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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Paramus, NJ

News

Chloe Fineman Announces 'SNL Departure After 7 Seasons Chloe Fineman is saying farewell to Studio 8H. The "Saturday Night Live" cast member, who had been on the show for seven years, announced her departure in a heartfelt post on her Instagram account. "I have decided it’s time for my next chapter," Fineman said. "It’s cliche to say this but working at SNL has been the greatest privilege of my life. I still can’t really believe I got to be a part of it. I fell in love with the place the second I walked through the door. Lorne (if you’re reading this on your burner account) I want you to know that I am forever in your debt." Fineman…

by Sam Barron

07/16/2026

Millville, NJ

Police & Fire

Two NJ Residents Charged After Deadly OD At Prison: Cumberland County Prosecutor A 40-year-old Leesburg man was arrested and charged after a man overdosed at a prison in Cumberland County, authorities announced Thursday, July 16. On Wednesday, April 16, 2005, Ryan Marsh overdosed at Bayside State Prison in Maurice River Township, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. Alfed Bishop gave a synthetic cannabinoid to Marsh in exchange for cash, Webb-McRae said. Marsh passed away after injecting the drug, Webb-McRae said. Ashley Dawley, a 20-year-old Camden resident received payments for the drugs on behalf of Marsh, Webb-McRae said. Bishop was cha…

by Sam Barron

07/16/2026

Atlantic City, NJ

Police & Fire

Three NYC Men Arrested After Man Slashed In Face At AC Casino: Police Three New York City men were arrested after a physical altercation led to a man being slashed in the face at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, authorities announced Thursday, July 16. At 3:54 a.m. on Monday, July 13. officers responded to Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City after the victim and Keontay Long, a 26-year-old Brooklyn resident, became involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical altercation, Atlantic City police said. During the incident, the victim was assaulted by Long, Kevan Winkle, a 25-year-old Brooklyn resident and Tori Sylvanus, a 27-year-old Brooklyn…

by Sam Barron

07/16/2026

Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ

Obituaries

Shark River Hills Bodybuilding Lifeguard, 24, Dies Weeks Out From Coast Guard Pilot License A 24-year-old former New Jersey lifeguard who was just weeks away from completing flight school and becoming a Coast Guard pilot was killed over the Fourth of July weekend. Christian "Crik" Riozzi-Bodine, a Shark River Hills native, died on Sunday, July 5 in an accident in Austin, Texas, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Memorial Home website. Details about the incident were not immediately available. Riozzi-Bodine had graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 2024 and earned his commission as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. Upon completing flight school he would've…

by Sam Barron

07/16/2026

Camden, NJ

Obituaries

Woman Who Moved To U.S. 'With Many Dreams' Killed In Turnpike Crash In Camden County Prasanna Makkena, a 26-year-old native of India, was killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Camden County on Tuesday, July 14. Makkena was a student who had moved to the United States, coming from a poor farming family in India, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her family. "She was studying and searching for a good opportunity to build a better future for herself and her family," Sreekanth Garimidi, who organized the fundraiser wrote. "Her life ended far too soon, leaving everyone who knew her in deep pain." At 2:33 a.m., troopers responded to a crash on t…

by Sam Barron

07/16/2026

Franklin Township, NJ

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Franklin Twp: Prosecutor A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Franklin Township Wednesday evening July 15, authorities said. At 8:35 p.m., officers responded to Hamilton Street and Francis Street after a woman was struck by a Toyota Corolla while attempting to cross the street, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks said. The woman, a Franklin Township resident, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The driver of the Corolla did no…

by Sam Barron

07/16/2026

Berlin, NJ

Police & Fire

Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police A 57-year-old nursing aide was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting an elderly woman at a rehabilitation center in Berlin, authorities announced Thursday, July 16. At 3:34 p.m., on Friday, July 3, officers responded to Berlin Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at 100 Long A Coming Ln. and met with an elderly woman who said she was recently sexually assaulted by a staff member, Berlin police said. Frantz Louis, a Sicklerville resident, confessed to the sexual assault while meeting with detectives. He is charged with aggravated sexual assault of an incapacitated or helpless victim …

by Sam Barron

07/16/2026

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Police & Fire

EHT Man Killed After Crashing into Truck: Police A 64-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was killed after he crashed into a truck on Wednesday, July 15, authorities said. At 2:43 p.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of Somers Point Mays Landing Road after a 2019 Freightliner Box Truck was stopped in traffic to unload building material and reverse down a residential driveway when a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed into it, Egg Harbor Township police said. Traffic was slowing in both directions and waiting for the truck to reverse down the driveway, but the driver of the Cherokee, Isaac Wogansky, failed to stop in time, causing his vehi…

by Sam Barron

07/16/2026

Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ

Police & Fire

Woman Killed in Route 72 Crash: Stafford Twp PD An 82-year-old Manahawkin woman died days after a two-car crash in Stafford Township, authorities announced. On Friday, July 10, at 2:24 p.m. a Pontiac driven by a 72-year-old Manahawkin man failed to stop for a red traffic signal while driving eastbound on Route 72 and collided with a Subaru, driven by a 69-year-old Absecon woman traveling northbound on Mill Creek Road, Stafford Township police said. Janet Papovitch, a front-seat passenger in the Pontiac, was transferred to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where she was pronounced dead on Monday, July 13. The drivers of both vehicle…

by Sam Barron

07/16/2026

Collingswood, NJ

Police & Fire

Man Assaulted Elderly Couple In Armed Collingswood Home Invasion: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Camden man has been arrested and charged after he targeted an elderly couple in armed home invasion, authorities announced Wednesday, July 15. On Sunday, May 31, at 3:30 a.m., Collingswood police responded to the 100 block of East Summerfield Avenue after an elderly couple in their 80s reported two men entered their home and began punching a man in the face while demanding the location of gold coins, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Collingswood Police Chief Kevin Carey said. One of the suspects was armed with a pocket knife, authorities said. The suspects…

by Sam Barron

07/15/2026

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