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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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Obituaries
Millville DPW Worker Dies, 44: 'Most Infectious Laugh' Millville DPW Worker Dies, 44: 'Most Infectious Laugh'
Millville DPW Worker Dies, 44: 'Most Infectious Laugh' Raymond Stout, a Millville resident, died on Wednesday, July 2, according to his obituary from the Evoy Funeral Home website. Stout worked for Lower Township Public Works for nine years, his obituary reads. He was a diehard Phillies and Eagles fan, and also enjoyed fishing, camping and hanging out with his friends, according to his obituary. "He had the most infectious laugh that you could hear a mile away," his obituary reads.  "You always knew when Ray was nearby. He gave the best advice and would always help a friend with whatever they needed." Stout is survived by his wife, Nicole…

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News
NJ State Troopers Rescue 'Ferocious Little Demon' Dog In Dramatic Footage NJ State Troopers Rescue 'Ferocious Little Demon' Dog In Dramatic Footage
NJ State Troopers Rescue 'Ferocious Little Demon' Dog In Dramatic Footage Oscar the Grouch has a reason to smile. Two officers helped rescue a dog, named after the famed Sesame Street character, from the Arthur Kill in Elizabeth on Saturday, July 6, New Jersey State Police said.  The officers observed unusual movement in the water while patrolling the Elizabeth Marina and discovered Oscar, believed to be about one years old, struggling against the current, police said. Trooper Michael Buchell deployed a life ring and rescue blanket to bring Oscar aboard a vessel safely, police said. Video shows Oscar earning his name, by being feisty, baring his teeth,…

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Obituaries
Michael Quartarone, Jackson Dad To 4 Daughters, Dies Weeks After 49th Birthday Michael Quartarone, Jackson Dad To 4 Daughters, Dies Weeks After 49th Birthday
Michael Quartarone, Jackson Dad To 4 Daughters, Dies Weeks After 49th Birthday Michael Quartarone, a 49-year-old Jackson resident, died on Saturday, July 5, according to a fundraiser set up to support his four daughters. Quartarone had recently celebrated his birthday on Sunday, June 22. "Mike was a devoted man who would do anything for his family," Bella Quartarone, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "The kind of person who would give the shirt off his back without a second thought. He was deeply loved by everyone who knew him." My dear friend, #D190 Michael Quartarone he was a winner throughout all the ups & downs of life, and I will always admire hi…

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Police & Fire
Woman Ran Prostitution House In Montclair, Cops Say Woman Ran Prostitution House In Montclair, Cops Say
Woman Ran Prostitution House In Montclair, Cops Say A 51-year-old Queens woman was arrested and charged with having a prostitution business in Montclair, authorities announced Tuesday, July 8. Law enforcement began investigating a business on the 400 block of Bloomfield Avenue after receiving complaints about suspected acts of prostitution, Montclair police said. On Wednesday, July 2, a law enforcement operation led to the arrest of Meifeing Li, police said. Li is charged with prostitution, police said. Detectives seized cash, surveillance equipment and other items linked to prostitution related activities, police said.

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Police & Fire
Trenton Woman Killed On Route 295 After Crashing Into Truck: NJSP Trenton Woman Killed On Route 295 After Crashing Into Truck: NJSP
Trenton Woman Killed On Route 295 After Crashing Into Truck: Njsp A 64-year-old Trenton woman was killed in a crash on Route 295 in Gloucester County on Monday, July 7, authorities said. At 11:54 a.m., troopers responded to Route 295 in Logan Township after a Dodge minivan struck the back of a Freightliner that was parked on the right shoulder, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Ibtissam Sankar, the driver of the Dodge, was killed in the crash, Lebron said. A passenger in the Dodge sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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Whippany Firefighter Injured In Training Exercise Sees Outpouring Of Support Whippany Firefighter Injured In Training Exercise Sees Outpouring Of Support
Whippany Firefighter Injured In Training Exercise Sees Outpouring Of Support The community is coming together to support Whippany firefighter Jim Danus after he was injured while taking part in a training drill in Hanover in May. Danus was injured during a routine drill while taking part in a training exercise on Tuesday, May 6, the Whippany Fire Department said. He remains hospitalized Morristown Medical Center and faces a lengthy rehabilitation.  A fundraiser has been set up to Danus' family, which includes his wife, Tracey and his children, Jacob, Jessica and Josh. As of Tuesday, July 8, more than $10,000 has been raised.  This is my childhood frie…

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Police & Fire
Middletown BOE Member Found With Unregistered Firearm While En Route To Confrontation: Cops Middletown BOE Member Found With Unregistered Firearm While En Route To Confrontation: Cops
Middletown BOE Member Found With Unregistered Firearm While En Route To Confrontation: Cops A 46-year-old school board member in Monmouth County was arrested on weapons offenses after police say they caught him with an unregistered firearm and a stun gun while en route to confront someone at their house last month, Daily Voice has learned. Joseph Fitzgerald, a trustee on the Middletown Board of Education, was stopped by police on Monday, June 30, after someone called 9-1-1 to report that he had a firearm in his vehicle, according to an affidavit of probable cause released by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. Police found Fitzgerald with a Ruger LCP .380 Caliber and a s…

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Police & Fire
Man Fatally Shot Near Atlantic City High School: Prosecutor Man Fatally Shot Near Atlantic City High School: Prosecutor
Man Fatally Shot Near Atlantic City High School: Prosecutor A 43-year-old Atlantic City man was fatally shot on Sunday, July 6, authorities said. At 11:20 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to to 1400 N. Albany Avenue, on the overpass of Route 40 leading to Atlantic City High School and found Vaughn Lyons with multiple gunshot wounds, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Lyons was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The shooting remains under investigation, authorities said.

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Police & Fire
Two Men Charged In Fatal Trenton Drive-By Shooting: Prosecutor Two Men Charged In Fatal Trenton Drive-By Shooting: Prosecutor
Two Men Charged In Fatal Trenton Drive-By Shooting: Prosecutor Two Trenton men were arrested and charged after a drive-by shooting in Trenton killed one person and injured three others,  At 8:52 p.m., Trenton police responded to the 100 block of Passaic Street and found four shooting victims, three men and a 16-year-old girl, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey and Trenton Police Director Steven Wilson said. The victims were standing outside on Passaic Street when shots were fired at them from a vehicle that pulled up, stopped, and then fled the scene, authorities said. Koran Hunter, 24, was later pronounced dead, authorities said. Trevor Ma…

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Police & Fire
DWI Reckless Driver Arrested On Route 10: Denville PD DWI Reckless Driver Arrested On Route 10: Denville PD
DWI Reckless Driver Arrested On Route 10: Denville PD A 25-year-old Dover resident was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville, authorities announced Monday, July 7. On Monday, June 30, officers pulled over a vehicle on Route 10 West after it observing it repeatedly failing to maintain its lane of travel, Denville police said. The driver, David Gutierrez, was placed under arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters for processing. Gutierrez was also issued summonses for reckless driving and careless driving, police said.

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