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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Denville, NJ
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Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years
Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years A pizzeria in Morris County is getting some fresh blood. After 50 years, Denville Pizzeria is changing ownership, going from the Di Maggio and Gambino families to the Pietrowicz family. the restaurant announced on social media. "Over the years, our customers have become so much more than customers - you have become friends and family," the Di Maggios and Gambinos wrote. "We have watched generations grow up, celebrated milestones together, and shared countless conversations, laughs, and, of course, a lot of pizza. As we prepare to begin a new chapter, we want to thank you from the botto…

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Ewing Township, NJ
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Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG
Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG Ewing police officers will not face charges following a deadly police pursuit that ended in the death of a juvenile last year, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. A grand jury declined to indict Ewing police officers Charles Wyckoff, Jason Ulrich and Edward Lester, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. At 6:24 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, Ewing police responded to a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle theft of a white Kia near Clover Avenue, authorities said. While operating a marked police vehicle, Officer Edward Lester observed a car matching the description of the Kia that was reporte…

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Manalapan-Englishtown, NJ
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Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor
Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor A 48-year-old Freehold man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of attempting to sexually assault a 19-year-old woman during a robbery, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. Anthony Burke was previously convicted of attempted aggravated sexual assault, armed robbery and multiple weapons offenses, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 9:48 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, Manalapan police responded to Thompson Grove Park after Burke forced his way into the woman's car, robbing and attempting and attempting to sexually assault her at gunpoint, Santiago…

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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Self-Proclaimed 'Pedo' Tried Meeting Underage Girls At Mount Laurel Hotel: AG Self-Proclaimed 'Pedo' Tried Meeting Underage Girls At Mount Laurel Hotel: AG
Self-Proclaimed 'Pedo' Tried Meeting Underage Girls At Mount Laurel Hotel: AG A 27-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested and charged with trying to meet two underage girls for sex, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25 On Tuesday, July 14, an undercover officer was contacted on a mobile dating application by a user with the name “ChillVibeMan," New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. The officer and the user moved their conversation to a text messaging app, Davenport said. Nazim Torres told officers he was into "kids," viewed "cp," and was a "pedo," Davenport said. The officer and Torres arranged to meet at a hotel in Mount Laurel where Torres wou…

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Phillipsburg, NJ
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Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Phillipsburg: Police Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Phillipsburg: Police
Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Phillipsburg: Police Numerous vehicles were broken into in Phillipsburg on Monday, Aug. 24, authorities said.The burglaries occurred in the Pursel Hill and Valley View areas of town, Phillipsburg police said. Any residents with surveillance footage from the early morning hours of that show any possible suspects or suspicious activity, is asked to contact 908-835-2002.

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Atlantic Highlands-Highlands, NJ
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Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire
Beloved Atlantic Highlands Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire Dorothea Emrich is picking up the pieces after she lost everything in a fire at her Navesink home on Friday, Aug. 21. Emrich, a teacher at Mountain Hill Preschool in Atlantic Highlands, heard a loud pop coming from her garage and when she opened the door, her car spontaneously combusted and the fire spread, destroying her home, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her. "Mrs. Emrich is someone who would truly do anything for anyone," Mario Ariemma, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Whether you know her from her years of dedication at Mountain Hill Preschool, or recognize h…

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Trenton, NJ
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15-Year-Old Trenton Boy Charged In Deadly Stabbing: Prosecutor 15-Year-Old Trenton Boy Charged In Deadly Stabbing: Prosecutor
15-Year-Old Trenton Boy Charged In Deadly Stabbing: Prosecutor A 15-year-old Trenton boy has been arrested and charged after he stabbed a man to death in Camden, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. At 2:53 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 1, Camden County police responded to Cooper University Hospital after Davinne Evans walked to the medical center and collapsed outside a parking garage, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Evans was soon pronounced dead, authorities said. Officers determined he was stabbed at Broadway and Stevens Street, authorities said. The 15-year-old was arrested on Saturday, …

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
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Pedestrian Dies After Hit By Vehicle: Manchester PD Pedestrian Dies After Hit By Vehicle: Manchester PD
Pedestrian Dies After Hit By Vehicle: Manchester PD A 43-year-old Whiting man died after they were struck by a vehicle in Manchester, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. At 9:37 a.m., on Sunday, Aug. 9, a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of County Route 530 and Swift Circle in Whiting, Manchester police said. Richard Fescharek sustained multiple life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash, police said. Fescharek was pronounced dead Friday, Aug. 14, police said. The crash remains under investigation, though it is believed to be caused by improper crossing, police said.

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Long Beach Island, NJ
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2-Alarm Beach Haven Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD 2-Alarm Beach Haven Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD
2-Alarm Beach Haven Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in Beach Haven Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, authorities said. At 4:34 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire at 211 Leeward Ave., a three-story wood frame home,  Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company said. While en route, firefighters saw a column of smoke in the area and tolled a second alarm, fire officials said. Firefighters stretched two lines and were eventually able to bring the fire under control, fire officials said. The fire was turned over to the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s office for investigation, firefighters said. No injuri…

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Haddon Heights-Barrington, NJ
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Lawnside Man Shot, Killed: Prosecutor Lawnside Man Shot, Killed: Prosecutor
Lawnside Man Shot, Killed: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Lawnside man was fatally shot on Friday, Aug. 21, authorities said. At 5:50 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at West Hodges Avenue and found the victim, George Rivera, had been transported via private vehicle to Cooper University Hospital, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Lawnside Police Captain William Plenty said. He was pronounced dead later that evening, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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