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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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Obituaries
Community Rallies After Egg Harbor Township Father, Husband Killed In Crash Community Rallies After Egg Harbor Township Father, Husband Killed In Crash Community Rallies After Egg Harbor Township Father, Husband Killed In Crash
Community Rallies After Egg Harbor Township Father, Husband Killed In Crash Isaac Wogansky, a 64-year-old Egg Harbor Township resident, was killed in a crash on Wednesday, July 15. "Isaac was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a respected member of our community," Ryan Wogansky, wrote on a GoFundMe page. "His kindness, generosity, and unwavering support touched the lives of so many, and his loss has left an immeasurable void in our hearts." At 2:43 p.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of Somers Point Mays Landing Road after a 2019 Freightliner Box Truck was stopped in traffic to unload building material and reverse down a residential driveway w…

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by Sam Barron
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ
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$921K! Lotto Ticket Sold At East Hanover 7-Eleven Wins Big $921K! Lotto Ticket Sold At East Hanover 7-Eleven Wins Big $921K! Lotto Ticket Sold At East Hanover 7-Eleven Wins Big
$921K! Lotto Ticket Sold At East Hanover 7-Eleven Wins Big It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Morris County. A ticket sold in East Hanover matched all six balls in the Pick-6 drawing on Thursday, July 16, winning $921,815. The ticket was sold at 7-Eleven at 434 Ridgedale Ave. in East Hanover. The winning numbers were 02, 03, 05, 23, 32, and 44.

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Hoboken, NJ
Breaking News
Heroin, Ecstasy, Crack Cocaine: Drug Dealer Busted In Hoboken, Police Say Heroin, Ecstasy, Crack Cocaine: Drug Dealer Busted In Hoboken, Police Say Heroin, Ecstasy, Crack Cocaine: Drug Dealer Busted In Hoboken, Police Say
Heroin, Ecstasy, Crack Cocaine: Drug Dealer Busted In Hoboken, Police Say A drug dealer was arrested and charged in Hoboken after residents complained of illegal drug activity, authorities announced Friday, July 17. At 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, officers observed Jacob Smith, a 31-year-old Hoboken resident sell drugs to another person inside a dark colored vehicle, Hoboken police said. Smith was stopped and a search incident to arrest found him to be in possession of controlled dangerous substances and drug paraphernalia, police said. Officers later pulled the involved vehicle over and arrested Warren Groome, a 45-year-old Hoboken resident. A search…

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Colts Neck, NJ
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'Slow Burn:' Dateline Spotlights Colts Neck Caneiro Quadruple Murders 'Slow Burn:' Dateline Spotlights Colts Neck Caneiro Quadruple Murders 'Slow Burn:' Dateline Spotlights Colts Neck Caneiro Quadruple Murders
'Slow Burn:' Dateline Spotlights Colts Neck Caneiro Quadruple Murders "It's like evil washed over the town." Dateline NBC will be airing a one-hour episode titled "Slow Burn" about the 2018 murder of the Caneiro family in Colts Neck on Friday, July 17 at 10 p.m.  Paul Caneiro, an Ocean Township resident, was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences after being convicted of murdering his brother, his sister-in-law and their two children in their Colts Neck home. In levying the sentence, Judge Marc Lemieux called Caneiro, a "callous, heartless, brutal killer." Andrea Canning reports Friday, July 17, at 10/9c on NBC.  Dateline NBC The speci…

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by Sam Barron
Lakewood, NJ
Breaking News
Man Stole ATV, Fled From Cops: Lakewood PD Man Stole ATV, Fled From Cops: Lakewood PD Man Stole ATV, Fled From Cops: Lakewood PD
Man Stole ATV, Fled From Cops: Lakewood PD A 20-year-old Lakewood man was arrested and charged after he stole an ATV and fled from police, authorities announced Thursday, July 16. At 9:50 p.m., on Monday, July 13, officers responded to Prospect Street after the owner of a previously stolen dirt bike and ATV located the vehicles, Lakewood police said. While officers were investigating, they observed an ATV matching the description of one of the stolen vehicles being operated within the parking lot of a residential complex, police said.  When officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop, the operator, Jakai Reeves fled on …

