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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
Suspects Sought In Newark Attempted Armed Carjacking: Police (PHOTO) Suspects Sought In Newark Attempted Armed Carjacking: Police (PHOTO)
Suspects Sought In Newark Attempted Armed Carjacking: Police (Photo) Two suspects are at large following an attempted armed carjacking in Newark on Monday, March 11, authorities said. At 1:15 p.m., a woman was putting groceries into her trunk on the 400 block of 15th Avenue when she was approached from behind by an armed man and a second suspect who demanded her vehicle, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. The woman ran but she fell to the ground and lost consciousness,  Fragé said.  The two suspects entered the vehicle and stole $300.00 from her purse, Fragé said. Workers from the business the woman had visited ran ou…

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Sports
Czech It Out: NJ Devils To Play In Prague Czech It Out: NJ Devils To Play In Prague
Czech It Out: NJ Devils To Play In Prague Pojďme Devils! The New Jersey Devils announced they'll be playing two games in Prague, Czech Republic next October as part of the NHL's Global Series.  The Devils, who usually play at the Prudential Center in Newark, will be playing two games at the O2 Arena in the Czech capital against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5. Announce you're going to Prague and everyone knows Czech now...#NJDevils | #NHLGlobalSeries | @NHLcz pic.twitter.com/2vyQdMPtUR — New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) March 12, 2024 Your boys are going global!#NJDevils | #NHLGlobalSeries pic.t…

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Police & Fire
Teen Driver Seriously Injured When Car Slams Into Tree On Route 287: NJSP Teen Driver Seriously Injured When Car Slams Into Tree On Route 287: NJSP
Teen Driver Seriously Injured When Car Slams Into Tree On Route 287: Njsp An 18-year-old from Rhode Island was seriously injured after his car crashed into tree while driving on Route 287 in Morris County on Monday, March 11, authorities said. At 2:45 p.m., the 18-year-old was traveling southbound in a Ford on Route 287 in Harding Township when he lost directional control, veered off the roadway right and crashed into a tree, Troy McNair, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police, said.  The driver was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries, McNair said. The crash remains under investigation, McNair said. 

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Police & Fire
Tree Blown Into Hunterdon County Garage With Homeowner Inside: Firefighters Tree Blown Into Hunterdon County Garage With Homeowner Inside: Firefighters
Tree Blown Into Hunterdon County Garage With Homeowner Inside: Firefighters A Lambertville homeowner received quite the scare when a large tree crushed his garage while he was inside of it on Monday, March 11, authorities said. City of Lambertville Fire District #1 Strong winds were to blame for the tree blowing over at 3:08 p.m., the City of Lambertville Fire District #1 said on Facebook.  No injuries were reported, firefighters said and the scene was eventually cleared. 

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Police & Fire
Fire Ravages Hunterdon County Barn: Firefighters Fire Ravages Hunterdon County Barn: Firefighters
Fire Ravages Hunterdon County Barn: Firefighters A barn caught fire in Kingwood Township on Monday, March 11, authorities said. At 1:46 p.m., firefighters in Kingwood responded to the fire off County Route 519, Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 said on Facebook. The fire began in the wall of the barn, firefighters said. Workers on the scene were able to safely evacuate animals from the barn, firefighters said. The homeowner and firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire, firefighters said.

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News
JACKPOT! Lotto Ticket Sold In Essex County Splits $1.1 Million Prize JACKPOT! Lotto Ticket Sold In Essex County Splits $1.1 Million Prize
Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold In Essex County Splits $1.1 Million Prize It was a magical Monday for a lottery player in Essex County. A ticket sold in West Orange matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Monday, March 11, splitting the $1.1 million prize with a ticket sold in Monmouth County. The lucky winner's ticket is worth $554,194. The ticket was sold at Shoprite. The winning numbers were 08, 22, 25, 33, 35 and the XTRA number was: 02.

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WINNER! Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Hudson County Scores $20K WINNER! Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Hudson County Scores $20K
Winner! Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Hudson County Scores $20K It was a lucky day for a lottery player in Hudson County. A Mega Millions ticket sold in Union City matched four numbers plus the gold Megaball in the drawing held on Tuesday, March 5, winning $20,000. The ticket was sold at Fragoso Liquors. The winning numbers were 2, 49, 50, 61, 70 and the gold Megaball was 14.

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Police & Fire
Woman Arrested After Striking Newark Cheerleader, Fleeing Scene: Prosecutor Woman Arrested After Striking Newark Cheerleader, Fleeing Scene: Prosecutor
Woman Arrested After Striking Newark Cheerleader, Fleeing Scene: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Newark woman was arrested on Friday, March 1, and charged after she struck a cheerleader with her vehicle and fled the scene last month, authorities said. At 10:15 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 4., an 18-year-old  Newark girl was struck by a vehicle outside Arts High School while getting off the bus after she returned from a cheerleading competition, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II said.  The girl remains in critical condition, Stephens said. Mia'Jah Burton, who was driving a Kia Forte, did not stop and fled from the scene, Stephens said. Burton was charged wi…

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Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Newark Man Gunned Down: Prosecutor 22-Year-Old Newark Man Gunned Down: Prosecutor
22-Year-Old Newark Man Gunned Down: Prosecutor A 22-year-old Newark man was fatally shot on the evening of Thursday, March 7, authorities said. At 7 p.m., Newark police responded to a report of shots fired on the 400 block of 14th Avenue,  Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said. Upon arrival, police located Cyrano Green suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, Stephens and Frage said. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead soon after, Stephens and Frage said.   Anyone with information is asked to contact Newark Task Force detectives …

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14-Year-Old Critical After Struck By Vehicle: Berkeley Heights PD 14-Year-Old Critical After Struck By Vehicle: Berkeley Heights PD
14-Year-Old Critical After Struck By Vehicle: Berkeley Heights PD A 14-year-old boy was critically injured after he and another adult were struck by a vehicle in Berkeley Heights on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10, police said. At 4:06 p.m., Berkeley Heights police responded to the 400 block of Park Avenue and quickly determined the child was seriously injured, officers said on Facebook. A New Jersey State Police medevac helicopter was initially requested but was unable to land due to inclement weather, police said. The child was transported to a nearby hospital via ambulance where he is in critical but stable condition, police said. The adult…

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