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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Montgomery, NJ
Obituaries
Montgomery College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent Montgomery College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent Montgomery College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent
Montgomery College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent Kalina "Kat" Trent, a Montgomery native, was set to begin her senior year of college until she was struck and killed by a drunk driver in South Carolina, according to a GoFundMe established to support her family. Trent was attending Coastal Carolina University and was crossing the street at 12:15 a.m. when she was hit by a car on Sunday, Aug. 16. She sustained severe head trauma and spent more than week in intensive care unit on life support until she was pronounced dead on Saturday, Aug. 22, according to the fundraiser. An organ donor, Trent's organs were donated to those in need. "She …

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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
Breaking News
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 50 Crash In Weymouth Township: NJSP Motorcyclist Killed In Route 50 Crash In Weymouth Township: NJSP Motorcyclist Killed In Route 50 Crash In Weymouth Township: NJSP
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 50 Crash In Weymouth Township: Njsp A 49-year-old Galloway man was killed in a crash on Route 50 on Monday, Aug. 24, authorities said. At 7:26 p.m., a Suzuki motorcycle collided with the front of the Chevrolet while it was making a left turn into the parking lot of Belco Liquors in Weymouth Township, Caitlin Brennan, a spokeswoman for New Jersey State Police said. The motorcyclist, Roland Marsh, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, Brennan said. The crash remains under investigation, Brennan said. Tributes poured in for Marsh following his passing.

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Trenton, NJ
Breaking News
Two Children Killed In Trenton Fire: Police Two Children Killed In Trenton Fire: Police Two Children Killed In Trenton Fire: Police
Two Children Killed In Trenton Fire: Police A 7-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy were killed in a fire in Trenton early Wednesday, Aug. 26, according to 6 ABC. Firefighters responded to the 300 block of Hewitt Street and saw heavy fire coming from a three-story house, 6 ABC reported. One firefighter sustained a mild injury, Trenton police said. Fire officials told 6 ABC the fire began on the first floor and spread quickly throughout the home,  Three houses were damaged by the fire, police said. The Red Cross is assisting the 11 displaced residents, police said. The Trenton Police and Fire Department Arson Task Force and Mercer…

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Ventnor-Margate, NJ
Breaking News
Juvenile Carjacker Apprehended: Longport PD Juvenile Carjacker Apprehended: Longport PD Juvenile Carjacker Apprehended: Longport PD
Juvenile Carjacker Apprehended: Longport PD A juvenile was arrested and charged with carjacking in Longport on Monday, Aug. 24, authorities said. At 4:30 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of South 28 Avenue after a vehicle owner encountered the suspects inside her vehicle, causing them to flee recklessly from the area in the car, Longport police said. An investigation identified the juvenile as the suspect and he was eventually apprehended, police said. He is charged with carjacking, robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit theft, and joyriding, police said.

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Denville, NJ
Your Community
Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years
Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years A pizzeria in Morris County is getting some fresh blood. After 50 years, Denville Pizzeria is changing ownership, going from the Di Maggio and Gambino families to the Pietrowicz family. the restaurant announced on social media. "Over the years, our customers have become so much more than customers - you have become friends and family," the Di Maggios and Gambinos wrote. "We have watched generations grow up, celebrated milestones together, and shared countless conversations, laughs, and, of course, a lot of pizza. As we prepare to begin a new chapter, we want to thank you from the botto…

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Ewing Township, NJ
Breaking News
Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG
Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG Ewing police officers will not face charges following a deadly police pursuit that ended in the death of a juvenile last year, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. A grand jury declined to indict Ewing police officers Charles Wyckoff, Jason Ulrich and Edward Lester, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. At 6:24 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, Ewing police responded to a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle theft of a white Kia near Clover Avenue, authorities said. While operating a marked police vehicle, Officer Edward Lester observed a car matching the description of the Kia that was reporte…

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Manalapan-Englishtown, NJ
Breaking News
Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor
Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor A 48-year-old Freehold man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of attempting to sexually assault a 19-year-old woman during a robbery, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. Anthony Burke was previously convicted of attempted aggravated sexual assault, armed robbery and multiple weapons offenses, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 9:48 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, Manalapan police responded to Thompson Grove Park after Burke forced his way into the woman's car, robbing and attempting and attempting to sexually assault her at gunpoint, Santiago…

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Mount Laurel, NJ
Breaking News
Self-Proclaimed 'Pedo' Tried Meeting Underage Girls At Mount Laurel Hotel: AG Self-Proclaimed 'Pedo' Tried Meeting Underage Girls At Mount Laurel Hotel: AG Self-Proclaimed 'Pedo' Tried Meeting Underage Girls At Mount Laurel Hotel: AG
Self-Proclaimed 'Pedo' Tried Meeting Underage Girls At Mount Laurel Hotel: AG A 27-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested and charged with trying to meet two underage girls for sex, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25 On Tuesday, July 14, an undercover officer was contacted on a mobile dating application by a user with the name “ChillVibeMan," New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. The officer and the user moved their conversation to a text messaging app, Davenport said. Nazim Torres told officers he was into "kids," viewed "cp," and was a "pedo," Davenport said. The officer and Torres arranged to meet at a hotel in Mount Laurel where Torres wou…

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Phillipsburg, NJ
Breaking News
Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Phillipsburg: Police Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Phillipsburg: Police Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Phillipsburg: Police
Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Phillipsburg: Police Numerous vehicles were broken into in Phillipsburg on Monday, Aug. 24, authorities said.The burglaries occurred in the Pursel Hill and Valley View areas of town, Phillipsburg police said. Any residents with surveillance footage from the early morning hours of that show any possible suspects or suspicious activity, is asked to contact 908-835-2002.

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Atlantic Highlands-Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire
Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire Dorothea Emrich is picking up the pieces after she lost everything in a fire at her Navesink home on Friday, Aug. 21. Emrich, a teacher at Mountain Hill Preschool in Atlantic Highlands, heard a loud pop coming from her garage and when she opened the door, her car spontaneously combusted and the fire spread, destroying her home, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her. "Mrs. Emrich is someone who would truly do anything for anyone," Mario Ariemma, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Whether you know her from her years of dedication at Mountain Hill Preschool, or recognize her as the …

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