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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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Newark Man Pleads Guilty To Robbing Mailman at Gunpoint: Feds Newark Man Pleads Guilty To Robbing Mailman at Gunpoint: Feds
Newark Man Pleads Guilty To Robbing Mailman at Gunpoint: Feds A 29-year-old Newark man pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 27 to robbing a postal worker at gunpoint last November, authorities said. In November 2023, Troy Corbett was one of four people who stole the victim's cell phone, keys and wallet, containing a credit card and debit card, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. The robbery is a federal crime because impeded the postal worker from delivering mail, interfering with interstate commerce, Habba said. After the robbery, two other men used the stolen debit card to make separate purchases., Habba said. In January 2024, in Newark, Corbett possessed a …

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NJ Man Committed Marriage Fraud To Obtain Permanent Residence: Feds NJ Man Committed Marriage Fraud To Obtain Permanent Residence: Feds
NJ Man Committed Marriage Fraud To Obtain Permanent Residence: Feds A 25-year-old Cherry Hill man was recently charged with marriage fraud after he and his wife entered into a sham agreement so he could obtain permanent residence, authorities said. Elvis Harizaj is also charged with making false statements on forms submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with his wife, Natasha Flores, a 27-year-old Newark resident, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. Harizaj, an Albanian citizen, entered into a sham marriage with Flores to obtain permanent residence in the United States, Habba said. The duo was married on Thursday, Oct…

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'How Did She Do That?' Wild Video Shows Aftermath Of Middletown Post Office Crash 'How Did She Do That?' Wild Video Shows Aftermath Of Middletown Post Office Crash
'How Did She Do That?' Wild Video Shows Aftermath Of Middletown Post Office Crash A car crashed into the Middletown Post Office on Route 35 on Tuesday, May 27 and the aftermath was captured on TikTok in a video going viral. @pattydoll.carter.esdaile Crash at Post Office what are the odds of that? ♬ original sound - @PattyDollDiaries💜 "Oh my God, I got glass in my shoe," one person said. "Somebody's gotta call 9-1-1." No one appeared to be injured, following the crash, as people evacuated the post office as the vehicle began smoking.  "How did she do that? What the f-" PattyDollDiaries, who posted the TikTok said as she saw the car inside the post office.…

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Three Arrested After Shots Fired At Verona Birthday Party: Prosecutor Three Arrested After Shots Fired At Verona Birthday Party: Prosecutor
Three Arrested After Shots Fired At Verona Birthday Party: Prosecutor Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred at a Verona birthday party in March, authorities announced, Thursday, May 29. On Saturday, March 15, a verbal argument started inside a party at Palmetto Venues before spilling out into the street, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II, and Verona Police Chief Christoper Kiernan said. The suspects then began exchanging gunfire, authorities said. Four people sustained non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Sahid Cook, a 32-year-old West Orange resident and Jumanne McGee, a 29-year-old Orange r…

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Armed Man Rescued By Cops After Setting Fire: Monroe Township PD Armed Man Rescued By Cops After Setting Fire: Monroe Township PD
Armed Man Rescued By Cops After Setting Fire: Monroe Township PD Police in Monroe Township raced into action on Saturday, May 17, after an armed man started a fire while experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers responded to a residence for a welfare check and encountered an uncooperative man experiencing a mental health crisis, Monroe Township police said. The man made multiple threats to harm the officers if they entered the bedroom, police said. Smoke was seen coming from the bedroom, police said. Officers forced entry into the room and found the man armed with a knife, police said. The officers were able to safely subdue him using a shield a…

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Egg Harbor Township Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Township Of Hamilton PD Egg Harbor Township Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Township Of Hamilton PD
Egg Harbor Township Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Township Of Hamilton PD A 71-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was killed in a crash on Monday, May 26, in the Township of Hamilton, authorities said. At 3:10 p.m., officers responded to Weymouth Road near the Winding River Campground after a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox made a left turn and was hit by a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle, Township of Hamilton Police said. The motorcyclist, Vance Virtue, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the Equinox was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, police said.

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Guatemalan Fugitive Wanted For Homicide Apprehended In NJ: ICE Guatemalan Fugitive Wanted For Homicide Apprehended In NJ: ICE
Guatemalan Fugitive Wanted For Homicide Apprehended In NJ: ICE A 29-year-old Guatemalan fugitive wanted for homicide in his home country was arrested by ICE in New Jersey on Tuesday, May 13, authorities said. Adelso Garcia Martinez was arrested for violations of the Immigration and Naturalization Act, ICE Homeland Security Investigations Newark said. Martinez is wanted for two counts of attempted aggravated homicide in Guatemala. ICE did not say where in New Jersey he was arrested. Martinez unlawfully entered the United States through Texas in May 2021, ICE said. He was released into the United States by U.S. Border Patrol the same day, ICE said. Mart…

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Lenape HS Senior Killed In Route 31 Crash Weeks Before Graduation Lenape HS Senior Killed In Route 31 Crash Weeks Before Graduation
Lenape HS Senior Killed In Route 31 Crash Weeks Before Graduation A Lenape High School senior was identified as the person killed in a crash between a car and a tractor-trailer in Hopewell Township on Tuesday, May 27, the district said. “Our Lenape Family suffered a tragic loss today when one of our seniors was killed in an automobile accident,” Lenape High School Principal Tony Cattani said in a letter to parents. "Two of the student's friends, also members of the Class of 2025, were injured. Lenape High School and Lenape Regional High School District personnel are working closely with the Burlington County Crisis Response Team to provide our students, fa…

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47 Counts Of Child Endangerment For Bus Driver Who Left Wheel Unattended In NJ: Cops 47 Counts Of Child Endangerment For Bus Driver Who Left Wheel Unattended In NJ: Cops
47 Counts Of Child Endangerment For Bus Driver Who Left Wheel Unattended In NJ: Cops A 41-year-old Philadelphia bus driver was arrested and charged with numerous counts of child endangerment on Tuesday, May 27, after committing multiple traffic offenses while driving on the Garden State Parkway in Lakewood, authorities said. Xiao Lei Lei Tian drove at high speeds, failed to maintain his lane, used a cell phone while driving and at one point stood in the aisle of the moving bus, leaving the steering wheel unattended, Lakewood police said. The bus, which had 47 juveniles and three adults, was en route from Rhode Island to a school in Lakewood, police said. It was found d…

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NJ Man Wanted For Essex County Manslaughter Busted At Niagara Falls Border Crossing NJ Man Wanted For Essex County Manslaughter Busted At Niagara Falls Border Crossing
NJ Man Wanted For Essex County Manslaughter Busted At Niagara Falls Border Crossing A 22-year-old New Jersey resident wanted for manslaughter was arrested on Monday, May 26 at a U.S. border crossing, authorities said. Malakai McRay was entering the United States on a commercial bus at the Port of Buffalo Rainbow Bridge crossing between Niagara Falls, New York and Niagara Falls, Ontario, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. While examining McRay, CBP officers discovered an active warrant for his arrest, authorities said. CBP officers verified his identification and confirmed he had an arrest warrant from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office for negligent manslaughter wi…

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