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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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Police & Fire
Assault At Egg Harbor Nature Reserve Under Investigation, Cops Say Assault At Egg Harbor Nature Reserve Under Investigation, Cops Say
Assault At Egg Harbor Nature Reserve Under Investigation, Cops Say A person was assaulted at the Nature Reserve in Egg Harbor Township on Wednesday, July 23, authorities said. Officers responded to the park, at 318 Zion Rd., and found an assault victim, Egg Harbor Township police said. The person was treated by first responders and transported to a local hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The assault is under investigation, but there is no active or ongoing threat to the public, police said, calling it "an isolated incident." 

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Police & Fire
Union Beach Man Stole $141K Worth Of Cell Phones: Monmouth County Prosecutor Union Beach Man Stole $141K Worth Of Cell Phones: Monmouth County Prosecutor
Union Beach Man Stole $141K Worth Of Cell Phones: Monmouth County Prosecutor A 35-year-old Union Beach man was arrested and charged with stealing more than 100 cell phones, totaling more than $141,000, authorities announced Friday, July 25. Norberto Mattias worked as a business sales account manager for a telecommunications company and had been fraudulently ordering iPhone 15s under multiple companies’ accounts, but having them shipped directly to his home, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Mattias was charged with theft by unlawful taking following an examination of business and shipping records, along with interviews of five of Matia…

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Police & Fire
SWAT Raid Seizes Machine Gun, Assault Weapons In Plainfield: Prosecutor SWAT Raid Seizes Machine Gun, Assault Weapons In Plainfield: Prosecutor
SWAT Raid Seizes Machine Gun, Assault Weapons In Plainfield: Prosecutor A 29-year-old Willingboro man was arrested and charged after illegal firearms, including a machine gun, were seized from a residence in Plainfield, authorities announced Friday, July 25. A six-month investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies revealed Anthony Rogers sold nearly two dozen illegal firearms, including three assault weapons and one machine gun, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James T. Abney said. Rogers was arrested Tuesday, July 22, during a traffic stop. His passenger, Quaran Hannibal Edwards, a 34-year-old Plainfield resid…

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Police & Fire
Wrong Way DUI Paterson Driver Had Kids In Car: Police Wrong Way DUI Paterson Driver Had Kids In Car: Police
Wrong Way DUI Paterson Driver Had Kids In Car: Police A 36-year-old Patterson resident was arrested and charged after she was driving the wrong way with children in the car in Denville, authorities announced Friday, July 25. On Monday, July 20, at 1:36 a.m., officers responded to a report of a wrong-way driver on Route 46, Denville police said. The vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes and was pulled over, police said. The driver, Vicraida Ortega, was operating the vehicle while intoxicated and had two juveniles in the vehicle at the time, police said.  Ortega is charged with cruelty neglect of children, driving while un…

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Lifestyle
'Happy Gilmore 2' Released: Critics Mixed On NJ-Filmed Sequel 'Happy Gilmore 2' Released: Critics Mixed On NJ-Filmed Sequel
'Happy Gilmore 2' Released: Critics Mixed On Nj-filmed Sequel The movie people have been waiting for for 29 years has been released. And critics say it's just...okay? "Happy Gilmore 2" the sequel to the beloved 90s comedy, premiered on Netflix on Friday, July 25. And while fans are excited to see Adam Sandler dominate the golf course again, critics are saying it might not have been worth the wait. The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelce and professional wrestlers Becky Lyn…

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Politics
Sherill Taps NJ University President, New Brunswick Resident As Running Mate Sherill Taps NJ University President, New Brunswick Resident As Running Mate
Sherill Taps NJ University President, New Brunswick Resident As Running Mate Mikie Sherill, the Democrat nominee for governor, announced Dr. Dale Caldwell as her pick for lieutenant governor on Friday, July 25. Sherill, who currently serves in Congress, said her and Caldwell, a New Brunswick resident are committed to making New Jersey more affordable while protecting New Jerseyians from President Donald Trump's attacks. On Wednesday, July 23, Republican nominee Jack Ciatarelli selected Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon as his running mate. Caldwell is the president of Centenary University, a pastor in the United Methodist Church, and a former deputy commiss…

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News
$422K! Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Union Twp Deli $422K! Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Union Twp Deli
$422K! Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Union Twp Deli It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Union County. A ticket sold at a Union Township deli matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Thursday, July 24, winning $422,167.  The ticket was sold at Quick Stop Deli and Grill. The winning numbers were 01, 04, 05, 23 and 31. The XTRA was 03 and Bullseye was 23.

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Politics
NJ Election Meeting 'Zoom Bombed' With Hateful Rhetoric, Pornographic Images NJ Election Meeting 'Zoom Bombed' With Hateful Rhetoric, Pornographic Images
NJ Election Meeting 'Zoom Bombed' With Hateful Rhetoric, Pornographic Images A virtual New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission descended into chaos on Thursday, July 24, after hackers breached the meeting and aired hateful messages.  The commission was holding the meeting to select sponsors for two gubernatorial debates between Democratic nominee Rep. Mickie Sherrill and her opponent, Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli, along with one debate between the lieutenant governor candidates.  While WABC-TV New York/WPVI-TV Philadelphia/Rutgers Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy was making its presentation, they were interrupted by alarms, ring…

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Police & Fire
Woman Killed In Fanwood Fire: Police Woman Killed In Fanwood Fire: Police
Woman Killed In Fanwood Fire: Police A woman was killed in a fire in Fanwood early morning, Friday, July 25, authorities said. At 1:37 a.m., officers and firefighters responded to a report of a residential fire with a person trapped on Kempshall Terrace, Fanwood police said. First responders were unale to gain entry into the home due to the intensity of the blaze, police said. A neighbor attempted to rescue the occupant from the home but sustained significant burn injuries during the attempt, police said.. The injured neighbor was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. Firefighters were able to bring the…

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Police & Fire
Truck Collides With School Bus On Route 80: NJSP Truck Collides With School Bus On Route 80: NJSP
Truck Collides With School Bus On Route 80: Njsp A tractor trailer crashed into a school bus on Route 80 in Morris County on Thursday, July 24, authorities said. At 9:56 a.m., the tractor trailer, which was traveling east in the center lane, struck a school bus in the left lane, causing it to lose directional control and hit the center median, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. As a result of the collision, another vehicle was struck with debris, Marchan said.. The school bus had no passengers, and no injuries were reported on the scene, Marchan said.  he crash remains under investigation, Marchan sai…

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