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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Plainfield, NJ
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Parents Killed In Deadly Plainfield Fire ID'd: Authorities Parents Killed In Deadly Plainfield Fire ID'd: Authorities
Parents Killed In Deadly Plainfield Fire ID'd: Authorities The parents of two children were killed in a deadly fire in Plainfield on Sunday, Nov. 30, authorities said. Leonel Garcia-Cortez and Maria Guaya were killed in the fire, the City of Plainfield said. They are survived by their two children, ages 17 and 11, authorities said. At 1:07 a.m., firefighters responded to 308 W. Front St. for a full structure fire, authorities said. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke from the roof and fire extending from the rear of the building, officials said. Firefighters began evacuations as a second and third alarm were tolled, requesting addit…

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Hopewell-Pennington, NJ
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Employees At Pennington Starbucks Go On Strike Employees At Pennington Starbucks Go On Strike
Employees At Pennington Starbucks Go On Strike Employees at four Starbucks locations in New Jersey are joining a nationwide strike. Baristas at Starbucks in Parsippany, Ledgewood, Pennington and Rockaway are joining the Red Cup Rebellion, a strike organized by Starbucks Workers United. The organization says baristas are on strike to protest unresolved unfair labor practices Starbucks has committed while the coffee chain continues to stonewall negotiating a fair labor contract. Baristas are demanding higher pay and better hours. The strike, which began last month, has grown to 3,000 baristas from 145+ stores across 105+ cities, Starbuck…

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Bordentown, NJ
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Duo Charged After Deadly Bordentown 7-Eleven Shooting Kills Two: Prosecutor Duo Charged After Deadly Bordentown 7-Eleven Shooting Kills Two: Prosecutor
Duo Charged After Deadly Bordentown 7-Eleven Shooting Kills Two: Prosecutor Two men have been charged with fatally shooting two people outside a 7-Eleven last month, authorities announced Thursday, Dec. 4. Justford Doe, a 23-year-old Philadelphia resident, and Giovanni Varanese, a 21-year-old Cherry Hill resident are charged with murder in the first degree, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and multiple weapons offenses, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Bordentown Township Police Department Officer-in-Charge Lt. Frank Nucera III said. At 11:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 5., police responded to the 7-Eleven/Valero gas station on Route 130 and …

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Flemington-Raritan, NJ
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Person Airlifted After 'Traumatic Fall' In Raritan Twp: Authorities Person Airlifted After 'Traumatic Fall' In Raritan Twp: Authorities
Person Airlifted After 'Traumatic Fall' In Raritan Twp: Authorities First responders rushed to the scene in Raritan Township after a person sustained a traumatic fall on Wednesday, Dec. 3, authorities said. The incident occurred at Everitts Road, Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad said. The person was found unconscious, rescuers said. The person was cared for at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital, rescuers said.  The patient's current condition is unknown.

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Gloucester Township, NJ
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15-Year-Old Stole 3 Cars: Gloucester Twp PD 15-Year-Old Stole 3 Cars: Gloucester Twp PD
15-Year-Old Stole 3 Cars: Gloucester Twp PD A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with stealing three cars in Gloucester Township, authorities announced Wednesday, Dec. 3. At 8:25 p.m., officers responded to Revere Run for a report of a motor vehicle theft, Gloucester Township police said. Two other stolen vehicles were located in the area, one from Gloucester and the other from Cherry Hill, police said. Officers attempted to conduct a pedestrian stop of a possible suspect, however he fled on foot as law enforcement gave chase, police said. He was ultimately located and taken into custody, police said. The 15-year-old wa…

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Linden, NJ
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Linden Man Sexually Assaulted Woman On Flight After She Rejected Him: Feds Linden Man Sexually Assaulted Woman On Flight After She Rejected Him: Feds
Linden Man Sexually Assaulted Woman On Flight After She Rejected Him: Feds A 41-year-old Linden man pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman on a flight last year, authorities announced Wednesday, Dec. 3. On a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 Vernon Baker made sexual advances toward a woman sitting next to him, U.S. Attorney's Office for the  Eastern District of Pennsylvania said. After she refused his advances, Baker took out his penis and forcibly tried to get her to touch him, authorities said. He then grabbed her breast over her clothing and untied her pants, authorities said. The woman rushed to the back…

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Waterford-Atco, NJ
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Two Airlifted In Waterford Twp Crash: Police Two Airlifted In Waterford Twp Crash: Police
Two Airlifted In Waterford Twp Crash: Police Two people were airlifted following a crash in Waterford Township Wednesday afternoon, Dec 4 authorities said. At 4:22 p.m., officers responded to Jackson Road near Ashland Avenue after a car left the roadway, struck a utility pole and rolled over, Waterford Township police said. A second vehicle also left the roadway, coming to rest in the nearby wood line, police said. The occupants of both vehicles were treated on scene by medical personnel and subsequently airlifted to a nearby hospital, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Irvington, NJ
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NJ Man Killed After Crashing Into Two Cars In Irvington: Prosecutor NJ Man Killed After Crashing Into Two Cars In Irvington: Prosecutor
NJ Man Killed After Crashing Into Two Cars In Irvington: Prosecutor A 40-year-old Roselle Park man was killed after he crashed into two cars in Irvington, authorities announced Thursday, Dec. 4. At 9:04 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, a Kia Telluride driven by Dwaine Harry was traveling westbound on Lyons Avenue in Irvington when it crashed into a Honda Civic, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The Kia then continued westbound, mounted the sidewalk and entered a parking lot, where it struck an unoccupied parked vehicle before coming to a final rest against the wall of 485 Lyons Ave., authorities said. Harry was pronounced dead at Beth Israel Hospital, whi…

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Pemberton-Browns Mills, NJ
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Person Airlifted After DWI Driver Causes Crash: Pemberton PD Person Airlifted After DWI Driver Causes Crash: Pemberton PD
Person Airlifted After DWI Driver Causes Crash: Pemberton PD A person had to be airlifted to nearby hospital following a three-car crash in Pemberton on Monday, Dec. 1, authorities said. At 5:31 a.m., officers responded to Route 70 westbound after a Genesis struck the back of a Hyundai, causing the Hyundai to strike a Nissan Frontier, Pemberton police said. A passenger in the  Genesis sustained moderate injuries to the head area and was airlifted to a hospital, police said. The driver of the Hyundai sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to a hospital, police said. The driver of the Genesis, Joseph No…

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Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
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Car Crashes Into Nail Salon: Howell PD Car Crashes Into Nail Salon: Howell PD
Car Crashes Into Nail Salon: Howell PD A car crashed into a nail salon in Howell on Tuesday, Dec. 2, authorities said. At 12:47 p.m., officers responded to Nail Pro at 3426 Route 9 South after a 76-year-old Jackson resident collided into the building, Howell police said. Patrons inside the nail salon sustained minor injuries but no major injuries were reported, police said. The driver was uninjured, police said.

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