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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
Juvenile Assaulted Two Cops: Clinton Township PD Juvenile Assaulted Two Cops: Clinton Township PD
Juvenile Assaulted Two Cops: Clinton Township PD A juvenile was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 14 after they assaulted two police officers in Clinton Township, authorities said. Officers responded to a family dispute on Runkie Drive after a juvenile threatened family members, Clinton Township police said. While officers were detaining the juvenile for safety reasons, the subject remained combative and subsequently assaulted two officers, causing physical injuries, police said. The juvenile was taken into custody, and charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, terroristic threats, possession of a weapon, and resisting a…

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Hoboken Lululemon Loses $39K In Merch To Thieves, Police Say Hoboken Lululemon Loses $39K In Merch To Thieves, Police Say
Hoboken Lululemon Loses $39K In Merch To Thieves, Police Say Multiple shoplifters are at large after stealing items from a Lululemon in Hoboken on eight different incidents this year, authorities said. The shopliftings occurred between Friday, Aug. 30 and Tuesday, Nov. 26, Hoboken police said. Each time, the shoplifters entered the store at 313 Washington St., took multiple items, and left without paying, police said. The thieves made off with more than $39,000 in merchandise, police said. Anyone with information is asked to email Milnec@hobokenpdnj.gov or Campoverdej@hobokenpdnj.gov.

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Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole: East Hanover PD Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole: East Hanover PD
Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole: East Hanover PD A car crashed into a telephone pole in East Hanover on the morning of Friday, Dec. 27, authorities said. The crash occurred at River Road between Eagle Rock Avenue and Overlook Avenue, East Hanover police said. The road is close while officers tend to the scene, police said. Drivers should consider alternate routes, police said.

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Florham Park Man Bribed Newark Deputy Mayor With $25K In Restroom: Feds Florham Park Man Bribed Newark Deputy Mayor With $25K In Restroom: Feds
Florham Park Man Bribed Newark Deputy Mayor With $25K In Restroom: Feds A 57-year-old Newark business owner and Florham Park resident admitted earlier this month to bribing a former city official with cash and jewelry to help acquire and redevelop Newark-owned properties, authorities said. Frank Valvano admitted bribing Carmelo Garcia – who served as deputy mayor and director of the Newark Department of Economic and Housing Development and executive vice president and chief real estate officer of the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation in exchange for Garcia’s assistance with the acquisition and redevelopment of city-owned property. Between 2017 a…

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Newark Man Trafficked Guns, Drugs: Feds Newark Man Trafficked Guns, Drugs: Feds
Newark Man Trafficked Guns, Drugs: Feds A 30-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged on Monday, Dec. 23, with dealing guns and drugs, authorities said. On Thursday, Feb. 22, police officers recovered from Raishaun Lofton a privately made firearm with no serial number, nine rounds of 9mm ammunition, 81 glassine envelopes containing fentanyl, and plastic jugs commonly used to distribute illegal drugs, US Attorney Philip Sellinger said. On Monday, April 22,  video surveillance footage depicted Lofton firing a different firearm into the air during an argument. One of the bullets from the firearm that Lofton shot entere…

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Short Hills Pharmaceutical Exec Used Insider Info To Avoid $38 Million Loss: Feds Short Hills Pharmaceutical Exec Used Insider Info To Avoid $38 Million Loss: Feds
Short Hills Pharmaceutical Exec Used Insider Info To Avoid $38 Million Loss: Feds A 54-year-old former NJ pharmaceutical executive used insider information to avoid $38 million in losses, authorities said. Dale Chappell, who currently lives in Switzerland faces charges of securities fraud and insider trading, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. Chappell was formerly the chief scientific officer and member of the board of directors of Humanigen, a publicly traded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with offices in Short Hill, Sellinger said. Chappell was arrested on Friday, Dec. 20 in Switzerland, Sellinger said. The United States will seek Chappell’s extr…

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Teenager Missing In Newark: Police Teenager Missing In Newark: Police
Teenager Missing In Newark: Police A 18-year-old was reported missing in Newark on Thursday, Dec. 26, authorities said. Zionna Brady was last seen in the area of Westbrooks Avenue near 17th Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. She is described as 5’2” tall and weighs 130 pounds, Miranda said.  She was wearing a navy blue jacket and navy blue short sleeve shirt with white lettering, possibly reading “Old Navy”, black sweat pants, and light green “G Star Raw” flip flops, Miranda said. Zionna has a tattoo on her left hand reading “Fear None” and a tattoo on her right arm reading “Fendi," Miranda said…

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21-Year-Old Man Missing After Leaving Cedar Grove Hospital: Sheriff's Office 21-Year-Old Man Missing After Leaving Cedar Grove Hospital: Sheriff's Office
21-Year-Old Man Missing After Leaving Cedar Grove Hospital: Sheriff's Office A 21-year-old man remains missing after he left Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove on Tuesday, Dec. 17, authorities said. Timothy Robinson left the facility on Grove Avenue toward a nearby neighborhood, the Essex County Sheriff’s Office said. Robinson is 5"8" and weighs 130 to 150 lbs., authorities said. He was  last seen wearing all-black sweatpants, sweatshirt, and Crocs, with possibly a blue/gray coat, authorities said.  Robinson is developmentally delayed and is not classified as a danger to himself or others, authorities said. Due to Robinson’s condition, he is not …

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Boil Water Advisory Issued For Verona After Water Main Break: Township Boil Water Advisory Issued For Verona After Water Main Break: Township
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Verona After Water Main Break: Township A water main break has caused the Township of Verona to issue a boil water advisory on Thursday, Dec. 26, authorities said. The water main break occurred this morning, Verona police said. Verona Department of Public Works, police, fire and the Office of Emergency Management are actively working on the situation, the township said. "You may experience periods of no service, low pressure and discolored water,"  the township warned. A boil water advisory means any water that will be used for cleaning, human or pet consumption should be boiled and cooled first, the township said. Res…

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Deployed Dads Surprise Families In Morris County Holiday Homecomings Deployed Dads Surprise Families In Morris County Holiday Homecomings
Deployed Dads Surprise Families In Morris County Holiday Homecomings Two Roxbury families got the most welcome holiday gift anyone could ask for. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Nixon School, Hallie, 4, and her brother Leo, 3, were making ornaments, when their dad, Mariusz Cieslak, suddenly walked in. The kids hadn't seen Cieslak since he was deployed to Syria 11 months ago. Hallie's face lit up as she gave her dad a hug, Roxbury Public Schools said. On Thursday, Dec. 19, a family at the Franklin School got their own holiday surprise. During the 4th grade holiday recital, Bennett, 10, Nathan, 10 and Mason, 6, were called up to sing "I'll Be Home for Christmas." "I…

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