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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Denville, NJ
Breaking News
Man Displayed Badge While Filming Girls At Starbucks: Denville PD Man Displayed Badge While Filming Girls At Starbucks: Denville PD Man Displayed Badge While Filming Girls At Starbucks: Denville PD
Man Displayed Badge While Filming Girls At Starbucks: Denville PD A 57-year-old Rockaway Township man was arrested and charged with impersonating a police officer at Starbucks in Denville, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 2. At 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, officers responded to Starbucks at 28 W. Main St. after a man, later identified as Roger Walker, was using his phone to record and photograph girls inside the store, Denville police said. Several witnesses said Walker falsely identified himself as a police officer and displayed a badge, police said. Walker was charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer and harassment, police said.

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by Sam Barron
Kinnelon, NJ
Breaking News
Hockey Charity Rallies Around Kinnelon Family That Lost Everything In Fire Hockey Charity Rallies Around Kinnelon Family That Lost Everything In Fire Hockey Charity Rallies Around Kinnelon Family That Lost Everything In Fire
Hockey Charity Rallies Around Kinnelon Family That Lost Everything In Fire Caden Lombardo and his family lost everything in a three-alarm fire in Kinnelon just days after Christmas, including his hockey gear during the season. But he discovered the hockey community had his back. Skate it Forward, a Haskell-based charity founded by Al and Dawn Magie, skated into action and purchased a complete new setup for Lombardo so he could keep playing the game he loves. The organization's CFO Don O'Neill joined Lombardo and his KJS United teammates at Pure Hockey in Fairfield this week to present him with his new skates, helmet and everything else, all provided by Skate it F…

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Branchville-Frankford, NJ
Breaking News
Brooklyn Man Killed In Route 23 Montague Twp New Year's Crash: NJSP Brooklyn Man Killed In Route 23 Montague Twp New Year's Crash: NJSP Brooklyn Man Killed In Route 23 Montague Twp New Year's Crash: NJSP
Brooklyn Man Killed In Route 23 Montague Twp New Year's Crash: Njsp A 21-year-old Brooklyn man was killed in a crash on Route 23 in Sussex County on New Year's Day, authorities said. At 11:58 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 1, troopers responded to Route 23 south in Montague Township, when a Audi SUV driven by Nazar Bilous was negotiating a curve when it ran off the roadway to right, struck a large rock, re-entered the roadway, ran off the roadway to the right again, and struck a large tree stump and a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State police said. Bilous was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. His passenger, a 21-year-old Br…

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Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
Pedestrian Given Narcan After Struck By Car On NYE In Elizabeth: Authorities Pedestrian Given Narcan After Struck By Car On NYE In Elizabeth: Authorities Pedestrian Given Narcan After Struck By Car On NYE In Elizabeth: Authorities
Pedestrian Given Narcan After Struck By Car On NYE In Elizabeth: Authorities A pedestrian was hospitalized after they were struck by a vehicle on New Year's Eve in Elizabeth, authorities said. At 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, officers responded to North Broad Street and Parker Road and found the victim to be unconscious and breathing with a laceration to their right eyebrow, a spokesperson for the City of Elizabeth said. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and remains unresponsive, authorities said. Narcan was administered, authorities said. Security footage showed the victim walking in the roadway before being struck, authorities said. Th…

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Trenton, NJ
Breaking News
At-Risk Trenton Woman Missing: Police At-Risk Trenton Woman Missing: Police At-Risk Trenton Woman Missing: Police
At-Risk Trenton Woman Missing: Police Brooke Duggins, a 20-year-old Trenton woman, has been missing since Tuesday, Dec. 30, authorities said. Duggins was last seen at her residence on Dickinson Street on Monday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m.. She has been diagnosed with mental health conditions and has not been taking her medication, police said. Duggins has Black hair, brown eyes who stands 5'5" and weighs 150 lbs., Trenton police said. Her hair was last seen with a long blonde braid hairstyle, though she changes her hairstyle often, police said. Anyone with information should contact Trenton police at 609-989-4155 or their local police …

