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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Watchung-Green Brook, NJ
Breaking News
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 22 In Green Brook: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 22 In Green Brook: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 22 In Green Brook: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 22 In Green Brook: Prosecutor A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 22 West in Somerset County on Sunday, Oct. 11, authorities said. At 8:52 p.m., Green Brook police responded to Route 22 West near King George Road and found the pedestrian, who was not identified, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Green Brook Township Chief of Police William Coward said. The pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead on Monday, Oct. 12.  The crash remains under investigat…

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
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Manchester Fire Chief Killed In Turnpike Crash, Driver Arrested Fleeing Scene: NJSP Manchester Fire Chief Killed In Turnpike Crash, Driver Arrested Fleeing Scene: NJSP Manchester Fire Chief Killed In Turnpike Crash, Driver Arrested Fleeing Scene: NJSP
Manchester Fire Chief Killed In Turnpike Crash, Driver Arrested Fleeing Scene: Njsp A 47-year-old fire chief was killed after he was struck by a vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike early Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, according to state officials and those who knew him. Brian Flanagan was working within a marked construction zone on the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison when a GMC SUV entered the area and hit him just after 3:50 a.m., Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Anthony Bernardi, the driver of the GMC, fled the scene, Postorino said. Bernardi, an Edison resident, was arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homici…

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Hazlet, NJ
Obituaries
5-Year-Old Hazlet Boy Dies After Battling Brain Tumors 5-Year-Old Hazlet Boy Dies After Battling Brain Tumors 5-Year-Old Hazlet Boy Dies After Battling Brain Tumors
5-Year-Old Hazlet Boy Dies After Battling Brain Tumors Mick Joseph Augustitus, a 5-year-old Hazlet boy died on Saturday, Oct. 10, after battling brain tumors, the Ashley Lauren Foundation announced. Mick was known for his love of Lighting McQueen, with his room filled with toys of the "Cars" hero. "Mick was so much more than his diagnosis," the Ashley Lauren Foundation said. "He was a beautiful little boy with a smile that could light up a room, a love for Lightning McQueen, and a spirit that touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know him." A GoFundMe set up for his parents, Michael and Allison revealed he was diagnosed when he wa…

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Berlin, NJ
Your Community
Berlin Man Critically Injured Cliff Jumping With Fiancée In Italy Berlin Man Critically Injured Cliff Jumping With Fiancée In Italy Berlin Man Critically Injured Cliff Jumping With Fiancée In Italy
Berlin Man Critically Injured Cliff Jumping With Fiancée In Italy Jacob Fleig, a Berlin resident, is fighting for his life in Italy after being critically injured while cliff jumping on Monday, Oct. 5, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family. Fleig, whose LinkedIn page shows he studied biochemistry at Rowan University, was vacationing on the Amalfi Coast with his fiancée. He is in the intensive care unit and has undergone numerous life-saving procedures and surgeries, his brother Jimmy Dorner wrote on the fundraiser. Dorner said the goal is to get him medically stable so he can be transported back to America for future surgeries, therapy, and…

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Swedesboro-Woolwich-Logan, NJ
Breaking News
Swedesboro Woman Injured In Fiery Delaware Bridge Crash: DRBA Swedesboro Woman Injured In Fiery Delaware Bridge Crash: DRBA Swedesboro Woman Injured In Fiery Delaware Bridge Crash: DRBA
Swedesboro Woman Injured In Fiery Delaware Bridge Crash: Drba A Swedesboro woman was injured after her vehicle overturned on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Toll Plaza on Monday, Oct. 12. At 3 p.m., officers responded to the Delaware Memorial Bridge Toll Plaza after a woman driving a Honda Accord struck the concrete abutment in front of the toll plaza, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch fire, Delaware River and Bay Authority police said. Emergency responders arrived on scene, extricated the driver from her burning vehicle and extinguished the fire, police said. The woman was transported to Christiana Hospital for treatment. The crash cl…

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Marlboro-Morganville, NJ
Breaking News
Car Crashes Into Marlboro Plaza McDonald's: EMS Car Crashes Into Marlboro Plaza McDonald's: EMS Car Crashes Into Marlboro Plaza McDonald's: EMS
Car Crashes Into Marlboro Plaza McDonald's: EMS A car crashed into a McDonald's on Route 9 Monday, Oct. 12, authorities said. An 86-year-old man mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brake while attempting to pull into a parking spot, Marlboro police said. The driver was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center as a precaution, police said. No occupants inside of the McDonald’s were injured due to the crash, police said.

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Manalapan-Englishtown, NJ
Breaking News
Crash Closes Route 9 In Manalapan : Police Crash Closes Route 9 In Manalapan : Police Crash Closes Route 9 In Manalapan : Police
Crash Closes Route 9 In Manalapan : Police Two people were killed in a crash on Route 9 Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. The crash occurred on Route 9 southbound near Symmes Drive in Manalapan, Manalapan police said. The identities of the victims has not been released. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Breaking News
Cops ID Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At EHT Plant Cops ID Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At EHT Plant Cops ID Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At EHT Plant
Cops ID Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At EHT Plant A 26-year-old Mays Landing man was rescued after he was trapped inside an asphalt bin in Egg Harbor Township, Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, authorities said. At 6:03 a.m., officers responded to AE Stone at 1435 Doughty Rd after Cameron Briggs fell backwards into a recycled asphalt bin, Egg Harbor Township police said.  A partial collapse of the asphalt occurred and Briggs ended up trapped in a seated position with his legs straight out and asphalt over his waist, police said. Workers called for emergency assistance after they spent 20 minutes trying to free him, police said. Briggs remain…

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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
Breaking News
18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD 18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD 18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD
18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD An 18-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged after he fled from police during a traffic stop, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 12. At 1:18 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near N. Laurel Street and E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton police. Mauricio Pablo-Mendez refused to stop and attempted to elude before stopping the vehicle and fleeing on foot, Bridgeton police said. Pablo-Mendez was arrested after a brief foot pursuit, police said. Pablo-Mendez was  charged with eluding, obstruction and resisting arrest, police said.

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Swedesboro-Woolwich-Logan, NJ
Breaking News
Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company
Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three people were injured after a fire destroyed a home in Swedesboro, Friday, Oct. 9, authorities said. At 3:11 p.m., firefighters responded to a house fire at 5 Merckling St. in Swedesboro and found a home engulfed in flames with thick black violent smoke, Woolwich Fire Company said. Firefighters immediately entered the home to locate a man trapped, fire officials said. Despite intense heat and smoke, a firefighter located the man in a chair, secured  him and removed him from the home, fire officials said. Firefighters gave the man fresh air, fire officials said. The quick action of…

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