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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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Police & Fire
Truck Hits Guardrail, Overturns On Route 80: NJSP Truck Hits Guardrail, Overturns On Route 80: NJSP
Truck Hits Guardrail, Overturns On Route 80: Njsp A tractor trailer overturned on Route 80 in Warren County on the early morning of Tuesday, April 9, New Jersey State Police said. At 5:42 a.m., a truck was traveling westbound on Route 80 west in Hope Township when it struck a guardrail and overturned, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. No injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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Lifestyle
Meet 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' in Ridgewood Meet 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' in Ridgewood
Meet 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' in Ridgewood If you have an outstanding warrant, this is not the book signing for you. Duane Chapman a.k.a. "Dog The Bounty Hunter" will be signing copies of his new book " Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption " at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m.  HEY BOUNTY NATION, GUESS WHAT?!?! I WILL BE DOING A BOOK SIGNING IN RIDGEWOOD, NJ ON APRIL 16th!!! Come see me at... Posted by Duane "Dog" Chapman on Thursday, March 28, 2024 In the book, Chapman pulls back the curtain on his life, talking about his time in a motorcycle gang, be…

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Police & Fire
Man Shot In Drive-By Shooting: Newark PD Man Shot In Drive-By Shooting: Newark PD
Man Shot In Drive-By Shooting: Newark PD A man was shot in a drive-by shooting in Newark on Monday, April 1, authorities said. At 10:30 p.m., police responded to University Hospital after a man walked in for treatment of a gunshot wound, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.  The man said he was walking west on Springfield Avenue when a black SUV stopped in the area where he was walking and a passenger began shooting in his direction, Fragé said.  The man ran from the scene and was driven to University Hospital by a driver who offered him assistance, Fragé said. The man is in stable conditi…

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Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 46 In Parsippany: Authorities Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 46 In Parsippany: Authorities
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 46 In Parsippany: Authorities A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Route 46 in Morris County on Monday, April 8, authorities said. The incident occurred in Parsippany at Route 46 and North Beverywck Road, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said.  The road is closed for as the investigation continues and motorists should expect delays, Parsippany police said.

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Police & Fire
Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD
Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD A truck fire sent smoke billowing into the sky on I-80 in Warren County on Sunday, April 7, authorities said. At 11:30 a.m., first responders arrived tat I-80 West by Exit 19 and confirmed the fire, the Allamuchy Fire Department said in a release.  Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, bringing it under control within minutes, fire officials said. Firefighters remained on scene until 12:30 p.m., fire officials said. There were no reports of any injuries.

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Police & Fire
Man Arrested After Firing Gun In Maplewood Domestic Dispute: Cops Man Arrested After Firing Gun In Maplewood Domestic Dispute: Cops
Man Arrested After Firing Gun In Maplewood Domestic Dispute: Cops A 38-year-old Maplewood man was arrested and charged after he fired a gunshot during a domestic disturbance on Sunday, April 7, police said. Officers initially responded to the scene for the domestic incident and after an on-scene investigation arrested Kevin Lafferty, Maplewood police said in a release.  Lafferty was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes and possession of hollow point ammunition during the commission of a crime, police said. Lafferty was transported to county jail, police said. There was no direct threat to the public, police s…

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News
WINNER! Montvale Powerball Player Scores Big Bucks WINNER! Montvale Powerball Player Scores Big Bucks
Winner! Montvale Powerball Player Scores Big Bucks It was a lucrative Saturday for a Powerball player in Bergen County. A ticket sold in Montvale matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, April 6, winning $150,000. The ticket was sold at an Exxon in Montvale. The winning numbers were 22, 27, 44, 52, 69 and the red Powerball was 9.

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Police & Fire
Armed Robber Busted In Newark After April Fools Pursuit: Police Armed Robber Busted In Newark After April Fools Pursuit: Police
Armed Robber Busted In Newark After April Fools Pursuit: Police A 27-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged with attempting to rob two men at gunpoint in Bloomfield on Monday, April 1, police said. At 11:30 a.m., two men were picked up for work near the 100 block of Floyd Avenue by Alameen Mohammed in a silver Mercedes Benz, Bloomfield police said.  Mohammed brandished a handgun and demanded money from the men, police said. The men had no money and exited the vehicle before calling 911, police said. Newark police recognized Mohammed's vehicle and began a pursuit, officers said The vehicle crashed and officers pursued Mohammed on foot before …

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Police & Fire
Two Juveniles Arrested For Vehicle Theft: Nutley PD Two Juveniles Arrested For Vehicle Theft: Nutley PD
Two Juveniles Arrested For Vehicle Theft: Nutley PD Two juveniles have been apprehended after a car was stolen in Nutley last month, police said. On Wednesday, March 6 at 4:21 a.m., the two juveniles entered a home on Alexander Avenue through a rear door and stole the keys to a Land Rover parked in the driveway, Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo said. The vehicle was recovered in East Orange a day later, police said. The juveniles have been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary and motor vehicle theft, police said.

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Police & Fire
Two Men Stole Checks From Mailboxes: Fairfield PD Two Men Stole Checks From Mailboxes: Fairfield PD
Two Men Stole Checks From Mailboxes: Fairfield PD Two men were arrested and charged with stealing checks from people's mailboxes in Fairfield on Thursday, April 4, police said. At 9:22 a.m. a resident on Glenroy Road South witnessed a vehicle pull up to their mailbox and remove an envelope containing a check meant to be picked up by the mailman, Fairfield police said. The vehicle then drove up to a second mailbox and stole their mail, police said.  Police located the vehicle on Sand Road near Hollywood Avenue, officers said. Jonathan Rosario, a 35-year-old Miami resident, provided officers with a false name and his accomplice, Byron C…

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