Sam Barron

Community Editor

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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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Two Men Shot, Killed At Bordentown 7-Eleven: Prosecutor Two Men Shot, Killed At Bordentown 7-Eleven: Prosecutor Two Men Shot, Killed At Bordentown 7-Eleven: Prosecutor
Two Men Shot, Killed At Bordentown 7-Eleven: Prosecutor Two people were shot and killed at a 7-Eleven in Burlington County Wednesday, Nov. 5, authorities said. At 11:30 p.m., Bordentown police responded to the 7-Eleven/Valero Gas Station at 247 Route 130 after a man who had been shot in the parking lot walked inside and requested assistance, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Bordentown Township Police Department Officer-in-Charge Lt. Frank Nucera III sai. The man, 22, collapsed outside and died, authorities said. A second shooting victim, a 21-year-old man, died after being taken to a Trenton hospital, authorities said. Susp…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Ocean Twp: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Ocean Twp: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Ocean Twp: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Ocean Twp: Prosecutor A 26-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Ocean Township Tuesday, Nov. 4, authorities said. At 5:36 p.m., Ocean Township police responded to Route 35 and Sunset Avenue after Amatullah Morejon was struck by a 2024 Infiniti SUV while attempting to cross the street, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Morejon was rushed to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 6:31 p.m., Santiago said. The driver remained on scene, Santiago said. The crash remains under investigation, Santiago said. Services for Morejon will be held at 10 a.m.…
Stolen Guns: Seaside Heights Man Arrested Exiting Public Toilet, Prosecutors Say Stolen Guns: Seaside Heights Man Arrested Exiting Public Toilet, Prosecutors Say Stolen Guns: Seaside Heights Man Arrested Exiting Public Toilet, Prosecutors Say
Stolen Guns: Seaside Heights Man Arrested Exiting Public Toilet, Prosecutors Say Two Seaside Heights man were arrested and charged following an investigation into the illegal possession and distribution of firearms in Ocean County, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 6. Michael Daluesio, 43, was offering to sell a handgun in echange for narcotics, driving around Lakewood in a rented vehicle, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Nathan Miller, 31, was a passenger in the vehicle as investigators conducted surveillance, Billhimer said. Daluesio traveled to a public park, exited his car and entered a portable toilet, Billhimer said. Miller was detained while Da…
Rutgers Student Dominates On 'Jeopardy!' Rutgers Student Dominates On 'Jeopardy!' Rutgers Student Dominates On 'Jeopardy!'
Rutgers Student Dominates On 'Jeopardy!' A Middlesex County woman cruised to victory on "Jeopardy!", Wednesday, Nov. 5. Allegra Kuney, a Ph.D. candidate at Rutgers University and a New Brunswick resident, defeated Sofia Meisburger, a proposal writer from Washington, D.C. and returning champion Joseph Evans, a middle school history teacher from Beltsville, Maryland on the venerable game show. In the first round, Kuney, a West Nyack native, and Evans got off to hot starts, with Kuney getting 11 clues correct with only two wrong, while Evans got 9 clues correct. Thanks to a Daily Double, Kuney led Evans $6,700 to $5,200 wit…
Crash On Route 78 Snarls Traffic Crash On Route 78 Snarls Traffic Crash On Route 78 Snarls Traffic
Crash On Route 78 Snarls Traffic Traffic on Route 78 is at a standstill after a crash in Union County Wednesday, Nov. 5. The crash occurred on Route 78 Eastbound west of Exit 45 and has led to one left lane of three lanes being closed, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. This is a developing story, check back later for more updates.
Loved Ones ID Mom, Daughter Found Dead In Red Bank Apartment Loved Ones ID Mom, Daughter Found Dead In Red Bank Apartment Loved Ones ID Mom, Daughter Found Dead In Red Bank Apartment
Loved Ones ID Mom, Daughter Found Dead In Red Bank Apartment Mike McManamon, a Red Bank resident, is facing the unimaginable loss of his wife Christina and their daughter who were found dead in an apartment last week. Christina McManamon and her daughter were found dead in an apartment at Springview Gardens in Red Bank Thursday morning, Oct. 30, authorities confirmed. A spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said only that there was no threat to the public. As of Wednesday, Nov. 5, no cause of death has been revealed. "Mike is one of the kindest and most genuine people you could ever meet, always ready with a smile, a helping hand,…
Newark PD Captain Busted For DWI On Route 202: Authorities Newark PD Captain Busted For DWI On Route 202: Authorities Newark PD Captain Busted For DWI On Route 202: Authorities
Newark PD Captain Busted For DWI On Route 202: Authorities A Newark police captain was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Hunterdon County Saturday, Nov. 1, authorities said. At 11:10 p.m., officers spotted a vehicle failing to maintain its lane and obstructing the flow of traffic, Readington Police said.  The driver, Elvis Perez, a Middletown resident, was determined to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated, police said. He is charged with driving while intoxicated, careless driving, and failure to maintain lane, police said. Perez has been suspended without pay, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said.
Tinton Falls College Student Hit By Train In South Carolina Tinton Falls College Student Hit By Train In South Carolina Tinton Falls College Student Hit By Train In South Carolina
Tinton Falls College Student Hit By Train In South Carolina Luc Pavlinec, a 20-year-old Tinton Falls resident was seriously injured after he was struck by a train while in South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 25. Pavlinec, a junior at the University at the South Carolina, was hit by a CSX train while walking on the train tracks, Columbia Police said. He sustained multiple serious injuries and was hospitalized, police said.  An aspiring veterinarian, Pavlinec faces major reconstructive surgery and a long road to recovery, according to a fundraiser set up for his family. "Known by everyone he meets for his kindness, compassion, strength, and in…
Garfield Man Killed In Deadly Stabbing, Bayonne Man Arrested: Prosecutor Garfield Man Killed In Deadly Stabbing, Bayonne Man Arrested: Prosecutor Garfield Man Killed In Deadly Stabbing, Bayonne Man Arrested: Prosecutor
Garfield Man Killed In Deadly Stabbing, Bayonne Man Arrested: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Bayonne man was arrested and charged with fatally stabbing a 41-year-old Garfield man Monday, Nov. 3, authorities said. At 10:20 p.m., Bayonne police responded to 17 Meadow St. an found Richard Arcos with a stab wound, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Arcos was pronounced dead soon after, Mello said. Andrew Fuentes is charged with aggravated manslaughter and multiple weapons offenses, Mello said. He was taken into custody at the scene and the stabbing is being investigated as a domestic dispute, Mello said.
Camden Police Officer Shot, Suspect Critical Following Shootout: Prosecutor Camden Police Officer Shot, Suspect Critical Following Shootout: Prosecutor Camden Police Officer Shot, Suspect Critical Following Shootout: Prosecutor
Camden Police Officer Shot, Suspect Critical Following Shootout: Prosecutor A Camden police officer was shot on Tuesday evening, Oct. 4, authorities said. At 10:50 p.m., a Camden County police officer was attempting to conduct a pedestrian stop with a man, Marques Jones, a 25-year-old Camden resident near Chesapeake Road and Congress Road in the Fairview section of Camden, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said. Jones pointed a handgun at the officer and fired multiple gunshots, striking the officer in his left arm, authorities said. After the officer was struck by gunfire, a sergeant returned fire and struck Jones once in the body, authorities said. Afte…
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