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Williamstown-Monroe, NJ
Breaking News
99-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash After Car Runs Red Light: Monroe Twp PD 99-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash After Car Runs Red Light: Monroe Twp PD 99-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash After Car Runs Red Light: Monroe Twp PD
99-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash After Car Runs Red Light: Monroe Twp PD A 99-year-old woman was killed in a crash in Monroe Township, authorities announced Thursday, July 16. At 8:46 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, officers responded to Lake Avenue and North Black Hose Pike after a 2015 Honda CRV, driven by an 86-year-old Williamstown man, ran a red light and crashed into a 2019 white Mercedes Benz E450, Monroe Township police said. Following the crash, the Honda rotated and struck a guardrail at the southwest corner of the intersection, police said. The front seat passenger of the Honda, a 99-year-old woman, was trapped in the vehicle. She was transported to Cooper…

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by Sam Barron
National Interest
Chloe Fineman Announces 'SNL Departure After 7 Seasons Chloe Fineman Announces 'SNL Departure After 7 Seasons Chloe Fineman Announces 'SNL Departure After 7 Seasons
Chloe Fineman Announces 'SNL Departure After 7 Seasons Chloe Fineman is saying farewell to Studio 8H. The "Saturday Night Live" cast member, who had been on the show for seven years, announced her departure in a heartfelt post on her Instagram account.   "I have decided it’s time for my next chapter," Fineman said. "It’s cliche to say this but working at SNL has been the greatest privilege of my life. I still can’t really believe I got to be a part of it. I fell in love with the place the second I walked through the door. Lorne (if you’re reading this on your burner account) I want you to know that I am forever in your debt." Fineman…

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by Sam Barron
Millville, NJ
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Two NJ Residents Charged After Deadly OD At Prison: Cumberland County Prosecutor Two NJ Residents Charged After Deadly OD At Prison: Cumberland County Prosecutor Two NJ Residents Charged After Deadly OD At Prison: Cumberland County Prosecutor
Two NJ Residents Charged After Deadly OD At Prison: Cumberland County Prosecutor A 40-year-old Leesburg man was arrested and charged after a man overdosed at a prison in Cumberland County, authorities announced Thursday, July 16. On Wednesday, April 16, 2005, Ryan Marsh overdosed at Bayside State Prison in Maurice River Township, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. Alfed Bishop gave a  synthetic cannabinoid to Marsh in exchange for cash, Webb-McRae said. Marsh passed away after injecting the drug, Webb-McRae said. Ashley Dawley, a 20-year-old Camden resident received payments for the drugs on behalf of Marsh, Webb-McRae said. Bishop was cha…

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by Sam Barron
Atlantic City, NJ
Breaking News
Three NYC Men Arrested After Man Slashed In Face At AC Casino: Police Three NYC Men Arrested After Man Slashed In Face At AC Casino: Police Three NYC Men Arrested After Man Slashed In Face At AC Casino: Police
Three NYC Men Arrested After Man Slashed In Face At AC Casino: Police Three New York City men were arrested after a physical altercation led to a man being slashed in the face at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, authorities announced Thursday, July 16. At 3:54 a.m. on Monday, July 13.  officers responded to Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City after the victim and Keontay Long, a 26-year-old Brooklyn resident, became involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical altercation, Atlantic City police said. During the incident, the victim was assaulted by Long, Kevan Winkle, a 25-year-old Brooklyn resident and Tori Sylvanus, a 27-year-old Brooklyn…

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Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
Obituaries
Shark River Hills Bodybuilding Lifeguard, 24, Dies Weeks Out From Coast Guard Pilot License Shark River Hills Bodybuilding Lifeguard, 24, Dies Weeks Out From Coast Guard Pilot License Shark River Hills Bodybuilding Lifeguard, 24, Dies Weeks Out From Coast Guard Pilot License
Shark River Hills Bodybuilding Lifeguard, 24, Dies Weeks Out From Coast Guard Pilot License A 24-year-old former New Jersey lifeguard who was just weeks away from completing flight school and becoming a Coast Guard pilot was killed over the Fourth of July weekend. Christian "Crik" Riozzi-Bodine, a Shark River Hills native, died on Sunday, July 5 in an accident in Austin, Texas, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Memorial Home website.  Details about the incident were not immediately available. Riozzi-Bodine had graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 2024 and earned his commission as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. Upon completing flight school he would've…

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