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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
Man Killed In Fatal Jersey Fire: Prosecutor Man Killed In Fatal Jersey Fire: Prosecutor
Man Killed In Fatal Jersey Fire: Prosecutor A 56-year-old Jersey City man was killed in a fire on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 16, authorities said. At 10 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire at 121 Garfield Ave. in Jersey City, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fire coming from a third floor bedroom of a three-story residential building, Suarez said. While battling the blaze,  firefighters located an injured male, later identified as Pablo Renta, Suarez said. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead just before 7 p.m, Suarez sa…

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Police & Fire
Prepubescent Child Porn Found On Lodi Teen's Devices: Prosecutor Prepubescent Child Porn Found On Lodi Teen's Devices: Prosecutor
Prepubescent Child Porn Found On Lodi Teen's Devices: Prosecutor An 18-year-old Lodi resident was arrested and charged on Tuesday, Oct. 15, with possessing child pornography, authorities said. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Cyber Crimes Unit searched Matthew Chinchilla's residence and found he used the internet to view, download, possess and distribute nude items featuring nude and/or sexually explicit children, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Chinchilla was charged with distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography, Musella said. He was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in Bergen Cou…

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Police & Fire
Homicide Roundup: Prosecutor Releases Names Of 14 Accused Killers In Newark Summer Murders Homicide Roundup: Prosecutor Releases Names Of 14 Accused Killers In Newark Summer Murders
Homicide Roundup: Prosecutor Releases Names Of 14 Accused Killers In Newark Summer Murders It's been a busy four months for the Essex County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force. Fourteen suspects have been arrested in 12 Newark committed from Saturday, June 1 through Monday, Sept. 30, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said. On Tuesday, June 4, Ty'Shon Young, a 27-year-old Newark resident was killed in a double shooting on the 200 block of South Orange Avenue, authorities said. An investigation by detectives from the Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force led to the arrest of Timothy Young, 34, for the murder, authorities said.…

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Police & Fire
Man Stole From Walmart Twice In One Day: Mt. Olive PD Man Stole From Walmart Twice In One Day: Mt. Olive PD
Man Stole From Walmart Twice In One Day: Mt. Olive PD A 34-year-old Bud Lake man was arrested and charged after he shoplifted from Walmart in Flanders twice on Sunday, Oct. 13, authorities said. At 3:49 p.m., officers responded to the Walmart at 40 International Dr. S, Mount Olive police said. A man had collected merchandise and left without paying, police said. The man then reentered the store and attempted to leave with additional items before being stopped by Loss Prevention personnel, police said. The man's items totaled $309.26, police said. The man was charged with shoplifting and was released pending a court hearing, police sa…

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Lifestyle
Meet James 'Murr' Murray From 'Impractical Jokers' In Northvale Meet James 'Murr' Murray From 'Impractical Jokers' In Northvale
Meet James 'Murr' Murray From 'Impractical Jokers' In Northvale Murr is known for his hilarious jokes on "Impractical Jokers." But now he's becoming a bestselling novelist. James Murray a.k.a. Murr is signing copies of his new book, "You Better Watch Out: A Thriller" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. The book, set during the holidays, focuses on Jessica Kane, who wakes up with blurred vision, ears ringing, and in excruciating pain, according to a synopsis. A gash in her head and blood running down her face, the last thing she remembers is going for a run and something or someone hitting her in the head, according to a sy…

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Lifestyle
Meet Matty Matheson From Hit Show 'The Bear' In Ridgewood Meet Matty Matheson From Hit Show 'The Bear' In Ridgewood
Meet Matty Matheson From Hit Show 'The Bear' In Ridgewood As an actor, producer and chef, Matty Matheson wears many hats. The multi-hyphenate is now bringing his author talents to Bergen County. Matheson, who stars and executive produces "The Bear," will be signing copies of his new cookbook, "Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches: A Cookbook" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.  The cookbook is designed to revolutionize how you think about the kitchen basics, with recipes like giant meatball soup in beefy tomato broth, griddled salami panzanella salad; and a sandwich with banana bread french toast with fried egg, peam…

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News
Motorcyclist Killed In Bloomfield Crash: Police Motorcyclist Killed In Bloomfield Crash: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Bloomfield Crash: Police A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Bloomfield on Sunday, Oct. 13, authorities said. The crash occurred after 11 p.m. near Boughton Avenue, the Bloomfield police said. The victim has not been publicly identified. There is no suspected criminality, police said, though the crash remains under investigation. Police did not release additional details about the crash.

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Man Fatally Stabbed Robbing Metro PCS Store: Elizabeth PD Man Fatally Stabbed Robbing Metro PCS Store: Elizabeth PD
Man Fatally Stabbed Robbing Metro PCS Store: Elizabeth PD A man was fatally stabbed while attempting to rob a Metro PCS store in Elizabeth on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 15, authorities said. An altercation occurred during the attempted robbery and continued outside the Elizabeth Avenue business where the stabbing occurred, Ruby Contreras, a spokeswoman for the city said. The identity of the victim has not been released and the incident remains under investigation, authorities said.

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Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Elizabeth Deli Wins Big Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Elizabeth Deli Wins Big
Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Elizabeth Deli Wins Big It was a terrific Tuesday for a lottery player in Elizabeth. A Mega Millions ticket sold in Elizabeth matched four numbers and the gold Megaball in the drawing held on Tuesday, Oct. 15.  The ticket was sold at D&L Meat and Deli on Jackson Avenue. The winning numbers were 22, 34, 44, 54, 62 and the gold Megaball was 3.

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Politics
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars Rockland County Native Sebastian Stan New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars Rockland County Native Sebastian Stan
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars Rockland County Native Sebastian Stan Sebastian Stan is playing the role of a lifetime. The Rutgers University graduate who lived in Rockland County growing up, plays former President Donald Trump in the controversial new film, "The Apprentice" (click here for the trailer from Briarcliff Entertainment). The movie focuses on Trump's relationship with his lawyer, Roy Cohn, and how it helped him become a real estate tycoon in the 1980s and how using Cohn's bare-knuckle tactics helped shape his future political career. The movie has generated controversy for scenes where Trump rapes his first wife, Ivana, becomes addicted to diet …

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