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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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No Charges For Keansburg Officer Who Fatally Shot Chainsaw Wielding Man: AG No Charges For Keansburg Officer Who Fatally Shot Chainsaw Wielding Man: AG
No Charges For Keansburg Officer Who Fatally Shot Chainsaw Wielding Man: AG A state grand jury declined to criminally charge a Keansburg police officer who fatally shot a 46-year-old man wielding a chainsaw, authorities announced Wednesday, July 30. On Monday, May 27, 2024 at 1:07 p.m. Keansburg police were called to perform a welfare check at a home on Seabreeze Way, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Two officers entered the home and found Willem Roman with a running chainsaw, along with several weapons, Platkin said. Roman approached the officers with the chainsaw, Platkin said. Patrolman John Swartz used a taser on Roman and Patrolman Tyler Mange…

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Oak Ridge Resident ID’d As Man Killed In Jefferson Motorcycle Crash: Prosecutor Oak Ridge Resident ID’d As Man Killed In Jefferson Motorcycle Crash: Prosecutor
Oak Ridge Resident ID’d As Man Killed In Jefferson Motorcycle Crash: Prosecutor A 57-year-old Oak Ridge man was killed after crashing his motorcycle in Jefferson on Thursday, July 24, authorities said. At 9:20 p.m., Jefferson police responded to Cozy Lane Road after Peter Joyce’s motorcycle left the roadway and crashed into the woods, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said. Joyce was pronounced dead the next day, authorities said. “Pete…was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him,” according to his obituary from the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home website. “He left a void in the hearts of his family and friends and many more whose liv…

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WWE Takes Over American Dream For Summerslam: Meet Undertaker, Bret Hart, Bayley WWE Takes Over American Dream For Summerslam: Meet Undertaker, Bret Hart, Bayley
WWE Takes Over American Dream For Summerslam: Meet Undertaker, Bret Hart, Bayley Ahead of its two-night Summerslam event at MetLife Stadium, WWE is giving fans a chance to get in on the fun. The Summerslam Superstore will be opening at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford from Friday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 3. The store will feature exclusive merchandise, including replica championship titles, superstar apparel, signed memorabilia, collectibles and mini-titles.  WWE will be hosting meet and greet experiences with some of its all-time legends like Bret Hart, The Undertaker, Mick Foley and Kurt Angle, along with current superstars like Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre, I…

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VIDEO: Man Hurls Homophobic Slur At Photographer In Asbury Ale House — Then Tries To Fight Him VIDEO: Man Hurls Homophobic Slur At Photographer In Asbury Ale House — Then Tries To Fight Him
Video: Man Hurls Homophobic Slur At Photographer In Asbury Ale House — Then Tries To Fight Him A confrontation at Asbury Ale House has gone viral after a man hurled homophobic slurs at a fellow patron. In the video recorded Sunday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m., Ryan Edelson, an Asbury Park based photographer, says he was sitting with his friend discussing the recent death of her dog when a man sitting next to him called him a homophobic slur.  The footage captures the aftermath of the man using a slur. I can’t believe I’m actually posting this. I see videos like this online but didn’t expect something like this to happen... Posted by Respectfully Ryan on Monday, July 28, 2025 …

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Police & Fire
Support Swells For Wharton Families Who Lost Home In Fire Support Swells For Wharton Families Who Lost Home In Fire
Support Swells For Wharton Families Who Lost Home In Fire The community is coming together after a fire tore through five townhomes in Wharton on Saturday, July 26. Two fundraisers have been created to help one of the families impacted by the fire. Keylor Guzman said his family lost everything in the fire, including their clothes, bedding and furniture.  The fundraisers are aimed at helping the families secure temporary housing and basic necessities like clothing and toiletries and begin the process of rebuilding. As of Wednesday, July 30, the fundraisers have raised more than $5,000. Wharton Borough Hall is also collecting donations to as…

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Police & Fire
PA Woman Killed In Route 519 Crash: NJSP PA Woman Killed In Route 519 Crash: NJSP
PA Woman Killed In Route 519 Crash: Njsp A 23-year-old Lansdale woman was killed in a car crash on Route 519 on Sunday, July 27, authorities said. At 1:07 p.m., troopers responded to Route 519 south in White Township after a Chevrolet traveled off the round, reentered the southbound lanes, crossed the double yellow lines and crashed into a Ford SUV, Charles Marchan, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. The Chevrolet then went off the road and crashed into a utility pole, Marchan said. Rosa Castro Zumba, a passenger in the Chevrolet was killed in the crash, Marchan said. The driver, a 29-year-old Lansdale man sust…

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DUI Driver Hit Two People, One Fatally Outside Newark Elementary School: Prosecutor DUI Driver Hit Two People, One Fatally Outside Newark Elementary School: Prosecutor
DUI Driver Hit Two People, One Fatally Outside Newark Elementary School: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Newark resident was arrested after striking two people, one fatally, in a hit and run crash while driving intoxicated on Monday, July 28, authorities said. Segundo Carlos Bunay was driving a 2014 white Ford Econoline Van when he struck two women in front of George Washington Carver Elementary School at 333 Clinton Pl., Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. Eryn Montgomery, 28, was pronounced dead at University Hospital while the other woman is in stable condition, authorities said. Bunay fled the scene but later returne…

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Business
Merck Stock Drops, Layoffs Begin In $3B Restructuring Plan Merck Stock Drops, Layoffs Begin In $3B Restructuring Plan
Merck Stock Drops, Layoffs Begin In $3B Restructuring Plan Merck, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, announced it will be undergoing layoffs after a disappointing second quarter.  In its earnings report, Merck said it aims to save more than $3 billion in cost savings as part of a "multiyear optimization initiative."  The restructuring program includes eliminating certain administrative, sales and research and development positions. Merck did not say how many people would be laid off, but said they aim to achieve the cost savings by 2027.  To save money, the company plans to reduce office space and optimize its manufac…

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Man Killed In Atlantic City Shooting Outside Motel: Prosecutor Man Killed In Atlantic City Shooting Outside Motel: Prosecutor
Man Killed In Atlantic City Shooting Outside Motel: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Atlantic City man was fatally shot on Monday, July 28, authorities said. At 10:30 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to the Martinique Motel at 3029 Pacific Ave. and found Kendell Roseborough unresponsive with a gunshot wound, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Rosborough was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. This incident is currently being investigated by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, authorities said. 

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Fugitive: North Plainfield Man Charged With Sexual Assault At Large, Prosecutor Says Fugitive: North Plainfield Man Charged With Sexual Assault At Large, Prosecutor Says
Fugitive: North Plainfield Man Charged With Sexual Assault At Large, Prosecutor Says A 45-year-old North Plainfield man wanted for sexual assault is at large, authorities announced Tuesday, July 29. On Sunday, July 20 at 2:07 a.m., officers responded to a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by a man while walking home on Manning Avenue in North Plainfield,  Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and North Plainfield Chief of Police Alan McKay said. The woman attempted to flee but the suspect, later identified as Oscar Vasquez Barraza, caught up to her and sexually assaulted her…

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