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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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Two Unruly Passengers Divert Newark-Bound Flight To Maine Two Unruly Passengers Divert Newark-Bound Flight To Maine
Two Unruly Passengers Divert Newark-Bound Flight To Maine A United Airlines flight from Heathrow Airport in London to Newark Liberty International Airport was diverted to Maine on Friday, March 1 after two passengers were disruptive, the airline confirmed. Flight 883, a Boeing 767, landed at Bangor International Airport at 10 a.m., the FAA said.  According to United.com, the flight then took off from Bangor at 11:35 a.m. and landed in Newark at 12:53 p.m. There were 150 passengers and 10 crew members on board, United Airlines said. The two passengers appeared to be intoxicated and exhibited physically abusive behavior, United Airlines said.&…

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Police & Fire
Jefferson Township FD Helps Rescue Swan (VIDEO) Jefferson Township FD Helps Rescue Swan (VIDEO)
Jefferson Township FD Helps Rescue Swan (Video) A swan in need at Lake Hopatcong received some unlikely assistance on Thursday, Feb. 29. A swan was caught up in a line on a floating island at Ashley Cove at the lake, Jefferson Township Fire Company #2 said on Facebook. Firefighters said they were able to set the swan free without any damage to the island or to the bird. Time for a swan sticker on the boat! Posted by Jefferson Township Fire Company #2 on Thursday, February 29, 2024 "Although it wasn’t happy to see us approaching, we did get a wave on the way out," firefighters said.

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Obituaries
Glenn Stuart, Lead Singer Of Springsteen Tribute Band, Dies Glenn Stuart, Lead Singer Of Springsteen Tribute Band, Dies
Glenn Stuart, Lead Singer Of Springsteen Tribute Band, Dies Glenn Stuart, the lead singer of the BStreetBand, a Bruce Springsteen tribute act, and Fanwood resident, died on Wednesday, Feb. 28, the band announced on its website. "Glenn fought an incredibly brave battle with cancer and our hearts are so heavy during this difficult time," the band wrote.  "Our deepest sympathies are with his family as well as the countless hearts that Glenn has touched through his life and music." Stuart died surrounded by his wife, Grace, and his children, Annie and Sean. He had been battling lung cancer since 2020, according to a fundraiser set up to support hi…

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Police & Fire
Paterson Car Thief Also Stole From Walgreens: Fairfield PD Paterson Car Thief Also Stole From Walgreens: Fairfield PD
Paterson Car Thief Also Stole From Walgreens: Fairfield PD A 35-year-old Paterson man was arrested in Fairfield on Tuesday, Feb. 26 after he stole a car and $545 worth of items from Walgreens, police said. At 7:52 a.m., police in Fairfield were alerted a Toyota Camry stolen from Passaic the day before had entered the town, traveling east on Route 46, officers said on Facebook. The vehicle was located on Route 46 East near Hollywood Avenue and the driver, Rafael Romero-Perez, was arrested, police said. The car was searched and police found $545.16 worth of items shoplifted from a Walgreens in West Caldwell, police said. Romero-Perez matched the desc…

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Police & Fire
New Charges For Hunterdon County Tenant Who Started Blaze At Occupied Home: Prosecutor New Charges For Hunterdon County Tenant Who Started Blaze At Occupied Home: Prosecutor
New Charges For Hunterdon County Tenant Who Started Blaze At Occupied Home: Prosecutor A 44-year-old Ringoes woman is facing additional charges after prosecutors say she intentionally set a fire in her home last May. Onika Johnson was charged with arson on Thursday, Feb. 29 after originally being charged last August with attempted murder, aggravated arson and criminal mischief, Hunterdon County First Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Paravecchia said. On Sunday, May 21, 2023, Johnson intentionally started a fire in the garage at 8 Whitetail Way in Ringoes while the residence was occupied by several family members and tenants, authorities said. The home suffered significant str…

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Online Fraudster Who Scammed Elderly Woman Out Of $30K Busted By Police In NJ Online Fraudster Who Scammed Elderly Woman Out Of $30K Busted By Police In NJ
Online Fraudster Who Scammed Elderly Woman Out Of $30K Busted By Police In NJ A 49-year-old Queens, NY man was arrested and charged on Tuesday, Feb.  27 with scamming $30,000 from a 76-year-old Nutley woman through an email scam, authorities said. The woman said she responded to a Microsoft e-mail telling her to contact technical support, Nutley police said.  The scammer told her accounts had been jeopardized and walked her through a $30,000 withdrawal, police said. The woman visited several banks and handed the money to a person who came to her door on the evening of Monday, Feb. 26, police said. A caller attempted to obtain an additional $15,000 on Tuesd…

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Police & Fire
Two Paterson Inspectors Took Bribes For Permits: NJ Attorney General Two Paterson Inspectors Took Bribes For Permits: NJ Attorney General
Two Paterson Inspectors Took Bribes For Permits: NJ Attorney General Two Paterson housing and zoning inspectors were indicted on Tuesday, Feb. 20 for accepting bribes in exchange for issuing illegitimate building permits, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Jose Fermin, a 50-year-old Prospect Park resident and Jose Juan Guerrero-Cruz, a 44-year-old Florida resident carried out their scheme between Dec. 2020 and Feb. 2022,  producing bogus documents that including imitation signatures purportedly written by Paterson’s Planning and Zoning Director, Platkin said.  Guerrero-Cruz and Fermin would accept money in exchange for Fermin producing the…

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Police & Fire
Truck Overturns On Route 80: NJDOT Truck Overturns On Route 80: NJDOT
Truck Overturns On Route 80: Njdot An overturned truck has snarled traffic on Route 80 in Morris County on the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 29, 511NJ said.  The truck overturned on Route 80 westbound by Route 280 at Exit47A  in Parsippany-Tory Hills, according to the NJDOT as of 3:25 p.m. All lanes were closed and vehicles are forced to drive on the shoulder, according to the NJDOT.

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Police & Fire
Police Issue Warning After Suspicious 'US Department' Employee Approaches Mendham Residents Police Issue Warning After Suspicious 'US Department' Employee Approaches Mendham Residents
Police Issue Warning After Suspicious 'US Department' Employee Approaches Mendham Residents Police in Medham Township are investigating a "suspicious" incident after a woman approached two people and claimed she worked for the U.S. Department. The woman did not say what name or branch she worked at, police said on Facebook on Wednesday, Feb. 28.  They are asking anyone with more information or if they come in contact with the woman to call the Medham Township Detective Bureau at 973-543-2584.

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Police & Fire
One Dead In Paterson Fire: Authorities One Dead In Paterson Fire: Authorities
One Dead In Paterson Fire: Authorities One person was killed in a two-alarm fire in an abandoned building in Paterson early Thursday, Feb. 29, authorities said.  At 3:30 a.m., firefighters were on scene at 69 Mercer St., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes, Paterson Police Department Officer In Charge Isa Abbassi, and Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea said. Firefighters discovered the body on the second floor of the house after putting out the blaze, authorities said. The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed, authorities said. Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said the city is in mourning. "Our firefight…

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