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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
Hanover Firefighter Injured In Drill: Authorities Hanover Firefighter Injured In Drill: Authorities
Hanover Firefighter Injured In Drill: Authorities A firefighter was injured during a training exercise at the Hanover Township Department of Public Works complex on Tuesday, May 6, authorities said. The firefighter, who has not been identified, was injured during a routine drill, the Whippany Fire Department said. They were transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment, authorities said. The firefighter is in serious but stable condition, authorities said. "We are... reviewing the incident thoroughly to understand exactly what occurred and to reinforce our commitment to the highest safety standards in all training operations," Fi…

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Teens Caused $520K In Damage After Setting Fire At Park: Middlesex Police Teens Caused $520K In Damage After Setting Fire At Park: Middlesex Police
Teens Caused $520K In Damage After Setting Fire At Park: Middlesex Police Three teenagers, two 14-year-old girls and a 13-year-old boy, have been charged after setting a fire in Mountain View Park in Middlesex on Saturday, May 3, authorities said. At 7:27 p.m., law enforcement responded to the park and found a large pile of commercial park equipment on fire in the Middlesex Borough Department of Public Works lot, Middlesex Police said. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in less than 15 minutes, police said. The fire caused $520,952.00 in damage, police said. The three teenagers, all Middlesex residents, were identified and it was determined they intent…

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$900K Covid Loan Fraud, Westfield Man Learns Fate: Feds $900K Covid Loan Fraud, Westfield Man Learns Fate: Feds
$900K Covid Loan Fraud, Westfield Man Learns Fate: Feds A 54-year-old Westfield man was recently sentenced to two years in prison after he fraudulently obtained a Payroll Protection Program loan for $900,000, authorities said. Joseph McKeon pleaded guilty last November in Newark federal court to wire fraud and money laundering, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. From February 2021 through February 2022, McKeon submitted fraudulent PPP loan and forgiveness applications for $900,000 on behalf of a New Jersey company he owned, Habba said. In support of those applications, McKeon lied about the number of employees the business employed and the income t…

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Elizabeth Police Car involved In 4-Vehicle Crash Elizabeth Police Car involved In 4-Vehicle Crash
Elizabeth Police Car involved In 4-Vehicle Crash A police car was struck in a four-car crash in Elizabeth on Tuesday, May 6, authorities said. Officers were responding with their lights and sirens on to a call when they were T-boned by another vehicle as they proceeded through the intersection at Elizabeth Avenue and 2nd Street, a spokeswoman for the city said.   Two additional vehicles behind the striking vehicle were involved in a chain-reaction collision, authorities said. The officers were transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution, authorities said. The driver of the striking vehicle was hospitalized due to wrist pain…

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Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials
Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials Two Essex County corrections officers died by suspected suicide on the same day, authorities confirmed. Officer Joey Hernandez's death occurred outside the Essex County Jail, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said, while Sgt. Joseph Trezza committed suicide in Roxbury, according to Carmen Martin, a spokesperson for the ECPO. Both deaths happened on Tuesday, May 6 but are unrelated, Martin said. Henny was always a good conversation and even a better laugh. Legit guy who will be deeply missed. Trezza was my guy,... Posted by Vikram Tamessar on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 I'm deep…

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Person Rescued After Falling 12 Feet Into Hole: Leesburg Fire Company Person Rescued After Falling 12 Feet Into Hole: Leesburg Fire Company
Person Rescued After Falling 12 Feet Into Hole: Leesburg Fire Company A person had to be rescued after they fell into a hole while working on a barge in Maurice River Township on Wednesday, May 7, authorities said. At 7:32 a.m., crews responded after the person fell 12 feet into the hole on the deck of a barge that was docked along the riverbank, the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company said. While on scene, crews monitored the air quality of the confined space, and a confined space rescue team assisted with the extrication, firefighters said.  Firefighters noted they ran a rescue drill last October, which helped them prepare for the incident. "This is not a…

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Elizabeth Man Who Committed Multiple Armed Robberies Learns Fate: Feds Elizabeth Man Who Committed Multiple Armed Robberies Learns Fate: Feds
Elizabeth Man Who Committed Multiple Armed Robberies Learns Fate: Feds An Elizabeth man was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for committing three armed robberies in New Jersey, authorities said. Dayshawn Brimfield previously pleaded guilty to multiple robbery offenses and a weapons charge, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. On Friday, April 2, 2021, Brimfield robbed a bank in Hazlet after he handed the teller a note that read, “This is a Robbery I have a Gun I will Kill Someone if you do not follow these instructions,” Habba said. Two weeks later, Brimfield stole a car in Elizabeth, which he used as the getaway car for his later robberies, including one…

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East Windsor Man Started Fire In Church Parking Lot, Remains At Large: Highstown Police East Windsor Man Started Fire In Church Parking Lot, Remains At Large: Highstown Police
East Windsor Man Started Fire In Church Parking Lot, Remains At Large: Highstown Police A 21-year-old East Windsor Township man is on the lam after being charged with setting multiple fires in Hightstown, authorities said. On Sunday evening, March 30, officers responded to fires at Mill Rill Run East, Rocky Brook Park and the parking lot of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Hightstown police said. The fires were extinguished and an investigation determined they were set intentionally by Pedro Mendoza-Jaramillo,  police said. Mendoza-Jaramillo is charged with aggravated arson, criminal trespass and criminal mischief, police said. An arrest warrant has been issued though he has no…

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$150K: Hudson, Middlesex Lotto Players Split Jackpot $150K: Hudson, Middlesex Lotto Players Split Jackpot
$150K: Hudson, Middlesex Lotto Players Split Jackpot It was a wonderful Wednesday for two lottery players in Hudson and Middlesex counties, respectively. Two tickets, one sold in Hoboken and the other in North Brunswick, each matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, May 7, splitting the $150,000 prize. The tickets were sold at Prime Time Convenience on Willow Avenue in Hoboken and Raceway on Route 1 South in North Brunswick. The winning numbers were 03, 09, 19, 24 and 36. The XTRA was 04 and the Bullseye was 19.

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Somers Point Woman Missing For Two Weeks: Police Somers Point Woman Missing For Two Weeks: Police
Somers Point Woman Missing For Two Weeks: Police A woman has been missing from Somers Point since Thursday, April 24, police said. Bryn Rutherford was last seen in the Somers Point area and has not had any contact with her friends or family since that date. She does not currently have a cell phone or vehicle, police said. Rutherford is known to frequent Somers Point, Atlantic City and Trenton, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 609-927-6161 or email cmcguigan@somerspointpd.org.

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