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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Burlington, NJ
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Man, Dog Killed In Burlington Fire Man, Dog Killed In Burlington Fire Man, Dog Killed In Burlington Fire
Man, Dog Killed In Burlington Fire A 64-year-old Burlington man was killed in a fire early Saturday, Nov. 8, authorities said. At 12:44 a.m., police, fire and EMS units responded to the 900 block of Beverly Road and found a duplex fully engulfed in flames, Burlington police said. Kenneth Jones was unable to exit the residence and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The fire was eventually extinguished and the cause remains under investigation, police said. A fundraiser has been set up to support Kenneth's wife, Vicki. Their dog Puddin, was also killed in the fire. "Vicki is facing not only the loss of her husban…

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Waretown-Ocean Township, NJ
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$160K Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold At Waretown Gas Station Strikes It Rich $160K Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold At Waretown Gas Station Strikes It Rich $160K Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold At Waretown Gas Station Strikes It Rich
$160K Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold At Waretown Gas Station Strikes It Rich It was a sensational Sunday for a lottery player in Ocean County. A ticket sold in Waretown matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Sunday, Nov. 9, winning $160,000. The ticket was sold at Sunoco at 406 Route 9. The winning numbers were 22, 31, 32, 38 and 40.

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Westfield, NJ
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$664K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Westfield Stop-n-Shop Hits Jackpot $664K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Westfield Stop-n-Shop Hits Jackpot $664K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Westfield Stop-n-Shop Hits Jackpot
$664K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Westfield Stop-n-Shop Hits Jackpot It was a fabulous Friday for a lottery player in Westfield. A ticket sold at Stop and Shop matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Friday, Nov. 7, winning $664,971. The ticket was sold at the Stop and Shop at 219 Elm St. The winning numbers were 06, 19, 24, 34, and 41. The Bullseye was 34 and the XTRA was 02. 

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Edison, NJ
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14 Dogs, 60 Chickens, 34 Rabbits: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Edison Police Say 14 Dogs, 60 Chickens, 34 Rabbits: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Edison Police Say 14 Dogs, 60 Chickens, 34 Rabbits: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Edison Police Say
14 Dogs, 60 Chickens, 34 Rabbits: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Edison Police Say A man has been charged with animal cruelty after he was found to have more than 100 animals in his Edison home, Sunday, Nov. 9, authorities said. At 12:47 p.m., officers responded to Stony Road West for a man who was having a medical issue, Edison police said. While on site, officers discovered numerous small animals throughout the house and in the basement. Animal control and other departments responded and found 14 dogs, approximately 60 chickens, 34 rabbits, 9 pigeons, and other assorted birds, police said. The owner of the home, who has not been identified by police, was charged wi…

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Newark, NJ
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Newark Woman Fatally Stabbed Leaves Behind 5-Year-Old Son Newark Woman Fatally Stabbed Leaves Behind 5-Year-Old Son Newark Woman Fatally Stabbed Leaves Behind 5-Year-Old Son
Newark Woman Fatally Stabbed Leaves Behind 5-Year-Old Son Shyel Mosely-Benton was fatally stabbed on Sunday, Nov. 2 in East Orange following an altercation outside a lounge in Newark, authorities said. A fundraiser has been launched to support her family in the wake of her death. "If you've ever been blessed to know Shyel in any capacity you know that she brings light into any room she steps in," Kanyce Terry said.  "Her life was precious , her soul was beautiful and her presence brightened up any room she was in." Mosely-Benton worked hard everyday to make life easier for her five-year-old son, according to the fundraiser. Sabia …

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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EHT Woman Killed In Crash On Black Horse Pike: Police EHT Woman Killed In Crash On Black Horse Pike: Police EHT Woman Killed In Crash On Black Horse Pike: Police
EHT Woman Killed In Crash On Black Horse Pike: Police A 49-year-old Egg Harbor Township woman was killed after she was struck by a vehicle on the Black Horse Pike on Sunday, Nov. 9, authorities said. At 6:05 p.m., officers responded to the Black Horse Pike in West Atlantic City after a 1997 Honda Odyssey traveling westbound struck a pedestrian, Nazma Khatun, in the roadway, Egg Harbor Township police said. Khatun was transported to AtlantiCare Medical Center where she was pronounced dead, police said. The driver, a 63-year-old Pleasantville resident remained on scene, polcie said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Summit, NJ
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Famed Plainfield Photographer Paralyzed From Neck Down After Summit Crash Famed Plainfield Photographer Paralyzed From Neck Down After Summit Crash Famed Plainfield Photographer Paralyzed From Neck Down After Summit Crash
Famed Plainfield Photographer Paralyzed From Neck Down After Summit Crash A 64-year-old Plainfield man is paralyzed from the neck down following a crash in Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 28, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. At 10:36 a.m., Summit police responded to Glenside Avenue and West R Tracy Drive for a two-car crash, city officials said. Brian Price, a well-known author and photographer, was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated, being transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment. Price remains paralyzed from the neck down with limited movement in his arms and legs, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. …

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Tinton Falls-Eatontown, NJ
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Tinton Falls Student's Body Recovered In South Carolina: Police Tinton Falls Student's Body Recovered In South Carolina: Police Tinton Falls Student's Body Recovered In South Carolina: Police
Tinton Falls Student's Body Recovered In South Carolina: Police The body of Owen Kenney, the 19-year-old Tinton Falls resident who committed suicide on Halloween in South Carolina, has been recovered, authorities announced Saturday, Nov. 8. At 8:45 a.m., harbor patrol units found Kenney's body in Patriots Point, Charleston police said. Kenney was a student at the College of Charleston. View this post on Instagram Kenney was reported missing on Saturday, Nov. 1, police said. Dtectives determined that he had taken his own life after walking on the Ravenel Bridge pedestrian walkway at 3:49 a.m. on Friday, Oct…

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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
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Man Found Gunned Down Inside Home: Bridgeton PD Man Found Gunned Down Inside Home: Bridgeton PD Man Found Gunned Down Inside Home: Bridgeton PD
Man Found Gunned Down Inside Home: Bridgeton PD A 42-year-old Bridgeton man was found fatally shot inside his home, authorities said. At 8:51 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 5, officers responded to a resience on Nichols Street and found Jamille Wright with two gunshot wounds, Bridgeton police. Wright was transported to Bridgeton Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The shooting remains under investigation and no arrests have been made, police said.

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Monroe-Jamesburg, NJ
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99-Year-Old Woman Fled Scene After Striking Cyclist: Jamesburg PD 99-Year-Old Woman Fled Scene After Striking Cyclist: Jamesburg PD 99-Year-Old Woman Fled Scene After Striking Cyclist: Jamesburg PD
99-Year-Old Woman Fled Scene After Striking Cyclist: Jamesburg PD A 99-year-old woman left the scene of a crash after striking an 80-year-old cyclist in Helmetta on Saturday, Nov. 8, authorities said. At 12:36 p.m., officers responded to Main Street near Old Forge Road after an 80-year-old man was struck by a vehicle, Jamesburg police said. The man was transported to a nearby hospital and is listed in critical but stable condition, police said. The driver, a 99-year-old woman fled the scene of the crash but was located by Spotswood police. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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