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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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Levittown National Guard Veteran Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Levittown National Guard Veteran Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash
Levittown National Guard Veteran Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash A 44-year-old Levittown, PA, motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Lawrence Township, NJ Friday morning, June 13, authorities said. At 6:48 a.m., officers responded to Franklin Corner Road and Princeton Pike for a report of a motorcycle crash and found the operator, Benjamin Boyers, unconscious at the scene, Lawrence Township police said. Boyers was operating a 2023 Royal Enfield motorcycle eastbound on Franklin Corner Road when he lost control and struck a telephone pole, police said. He was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, where he was later pronounced de…

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2,500 Tabs Of LSD From Europe: Williamstown Man Pleads Guilty, Prosecutor Says 2,500 Tabs Of LSD From Europe: Williamstown Man Pleads Guilty, Prosecutor Says
2,500 Tabs Of LSD From Europe: Williamstown Man Pleads Guilty, Prosecutor Says A 56-year-old South Jersey man pleaded guilty to possession of LSD with intent to distribute on Monday, June 16, authorities said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, Charles Scherer, of Williamstown, is expected to be sentenced to 10 years in prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Tuesday, April 2, a suspicious package sent from the Netherlands was seized by postal investigators, authorities said. Inside the package, investigators found 2,500 perforated tabs on blotter paper, which was later tested and confirmed to be LSD laced with MDMA, authorities said. An underco…

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Cruel Newark Breeder Posted Videos Of Dogs Killing Hawk, Antagonizing Cat: AG Cruel Newark Breeder Posted Videos Of Dogs Killing Hawk, Antagonizing Cat: AG
Cruel Newark Breeder Posted Videos Of Dogs Killing Hawk, Antagonizing Cat: AG A 38-year-old Newark man was recently arrested and charged with animal cruelty after he posted to social media videos of two of pit bulls killing a red-tail hawk and stray cat, authorities said. Ibn Lloyd was charged with violating the endangered and non-game species act and multiple counts of animal cruelty, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Lloyd was also found to be running a drug trafficking ring, Platkin said Last December, a Facebook account "SuccaFree Choppa" shared of a video of a juvenile red-tailed hawk being attacked by two pit bull type-dogs in a fenced-in enclosure in the …

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Belleville Crossing Guard Struck By Uninsured Motorist: Mayor Belleville Crossing Guard Struck By Uninsured Motorist: Mayor
Belleville Crossing Guard Struck By Uninsured Motorist: Mayor A driver is facing multiple summonses after a crossing guard was struck by a vehicle in Belleville on Friday, June 13, Mayor Michael Melham said. The crossing guard was hit outside School No. 3 at 230 Joralemon St. while helping children cross the street, Melham said. She is expected to make a full recovery, Melham said. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated fully, Melham said. The motorist was issued summonses for being an uninsured motorist, reckless driving, careless driving and failure to yield to a pedestrian, Melham said.

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Dover Cop Admits To Distributing Child Porn: Prosecutor Dover Cop Admits To Distributing Child Porn: Prosecutor
Dover Cop Admits To Distributing Child Porn: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Dover police officer pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography on Tuesday, June 17, authorities said. Anthony Kelly, a Ledgewood resident, has been suspended without pay since the charges were brought last November, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, he faces seven years in prison, authorities said. An investigation into Kelly began after law enforcement received six CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that he was distributing child pornography on …

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FOUND! Instruments Stolen From Heart In Atlantic County Recovered: Police FOUND! Instruments Stolen From Heart In Atlantic County Recovered: Police
Found! Instruments Stolen From Heart In Atlantic County Recovered: Police The next time Heart performs "Crazy on You," it might be about the Atlantic City Police Department. Two instruments that were stolen from the trailblazing rock band before their show at the Hard Rock Atlantic City have been recovered by police and will be returned to the band, officers announced Monday, June 16. Heart's Second Instrument Recovered For Immediate Release: June 16, 2025 The Atlantic City Police Department is... Posted by Atlantic City Police Department on Monday, June 16, 2025 The 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin was located by detectives of the Criminal Investigations Se…

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NJ Man Who Attempted to Sexually Assault Minor Learns Fate: Prosecutor NJ Man Who Attempted to Sexually Assault Minor Learns Fate: Prosecutor
NJ Man Who Attempted to Sexually Assault Minor Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 54-year-old Flemington man was sentenced to a decade in prison on Friday, June 13, after pleading guilty to attempting to sexually assault a minor and possessing child pornography, authorities said. On Thursday, June 20, 2004, Flemington police responded to Daniel White’s residence where he admitted to attempting to sexually assault a minor on numerous occasions and possessing multiple sex abuse materials. White pleaded guilty to the charges in February, authorities said. He will be subjected to Megan’s Law Registration and Parole Supervision for Life, authorities said.

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Raritan Woman Pleads Guilty To Fatal Stabbing: Hunterdon County Prosecutor Raritan Woman Pleads Guilty To Fatal Stabbing: Hunterdon County Prosecutor
Raritan Woman Pleads Guilty To Fatal Stabbing: Hunterdon County Prosecutor A 45-year-old Raritan Township woman was pleaded guilty on Monday, June 16 to fatally stabbing a 66-year-old man last year, authorities said. Domonique Preston pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson and Raritan Township Police Chief Alfred Payne said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, she is expected to be sentenced to 23 years in prison, authorities said. At 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, police responded to the 100 block of Manchester Road and found Steven Spivey dead with a stab wound to his left shoulder, authorities said Officers …

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Investigation Into Priest Sexual Abuse Can Proceed, NJ Supreme Court Rules Investigation Into Priest Sexual Abuse Can Proceed, NJ Supreme Court Rules
Investigation Into Priest Sexual Abuse Can Proceed, NJ Supreme Court Rules The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Monday, June 16 that a grand jury investigation into New Jersey archdioceses for sexual abuse can proceed. The Diocese of Camden had challenged the original grand jury investigation, which began in 2018, and a trial court had ruled in favor of the church, blocking the investigation, ruling it was not authorized by law. "We find that the State has the right to proceed with its investigation and present evidence before a special grand jury. If the grand jury issues a presentment, the assignment judge should review the report and publ…

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125 Years: East Orange Murderer Receives Lengthy Sentence, Prosecutor Says 125 Years: East Orange Murderer Receives Lengthy Sentence, Prosecutor Says
125 Years: East Orange Murderer Receives Lengthy Sentence, Prosecutor Says A 31-year-old East Orange man was sentenced to 125 years in prison on Monday, June 16, after being convicted of murder in the first degree and other charges, authorities said. Isaiah Knight was also convicted of weapons offenses and conspiracy to commit witness tampering on Thursday, April 17, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II. Knight shot Tyzier White, 23, five times at close range following a dispute involving White, Knight and his cousin, Stephens said. While in jail, Knight devised a witness tampering scheme involving his sister, cousin, girlfriend, and an unidentified man, …

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