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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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Nutley Mayor Deploying To Iraq For Six Months Nutley Mayor Deploying To Iraq For Six Months
Nutley Mayor Deploying To Iraq For Six Months Nutley Mayor John Kelly, II will be deploying to Iraq in August, the township announced Friday, July 18. Kelly, a US Army Major will be deploying with the New Jersey Army National Guard in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. Kelly, who will serve as the unit commander's legal advisor will be deployed for six months. “I am honored to be able to serve my country and I am grateful that with the support of my fellow Board of Commissioners, our Township government and I will continue to function as we always have," Kelly said. Deputy Mayor Thomas Evans will pre…

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Jerry Seinfeld Performing In Newark: Here’s Where, When, How To Get Tix Jerry Seinfeld Performing In Newark: Here’s Where, When, How To Get Tix
Jerry Seinfeld Performing In Newark: Here’s Where, When, How To Get Tix Want to spend your Halloween with Jerry Seinfeld? Now is your chance. The “Seinfeld” star is performing two shows at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 25. “Seinfeld” was the biggest hit of the 1990s, topping the ratings and earning numerous accolades. Seinfeld, who played a semi-fictionalized version of himself, co-created the show and wrote several episodes. After “Seinfeld”, the comedian wrote the animated film “Bee Movie” and wrote and directed the Netflix comedy “Unfrosted” about the history of the…

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$289K! Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Cedar Grove Liquor Store $289K! Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Cedar Grove Liquor Store
$289K! Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Cedar Grove Liquor Store It was a sensational Sunday for a lottery player in Cedar Grove. A lottery player won $289,743, 30% of the Quick Draw progressive jackpot on Sunday, July 20. The ticket was purchased at Cedar Grove Wine Cellar on Pompton Avenue. In Quick Draw, a set of nine “Your Jackpot Numbers” (01-80) are randomly selected and printed at the bottom of every Quick Draw ticket. If all nine of the player’s numbers are selected in any of the Quick Draw drawings that the ticket is eligible for, the ticket wins a portion of the rolling jackpot based on the amount wagered per draw.

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Dog Turned On Burner, Causing Deadly Fire: Washington Twp FD Dog Turned On Burner, Causing Deadly Fire: Washington Twp FD
Dog Turned On Burner, Causing Deadly Fire: Washington Twp FD A dog trying to get dog food ended up causing a fire that killed several pets in Washington Township on Tuesday, July 15, authorities said. At 1 a.m., firefighters responded to Canterbury Mews and saw smoke in a downstairs unit, the Washington Township Fire Department said. Crews forced entry into the unit and were immediately met with smoke pouring out of the door, firefighters said. An unconscious dog was found and immediately removed from the unit, firefighters said. As firefighters worked to extinguish the kitchen fire, they discovered several other pets, fire officials said. The pet…

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NJ Man Robbed 7-Eleven At Gunpoint, Arrested After Pursuit: Wall Twp PD NJ Man Robbed 7-Eleven At Gunpoint, Arrested After Pursuit: Wall Twp PD
NJ Man Robbed 7-Eleven At Gunpoint, Arrested After Pursuit: Wall Twp PD A 44-year-old Ocean Township man was arrested and charged following a vehicle pursuit on Monday, July 21, after he was identified as the suspect in armed robbery, Wall Township police said. At 9:30 a.m., Ocean Township police alerted officers of an armed robbery and stolen vehicle incident at a 7-Eleven, Wall Township police said. Anthony Bowe, the suspect, was believed to be in Wall Township, police said. Officers observed a stolen vehicle parked in the lot of a local business at Route 138 and Allenwood Road and saw a man matching Bowe’s description, police said. As an officer attempted t…

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Man Shot, Suspect Detained: Gloucester Township: Police Man Shot, Suspect Detained: Gloucester Township: Police
Man Shot, Suspect Detained: Gloucester Township: Police A person was shot in Gloucester Township early Monday morning, July 21, authorities said. At 5:33 a.m., officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Brookshire Road and found a 34-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the right leg and blunt force trauma to the head, Gloucester Township police said. The man was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition, police said.  A person was detained at the scene and charges are pending an investigation, police said. There is no known threat to the community, police said. This incident is  under investigation by the…

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Obituaries
Denville's Michele Parkins, Tireless Advocate For Kids, ID'd As Bicyclist Struck, Killed Denville's Michele Parkins, Tireless Advocate For Kids, ID'd As Bicyclist Struck, Killed
Denville's Michele Parkins, Tireless Advocate For Kids, ID'd As Bicyclist Struck, Killed Michele Parkins, a 46-year-old Denville resident and founder of Great Kids Place, was killed on Thursday, July 17, after she was hit by a car while riding her bike, authorities said.  The crash occurred on Old Boonton Road near Bush Road, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said. Parkins was transported to St. Clare’s Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, authorities said. Parkins was all about helping others, earning her Master's degree in occupational therapy from Seton Hall in 2009, according to her obituary from the Norman Dean Funeral Home website. She met her husband Kim in…

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Retired WNY Detective, Dispatcher, Corrections Officer Arrested In Drug Bust: Prosecutor Retired WNY Detective, Dispatcher, Corrections Officer Arrested In Drug Bust: Prosecutor
Retired WNY Detective, Dispatcher, Corrections Officer Arrested In Drug Bust: Prosecutor Three people who work in law enforcement were among seven people arrested following an investigation into the distribution of narcotics in Hudson County, authorities announced Monday, July 21. An investigation led to the seizure of over four kilograms of suspected cocaine, two handguns, seven vehicles and more than $70,000 in cash after search warrants were executed at multiple locations in North Bergen, West New York and Union City, on Thursday, July 17, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.  Thomas Mannion, 60, a retired West New York police detective, is charged with conspira…

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' Star Dead At 54: Reports Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' Star Dead At 54: Reports
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' Star Dead At 54: Reports Malcom-Jamal Warner, who played Theo on "The Cosby Show" has died, a source told People on Monday, July 21. Jamal-Warner was in Costa Rica on a family vacation and drowned while swimming, People reported. A native of Jersey City, Jamal-Warner's big break came when he was cast as Theo, the only son of Cliff and Claire Huxtable, whose subpar grades and typical teenage antics caused his parents much consternation.  The character was inspired by Bill Cosby's son, Ennis. Like Ennis, Theo was later diagnosed with dyslexia and worked at a community center. Following "The Cosby Show", Jamal-…

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Philly Truck Driver Struck Car After Running Red Light, Fled Scene: Lopatcong Police Philly Truck Driver Struck Car After Running Red Light, Fled Scene: Lopatcong Police
Philly Truck Driver Struck Car After Running Red Light, Fled Scene: Lopatcong Police A 39-year-old truck driver from Philadelphia was arrested and charged with hitting a car and fleeing the scene in Lopatcong, authorities announced Sunday, July 20. On Thursday, June 12, at 4:43 p.m., a 2023 white Cascadia Freightliner struck with Illinois plates ran a red light and struck a 2016 white Jeep Compass traveling northbound through a green light, Lopatcong Township police said. Following an investigation, the driver was identified as Almaz Uulu Beishenbek, police said. Beishenbek was operating the truck for Tornado Shipping Inc, police said. Beisenbek is charged with assault by …

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