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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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Sanitation Worker Pinned Between Garbage Truck, Car: Parsippany PD Sanitation Worker Pinned Between Garbage Truck, Car: Parsippany PD
Sanitation Worker Pinned Between Garbage Truck, Car: Parsippany PD A 48-year-old DPW employee was severely injured after he was pinned between a garbage truck and vehicle in Parsippany on Tuesday morning, April 28. A GoFundMe launched just after the crash by sanitation employee Michael Smith identified the worker as Anthony Shandra. "Today began like any other shift for our sanitation crew in Parsippany early morning routes, neighborhood stops, and the routine work that keeps the town running, Smith wrote. "But it quickly turned into a day none of us will forget." Just after 7 a.m., first responders rushed to Vail Road and Arnold Drive after receivin…

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Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Rescued From Hudson River: Hoboken PD Man Rescued From Hudson River: Hoboken PD
Man Rescued From Hudson River: Hoboken PD A man was rescued from the Hudson River Wednesday morning, April 29, authorities said. At 12:45 a.m., officers responded to Pier C and deployed a water bag, safely assisting the person out of the water on the 500 block of Sinatra Drive near Blue Eyes Cafe, a spokesperson for Hoboken police said. The person fell into the river while attempted to retrieve personal property which had fallen into the Hudson, police said. They declined medical attention, police said.

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Villas-Lower Township, NJ
News
Fire Breaks Out At North Cape May Bar Celebrating 10th Anniversary: FD Fire Breaks Out At North Cape May Bar Celebrating 10th Anniversary: FD
Fire Breaks Out At North Cape May Bar Celebrating 10th Anniversary: FD Harpoons on the Bay, a popular bar in North Cape May caught fire on Wednesday, April 29, authorities said. At 2:56 a.m., firefighters responded to the bar at 91 Beach Dr. and found a fully involved fire rapidly spreading to an adjacent tiki bar, Townbank Fire Company said. Additional units arrived on scene and were able to contain the fire to the building, firefighters said. Crews extinguished the fire and overhauled the scene for approximately three hours, firefighters said. On its Facebook page, Harpoons invited patrons to "help us kick off our 10th season on the Delaware Bay," and was s…

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Piscataway, NJ
News
Piscataway Man Stalked Woman To Delaware ER: Police Piscataway Man Stalked Woman To Delaware ER: Police
Piscataway Man Stalked Woman To Delaware ER: Police A 22-year-old Piscataway man was arrested and charged with stalking a woman to Delaware hospital, authorities announced Tuesday, April 28. On Thursday, April 23, officers in Middletown, Delaware responded to the ChristianaCare Middletown Emergency Department and contacted Prince Onukogu after hospital constables observed him on surveillance video getting into and then sitting in the rear seat of a female patient’s vehicle, Middletown police said. On April 23, 2026, the Middletown Police Department responded to the ChristianaCare Middletown Emergency Department for the report of a suspi…

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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Lakewood Fugitive Wanted For Sex Crimes Against Kids In Israel Arrested: DHS Lakewood Fugitive Wanted For Sex Crimes Against Kids In Israel Arrested: DHS
Lakewood Fugitive Wanted For Sex Crimes Against Kids In Israel Arrested: DHS A 43-year-old Lakewood resident wanted in Israel for sex crimes against children has been arrested, federal authorities announced Tuesday, April 26. Yechiel Yehoshua Farkas was taken into federal custody by Homeland Security Investigations and members of the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, DHS said. HSI Newark, HSI Los Angeles and the U.S. Marshals Service began working together when they were notified Israeli authorities sought to prosecute Farkas for attempted rape and indecent acts involving children based on acts committed in Israel between 2020 and 2025,…

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Westfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Westfield Home Destroyed By 2-Alarm Fire: Police Westfield Home Destroyed By 2-Alarm Fire: Police
Westfield Home Destroyed By 2-Alarm Fire: Police A home in Westfield was lost to a fire early Tuesday morning, April 28, authorities said. At 3 a.m., firefighters responded  to the fire at Kirkview Circle and found the 2.5 story home with heavy smoke and fire, Westfield police said. All occupants were safely evacuated, police said. Firefighters tolled two alarms, bringing additional units to the scene, police said. The fire wad declared under control at 4:05 a.m., and no injuries were reported, police said. The fire remains under investigation, police said. The Westfield Construction Official deemed the dwelling uninhabitable, po…

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Cop Bitten By Man While Responding To Dirt Bike Crash: Newark PD Cop Bitten By Man While Responding To Dirt Bike Crash: Newark PD
Cop Bitten By Man While Responding To Dirt Bike Crash: Newark PD A man bit a police officer while the officer was responding to a crash in Newark on Monday, April 27, authorities said. At 8:15 p.m., officers responded to Avon Avenue and South 18th St. for a collision between a dirt bike and a vehicle, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. Officers located the injured dirt bike driver and attempted to aid the victim when an unknown man intervened and began fighting with the officers, pushing, kicking, and spitting on them, Miranda said. One officer was transported to University Hospital for treatment of a bite to his finger by the suspe…

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Toms River, NJ
Police & Fire
Prominent Toms River Republican Arrested For Assault Prominent Toms River Republican Arrested For Assault
Prominent Toms River Republican Arrested For Assault Mike Mailot, a longtime member of the Toms River Regular Republican Club, was arrested and charged with simple assault on Monday, April 27, according to arrest records. It is unclear what led to Mailot's arrest but he has been a member of the Toms River Regular Republican Club since 2007 according to his biography on the website's leadership page. Mailot, 33, serves as vice president of membership for the club. He remains in police custody. An email has been sent to Toms River police requesting more information.

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Gloucester Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Gloucester Twp Husband Stabs Wife To Death As Bedroom Erupts In Flames: Prosecutor Gloucester Twp Husband Stabs Wife To Death As Bedroom Erupts In Flames: Prosecutor
Gloucester Twp Husband Stabs Wife To Death As Bedroom Erupts In Flames: Prosecutor A 50-year-old South Jersey man was arrested and charged with stabbing his wife to death early Tuesday morning, April 28, authorities said. At 2:25 a.m., Gloucester Township police responded to the 100 block of Freedom Way and found Jerome Morris holding a knife, covered in blood, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief Anthony Minosse police said. Morris was taken into custody as officers located Monica Morris, a 51-year-old woman in a third floor bedroom with heavy fire and smoke conditions, authorities said.  Monica was pronounced dead …

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Ocean City, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Construction Workers Electrocuted, Airlifted To Trauma Center: Ocean City FD Two Construction Workers Electrocuted, Airlifted To Trauma Center: Ocean City FD
Two Construction Workers Electrocuted, Airlifted To Trauma Center: Ocean City FD Two construction workers were electrocuted in Ocean City on Monday, April 27, authorities said. At 8:57 a.m., firefighters responded to 100 Somerset Ln. for an advanced life support emergency medical incident involving a possible traumatic injury, Ocean City Fire Chief Bernard Walker said. Private contractors at a residence contacted electrical supply lines  with a metal ladder while moving the ladder on the exterior of the building, Walker said. One of the individuals was initially reportedly electrocuted while a second individual on scene was also injured after reportedly making…

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