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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Rockaway, NJ
Breaking News
Car Crashes Into Nail Salon: Rockaway Borough FD Car Crashes Into Nail Salon: Rockaway Borough FD
Car Crashes Into Nail Salon: Rockaway Borough FD A car crashed into a nail salon in Rockaway Borough, Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, authorities said. At 8 a.m., firefighters responded to Julie Nails at 399 Route 46 after the vehicle went through the front of the business, causing extensive damage, the Rockaway Borough Fire Department said. The nail salon will be closed until further notice, firefighters said. No injuries were reported, firefighters said. The rest of the businesses at the strip mall will remain open, firefighters said.

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Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
Breaking News
Support Swells After Pleasantville Journalist Loses Home In Fire Days Before XMas Support Swells After Pleasantville Journalist Loses Home In Fire Days Before XMas
Support Swells After Pleasantville Journalist Loses Home In Fire Days Before XMas The journalism community is coming together to support one of its own. Mark Tyler has been chronicling Atlantic County for years and is currently the publisher of Atlantic County Focus, but two days before Christmas, his longtime Pleasantville home became engulfed in flames and was completely destroyed. Tyler lived in the home with his brother Raymond, as they cared for their mother, who has serious mobility issues. While she escaped unharmed, all of the family's possessions were destroyed. A fundraiser has been organized by the New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists…

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Kearny, NJ
Breaking News
Hudson County Superintendent Suspended After 'Alarming Irregularities' Hudson County Superintendent Suspended After 'Alarming Irregularities'
Hudson County Superintendent Suspended After 'Alarming Irregularities' The Hudson County Weights and Measures Superintendent has been suspended, the county announced Wednesday, Jan. 21. Frank Alonso was suspended without pay "due to allegations of alarming irregularities regarding his duties and responsibilities," Hudson County Executive Craig Guy said. Guy, who did not give any details, said the matter has been referred to the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office. Alonso previously ran in the Democratic primary for State Assemblyman District 33, calling himself "a government ethics watchdog... who protects residents from scams and price gouging." He previously…

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Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
Man Robbed Toms River Smoke Shop, Tried To Restrain Employee: Police Man Robbed Toms River Smoke Shop, Tried To Restrain Employee: Police
Man Robbed Toms River Smoke Shop, Tried To Restrain Employee: Police A man is at large after robbing a smoke shop in Toms River on Monday, Jan. 19, authorities said. At 6:03 a.m., officers responded to Noble Smoke Shop on Route 37 East, Toms River police said. During the robbery, the suspect tried to restrain an employee using public zip ties, police said. But she escaped unharmed and called 911, police said. The suspect is described as a white man with medium build, who was last seen wearing a black North Face jacket with a fur hood, light colored cargo pants and black sneakers, police said. The suspect was last seen in the area of the Jamestown Apartm…

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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
Breaking News
80-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Truck: Twp of Hamilton PD 80-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Truck: Twp of Hamilton PD
80-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Truck: Twp of Hamilton PD An 80-year-old Mays Landing woman was killed in a two-car crash with a truck in Township of Hamilton on Tuesday, Jan. 20, authorities said. At 4:08 p.m., officers responded to Weymouth Road and Mizpah Road after a 1995 BMW 525, operated by Janet Wooding, attempted to make a left turn and collided with a 2021 Kenworth T3 Series Truck, driven by an Estell Manor resident, Township of Hamilton Police said. Wooding sustained traumatic injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said. No additional injuries were reported and the roadway was shut down for approximately four hours whi…

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Bayonne, NJ
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Former McCabe Ambulance Employee Shatters Hearts In North Jersey Sudden Death Of Former McCabe Ambulance Employee Shatters Hearts In North Jersey
Sudden Death Of Former McCabe Ambulance Employee Shatters Hearts In North Jersey The sudden death of McCabe Ambulance employee and longtime emergency responder Bert Romano is causing widespread heartbreak across North Jersey. In the days following his death, dozens of former patients, coworkers, and familiar faces across Bayonne and the Hudson County area are sharing fond memories.  Romano died on Friday, Jan. 16, according to a post from McCabe Ambulance, which called him "a legend." "Bert was someone who would light up a room just by entering. Countless letters we have received over the decades telling us how amazing Bert was, and how much of an impact he h…

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Mullica Hill-Harrison, NJ
Breaking News
Reddit Post Leads To PA Man's Arrest In Child Sex Assault Case: Gloucester County Prosecutor Reddit Post Leads To PA Man's Arrest In Child Sex Assault Case: Gloucester County Prosecutor
Reddit Post Leads To PA Man's Arrest In Child Sex Assault Case: Gloucester County Prosecutor A 26-year-old Levittown man was arrested and charged after he sexually assaulted a child he met on Reddit, authorities announced. Law enforcement received a tip regarding a post on Reddit where a minor inquired on assistance meeting a man for sex, the Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said. Based on the tip, detectives identified both the minor victim and the suspect, Sean Flohr, and contacted the minor’s guardian, Johns said. The victim called 911 to report that someone she knew as “Dean” had just left her residence, Johns said. Flohr brought Taco Bell, a sex toy, lubricant, …

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East Windsor-Hightstown, NJ
Breaking News
Treasurer Stole $25K From School PTO: East Windsor PD Treasurer Stole $25K From School PTO: East Windsor PD
Treasurer Stole $25K From School PTO: East Windsor PD A 47-year-old East Windsor woman was arrested and charged with stealing from the Parent Teacher Organization she served as treasurer for, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 21. Last October, officers received a report regarding  missing funds from he Kreps School Parent Teacher Organization’s bank account, East Windsor police said. A discrepancy of $10,000 was identified between the actual bank statements and financial statements previously submitted by the former treasurer, Allison Schneider, police said. An investigation revealed that a separate bank account had been establishe…

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New Brunswick, NJ
Breaking News
Rutgers PhD Student Dominates In 'Jeopardy! Tournament Of Champions' Rutgers PhD Student Dominates In 'Jeopardy! Tournament Of Champions'
Rutgers PhD Student Dominates In 'Jeopardy! Tournament Of Champions' Allegra Kuney is a "Jeopardy!" mastermind. The Rutgers PhD student and West Nyack native advanced to the "Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions" semifinals with a dominant victory in the quarterfinals round that aired Tuesday, Jan. 20. Kuney, who told host Ken Jennings she was stung by a bee in Santa Montica, got off to a slow start in the initial Jeopardy! round, finding herself in 2nd place. But she dominated Double Jeopardy! getting 21 clues correct, including a Daily Double that put her in the lead good. Entering Final Jeopardy!, Kuney had more money, $18,000, than the other two contestant…

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National Interest
Mets Great Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame Mets Great Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
Mets Great Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame Cooperstown will be soon welcoming a Mets legend into its halls. Carlos Beltran, who played 7 seasons in Queens from 2005 to 2011, and Andruw Jones were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum on Tuesday, Jan. 20.  Beltran received 84.2% of the vote and Jones received 78.4%, ahead of the 75% needed for induction. Beltran and Jones' induction ceremony will be held Sunday, July 26 at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Jeff Kent, who played four seasons for the Mets, will also be inducted. Beltran was a 9-time All Star and multiple Gold Glove winner who hit 435 home runs,…

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