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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Dover-Wharton, NJ
Obituaries
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Dover Teen Mourned After Struck, Killed By Train Cristhofer Chavez Huamani, an 18-year-old Dover resident was struck and killed by a train on Thursday, April 16. At 6:20 p.m., Morris & Essex Line train 858 struck Huamani between the Mt. Arlington and Dover stations, NJ Transit said. Huamani was pronounced dead at the scene, NJ Transit said. A fundraiser has been launched for Huamani's family to help with funeral and burial expenses. Huamani was "always happy, joyful, and full of love," Erika Huamani, who organized the fundraiser wrote. "His kindness and willingness to help others made a lasting impact on his family and friends.&…

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Somerville, MA
Your Community
Somerville Woman Tries To Stop 'Jeopardy!' Super Champion Somerville Woman Tries To Stop 'Jeopardy!' Super Champion Somerville Woman Tries To Stop 'Jeopardy!' Super Champion
Somerville Woman Tries To Stop 'Jeopardy!' Super Champion Could an economic researcher from Somerville, Mass. be the one to slay the Jeopardy dragon? Caroline Coughlin is competing on "Jeopardy!" airing Monday, April 20 and she has a daunting opponent: Jamie Ding, a Lawrenceville, NJ resident, who has won 26 games in a row, ranking 5th all time. Ding has won $732,000, ranking 6th all time. His 26-game winning streak is a record for New Jersey residents. A foodie, Ding and his sister run an Instagram account devoted to General Tso's chicken. View this post on Instagram Ding graduated Princeton U…

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Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
Breaking News
Howell Door Dash Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman In Farmingdale: NJSP Howell Door Dash Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman In Farmingdale: NJSP Howell Door Dash Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman In Farmingdale: NJSP
Howell Door Dash Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman In Farmingdale: Njsp A 36-year-old Howell resident and DoorDash delivery driver was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman, authorities said. At 4:13 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, a woman was sexually assaulted at a residence West Main Street in Farmingdale, by a DoorDash food delivery driver, later identified as Luis Teran-Carrillo, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The next day, troopers conducted surveillance operations, located Teran‑Carrillo at the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell, and arrested him, Postorino said. He was charged with sexual assault…

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Washington Township, NJ
Breaking News
Suspects Flee Stolen Car While Still In Drive, Jump Into Chevy SUV: Washington Twp PD Suspects Flee Stolen Car While Still In Drive, Jump Into Chevy SUV: Washington Twp PD Suspects Flee Stolen Car While Still In Drive, Jump Into Chevy SUV: Washington Twp PD
Suspects Flee Stolen Car While Still In Drive, Jump Into Chevy SUV: Washington Twp PD Four suspects are at large after they stole a Chevrolet SUV and Jeep Compass in Washington Township on Friday, April 17, authorities said. At 11:07 p.m., officers responded to the Bateman Farms development and located a Jeep Compass stolen out of West Deptford leaving the scene, accompanied by a white Chevrolet SUV, Washington Township police said. As officers attempted to stop the vehicles, both fled the area, running a red light at Hurffville-Grenloch Road and Woodbury-Turnersville Road and narrowly avoiding a collision with an oncoming tractor-trailer before continuing into the Grenloch …

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Belvidere-White Township, NJ
Breaking News
82-Year-Old Injured After Truck Strikes Tree, Overturns On Route 519 In Hope Twp: NJSP 82-Year-Old Injured After Truck Strikes Tree, Overturns On Route 519 In Hope Twp: NJSP 82-Year-Old Injured After Truck Strikes Tree, Overturns On Route 519 In Hope Twp: NJSP
82-Year-Old Injured After Truck Strikes Tree, Overturns On Route 519 In Hope Twp: Njsp An 82-year-old Blairstown man was injured after his car overturned on Route 519 in Warren County, authorities said. At 4:12 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, the man was operating a Chevrolet pickup truck north on Route 519 in Hope Township when when he lost directional control of his vehicle, crossed a double yellow line, ran off the roadway to the left, struck a tree and overturned, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. As a result of the crash, he sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigat…

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Washington, NJ
Breaking News
Man Airlifted After Falling Off Ladder In Franklin Twp: NJSP Man Airlifted After Falling Off Ladder In Franklin Twp: NJSP Man Airlifted After Falling Off Ladder In Franklin Twp: NJSP
Man Airlifted After Falling Off Ladder In Franklin Twp: Njsp A man was airlifted to a nearby hospital after he fell off a ladder in Warren County on Friday, April 17, authorities said. At 6:46 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Bickel Road in Franklin Township and located a 63-year-old man who had fallen off a ladder and sustained moderate injuries, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. He was airlifted to an area hospital for additional medical evaluation, Lebron said. The incident remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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Hackettstown, NJ
Breaking News
Four Injured After Car Strikes Tree On Route 80: NJSP Four Injured After Car Strikes Tree On Route 80: NJSP Four Injured After Car Strikes Tree On Route 80: NJSP
Four Injured After Car Strikes Tree On Route 80: Njsp Four people were injured after a car struck a tree on Route 80 in Warren County on Sunday, April 19, authorities said. At 6:16 a.m., the driver of a Honda Sedan lost directional control while traveling west on Route 80 in Allamcuhy Township, veered off the roadway to the right and struck a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.  The driver and three occupants sustained minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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Lawrence Township, NJ
Breaking News
26 In A Row! Record Breaking Lawrenceville Contestant Wins 'Jeopardy!' Battle Of Garden State 26 In A Row! Record Breaking Lawrenceville Contestant Wins 'Jeopardy!' Battle Of Garden State 26 In A Row! Record Breaking Lawrenceville Contestant Wins 'Jeopardy!' Battle Of Garden State
26 In A Row! Record Breaking Lawrenceville Contestant Wins 'Jeopardy!' Battle Of Garden State Jamie Ding, a Lawrenceville resident, won his 26th game in a row on "Jeopardy!" Friday, April 17. And he had to beat a fellow Jerseyian to do it. Ding knocked off Taotao Zhang, a statistician from South River. Zhang put up a good fight, with the two nearly tied after the "Jeopardy!" round. But in "Double Jeopardy!" Ding established dominance, getting 24 clues correct and entering "Final Jeopardy!" up $23,800 to Zhang's $8,400. On the show, Ding revealed he makes homemade nocino while Zhang is a new father, hoping to teach his daughter basketball. Overall, Ding's winning streak ranks 5th a…

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Ocean City, NJ
Obituaries
Ocean City Youth Sports Coach Paul Stahl Dies Ocean City Youth Sports Coach Paul Stahl Dies Ocean City Youth Sports Coach Paul Stahl Dies
Ocean City Youth Sports Coach Paul Stahl Dies Paul Stahl, a.k.a. "Coach Paul", a longtime Burlington Township resident died on Tuesday, April 14, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website. A graduate of Mount St. Mary's University, Stahl played semi-pro baseball and was a devoted fan of the Eagles, Phillies and Flyers, his obituary reads. Stahl dedicated countless hours to mentoring, encouraging, and uplifting young athletes, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family.  "He made a lasting impact on so many lives, both on and off the field, and his presence will be deeply missed throughout the commu…

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Secaucus, NJ
Breaking News
Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor
Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor A man's body was recovered from the Hackensack River in Secaucus on Friday, April 17, authorities said. The identity of the man, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be determined by the Regional Medical Examiner, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said.

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