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
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Former Fire Chief In Toms River, Cop Handcuffed Employees, Forced Sexual Contact On Them: AG Former Fire Chief In Toms River, Cop Handcuffed Employees, Forced Sexual Contact On Them: AG
Former Fire Chief In Toms River, Cop Handcuffed Employees, Forced Sexual Contact On Them: AG A 53-year-old former Toms River resident was indicted on charges he forced non-consensual sexual contact upon employees he supervised and colleagues, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 3. Robert Sinnott, was previously the fire chief of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company in Toms River and retired Island Heights police officer, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. He was previously charged with criminal sexual contact and official misconduct, Davenport said. He now faces charges of criminal sexual contact, official misconduct, and pattern of official misconduct, Davenport said. An…

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Atlantic City, NJ
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NY Woman Admits To Killing AC Man During Armed Robbery: Atlantic County Prosecutor NY Woman Admits To Killing AC Man During Armed Robbery: Atlantic County Prosecutor
NY Woman Admits To Killing AC Man During Armed Robbery: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 30-year-old Manlius, New York man pleaded guilty to killing a man during a robbery in Atlantic City, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 3. Melissa Tikaram pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and armed robbery, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, Tikaram is expected to be sentenced to 15 years in prison. On Saturday, Jan. 20, during a robbery, Howard Griswold, a 26-year-old Baldwinsville, NY resident, fired a gun at Christian Hunter, a 32-year-old Atlantic City resident, and caused his death, authorities said. Atlantic City police resp…

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Blairstown, NJ
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Blairstown Man Sexually Assaulted Child: Prosecutor Blairstown Man Sexually Assaulted Child: Prosecutor
Blairstown Man Sexually Assaulted Child: Prosecutor A 56-year-old Blairstown man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a child, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 2 Phillipsburg police began investigating David James in July after receiving a report of a sexual assault of a child, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. James was known to the victim, authorities said. On Friday, Aug. 28, James was arrested and charge with aggravated sexual assault, two counts of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of the child, authorities said.

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Washington Township, NJ
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Two Washington Twp Police Vehicles Struck On Route 42: Authorities Two Washington Twp Police Vehicles Struck On Route 42: Authorities
Two Washington Twp Police Vehicles Struck On Route 42: Authorities Two police vehicles were hit by a man with outstanding warrants on Route 42 in Washington Township Thursday, Sept. 3, authorities said. At 1:41 a.m., members of the Washington Township Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force had conducted a traffic stop on Route 42 between Exits 7 and 7B, Washington Township police said. During the stop, officers determined that an occupant of the vehicle, who was not identified by police, had outstanding warrants and was being placed under arrest, law enforcement said. While officers were completing the arrest, a  2010 Mercury Milan appro…

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Mendham-Chester, NJ
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Chester Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave Chester Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave
Chester Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave Erin Piacenti was on her first day back following maternity leave when she was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday, Aug. 31. Piacenti, a Chester, NJ resident, had welcomed her daughter Madison five months ago, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her daughter and husband, Frank. "Becoming a mother was Erin's lifelong ambition, and Madison gave her the greatest possible joy," Shray Gupta, who organized the fundraiser said. "Erin's life was defined not by the circumstances of her death, but instead by the way she lived. Erin was deeply devoted to her family and friends, except…

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Middle Township, NJ
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Found Human Remains In Middle Twp ID'd As Man Missing For Two Years: Prosecutor Found Human Remains In Middle Twp ID'd As Man Missing For Two Years: Prosecutor
Found Human Remains In Middle Twp ID'd As Man Missing For Two Years: Prosecutor Human remains found in Middle Township have been identified as a 42-year-old Lower Township man, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 2. Benjamin Beason had been reported missing in May 2024, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey  Sutherland, Middle Township Police Chief Tracey Super and Lower Township Police Chief Donald Vanaman Jr. said. On Tuesday, March 3,   a Cape May County resident was walking in a wooded area in the Whitesboro section of Middle Township when they discovered what appeared to be a human skull, authorities said.  A subse…

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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9 Rescued After Vessel Takes On Water: Stafford PD 9 Rescued After Vessel Takes On Water: Stafford PD
9 Rescued After Vessel Takes On Water: Stafford PD Nine people were rescued after their vessel  vessel struck a partially submerged dredge pipe and began taking on water in the waters south of the Causeway Bridge, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 2. At 12:38 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 29, the Stafford Township Police Department Marine Unit received a distress call over the VHF marine radio reporting a vessel taking on water approximately one mile south of the Causeway Bridge, Stafford Township police said. The distress call was made by a passing boater who remained with the vessel until police arrived, officers said. The v…

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Red Bank, NJ
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Shots Fired In Red Bank: Police Shots Fired In Red Bank: Police
Shots Fired In Red Bank: Police An investigation has been launched after shots were fired in Red Bank Monday, Aug. 31, authorities said. At 4:52 p.m., officers responded to 107 Catherine St. and found numerous shell chasings from the roadway near the residence, Red Bank police said. A vehicle believed to be involved had fled the area prior to police arrival, officers said. Several residents were sitting outside their residence at the time of the incident but no injuries were reported, police said. The incident remains under investigation, police said.

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Manasquan-Brielle, NJ
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Manasquan Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor Manasquan Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor
Manasquan Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Manasquan resident is facing numerous charges after a woman died in a three-car crash, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 2. Tamra Lawlor is charged with vehicular homicide and assault by auto, having previously been charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, officers responded to Route 70 and Morningstar Road after Lawlor ran a red light and her Subaru Crosstrek crashed into a Toyota Camry driven by 58-year-old Eileen Ziesmer, a Brick resident and a Nissan Armada driven …

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Look Inside: Borgata Unveils $107M Makeover Of Atlantic City Tower Look Inside: Borgata Unveils $107M Makeover Of Atlantic City Tower
Look Inside: Borgata Unveils $107M Makeover Of Atlantic City Tower The Borgata Tower just got a facelift. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced plans for a $107 million reimagination of the Borgata Tower, with plans to offer a refreshed experience across all guestrooms and suites, guestroom corridors and the tower’s main lobby, known as The Living Room. Construction is set to begin Sunday, Sept. 13, with guestrooms becoming available on a floor-by-floor basis beginning next month. The reimagining aims to introduce a warmer, more contemporary take on the resort’s signature glamour and is inspired by modern Italian design and fine tailoring, the…

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