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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Toms River, NJ
Obituaries
Volunteer Firefighter Michael Yanoschak, Toms River Native, Dies At 36 Volunteer Firefighter Michael Yanoschak, Toms River Native, Dies At 36 Volunteer Firefighter Michael Yanoschak, Toms River Native, Dies At 36
Volunteer Firefighter Michael Yanoschak, Toms River Native, Dies At 36 Toms River Michael Yanoschak died on Saturday, Nov. 15, after battling leukemia, according to his obituary from the Wimberg Funeral Home website. He was 36 years old. Yanoschak, a volunteer firefighter for the Pleasant Plains Fire Department, was devoted to honoring veterans, police ,and first responders, and opened One Nation Est. 1176 in Smithville, where he lived, his obituary reads. Yanoschak is survived by his parents Lisa and David, his siblings David and Ana and numerous other family members and friends, according to his obituary. A funeral will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. …

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National Interest
'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For Last 3 Shows Of 2025 'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For Last 3 Shows Of 2025 'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For Last 3 Shows Of 2025
'SNL' Announces Hosts, Musical Guests For Last 3 Shows Of 2025 "Saturday Night Live" is ending the year with a bang. The venerable sketch comedy show, now in its 51st season, announced its host/musical guests for its final three shows of 2025. Melissa McCarthy will be making her sixth appearance as host on Saturday, Dec. 6, with musical guest Dijon. McCarthy is a member of the show's famed "Five-Timers Club" and is most remembered for her iconic impression of former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. McCarthy last hosted in 2017 while Dijon is making his first appearance on the show. On Saturday, Dec. 13, Josh O'Connor will be making his "SNL" …

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Atlantic Highlands-Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Atlantic Highlands Restaurant Owner Released After ICE Detainment Atlantic Highlands Restaurant Owner Released After ICE Detainment Atlantic Highlands Restaurant Owner Released After ICE Detainment
Atlantic Highlands Restaurant Owner Released After ICE Detainment Ruperto Marquez, the co-owner and chef at Emilio's Kitchen in Atlantic Highlands was released from custody Tuesday, Nov. 18, after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since last month, authorities said. Marquez was freed after a judge ordered him released last week on $7,000 bond. Kerri Kennedy,  a member of the American Friends Service Committee, and Mayor Lori Hohenleitner shared video of themselves outside Newark Delaney Hall after they paid Marquez's bond.   A welcome home rally is being planned for Marquez on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Veterans Park at Boroug…

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Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Man Killed In Newark Fire: Prosecutor Man Killed In Newark Fire: Prosecutor Man Killed In Newark Fire: Prosecutor
Man Killed In Newark Fire: Prosecutor A 60-year-old man was killed in a fire in Newark Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, authorities said. At 8:19 a.m., firefighters responded to 18 Telford St. for a fire on the second floor of a four-family structure, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said. Wilbur Pierre was discovered unresponsive in a second floor hallway, authorities said. Pierre was transporte to University Hospital for treatment, but was pronounced dead later that morning, authorities said. The fire was declared under control at 8:54 a.m., authorities said. It re…

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Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
Snapchat Threat Leads To Increased Police Presence At Ocean County School Snapchat Threat Leads To Increased Police Presence At Ocean County School Snapchat Threat Leads To Increased Police Presence At Ocean County School
Snapchat Threat Leads To Increased Police Presence At Ocean County School There will be an increased police presence at Toms River Intermediate South Middle School following a threat made on Snapchat, authorities announced Tuesday evening, Nov. 18. The threat has been deemed not credible, the Beachwood Police Department said. The threat is believed to have originated from an unknown man in Florida and remains under investigation. The increased police presence is out of "an abundance of caution," police said.

