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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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'Devil Is Coming': Trenton Man Who Threatened to Shoot White People Learns Fate, Feds Say 'Devil Is Coming': Trenton Man Who Threatened to Shoot White People Learns Fate, Feds Say
'Devil Is Coming': Trenton Man Who Threatened to Shoot White People Learns Fate, Feds Say A 24-year-old Trenton man was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Thursday, May 22, after previously pleading guilty to making a social media post threatening to shoot white people, authorities said. In December 2022, Joshua Cobb wrote on social media that he wanted to cause mayhem to the white community, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. "It is going to take place in 2023 in the state of New Jersey, I have not chosen a exact date but I am going to be sure it is close to an important holiday to their race," Cobb, who said as a Black man, white people wouldn't understand his struggles, wrote. …

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Washington Township Man Made $545K Filing Phony Tax Returns: Feds Washington Township Man Made $545K Filing Phony Tax Returns: Feds
Washington Township Man Made $545K Filing Phony Tax Returns: Feds A 44-year-old Washington Township man admitted to filing phony tax returns and stealing more than $180,000 from an elderly person on Thursday, May 22, authorities said. During the pandemic, James Mastrogiovanni engaged in a scheme to exploit COVID-19 relief programs to line his own pockets, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. From March 2021 through December 2022, Mastrogiovanni prepared phony tax returns, claiming tax refunds intended to help struggling small businesses by reducing employment taxes owed, Habba said. Neither Mastrogiovanni nor any of his family members owned or operated a busi…

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No Charges For NJ Trooper In Fatal Pursuit: AG No Charges For NJ Trooper In Fatal Pursuit: AG
No Charges For NJ Trooper In Fatal Pursuit: AG A state trooper involved in a pursuit that led to the death of a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran will not face charges, authorities announced on Thursday, May 22, authorities said. On Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at 10:19 a.m., New Jersey State Trooper Christopher Bird began following an SUV on Route 80 eastbound and initiated a traffic stop, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. The driver of the SUV, Sean Mamakas, a 33-year-old Kempton, PA resident, continued traveling eastbound, exiting the interstate at Exit 12 and headed toward County Road 521 southbound in Hope Township, authorities said…

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Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says
Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says A Bruce Springsteen cover band says The Boss' thoughts on Donald Trump is what got their upcoming gig at a Jersey Shore bar canceled. No Surrender was scheduled to perform as a Springsteen tribute act on Friday, May 30, at Riv's Tom River Hub, Guy Fleming, a member of the nine-piece band said on Facebook.  But that was before Bruce Springsteen made comments against President Donald Trump at a recent concert, calling his administration "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous." "The owner contacted us after Bruce made comments that upset him," Fleming said. "The owner told us he didn’t wa…

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Maryland Teens Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash ID'd: NJSP Maryland Teens Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash ID'd: NJSP
Maryland Teens Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash ID'd: Njsp Two Maryland teenagers killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Gloucester County early Sunday, May 18, have been identified, authorities said. Juan Carlos Munguia-Palma, 19, and a 14-year-old boy, both residents of Hyattsville, were identified as the victims in the fatal crash, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police, said. At 1:06 a.m., an Acura MDX with six occupants, operated by a 19-year-old Maryland man, was traveling northbound on the Turnpike in Harrison Township, Lebron said. The driver lost directional control of the Acura, veered off the roadway to…

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Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Sayreville: Prosecutor Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Sayreville: Prosecutor
Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Sayreville: Prosecutor A 53-year-old Jersey City man was fatally struck by a vehicle early Wednesday, May 21, authorities said. At 4:51 a.m., Sayreville police responded to the northbound side of Edson Bridge on Route 9 after Jamal Ebron was struck by a Hyundai Kona driven by an Old Bridge resident, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Sayreville Police Chief Daniel Plumacker said. Ebron's tractor trailer was disabled in the right lane and he was standing outside the vehicle attempting to repair the truck when he was hit by the Hyundai, authorities said. Ebron was pronounced dead at the scene…

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Morris County Teen Struck Pedestrian Delivering Food, Fled Scene: Police Morris County Teen Struck Pedestrian Delivering Food, Fled Scene: Police
Morris County Teen Struck Pedestrian Delivering Food, Fled Scene: Police An 18-year-old Morris County resident was arrested and charged on Wednesday, May 21 with striking a pedestrian and leaving the scene, authorities said. At 9:26 p.m., officers responded to 100 Horseneck Road after a pedestrian making a food delivery was struck by a motor vehicle, Fairfield police said. The vehicle did not remain on the scene, police said. Neighbors assisted police with security footage, allowing them to identity the vehicle, a 2024 white Lincoln Corsair, officers said. Police located the driver, Hunter Hayek, a Towaco resident, and the vehicle, officers said. Hayek was char…

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Elderly Man Assaulted While Retrieving Mail: Stafford PD Elderly Man Assaulted While Retrieving Mail: Stafford PD
Elderly Man Assaulted While Retrieving Mail: Stafford PD A 50-year-old Manahawkin resident was arrested and charged with assaulting an 81-year-old man on Thursday, May 15, authorities said. At 4:55 p.m., the victim, also a Manahawkin resident, arrived at a residence on Compass Court to retrieve mail, Stafford Township police said. The victim was confronted by George Rutz, who assaulted him, causing the victim to sustain a head injury and lose consciousness, police said. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for his injuries while Rutz was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault, police said.

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Support Swells For Woodbury Heights Man After Dump Truck Slams Into Home Support Swells For Woodbury Heights Man After Dump Truck Slams Into Home
Support Swells For Woodbury Heights Man After Dump Truck Slams Into Home Nick Matteo, a Woodbury Heights resident, lost everything when a dump truck crashed into his home on Tuesday, May 20, causing it to collapse. At 1:34 p.m., officers responded to Woodbury-Glassboro Road after a dump truck lost control, struck telephone pole and then crashed into his home, Woodbury Heights police said. Matteo, who was home at the time, remains hospitalized, his family said. The home was demolished following the crash and Matteo lost everything he owned, according to a fundraiser set up to support him.  "This house was all he had," Shelby Zakreski, his granddaughter…

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NJ Influencer Alix Earle Joins 'Dancing With The Stars' NJ Influencer Alix Earle Joins 'Dancing With The Stars'
NJ Influencer Alix Earle Joins 'Dancing With The Stars' Alix Earle, a Monmouth County native, is known for her get ready with me videos. Now she has to get ready to learn how to dance. Earle, who graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School, is joining the cast of the 34th season of "Dancing With the Stars." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alix Earle (@alix_earle) A social media influencer and model known for her candid beauty tutorials and lifestyle content, Earle has amassed 4M followers on Instagram and 7.3M on TikTok, having collaborated with major brands over the last few years. …

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