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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Union, NJ
Breaking News
$200K In Construction Equipment Taken By Duo In 38 Thefts Across State, Prosecutor Says $200K In Construction Equipment Taken By Duo In 38 Thefts Across State, Prosecutor Says
$200K In Construction Equipment Taken By Duo In 38 Thefts Across State, Prosecutor Says Two men have been arrested and charged with running an organized retail theft enterprise throughout New Jersey, authorities announced Thursday, Nov. 20. John Smith, a 36-year-old East Orange resident and Christopher Ellen, a 42-year-old Passaic resident operated a theft network responsible for stealing $200,000 in construction equipment from home improvement retailers throughout New Jersey, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. The duo would use multiple identities to rent high-value equipment and fail to return the items, Daniel said. The stolen equipment was then fenced and re…

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Montclair, NJ
Breaking News
10 Years Later, Microchip Reunites Montclair Family With Missing Kitten 10 Years Later, Microchip Reunites Montclair Family With Missing Kitten
10 Years Later, Microchip Reunites Montclair Family With Missing Kitten A New Jersey family was reunited with their long-lost cat earlier this month, 10 years after the then-kitten vanished, shelter officials said. The family had adopted two kittens a decade earlier. Not long after, one of them slipped out through a window and disappeared, the Montclair Township Animal Shelter said.  The family searched everywhere, posting flyers, calling shelters, and talking to neighbors, but their kitten never resurfaced, the shelter said. That changed this week when a Good Samaritan brought a stray cat to the shelter in Montclair, officials said. Staff scanned fo…

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Vineland, NJ
Breaking News
Vineland Man Sexually Assaulted, Filmed 2 Children: Prosecutor Vineland Man Sexually Assaulted, Filmed 2 Children: Prosecutor
Vineland Man Sexually Assaulted, Filmed 2 Children: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Vineland man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting and video recording two children, authorities announced Thursday, Nov. 20. Christopher Singletary communicated with the juveniles online via Snapchat, sexting them and receiving self-produced images of the juveniles, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The first victim was under the age of 13, Webb-McRae said. Singletary is charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual conduct and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, …

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Tinton Falls-Eatontown, NJ
Breaking News
DWI Driver Charged In Deadly Wrong Way GSP Crash: Monmouth County Prosecutor DWI Driver Charged In Deadly Wrong Way GSP Crash: Monmouth County Prosecutor
DWI Driver Charged In Deadly Wrong Way GSP Crash: Monmouth County Prosecutor A 24-year-old Brick Township man has been charged with vehicular homicide following a fatal crash on the Garden State Parkway in Monmouth County last year, authorities announced Thursday, Nov. 20. On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at 4:20 a.m., New Jersey State Police responded to a three-car crash on the southbound lane of the Garden State Parkway in Tinton Falls, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said.  An investigation determined Deryn Gomez was driving his 2013 Honda Accord northbound in the southland lanes of the parkway when he struck a 2002 Honda Civic, Santiago said. After …

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Sellersville-Perkasie, PA
Obituaries
Sellersville Man 'Big Uncle Logan' Killed In NJ Crash Sellersville Man 'Big Uncle Logan' Killed In NJ Crash
Sellersville Man 'Big Uncle Logan' Killed In NJ Crash Logan Young, a 27-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed in a crash on Route 47 in Cape May County Sunday, Nov. 16, authorities said. At 5:23 a.m., troopers responded to Route 47 south in Dennis Township after Young's Ford pickup truck crossed over the centerline, ran off the roadway to the left and struck a CAT TL642 construction vehicle, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Young, a Sellersville resident, was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. Born in Cape May Court House, Young graduated Cape Regional High School in 2015, according to hi…

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Pemberton-Browns Mills, NJ
Breaking News
No Charges For Officer In Deadly Pemberton Police Shooting: AG No Charges For Officer In Deadly Pemberton Police Shooting: AG
No Charges For Officer In Deadly Pemberton Police Shooting: AG A grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges against a Pemberton Township police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a 57-year-old Browns Mills man last year, authorities announced, Thursday, Nov. 20. On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, a 911 call reporting smoke coming from a residence was received at 3:22 p.m., Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The Pemberton Township Volunteer Fire Department and township police officers responded to a home on Woodland Avenue, Platkin said. Responding officers were told that a man with a firearm, later identified as Marvin Taylor, was in …

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Jersey City, NJ
On Your Side
Cherished Jersey City Bike Shop Announces Closure: 'My Heart Truly Hearts Reading This' Cherished Jersey City Bike Shop Announces Closure: 'My Heart Truly Hearts Reading This'
Cherished Jersey City Bike Shop Announces Closure: 'My Heart Truly Hearts Reading This' Grove Street Bicycles, an institution for Jersey City cyclists over the last 17 years, has closed. The bicycle shop announced the closure in a post on social media on Tuesday, Nov. 18. “Well unfortunately, that's a wrap," Grove Street Bicycles wrote. "The overwhelming financial burden of running a bike shop has given us no choice but to permanently close. We have loved every moment of serving our community and we will miss you all. We are not moving or reopening under a different name. We are very grateful for the support you have shown the shop for all these years.” Bike enthusiasts expre…

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Washington, NJ
Breaking News
Police Seek Man Missing For 2+ Weeks Out Of Mansfield Police Seek Man Missing For 2+ Weeks Out Of Mansfield
Police Seek Man Missing For 2+ Weeks Out Of Mansfield A 44-year-old man has been missing from Mansfield Township for two weeks, authorities said. Amer Ahmad was last seen on Main Street in Netcong on Wednesday, Nov. 5, wearing a black jacket with blue jeans and in possession of a black bag and blanket, police said. Anyone who sees Ahmad is asked to contact their local jurisdiction or Mansfield Township Police at 908-852-0003.

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Haddonfield, NJ
Breaking News
Fire At Haddonfield Commons Under Investigation: Authorities Fire At Haddonfield Commons Under Investigation: Authorities
Fire At Haddonfield Commons Under Investigation: Authorities An early morning blaze left numerous units uninhabitable at Haddonfield Commons on Thursday, Nov. 20, authorities said. Firefighters responded to Haddonfield Commons at 400 North Haddon Ave. at 5:24 a.m., the Borough of Haddonfield said. No injuries were reported as firefighters brought the two-alarm fire under control, authorities said. Twelve units have been deemed uninhabitable due to fire and smoke damage, authorities said. The Red Cross is on location to assist displaced residents with temporary shelter and support services, authorities said. The Camden County Fire Marshal is investi…

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Westfield, NJ
Breaking News
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Mountainside 7-Eleven $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Mountainside 7-Eleven
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Mountainside 7-Eleven It was a wonderful Wednesday for a lottery player in Union County. A ticket sold in Mountainside matched all five numbers in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 19, winning $1 million.  The ticket was sold at 7-Eleven on Mountain Avenue. The winning numbers were 10, 31, 49, 51 and 68.

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