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Washington Township, NJ
Breaking News
Two Trapped In Route 42 New Year's Crash: Washington Twp Ambulance And Rescue Two Trapped In Route 42 New Year's Crash: Washington Twp Ambulance And Rescue Two Trapped In Route 42 New Year's Crash: Washington Twp Ambulance And Rescue
Two Trapped In Route 42 New Year's Crash: Washington Twp Ambulance And Rescue Two people had to be extricated from a vehicle following a crash in Washington Township on New Year's Day, authorities said. Shortly after midnight on Thursday, Jan. 1, first responders were dispatched to Route 42 near Exit 7 for a crash with two people trapped, Washington Township Ambulance and Rescue Association said. After 40 minutes, both patients were removed from the vehicle and transported to local hospitals with minor injuries, rescuers said.

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Plainfield, NJ
Breaking News
Person Shot During Facebook Marketplace Robbery: Plainfield PD Person Shot During Facebook Marketplace Robbery: Plainfield PD Person Shot During Facebook Marketplace Robbery: Plainfield PD
Person Shot During Facebook Marketplace Robbery: Plainfield PD A person was shot during a robbery while selling an item through Facebook Marketplace in Plainfield on Monday, Dec. 29, authorities said. At 4:30 p.m., officers responded to Coolidge Street after a 34-year-old said they were attempting to sell an item through Facebook Marketplace, only the meeting was used as a pretext for a robbery, Plainfield police said. As the victim attempted to flee, the suspect shot them, police said. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The investigation remains under investigation, police said.

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Weehawken, NJ
Breaking News
Weehawken 20-Year-Old Missing For Two Weeks Weehawken 20-Year-Old Missing For Two Weeks Weehawken 20-Year-Old Missing For Two Weeks
Weehawken 20-Year-Old Missing For Two Weeks Emilio Acosta, a 20-year-old Weehawken resident, has been missing since Thursday, Dec. 18, according to a missing person's flyer. Acosta was last seen near the intersection of Palisade Avenue and Angelique Street. There have also been sightings of him at Bergenline Avenue Light Rail Station.  He has not made contact with friends or family, who believe Emilio may be experiencing a mental health crisis and are very concerned for his safety and well-being, the flyer reads. Acosta is 6'1" with brown hair and brown eyes and weighs 190 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a cream-colore…

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Hillside, NJ
Obituaries
Hillside High School Principal Dies: Remembering Terry Woolard Hillside High School Principal Dies: Remembering Terry Woolard Hillside High School Principal Dies: Remembering Terry Woolard
Hillside High School Principal Dies: Remembering Terry Woolard Terry Woolard, the principal of Hillside High School, died on Monday, Dec. 29, the school district said. "This is truly heartbreaking news, and. this loss is deeply felt throughout our school community," Hillside Public Schools said in a statement. "Mr. Woolard was a dedicated leader whose commitment to students, families, staff, and colleagues made a lasting and meaningful impact. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with his family." According to Village Green, Woolard died after a short battle with cancer. A graduate of Ithaca College, Woolard previously worked for the South Orang…

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Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
On Your Side
Dunkin Celebrating Grand Reopening In Mount Arlington Dunkin Celebrating Grand Reopening In Mount Arlington Dunkin Celebrating Grand Reopening In Mount Arlington
Dunkin Celebrating Grand Reopening In Mount Arlington A Dunkin is Morris County is celebrating a facelift.  A newly remodeled Dunkin will be holding a grand reopening at 180 Howard Blvd. in Mount Arlington on Wednesday, Jan. 7. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., guests at the location can receive "12 Days of New Year's" officers, featuring savings on Dunkin’ hot and iced beverages, sandwiches, snacks and more The newly remodeled, 2,400 square-foot Dunkin’  will employ 15 crew members and be open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.  The store features digital kiosks and cold beverages are now served through a tap system featuring coffees, ice…

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