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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Mendham-Chester, NJ
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Chester Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave Chester Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave
Chester Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave Erin Piacenti was on her first day back following maternity leave when she was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday, Aug. 31. Piacenti, a Chester, NJ resident, had welcomed her daughter Madison five months ago, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her daughter and husband, Frank. "Becoming a mother was Erin's lifelong ambition, and Madison gave her the greatest possible joy," Shray Gupta, who organized the fundraiser said. "Erin's life was defined not by the circumstances of her death, but instead by the way she lived. Erin was deeply devoted to her family and friends, except…

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Middle Township, NJ
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Found Human Remains In Middle Twp ID'd As Man Missing For Two Years: Prosecutor Found Human Remains In Middle Twp ID'd As Man Missing For Two Years: Prosecutor
Found Human Remains In Middle Twp ID'd As Man Missing For Two Years: Prosecutor Human remains found in Middle Township have been identified as a 42-year-old Lower Township man, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 2. Benjamin Beason had been reported missing in May 2024, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey  Sutherland, Middle Township Police Chief Tracey Super and Lower Township Police Chief Donald Vanaman Jr. said. On Tuesday, March 3,   a Cape May County resident was walking in a wooded area in the Whitesboro section of Middle Township when they discovered what appeared to be a human skull, authorities said.  A subse…

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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9 Rescued After Vessel Takes On Water: Stafford PD 9 Rescued After Vessel Takes On Water: Stafford PD
9 Rescued After Vessel Takes On Water: Stafford PD Nine people were rescued after their vessel  vessel struck a partially submerged dredge pipe and began taking on water in the waters south of the Causeway Bridge, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 2. At 12:38 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 29, the Stafford Township Police Department Marine Unit received a distress call over the VHF marine radio reporting a vessel taking on water approximately one mile south of the Causeway Bridge, Stafford Township police said. The distress call was made by a passing boater who remained with the vessel until police arrived, officers said. The v…

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Red Bank, NJ
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Shots Fired In Red Bank: Police Shots Fired In Red Bank: Police
Shots Fired In Red Bank: Police An investigation has been launched after shots were fired in Red Bank Monday, Aug. 31, authorities said. At 4:52 p.m., officers responded to 107 Catherine St. and found numerous shell chasings from the roadway near the residence, Red Bank police said. A vehicle believed to be involved had fled the area prior to police arrival, officers said. Several residents were sitting outside their residence at the time of the incident but no injuries were reported, police said. The incident remains under investigation, police said.

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Manasquan-Brielle, NJ
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Manasquan Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor Manasquan Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor
Manasquan Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Manasquan resident is facing numerous charges after a woman died in a three-car crash, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 2. Tamra Lawlor is charged with vehicular homicide and assault by auto, having previously been charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, officers responded to Route 70 and Morningstar Road after Lawlor ran a red light and her Subaru Crosstrek crashed into a Toyota Camry driven by 58-year-old Eileen Ziesmer, a Brick resident and a Nissan Armada driven …

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Look Inside: Borgata Unveils $107M Makeover Of Atlantic City Tower Look Inside: Borgata Unveils $107M Makeover Of Atlantic City Tower
Look Inside: Borgata Unveils $107M Makeover Of Atlantic City Tower The Borgata Tower just got a facelift. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced plans for a $107 million reimagination of the Borgata Tower, with plans to offer a refreshed experience across all guestrooms and suites, guestroom corridors and the tower’s main lobby, known as The Living Room. Construction is set to begin Sunday, Sept. 13, with guestrooms becoming available on a floor-by-floor basis beginning next month. The reimagining aims to introduce a warmer, more contemporary take on the resort’s signature glamour and is inspired by modern Italian design and fine tailoring, the…

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Wall Township, NJ
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Wall Twp Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month Wall Twp Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month
Wall Twp Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month The Hendricks family is reeling after their parents, Scott Hendricks and Shannon Coogan, both Wall residents, died last month. Scott Hendricks, 56, died Monday, Aug. 3 after facing health issues, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his children. Shannon Coogan, 55, died Thursday, Aug. 27, after a stroke. "Scott and Shannon were both lifelong dear friends of mine," Jenn Stevenson Payne, who organized the GoFundMe wrote. "Their children have been a part of my life, and it is absolutely heartbreaking to see them facing something no child should ever have to endure. There a…

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Red Bank, NJ
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Insomnia Cookies Opens In Red Bank Insomnia Cookies Opens In Red Bank
Insomnia Cookies Opens In Red Bank The Jersey Shore just got a little bit sweeter. Insomnia Cookies opened a location in Red Bank on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 74 Broad St. The bakery expands Insomnia's footprint in the Garden State and promises to offer signature warm cookies and decadent desserts. The Red Bank bakery will celebrate its grand opening later this month with giveaways and special offers. Those interested in working as part-time cookie crew members, delivery drivers and shift leaders can apply here.

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Freehold, NJ
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Freehold Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child For Decade: Prosecutor Freehold Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child For Decade: Prosecutor
Freehold Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child For Decade: Prosecutor A 43-year-old Freehold Borough man was convicted of sexually assaulting a juvenile for more than 10 years, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 2 Raul Hernandez-Teles was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated criminal sexual contact, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. An investigation revealed Hernandez-Teles had committed the offenses at various times, often on several occasions weekly, starting in 2008 and lasting for more than a decade, from the time the victim was four until she w…

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Atlantic City, NJ
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AC Man Learns Fate After Trying To Sexually Assault Nurse At Jail: Prosecutor AC Man Learns Fate After Trying To Sexually Assault Nurse At Jail: Prosecutor
AC Man Learns Fate After Trying To Sexually Assault Nurse At Jail: Prosecutor A 52-year-old Atlantic City man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to assault a nurse while in jail, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 1. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, while detained at the Atlantic County Justice Facility, Melvin Bishop entered the nurse's office for a medical exam, and began making sexual advances toward her, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.  Bishop made sexual advances toward the victim, chasing her and ripping at her clothing in an effort to sexually assault her, authorities said. The victim was able to hide until l…

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