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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
Two Newark Teens Shot Near High School: Authorities Two Newark Teens Shot Near High School: Authorities
Two Newark Teens Shot Near High School: Authorities Two Newark teenagers were shot near West Side High School on Tuesday, March 26, authorities said. A 17-year-old and a 15-year-old boy were the victims of the shooting, Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The two teenagers were transported to University Hospital in Newark, authorities said.  Gov. Phil Murphy said his office was coordinating with law enforcement. "Every student deserves to be safe at school," Murphy said.  The incident remains under investigation, authorities said.  Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-695-8477.

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Police & Fire
Careless Driver Strikes 79-Year-Old Pedestrian In Morris County: PD Careless Driver Strikes 79-Year-Old Pedestrian In Morris County: PD
Careless Driver Strikes 79-Year-Old Pedestrian In Morris County: PD A 79-year-old Murray Hill resident  was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Morris County on Thursday, March 28  At 10:30 a.m., the pedestrian was struck by the car at Main Street and Fairmount Avenue in Chatham Borough, Chatham Borough police said in a release. The vehicle was making a left turn onto Main Street at the time of the crash, police said. The driver failed to stop for the pedestrian in the crosswalk and was cited for careless driving, police said. The pedestrian was treated on scene and transported to Morristown Medical Center for further evaluation, police sai…

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3-Foot Jewelry Chest Snatched From Morris County Home: Police 3-Foot Jewelry Chest Snatched From Morris County Home: Police
3-Foot Jewelry Chest Snatched From Morris County Home: Police A three-foot jewelry chest containing a large amount of jewelry was taken from a home in Parsippany on the evening of Wednesday, March 27, authorities said. That night, homeowners reported while they were out between 7:30 p.m. and 10:25 p.m., an unknown burglar or burglars broke into their home on Hennion Drive through a first floor patio door and stole a 3-foot Oakwood jewelry chest containing a large amount of large amount of jewelry, Parsippany police said in a release.   An unknown vehicle was observed driving up Hennion Drive and parking on DeHart Street at 7:45 p.m., police …

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Newly Minted Millionaire! Morris County Lotto Player Hits Big Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire! Morris County Lotto Player Hits Big Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Morris County Lotto Player Hits Big Jackpot New Jersey's streak of winning millions continues. A lottery player in Morris County split the Pick-6 jackpot drawing held on Thursday, March 28, winning an estimated $15 million. The ticket was sold at a Quick Chek in Butler. The win comes on the heels of a Monmouth County lottery player winning the $1.13 billion Mega Millons jackpot on Tuesday, March 26.

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Water Gushes As Crews Work To Repair Main Break (PHOTO) Water Gushes As Crews Work To Repair Main Break (PHOTO)
Water Gushes As Crews Work To Repair Main Break (Photo) A water main broke in Bridgewater on Friday, March 29, police said. The water main break happened at Route 28 and Garrettson Road, Bridgewater police said. New Jersey American Water is on scene and beginning repairs. Bridgewater police are asking people to avoid the area and seek an alternative route.

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Shooting At Food Service Distributor Leaves Victim Critical: Linden PD Shooting At Food Service Distributor Leaves Victim Critical: Linden PD
Shooting At Food Service Distributor Leaves Victim Critical: Linden PD A man was in critical condition after he was shot at a food service distributor in Linden on the early morning of Friday, March 29, authorities said. Around 6 a.m., Linden police responded to a shooting at Maximum Quality Foods at 2251 Tremley Point Road, officers said in a release. The victim was shot multiple times, police said. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, police said. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival, officers said. The incident is under investigation, police said.

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Man Convicted Of Pointing Loaded Handgun At Victim: Union County Prosecutor Man Convicted Of Pointing Loaded Handgun At Victim: Union County Prosecutor
Man Convicted Of Pointing Loaded Handgun At Victim: Union County Prosecutor A 25-year-old Linden man was convicted on Monday, March 25 of several weapons charges after he pointed a loaded handgun at a person's face in 2022, authorities said. On Jan. 24, 2022 on the 1000 block of Chandler Ave., Ralph Bouzy pointed at a handgun at a person's face before a struggle ensued, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said.  As the altercation continued, 10 bullets became dislodged, Daniel said. Bouzy tried to reload the gun with the fallen magazine, before the victim grabbed the magazine and thew it out of reach, Daniel said. Bouzy then fled the scene with the remainde…

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Attempted Murder For Man, 61, In Somerset County Stabbing: Prosecutor Attempted Murder For Man, 61, In Somerset County Stabbing: Prosecutor
Attempted Murder For Man, 61, In Somerset County Stabbing: Prosecutor A 61-year-old Highland Park resident was arrested this week for stabbing a person in Franklin Township on Sunday, March 24, authorities. Thomas Carter is believed to have stabbed the victim found in Franklin Township who turned up at an area hospital that night around 8 p.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said. The victim, a New Brunswick resident, underwent emergency surgery for life-threatening injuries, said McDonald alongside Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman, Jr, and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweathe…

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Cat Rescued From Utility Wires In Warren County: Animal Control Cat Rescued From Utility Wires In Warren County: Animal Control
Cat Rescued From Utility Wires In Warren County: Animal Control A cat in a precarious situation was saved by a caring community in Warren County on Wednesday, March 27. Newton Animal Control responded to a call about a cat trapped on utility wires in Hardwick as residents were concerned about the cat's safety with rain incoming, they said. Newton Animal Control Facebook Three women attempted to get the cat down while animal control called New Jersey State Police to assist, Newton Animal Control said. Blessings Tree Service and Landscape also offered to lend a hand before Planet Networks, a Newton based internet service provider, swooped in two cat lov…

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Business
New Italian Restaurant Opens In Bridgewater New Italian Restaurant Opens In Bridgewater
New Italian Restaurant Opens In Bridgewater The dining scene in Bridgewater is getting a big boost. Mia Sorella 202 recently opened in the township at 793 US-202.  Posted by Mia Sorella 202 on Friday, March 8, 2024 The restaurant offers standard Italian dishes like masala, piccata and chicken francese. It also offers chicken or veal sam topped with eggplant, fresh tomatoes and fresh mozzarella in a brandy demi glaze sauce, chicken or veal mona lisa, a ​chicken breast or veal sauteed by scallops, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes a spinach in a pink sauce, and so much more. Other dishes include spaghetti and meatballs a…

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