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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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NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Kearny Hits Jackpot NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Kearny Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Lotto Ticket Sold In Kearny Hits Jackpot A lottery player in Kearny capped off his weekend by becoming a millionaire.  A lottery ticket matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing held on Sunday, Nov. 10, winning $1.3 million. The ticket was sold at New Bergen Liquor on 230 Kearny Ave. The winning numbers were 1, 5, 24, 33, 43.

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Three Arrested After Drug Deal Gone Bad: Hanover Township PD Three Arrested After Drug Deal Gone Bad: Hanover Township PD
Three Arrested After Drug Deal Gone Bad: Hanover Township PD Three people were arrested after a man was assaulted by a firearm during a drug deal in Whippany on Saturday, Oct. 12, authorities said. Officers initially responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Red Carpet/Scottish Inn 1255 Route 10 East, Hanover Township police said. It was determined the victim was not shot, but struck in the head with a handgun and robbed, police said. Following an investigation, three people were arrested, police said. Michael Mills, a 36-year-old Newton resident, was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault with a firearm, and other weapons and drug off…

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Man At Large After Stabbing Outside Linden Bowling Alley: Police Man At Large After Stabbing Outside Linden Bowling Alley: Police
Man At Large After Stabbing Outside Linden Bowling Alley: Police A 25-year-old Newark man was stabbed outside a bowling alley in Linden on Friday, Nov. 8, authorities said. At 6:10 p.m., officers responded to Linden Lanes at 741 N. Stiles St. and found the victim, Linden police said in a release. The man had been involved in an argument with a co-worker, Easkon Walker, a 44-year-old Elizabeth man, police said. Walker pulled a knife and stabbed him multiple times before fleeing the scene, police said. The victim was treated on scene and taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, police said. Walker is charged with third-degree aggravated assault, …

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Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Hits Kearny Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Hits Kearny
Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Hits Kearny The Sandman sightings continue. Adam Sandler, who has been filming "Happy Gilmore 2" throughout the Garden State was spotted filming the movie in Kearny on Friday, Nov.  Sandler was seen at the Presbyterian Church and Roosevelt School between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m., Jenn Dieguez, who spotted the actor said. "He came over and said hi and shook hands, fist bumped and said, 'thank you for letting us shoot in your beautiful town”". So far, Sandler has been spotted at Lokl Cafe at 80 South St. in Morristown, where employees said he helped out behind the counter on Sunday, Sept. 1. Sandler…

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15-Year-Old Carjacked, Ran Over Victim: Somerset County Prosecutor 15-Year-Old Carjacked, Ran Over Victim: Somerset County Prosecutor
15-Year-Old Carjacked, Ran Over Victim: Somerset County Prosecutor A 15-year-old has been arrested for a carjacking and assault that left a man with life-threatening injuries on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Bernards Township, authorities said. At 11:35 a.m., officers responded to o a gas station located in the area of Valley Road and found the teenager had tried to take possession of a vehicle after assaulting the driver, a Bernards Township man, who was putting air in his tires, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Bernards Township Police Chief Jon Bur…

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'Be Better Dude:' Fed-Up NJ Resident Calls Out Lincoln Park Smoker Amid NJ Wildfires 'Be Better Dude:' Fed-Up NJ Resident Calls Out Lincoln Park Smoker Amid NJ Wildfires
'Be Better Dude:' Fed-Up NJ Resident Calls Out Lincoln Park Smoker Amid NJ Wildfires As wildfires continue to rage in Morris County, patience is wearing thin. A Morris County wildfire that residents say was caused by fireworks set off on Halloween night had spread to nearly 140 acres last week as the state continues to be hit with a drought of more than a month. The wildfire occurred at The Craigmeur Lookout near Notch Road in Rockaway Township. Several farms in the area had  to to evacuate their animals for the second time this month, following the Microwave Wildfire last month. One Redditor had enough, in the thread "To the guy in the white Acura…

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Three Arrested After 100+ Grams Of Cocaine Found In Jersey City, Newark: Prosecutor Three Arrested After 100+ Grams Of Cocaine Found In Jersey City, Newark: Prosecutor
Three Arrested After 100+ Grams Of Cocaine Found In Jersey City, Newark: Prosecutor Three men were arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 6, after a search warrant of residences in Jersey City and Newark turned up 100 grams of cocaine and 30 grams of heroin, authorities said.  A months-long narcotics investigation in Jersey City and Newark by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force led to search warrant at residences on Kensington Avenue in Jersey City and Hunterdon Street in Newark, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. As a result of the search warrant, more than 100 grams of suspected cocaine, more than 30 grams of suspected heroin, and&nbs…

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Man Attacked By Beaver: Raritan Township PD Man Attacked By Beaver: Raritan Township PD
Man Attacked By Beaver: Raritan Township PD A man was attacked by a beaver while fishing in Raritan Township on Thursday, Nov. 7, authorities said. A 54-year-old Flemington man said he was fishing in the South Branch Raritan River when he noticed a beaver swimming nearby, Raritan Township police said. The man lost sight of the beaver only for the beaver to resurface and attack the victim, biting him on both legs, police said. While trying to defend himself, the victim was also bitten on the hand, police said The victim was able to get himself out of the water, police said.  First responders transported the victim to Hunter…

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Newark Man Gets 4+ Years For Distributing Cocaine, Fentanyl: Feds Newark Man Gets 4+ Years For Distributing Cocaine, Fentanyl: Feds
Newark Man Gets 4+ Years For Distributing Cocaine, Fentanyl: Feds A 37-year-old Newark man was sentenced to 4.8 years in prison on Tuesday, Nov. 5,  for distributing cocaine and fentanyl in 2022, authorities said. In December 2022, Carlos Gonzalez and another individual conspired to distribute approximately one kilogram of cocaine and 100 grams of fentanyl and were arrested shortly after arriving at an agreed-upon location in Kearny to complete the sale, US Attorney Phillip Sellinger said.  After their arrests, a search of Gonzalez’s home and an apartment uncovered two loaded firearms, an unloaded firearm, ammunition, drug packaging materials, a…

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Newark Man Robbed Pharmacy At Gunpoint: Feds Newark Man Robbed Pharmacy At Gunpoint: Feds
Newark Man Robbed Pharmacy At Gunpoint: Feds A 26-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged on Monday, Nov. 4, with robbing a pharmacy at gunpoint last year, authorities said. On Saturday, Dec. 30, Nariq Petes and an accomplice drove to a pharmacy wearing black masks, US Attorney Phillip Sellinger said. Once inside the pharmacy, Petes brandished a handgun and demanded prescription drugs, Sellinger said. Petes and his conspirator took at least six bottles of prescription medication, Sellinger said. Petes was charged with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a weapon, Sellinger said. He faces…

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