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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Lawrence Township, NJ
News
Philly Chess Master Is Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's Toughest 'Jeopardy!' Opponent Yet Philly Chess Master Is Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's Toughest 'Jeopardy!' Opponent Yet
Philly Chess Master Is Lawrenceville Resident Jamie Ding's Toughest 'Jeopardy!' Opponent Yet This chess player from Philadelphia is who stands in the way of Jamie Ding winning 32 games in a row on "Jeopardy!" Who is Greg Shahade. Shadade is the latest "Jeopardy!" contestant to compete against Ding, a Lawrenceville resident, and fans of the venerable game show believe he could be the one to end his historic winning streak in the episode airing Monday, April 27. An International Master at chess, Shahade's sister Jen has presented clues on the show about chess, according to The Jeopardy Fan, a website that tracks the show.  Shahade is known for being a strong trivia player a…

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West Orange, NJ
News
Student Brought Gun To West Orange High School: Authorities Student Brought Gun To West Orange High School: Authorities
Student Brought Gun To West Orange High School: Authorities An 18-year-old student at West Orange High School was arrested and charged after he brought a gun to school on Thursday, April 23, authorities said. At 2 p.m., a student alerted the school resource officer that another student, Edward Tamay, had a gun, a spokesperson for the Township of West Orange said. A Beretta 9mm handgun was found in Tamay's backpack, authorities said. Tamay was taken into custody and there is no information to suggest there was any ongoing threat to the general public or the student body, authorities said. In a letter to parents, West Orange High School Principal Osc…

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Elizabeth, NJ
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$8 Million Theft From Elizabeth Business Gets 3 Charged: Prosecutor $8 Million Theft From Elizabeth Business Gets 3 Charged: Prosecutor
$8 Million Theft From Elizabeth Business Gets 3 Charged: Prosecutor Three people were arrested and charged after a theft and money laundering scheme stole $8 million from a business in Elizabeth, authorities announced Friday, April 24. An investigation revealed Alejandro Garcia, a 27-year-employee of the company, stole $8 million from the business using unauthorized checks, cash withdrawals, and payments to other employees to finance a lavish lifestyle for himself and his family, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. To facilitate the theft, Garcia established a shadow company titled Roman Truck Leasing Co. of NJ Corporation, Daniel sa…

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Princeton, NJ
Police & Fire
Juvenile Critical After Strike By Car While Riding E-Bike: Princeton PD Juvenile Critical After Strike By Car While Riding E-Bike: Princeton PD
Juvenile Critical After Strike By Car While Riding E-Bike: Princeton PD A juvenile was critically injured after they strike by a vehicle while riding an e-bike in Princeton on Sunday, April 26, authorities said.  At 12:01 p.m., officers responded to Ewing Street and Tehune Road after the juvenile was riding their e-bike northbound on Ewing Street and proceeded into the intersection of Terhune Road, where it collided with a vehicle traveling eastbound, Princeton police said. The juvenile was transferred to a nearby hospital where he remains in critical condition, police said. The driver of the vehicle sustained a minor injury, police said. The investigatio…

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Lakewood, NJ
News
Cocaine, Crystal Meth: 3 Busted In Lakewood, Police Say Cocaine, Crystal Meth: 3 Busted In Lakewood, Police Say
Cocaine, Crystal Meth: 3 Busted In Lakewood, Police Say Three people were arrested and charged in Lakewood following a yearlong drug investigation, authorities announced Sunday, April 26. "Operation Honey Pot" culminated in the execution of search warrants at multiple residences and vehicles, leading to the seizure of large quantities of suspected cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, Lakewood police said.  Multiple firearms, several vehicles, and a significant amount of cash were also recovered, police said. Geovanni Torres De Los Santos, 22, Juan Torres Flores, 31 and Mauricio Garcia Monterosa, 42, were all arrested and charged with …

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Lawrence Township, NJ
News
Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Dominates 'Jeopardy!' To Win 31st Straight Game Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Dominates 'Jeopardy!' To Win 31st Straight Game
Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Dominates 'Jeopardy!' To Win 31st Straight Game Jamie Ding just keeps winning. The Lawrenceville resident won his 31st straight game on Friday, April 24, defeating Zach Pollock, a retired logistics executive from Media, Pa. And he did so in dominant fashion. Ding got off to a blistering start in the opening round, getting 13 clues correct, leading Pollock $9,000 to $2,600. Ding, who revealed he types with his fingers when spelling words, continued his dominance in "Double Jeopardy!", entering the final round leading $33,200 to Pollock's $6,600. Pollock, who once played in a punk bluegrass band, can take solace in knowing he was the only…

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Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
Police & Fire
Neptune Man Arrested For Bomb Threat That Evacuated School Neptune Man Arrested For Bomb Threat That Evacuated School
Neptune Man Arrested For Bomb Threat That Evacuated School A 37-year-old Neptune man was arrested and charged after he phoned in a bomb threat at either Jersey Shore University Medical Center or Neptune High School on Friday, April 24, authorities said. The vague bomb threat was phoned in at 7:10 a.m., prompting officers, OEM, EMS and firefighters to coordinate with school and hospital officers to implement safety procedures, Neptune police said. An evacuation of Neptune High School was conducted, and student arrivals were temporarily halted, police said. Jersey Shore University Medical Center issued a shelter in place order, police said. Bot…

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Paramus, NJ
Sports
Giants Legend Lawrence Taylor Hospitalized In NJ After Medical Emergency: Report Giants Legend Lawrence Taylor Hospitalized In NJ After Medical Emergency: Report
Giants Legend Lawrence Taylor Hospitalized In NJ After Medical Emergency: Report New York Giants all-time great Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized in New Jersey Friday, April 24, after a medical emergency, according to TMZ Sports. The outlet did not say where in the Garden State the Hall of Famer was hospitalized but said the 67-year-old arrived at the emergency room and was transferred to a different section of the facility. While Taylor remains hospitalized, sources told TMZ Sports that what he is dealing with doesn't appear to be too serious. Taylor played 13 seasons for Big Blue, winning two Super Bowls and being named MVP in 1986. He made 10 Pro Bowls and was named …

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Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Heroin, Cocaine: Hoboken Drug Dealer Arrested After Numerous Residents Complain, Police Say Heroin, Cocaine: Hoboken Drug Dealer Arrested After Numerous Residents Complain, Police Say
Heroin, Cocaine: Hoboken Drug Dealer Arrested After Numerous Residents Complain, Police Say A 34-year-old Hoboken man was arrested and charged with dealing heroin and cocaine, authorities announced Friday, April 24.  An investigation into Tajhmere Rhone began following numerous resident complaints of suspected drug sales and trespassing on Hoboken Housing Authority, Hoboken police said. It was determined Rhone was selling drugs from his residence on the 300 block of Harrison Street, police said. At 5 a.m.,  Hoboken police, along with Hudson County Regional SWAT executed a warrant and arrested Rhone at his home, law enforcement said. An on-scene investigation led to …

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Tried To Defraud Victim Out Of $800: Stafford PD Woman Tried To Defraud Victim Out Of $800: Stafford PD
Woman Tried To Defraud Victim Out Of $800: Stafford PD A 63-year-old North Arlington woman was arrested and charged after she tried to steal $800 from a victim at TD Bank, authorities announced Friday, April 24. An investigation into Linda Acquino began after a Stafford Township resident said she was notified by TD Bank in New Brunswick of a fraudulent transaction in the amount of $800, Stafford police said. Acquino used a New Jersey driver's license containing the victim’s personal identifying information to gain access to her account, police said. She was charged with theft, identity theft and knowingly exhibiting false identification, …

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