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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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Inside Job: Mahwah Buick GMC Dealership Employee Helped Facilitate Burglary, Police Say Inside Job: Mahwah Buick GMC Dealership Employee Helped Facilitate Burglary, Police Say Inside Job: Mahwah Buick GMC Dealership Employee Helped Facilitate Burglary, Police Say
Inside Job: Mahwah Buick GMC Dealership Employee Helped Facilitate Burglary, Police Say Four people have now been arrested for a break-in at a GMC dealership on Route 17 last year, which police say was an inside job. Ehab Hassan, a 29-year-old employee of the Mahwah dealership facilitated the heist involving Fermin Bautista-Rocha, 49, of Paterson, Bledar Lece, 47, of Clifton, and Shkelzen Murati, of Clifton, Mahwah Police Capt. Michael Blondin said. At 11:40 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, officers responded to the Mahwah Buick GMC after the fire alarm was activated and saw signs of forced entry, Blondin said. Officers found an interior office door that had been forced open, police …

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Gloucester Township, NJ
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Meth Gets Dirt Bike Rider Busted: Gloucester Twp PD Meth Gets Dirt Bike Rider Busted: Gloucester Twp PD Meth Gets Dirt Bike Rider Busted: Gloucester Twp PD
Meth Gets Dirt Bike Rider Busted: Gloucester Twp PD A 34-year-old ATV rider from Sicklerville was arrested for possessing meth in Gloucester Township on Sunday, Jan. 11, authorities said. At 4 p.m. officers were conducting an ATV operation in Breckenridge amid concerns of people riding their dirt bikes in the area recklessly, Gloucester Township police said. Officers stopped a dirt bike rider in the area of St. Moritz Drive and Breckenridge Drive and discovered the operator, Matthew Perry, had an outstanding warrant out of Camden County and was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, police said. The dirt bike Perry was oper…

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West Orange, NJ
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West Orange Karaoke Singer, Parkinson's Advocate Competes On 'Jeopardy!' West Orange Karaoke Singer, Parkinson's Advocate Competes On 'Jeopardy!' West Orange Karaoke Singer, Parkinson's Advocate Competes On 'Jeopardy!'
West Orange Karaoke Singer, Parkinson's Advocate Competes On 'Jeopardy!' A West Orange native is back for more "Jeopardy!" Harvey Silikovitz, an attorney and "worldwide karaoke singer" is competing in the semifinals of the wildcard tournament for the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions" on Wednesday, Jan. 14.  The episode airs at 7 p.m. on ABC stations in New Jersey. In 2019, having auditioned for "Jeopardy!" numerous times, he received a call to appear on the show, but he missed the call and by the time he heard the voicemail, it was too late. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's a few months later at the age of 49. But last year, Silikovitz finally got to …

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Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
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Auto Body Repair Owner From Howell Stole $42K From Insurers: Prosecutor Auto Body Repair Owner From Howell Stole $42K From Insurers: Prosecutor Auto Body Repair Owner From Howell Stole $42K From Insurers: Prosecutor
Auto Body Repair Owner From Howell Stole $42K From Insurers: Prosecutor A 67-year-old Howell man was arrested and charged with stealing more than $42,000 from insurers at the auto-body repair shop he owned, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 13 Beginning in September 2023, Barry Barbella would deposit claim checks cut by insurance companies into a business account for the now-closed Franklin Auto Body, Inc. in Englishtown, despite performing no work on the corresponding vehicle, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Barbella did this at least six times, taking more than $42,265, Santiago said. Barbella used the money to fund payroll and cover perso…

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Barnegat, NJ
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Barnegat Home Catches On Fire: Prosecutor Barnegat Home Catches On Fire: Prosecutor Barnegat Home Catches On Fire: Prosecutor
Barnegat Home Catches On Fire: Prosecutor A residence in Barnegat sustained a fire on Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, authorities said. At 8:30 p.m.,  the Barnegat Township Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a residence on East Thorn Avenue for a report of a structure fire, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Upon arrival, emergency personnel observed fire from the front door and window, Billhimer said. The fire was extinguished, Billhimer said. The cause and origin of the fire are currently under investigation, Billhimer said.