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Paulsboro-Gibbstown, NJ
Breaking News
Paulsboro Italian Restaurant Announces Closure Paulsboro Italian Restaurant Announces Closure Paulsboro Italian Restaurant Announces Closure
Paulsboro Italian Restaurant Announces Closure A Paulsboro Italian restaurant is shuttering its doors. Osteria 545, at 545 W. Broad St., announced on social media Monday, Nov. 17, that it will be closing. A date has not been announced. "Osteria 545 was never just a business; it was an extension of our home," the owners, Rich and Lisa Shaget wrote on Facebook. "A place where we poured our hearts into every plate, every detail, every conversation. Over the years, we’ve made fast friends who became like family, and we’re endlessly grateful for the laughter, stories, and memories we’ve shared with you. " The restaurant blamed economic pres…

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Piscataway, NJ
Breaking News
Piscataway Man Killed In Crash Near SHI Stadium: Police Piscataway Man Killed In Crash Near SHI Stadium: Police Piscataway Man Killed In Crash Near SHI Stadium: Police
Piscataway Man Killed In Crash Near SHI Stadium: Police A 30-year-old Piscataway man was killed in a car crash near SHI Stadium on Monday, Nov. 17, authorities said. At 7:14 p.m., Jesse Chacon was driving north on River Road when he lost control of his vehicle, which spun into the southbound lane and was struck on the driver's side by a 2015 Lexus 298, Piscataway police said. Chacon was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The four occupants of the Lexus all sustained non-life threatening injuries and three of the passengers were transported to the hospital as well for further med…

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Livingston, NJ
Obituaries
Livingston Police Officer Dies Suddenly: Services Set For Brian Baker, 41 Livingston Police Officer Dies Suddenly: Services Set For Brian Baker, 41 Livingston Police Officer Dies Suddenly: Services Set For Brian Baker, 41
Livingston Police Officer Dies Suddenly: Services Set For Brian Baker, 41 Brian Baker, a 41-year-old Livingston police officer died Saturday, Nov. 15, according to his obituary from the Madison Memorial Home website. Baker spent 20 years in law enforcement, beginning his career with the Passaic County Sheriff's Office before joining the Livingston Police Department in 2012, the Livingston PBA said. "He was not only a trusted officer, but a respected colleague and friend whose presence made our law-enforcement family stronger," the Livingston PBA wrote.  "Brian was a great man.." Brian is survived by his wife, Jaclyn, and his two children, Nicolas, 7, and Ow…

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Maple Shade, NJ
Breaking News
Indian Man Brutally Murdered Maple Shade Co-Worker's Wife, Son He Stalked: Prosecutor Indian Man Brutally Murdered Maple Shade Co-Worker's Wife, Son He Stalked: Prosecutor Indian Man Brutally Murdered Maple Shade Co-Worker's Wife, Son He Stalked: Prosecutor
Indian Man Brutally Murdered Maple Shade Co-Worker's Wife, Son He Stalked: Prosecutor A 38-year-old Indian man has been identified as a suspect of a Maple Shade 2017 double homicide, authorities announced Tuesday, Nov. 18. Nazeer Hameed, who now lives in India but at the time lived in the same apartment complex as the victims, is accused of murdering Sasikala Narra and her 6-year-old son Anish Narra, at their Hamilton Road home on March 23, 2017, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher J. Fletcher said. Sasikala's husband, who apparently worked with Hameed at Cognizant Technology Solutions in Teaneck, found her and her so…

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Lakewood, NJ
Breaking News
Cop Asked For Lakewood Skateboarder's ID — He Spit In His Face Instead: Police Cop Asked For Lakewood Skateboarder's ID — He Spit In His Face Instead: Police Cop Asked For Lakewood Skateboarder's ID — He Spit In His Face Instead: Police
Cop Asked For Lakewood Skateboarder's ID — He Spit In His Face Instead: Police An 18-year-old Lakewood resident was arrested and charged after he spat in a police officer's face during a dispute at a construction zone on Monday, Nov. 17. Detective Stephen Nickens was working a traffic assignment at the construction site when he saw Shmaya Schreiber riding his skateboard through an active lane shift, police said. Nickens issued several commands directing Schreiber to exit the roadway for his safety, but Schreiber ignored him, police said. When Nickens attempted to stop Schreiber from obtaining his identification for the issuance of a summons, the skateboarder became c…

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