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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Cranford, NJ
Breaking News
Vigil Set For Missing Garwood Teen Last Seen At Newark Penn Station Vigil Set For Missing Garwood Teen Last Seen At Newark Penn Station
Vigil Set For Missing Garwood Teen Last Seen At Newark Penn Station Ivy Alave, a juvenile from Garwood, has been missing since Thursday, Sept. 4, authorities said. Alave was last seen at Newark Penn Station that day, Garwood police said. Surveillance footage obtained by detectives shows Alave in the area of 17 N. Ave W. in Cranford at 1:36 p.m. that day, police said. She was last seen wearing dark gray sweatpants, Crocs shoes, a dark green hooded sweatshirt and a black backpack. She has brown hair, brown eyes and is 5’0” tall and weighs 135 pounds, police said. A mass and prayer vigil is being held for Alave at Church of St. Anne in Garwood on Wednesday, S…

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by Sam Barron
Linden, NJ
On Your Side
Win Free Qdoba For Year At Linden Grand Opening: Here's How Win Free Qdoba For Year At Linden Grand Opening: Here's How
Win Free Qdoba For Year At Linden Grand Opening: Here's How Burrito fans, this story is for you. Qdoba Mexican Eats is opening in Linden on Monday, Sept. 15 at 1951 E. Edgar Rd. The Mexican style eatery will be celebrating its grand opening on Friday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. The first 100 guests who make a purchase will score free Qdoba burritos or bowls every month for a year. Guests are encouraged to line up early to secure their spot.  This is Qdoba's 26th location in the Garden State.

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by Sam Barron
Trenton, NJ
Breaking News
Trenton Man Sexually Assaulted Girl At Illegal Dispensary He Ran: Prosecutor Trenton Man Sexually Assaulted Girl At Illegal Dispensary He Ran: Prosecutor
Trenton Man Sexually Assaulted Girl At Illegal Dispensary He Ran: Prosecutor A 51-year-old Trenton man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two juveniles, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 9. Rasheen Gaither sexually assaulted one girl while she was spending the night at his house and another girl while she was at an illegal dispensary that he runs in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. A search warrant was executed at Gaither's convenience store on the 100 block of Pennington Avenue in Trenton and detectives approximately four pounds of marijuana and a handgun., Marbrey said. Gaither was charged with two counts of aggr…

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by Sam Barron
Galloway, NJ
Breaking News
'Police Investigation' Causing Delays: Galloway Twp PD 'Police Investigation' Causing Delays: Galloway Twp PD
'Police Investigation' Causing Delays: Galloway Twp PD Police are on scene of an "active police investigation" in Galloway Township, authorities said Tuesday, Sept. 9. The investigation is taking place at Tilton Road at Odessa Avenue, Galloway Township police said. Traffic delays are expected, police said. Police are asking people to avoid the area and make alternate travel arrangements. This is a developing story, check back later for any additional updates.

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Maplewood, NJ
Breaking News
Maplewood Mayor Slams ICE After 2 Detained Maplewood Mayor Slams ICE After 2 Detained
Maplewood Mayor Slams ICE After 2 Detained The mayor of a quiet New Jersey town is speaking out after Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) detained two people in the township.  Nancy Adams, the mayor of Maplewood said Monday, Sept. 8 that three ICE agents in unmarked cars apprehended two people four blocks from her home. "An aggressive Trump-era tactic meant to sow fear," Adams said. "This is not who we are. Our town stands for dignity, safety, and belonging—not intimidation. Our police were not notified, nor do we cooperate with ICE. I will be demanding accountability from state and federal leaders." Adams reaffirmed the …

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by Sam Barron
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Breaking News
EHT Driver Trapped After Vehicle Rolls Down 40 Ft Embankment: FD EHT Driver Trapped After Vehicle Rolls Down 40 Ft Embankment: FD
EHT Driver Trapped After Vehicle Rolls Down 40 Ft Embankment: FD A driver was rescued after their vehicle rolled down a 40 foot embankment following a crash on the Garden State Parkway Sunday, Sept. 7, authorities said. At 1:20 p.m., firefighters responded to the parkway in Egg Harbor Township and saw an SUV which had rolled over several times down a 40 foot embankment, the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company said. The driver was trapped, firefighters said. Firefighters had to perform a complex stokes basket, haul line operation and rescue, fire officials said. The patient was removed and transported by the Egg Harbor Township rescue squad to a nearby hospita…

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by Sam Barron
Trenton, NJ
Your Community
Hockey Team Moving To Trenton: Report Hockey Team Moving To Trenton: Report
Hockey Team Moving To Trenton: Report Trenton will be seeing the return of professional hockey, according to reports. The ECHL's Utah Grizzlies will be relocating to Trenton to play at CURE Insurance Arena for the 2026-2027 season, hockey insider Frank Seravelli said on social media.  The ECHL is a minor hockey league affiliated with the National Hockey League and is a farm system for both the NHL and American Hockey League. Trenton previously played host to the Trenton Titans from 1999 to 2013 and was affiliated with the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers. The team folded in 2013, citing financial issues. The Gri…

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by Sam Barron
Jersey City, NJ
Breaking News
Two Teens Shot In Jersey City At Car Meetup: Authorities Two Teens Shot In Jersey City At Car Meetup: Authorities
Two Teens Shot In Jersey City At Car Meetup: Authorities Two teenagers are in stable condition after they were shot while attending a car meetup in Jersey City on Monday, Sept. 8, At 1 a.m., Jersey City police responded to Dey Street where more than 100 vehicles were gathered for a car meetup, Kimberly Wallace Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. At 3:20 a.m.,  police responded to a call for shots fired in the area of St. Paul’s and Duffield avenues and observed 40 vehicles leaving the scene, Wallace-Scalfione said. Two victims were privately transported to the hospital. A 16-year-old girl suffered a non-life-threaten…

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by Sam Barron
Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Breaking News
Missing Manchester Teen Found Safe After 2 Weeks: Police Missing Manchester Teen Found Safe After 2 Weeks: Police
Missing Manchester Teen Found Safe After 2 Weeks: Police A 15-year-old Manchester resident has been safe after going missing for more than two weeks, police announced Monday, Sept. 8. The teenager had been last seen Sunday, Aug. 24 in Laurel Place, Manchester police said. Officers did not elaborate on what happened to the teenager, but said "there is no public safety concern." "No additional information will be released at this time," police said.

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Secaucus, NJ
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Deer Found Shot Dead By Arrow At Secaucus Softball Field: Police Deer Found Shot Dead By Arrow At Secaucus Softball Field: Police
Deer Found Shot Dead By Arrow At Secaucus Softball Field: Police A deer was found dead in Secaucus near softball fields on Sunday, Sept. 7, authorities said. At 8:01 a.m., officers responded to the softball fields on Millridge Road and found a deceased male buck that had been shot by an arrow at another location, Secaucus police said. The New Jersey Conservation Police responded to assist with the investigation, police said. A Secaucus ordinance prohibits hunting within town limits, but is allowed on the waterways surrounding the town, police said.

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