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Six Injured In Atlantic City High Rise Fire: Authorities Six Injured In Atlantic City High Rise Fire: Authorities Six Injured In Atlantic City High Rise Fire: Authorities
Six Injured In Atlantic City High Rise Fire: Authorities Six people sustained minor injuries in a fire at an Atlantic City high rise on Wednesday, Jan. 14, authorities said. The Atlantic City Fire Department responded to Brighton Tower Condominiums on Atlantic Avenue after a fire broke out in the middle floors, the city said in a release. Five people sustained minor injuries while a police officer was treated for smoke inhalation, authorities said. No firefighters were injured, authorities said. "Officials say the situation good have been significantly worse had it not been for the rapid response of the Atlantic City Fire Department," city offic…

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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Crack Cocaine: Jersey Shore Man Arrested In Traffic Stop, Police Say Crack Cocaine: Jersey Shore Man Arrested In Traffic Stop, Police Say Crack Cocaine: Jersey Shore Man Arrested In Traffic Stop, Police Say
Crack Cocaine: Jersey Shore Man Arrested In Traffic Stop, Police Say A 48-year-old Seaside Heights man was arrested and charged with having crack cocaine in his vehicle in Stafford, authorities announced this week. At 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 near Rodeo Drive on a black Volkswagen Jetta after discovering the owner of the vehicle, Mark Wixler, had a $1,000.02 warrant out of Robbinsville, Stafford Township police said. Wixler was fond to be in possession of crack cocaine, several glass smoking devices and other drug paraphernalia, police said. He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and pos…

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Perth Amboy, NJ
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Perth Amboy Approves $200 Million Waterfront Redevelopment Perth Amboy Approves $200 Million Waterfront Redevelopment Perth Amboy Approves $200 Million Waterfront Redevelopment
Perth Amboy Approves $200 Million Waterfront Redevelopment Perth Amboy's waterfront is set to get a major makeover. The city's planning board approved a $200 million plan to clean up its waterfront and create a new neighborhood called "Sea Gate."  The project calls for 602 market-rate rental units in five buildings to be built by Kushner Companies. The development will feature a playground, landscaped plazas and a dog park. The properties were city owned and were sold to Kushner Companies for $4.6 million. “We have been working closely with the redeveloper to create the type of plan that can benefit the entire Perth Amboy community, not just …

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Summit, NJ
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Thieves Escape In Stolen BMW After Attempting To Break Into Home: Summit PD Thieves Escape In Stolen BMW After Attempting To Break Into Home: Summit PD Thieves Escape In Stolen BMW After Attempting To Break Into Home: Summit PD
Thieves Escape In Stolen BMW After Attempting To Break Into Home: Summit PD Three men wearing ski masks are at large after they attempted to break into a home in Summit Monday evening, Jan. 12, authorities said. At 11:59 p.m., officers responded to a 9-1-1 call from a resident on Canoe Brook Place after three men with ski masks were observed on a surveillance camera near the back door of a residence, Summit police said. Prior to arrival, the resident indicated the suspects fled the scene once they observed the homeowner through a window on the first floor, police said. During that time, three  officers, who were already in the neighborhood conducting routine …

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Union City, NJ
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Union City Native Dies In ICE Custody In California Union City Native Dies In ICE Custody In California Union City Native Dies In ICE Custody In California
Union City Native Dies In ICE Custody In California A 68-year-old Union City native, originally from Honduras, died while in the custody of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement last week in California, authorities announced. Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz died Tuesday, Jan. 6 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio after being admitted for heart-related issues, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement said. Yanez was transferred to the hospital while at Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico for evaluation of chest pain, ICE said. His journey to the United States began in 1993 when he was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas and he was r…

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