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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Lifestyle
SNL's Joe Piscopo, Passaic Native, Returns To North Jersey For Book Signing SNL's Joe Piscopo, Passaic Native, Returns To North Jersey For Book Signing
SNL's Joe Piscopo, Passaic Native, Returns To North Jersey For Book Signing As "Saturday Night Live" celebrates its 50th anniversary, former cast member Joe Piscopo, a North Jersey native, is ready to tell his story. Piscopo, who was born in Passaic and grew up in North Caldwell, is signing copies of his new book, "Average Joe: The Memoirs of a Blue-Collar Entertainer" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. In the book, Piscopo talks about getting started in the New York standup scene where he befriended Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David and Gilbert Gottfried, according to a synopsis.  On SNL, he made millions laugh with his skits with Eddie Murph…

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Police & Fire
Gun Waving Road Rage Suspect Found With Ecstasy, Hollow Point Bullets In Atlantic City: Police Gun Waving Road Rage Suspect Found With Ecstasy, Hollow Point Bullets In Atlantic City: Police
Gun Waving Road Rage Suspect Found With Ecstasy, Hollow Point Bullets In Atlantic City: Police A 40-year-old Atlantic City man was arrested and charged after he brandished a gun during a road rage incident on the morning of Monday, Feb. 10, authorities said.  At 11:46 AM,  officers responded to north Arkansas Ave. after a driver, Jose Suero, threatened to shoot someone and a handgun was observed, Atlantic City police said. The threats came after they refused to allow Suero to merge while driving, police said. The vehicle was locate on the 3800 block of Atlantic Avenue, police said. A loaded handgun was found in the vehicle and Suero was in possession of eight ecstasy pills,…

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Police & Fire
Driver Rescued After Jeep Plunges Onto Railroad Bed: Knowlton Fire Driver Rescued After Jeep Plunges Onto Railroad Bed: Knowlton Fire
Driver Rescued After Jeep Plunges Onto Railroad Bed: Knowlton Fire A Jeep plunged down on an embankment onto a railroad bed in Knowlton Township on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 10, authorities said. At 4:57 p.m., first responders went to Stark Road near Route 94 after a vehicle went down an embankment onto an old railroad bed, Knowlton Twp. Fire and Rescue Company #1 said.   Multiple units saw the Jeep Wrangler lying upright on the railroad bed and crews carried that patient in a stokes basket up a snow and ice covered path to the waiting ambulance, firefighters said. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital for injuries th…

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News
$400k+ Lottery Ticket Sold At Little Egg Harbor Liquor Store $400k+ Lottery Ticket Sold At Little Egg Harbor Liquor Store
$400k+ Lottery Ticket Sold At Little Egg Harbor Liquor Store It was a marvelous Monday for a lottery player in Ocean County. A player in Little Egg Harbor won the $484,967 jackpot on Monday, Feb. 10, by matching the winning numbers of 03, 07, 11, 25, 26. The ticket was sold at Mystic Wine & Spirits at 110 Mathistown Rd. The Xtra was 4, and the Bulleseye was 03. 

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Police & Fire
Threat Forces Early Dismissal At Cherry Hill High School: Police Threat Forces Early Dismissal At Cherry Hill High School: Police
Threat Forces Early Dismissal At Cherry Hill High School: Police Cherry Hill High School East had an early dismissal after a threat against the school on Tuesday, Feb. 11, authorities said. At 9 .m.,  officers  made aware of a threat against the school at 1750 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill police said. Patrol and Investigative resources were deployed to the school to assist with the response and investigation, police said. In coordination with our response, the Cherry Hill School District made a determination to initiate an early dismissal, police said. All students and staff on location were relocated to Cherry Hill High School West as invest…

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Police & Fire
Somerset Man Busted After Loaded Gun Discovered At Airport: TSA Somerset Man Busted After Loaded Gun Discovered At Airport: TSA
Somerset Man Busted After Loaded Gun Discovered At Airport: TSA A Somerset man was detained at an airport in Syracuse after he tried to bring a loaded gun through security, the Transportation Security Association said. The man's 9mm caliber handgun was loaded with 17 bullets, including one in the chamber, the TSA said. The gun was in his carry-on bag, the TSA said. The man was detained for questioning but later rebooked his flight. He faces a likely fine of thousands of dollars, the TSA said. "The actions of this passenger placed the safety and security of the entire checkpoint at risk through their own carelessness," said Bart R. Johnson, TSA’s F…

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Police & Fire
ROAD RAGE: Cops Seek Driver Who Waved Gun At Postal Worker In Upper Township ROAD RAGE: Cops Seek Driver Who Waved Gun At Postal Worker In Upper Township
Road Rage: Cops Seek Driver Who Waved Gun At Postal Worker In Upper Township A man is at large after police say he brandished a firearm during a road rage incident in Cape May County on Thursday, Feb. 6, authorities said. At 12:37 p.m., the suspect, was driving a black Cadillac SUV when he had an altercation with a USPS postal worker, while traveling northbound on the State Highway 50 bridge in Upper Township, New Jersey State Police said. During the altercation, both individuals were outside their vehicles when the suspect brandished a firearm before fleeing the scene, police said. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6'", between 40 and 50 years…

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Obituaries
Death Of Vineland Middle Schooler Leaves Community Reeling Death Of Vineland Middle Schooler Leaves Community Reeling
Death Of Vineland Middle Schooler Leaves Community Reeling Carter Amir Sease, a 12-year-old Vineland resident, died on Friday, Feb. 7, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. "Carter was a bright, kind-hearted, and joyful soul who brought happiness to everyone around him," LeAnn Serrano, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "His laughter, curiosity, and love for music will forever be missed by family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him." The fundraiser will go to support funeral and memorial costs. As of Tuesday, Feb. 11, almost $11,000 has been raised. This is one of the hardest reels I had to put together. …

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Obituaries
Kim Koces, Makeup Artist, Oak Ridge Mom Of Three Dies At 32: 'Heart Full Of Kindness' Kim Koces, Makeup Artist, Oak Ridge Mom Of Three Dies At 32: 'Heart Full Of Kindness'
Kim Koces, Makeup Artist, Oak Ridge Mom Of Three Dies At 32: 'Heart Full Of Kindness' Kimberly Koces, a 32-year-old North Jersey mother, died on Tuesday, Feb. 4, according to her obituary from the Scanlan Funeral Home website. A mom to Averianna, Daniel, and Benjamin, Kim "had a special way of making kids feel seen and cared for," her obituary reads. "She had a heart full of kindness and empathy, and her warm personality uplifted everyone around her." She loved Halloween and horror movies, always getting excited for spooky season, her obituary reads. A talented makeup artist, she worked at Cutting Edge Academy, according to her obituary. Kimberly Kocses Even though…

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Schools
Eagles Fans Cheer As Gloucester City School District Closes For Super Bowl Parade Eagles Fans Cheer As Gloucester City School District Closes For Super Bowl Parade
Eagles Fans Cheer As Gloucester City School District Closes For Super Bowl Parade Students and teachers at a school district in Camden County have one more reason to cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Gloucester City School District announced schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 14 for the Eagles victory parade. Gloucester City already gave students and staff a two-hour delay for the day after the Super Bowl, so they could stay up and celebrate the Eagles 40-22 thrashing of the Kansas City Chiefs.  "This is a truly special time for our local community, as we come together to honor our hometown team's incredible achievement," the district wrote. "The Eagles' vi…

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