosecutor Netcong Man Who Murdered Woman, Her Dog Learns Fate: Prosecutor Netcong Man Who Murdered Woman, Her Dog Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Netcong Man Who Murdered Woman, Her Dog Learns Fate: Prosecutor Anthony Garvin, a 36-year-old Netcong resident will spend decades in prison after he pleaded guilty to murdering a 21-year-old woman and her dog, authorities announced Thursday, April 23. Garvin was sentenced to 42 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder, cruelty to animals and aggravated assault with a firearm, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said.  On Thursday, June 27, at 8:15 a.m., Independence Township police responded to 100 block of Alphano Road after Garvin shot fatally Amanda Pulver and her dog, Dunkin, authorities said. Garvin and Pulver were known to each …

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