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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Hoboken, NJ
Breaking News
Two Injured At Hoboken Construction Site: Police Two Injured At Hoboken Construction Site: Police
Two Injured At Hoboken Construction Site: Police Two people were injured following an incident at a construction site in Hoboken Thursday, Feb. 12, authorities said. At 10:45 a.m., Hoboken police and fire responded to 111 Observer Highway to a building under construction, Hoboken police said. Two people were injured and brought safely down to the ground by the Hoboken Fire Department and transported to a local hospital, police said. Both were conscious when taken from the scene, police said. Observer Highway was closed to vehicles during the rescue operation but has since reopened though the site is closed for the day, police said. The i…

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Blairstown, NJ
Breaking News
19-Year-Old Blairstown Resident Killed After Crashing Into Snowbank: NJSP 19-Year-Old Blairstown Resident Killed After Crashing Into Snowbank: NJSP
19-Year-Old Blairstown Resident Killed After Crashing Into Snowbank: Njsp A 19-year-old Blairstown resident was killed in a crash on Route 519 in Warren County that occurred Saturday, Feb. 7, authorities said. At 4:28 p.m., troopers responded to a crash on Route 519 north in Hope Township after a Dodge sedan, operated by Christopher Lanzo traveling southbound was struck by a Ford pickup truck traveling southbound, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The front of the Ford impacted the right side of the Dodge, subsequently causing the Dodge to strike a snowbank, Lebron said. Lanzo sustained serious injuries and was transported to an a…

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New Brunswick, NJ
Breaking News
Rutgers Students Confront Burglar: Police Rutgers Students Confront Burglar: Police
Rutgers Students Confront Burglar: Police A burglar fled the scene after being confronted by Rutgers University students early Wednesday morning, Feb. 11. At 3:20 a.m., the students reported an unknown perpetrator was observed inside their Hamilton Street residence in New Brunswick without authorization, Rutgers police said.  Once confronted, the burglar immediately exited the home and subsequently fled the area in an unknown direction, police said. The investigation determined that no forcible entry occurred, police said. Several items of value were later reported stolen, police said. No injuries were reported, police s…

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Washington Township, NJ
Breaking News
Man Committed Lewd Acts At Apartment Complex: Washington Twp PD Man Committed Lewd Acts At Apartment Complex: Washington Twp PD
Man Committed Lewd Acts At Apartment Complex: Washington Twp PD A man is at large after he committed multiple lewd acts at an apartment complex in Washington Township, authorities announced Wednesday, Feb. 11. The lewd acts occurred in the common areas of the Washington Way Apartments, Washington Township police said. The incidents have generally occurred between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., police said. Anyone with information regarding this individual is asked to contact Detective Cody Evanko at [email protected] or 856-589-0330, ext. 1178.

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Washington, NJ
Breaking News
Vehicle Overturns In Snow Embankment Off Route 31: FD Vehicle Overturns In Snow Embankment Off Route 31: FD
Vehicle Overturns In Snow Embankment Off Route 31: FD A vehicle overturned in Warren County on Tuesday, Feb 10. The vehicle overturned on Route 31 in the area of Oakwood Lanes in Washington Township, the Washington Township Fire Department said. Firefighters arrived to find the car overturned off the road down an embankment, fire officials said. One patient was assisted from the vehicle by patrol and the other was extricated by firefighters, fire officials said. Both were transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation, firefighters said. 

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Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Ambulance Carjacked Outside Newark Hospital: Police Ambulance Carjacked Outside Newark Hospital: Police
Ambulance Carjacked Outside Newark Hospital: Police An ambulance was carjacked outside a hospital in Newark early Thursday morning, Feb. 12, authorities said. At 2:41 a.m., officers responded to St. Michael's Hospital at 111 Central Ave. after two ambulance workers said they were in the vehicle when a man approached, forcibly removed the driver and ordered the passenger to exit, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The ambulance was recovered at 250 Central Ave., Miranda said. No injuries have been reported, but a cell phone was missing from the recovered vehicle, Miranda said. New Jersey Institute of Technology Police l…

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Mount Olive, NJ
Breaking News
Reckless Driver Arrested For DWI: Mount Olive PD Reckless Driver Arrested For DWI: Mount Olive PD
Reckless Driver Arrested For DWI: Mount Olive PD A 57-year-old Budd Lake woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, authorities announced Wednesday, Feb. 11. At 11:23 p.m., officers observed a white Honda traveling west on Route 46 that failed to maintain its lane of travel, Mount Olive police said. A traffic stop was initiated and as offices spoke to the driver, Mariann Galuska, they noticed she appeared to be impaired and detected the odor of alcohol, police said. Following field sobriety testing, Galuska was placed under arrest, police said. At police headquarters, she refused to submit to chemical breath testing, p…

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Bloomfield, NJ
Breaking News
Bloomfield Elementary School Closes After Water Main Break Bloomfield Elementary School Closes After Water Main Break
Bloomfield Elementary School Closes After Water Main Break An elementary school in Essex County is closed Thursday, Feb. 12 due to a water main break, authorities said. Oak View School in Bloomfield experienced water damage due to the water main break, Principal Michelle Fanning said. While school will be closed Thursday, the school transition to remote learning on Friday, Feb. 13, Fanning said. The school will be open today for Chromebook distribution from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fanning said. "We understand that sudden closures create challenges for families and we appreciate your patience as we work to keep our students and staff safe," Fanning said.…

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Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
Breaking News
Bridgewater PD Debunk Rumor Of ICE Activity In Area Bridgewater PD Debunk Rumor Of ICE Activity In Area
Bridgewater PD Debunk Rumor Of ICE Activity In Area Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not raid a religious facility in Bridgewater, police confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 11. Officers felt compelled to respond after rumors of the raid spread around social media, Bridgewater police said. But it was all a hoax, police said. "The information being shared originated from a social media post that has since been identified as an AI-generated fabrication designed to cause confusion, and public alarm," police said. "At this time, there is no evidence to support the claim that any federal immigration enforcement activity took place at the location re…

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Swedesboro-Woolwich-Logan, NJ
Obituaries
Woolwich Antique Store Owner, Mother Of Two Dies, 58 Woolwich Antique Store Owner, Mother Of Two Dies, 58
Woolwich Antique Store Owner, Mother Of Two Dies, 58 Angela Porto, a 58-year-old Woolwich Township resident, died on Tuesday, Feb 3.  Porto ran Restored Antiquity in Haddonfield, with her wife, Amanda. Porto and Amanda also had twin sons, Chase and Trent, along with three dogs and two cats, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. Porto was very proud of her 17 years of sobriety and recovery, according to her obituary from the McGuinness Funeral Home website. "AA was a central part of her life and a source of strength, community, and growth," her obituary reads. "Through recovery, Angela found clarity, purpose, and a…

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