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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Red Bank, NJ
Breaking News
Red Bank Woman Finishes Second On 'Jeopardy!' Red Bank Woman Finishes Second On 'Jeopardy!'
Red Bank Woman Finishes Second On 'Jeopardy!' Leslie Oakerson got a lot of clues right, but it wasn't enough when she appeared on the Wednesday, Sept. 10 edition of "Jeopardy!" The Red Bank woman finished in second place, winning $2,000. Oakerson, a financial services manager, got off to a strong start in the "Jeopardy!" round, getting her first five clues correct, dominating a category about "Downton Abbey,", finding herself in second place. An avid horseback rider, Oakerson struggled in "Double Jeopardy," only getting one clue correct and whiffing on two others, finding herself in third place, well behind the other two competitors.&…

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Cape May, NJ
Breaking News
Humpty Dumpty Vandalized At NJ Golf Course: Cape May PD Humpty Dumpty Vandalized At NJ Golf Course: Cape May PD
Humpty Dumpty Vandalized At NJ Golf Course: Cape May PD This case may require all the king's horses and all the king's men. At 4:04 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, individuals broke into the Ocean Putt Miniature Golf Course in Cape May, Cape May police said. One suspect climbed a fence on Jackson Street, damaging the iconic vintage Humpty Dumpty figure by forcibly removing it from the structure where it was mounted, police said. The suspect then removed the figure from the property and discarded it several properties away on Jackson Street, police said.  Police have released video of the suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact Dete…

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Summit, NJ
Breaking News
Haz Mat Gives All Clear After Investigating Unknown Order In Summit (UPDATED) Haz Mat Gives All Clear After Investigating Unknown Order In Summit (UPDATED)
Haz Mat Gives All Clear After Investigating Unknown Order In Summit (Updated) Update: Summit Police Department announced the investigation has concluded and they have reopened the area. The Union County Haz Mat is investigating an unknown odor in Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 10, authorities said. The Haz MAt unit is at 385 Springfield Ave., Summit Police said. Officers are requesting people avoid the area during the investigation. Haven Savings Bank is located at the site. This is a developing story. Check back later for any additional updates.

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Brick, NJ
Breaking News
Cops Cleared In Death Of Naked, Agitated Man In Ocean County: AG Cops Cleared In Death Of Naked, Agitated Man In Ocean County: AG
Cops Cleared In Death Of Naked, Agitated Man In Ocean County: AG A grand jury voted not to file criminal charges against Brick Township police after a 36-year-old Brick man died following an encounter with officers, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 10. On Thursday May 9, 2024 at 4:27 p.m., Brick Township officers Joseph McGrath and Mark Nixon and Sgt. Jeffrey Person was dispatched to the area of Wisteria Drive and Vermont Drive where they found Robert Gotts naked and in a state of active distress in the street, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Officers handcuffed and removed him from the street to a nearby grassy area, Platkin said…

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Carteret, NJ
Obituaries
Carteret History Teacher Dies After Massive Stroke: Fundraiser Carteret History Teacher Dies After Massive Stroke: Fundraiser
Carteret History Teacher Dies After Massive Stroke: Fundraiser Alan Harris, a history teacher at Carteret Junior High School, died on Saturday, Sept. 6 after suffering a massive stroke, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. Aside from teaching history, Harris was a soccer coach who also helped with the Cub Scouts, according to the fundraiser. He is survived by his wife, Holly, and his three sons, Henry, 9, James, 6 and Oliver, 4. With a very heavy heart , the football/soccer community has lost an amazing guy in Alan Harris. I had many great times... Posted by U.K.A on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 "At home, Alan’s love and joy …

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Red Bank, NJ
Breaking News
Red Bank Woman To Appear On 'Jeopardy!' Red Bank Woman To Appear On 'Jeopardy!'
Red Bank Woman To Appear On 'Jeopardy!' Leslie Oakerson is ready to show off her knowledge. The Red Bank woman will be appearing as a contestant on "Jeopardy!" on Wednesday, Sept. 10.  One of SJS’s former grade 3 teacher, Leslie Oakerson (daughter of the late Barbara Oakerson another SJS teacher), will... Posted by Saint James Elementary School, Red Bank, NJ on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 According to her Linkedin, Oakerson, a Monmouth University graduate, works for RBC Wealth Management as a branch service manager. Jeopardy airs at 7 p.m. on WABC 7 New York and WPVI 6 Philadelphia.

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Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
Toms River Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light, Crashing Into Car: Police Toms River Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light, Crashing Into Car: Police
Toms River Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light, Crashing Into Car: Police A 33-year-old Toms River man and former standout baseball player was killed in a motorcycle crash on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Lakewood, authorities said. At 9:53 a.m., Anthony Ferrentino was operating a 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT motorcycle on Shorrock Street when he failed to stop at a red light and crashed into a Dodge Hornet that was making a left turn, Lakewood police said. Ferrentino was ejected from the motorcycle, police said. He was transported to Ocean Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. Born in California, Ferrentino moved to Toms River at the age of four, accord…

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Princeton, NJ
Breaking News
FREED: Princeton Grad Student Held Hostage In Iraq For 2+ Years Released FREED: Princeton Grad Student Held Hostage In Iraq For 2+ Years Released
Freed: Princeton Grad Student Held Hostage In Iraq For 2+ Years Released A Princeton graduate student has been released after she was held hostage in Iraq for two years. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Tuesday, Sept. 9 that Elizabeth Tsurkov, was released by Kata'ib Hezbollah and is at the American Embassy in Iraq.  "I will always fight for justice and never give up, Trump wrote. Tsurkov, a Russian and Israeli citizen, had been tortured for many months, Trump said. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani said the release came after extensive efforts by his country's security services. "We reaffirm, once again, that we will not…

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Pennsauken-Merchantville, NJ
Breaking News
Dog, Cat Killed In Pennsauken Fire Dog, Cat Killed In Pennsauken Fire
Dog, Cat Killed In Pennsauken Fire Two pets were killed in a fire in Pennsauken on Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, authorities said. The fire occurred on the 8300 block of Stockton Avenue, the Pennsauken Fire Department said and required the assistance of several other departments. No other injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation, firefighters said. Lynnel Coats said in a facebook group dedicated to Pennsauken that the fire occurred in a home her family had owned since 1983 and that her sister's dog and cat were killed. "I want to personally thank the fire departments, the police department, the Red Cross,…

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Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Woman Struck, Killed Crossing Street In Newark: Prosecutor Woman Struck, Killed Crossing Street In Newark: Prosecutor
Woman Struck, Killed Crossing Street In Newark: Prosecutor A 51-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Newark on Monday, Sept. 8, authorities said. At 6:30 p.m., Shawnita Ferguson was crossing the street at 398 Springfield Ave. across from The Home Depot in Newark, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Ferguson was crossing mid-block behind an NJ Transit bus stopped at a bus stop when she was hit by a Chevrolet Equinox traveling westbound, authorities said. Ferguson was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The driver and his passenger remained at the scene and called 9-1-1, authorities said. They were not injuried, author…

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