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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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Legendary Italian Actress Forces Brooklyn Square Pizzeria To Change Name Of Pie Named After Her Legendary Italian Actress Forces Brooklyn Square Pizzeria To Change Name Of Pie Named After Her
Legendary Italian Actress Forces Brooklyn Square Pizzeria To Change Name Of Pie Named After Her Most people would be honored to have a pizza named after them. But most people aren't Sophia Loren. The legendary Italian actress' legal team sent a letter to Brooklyn Square Pizza, which has locations in Jackson, Manalapan and Toms River, ordering them to change the name of their "Sophia Loren Pizza," which has fresh mozzarella, fresh slices tomatoes, and fresh garlic on a round sesame seed crust pie The letter, from an attorney representing the Oscar winning actress, claims she owns the trademarks to her name, including for services providing food and drink. View this…

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Two Dogs Killed, Home Collapses In Readington Fire: Police Two Dogs Killed, Home Collapses In Readington Fire: Police
Two Dogs Killed, Home Collapses In Readington Fire: Police Two dogs were killed after a home collapsed in a fire in Readington on Saturday, April 5, authorities said. At 1:30 a.m., officers responded to the fire on the 100 block of Dreakhook Road and found a fully involved structure fire, Readington Township police said. Two dogs were inside the home and found dead and the home ultimately collapsed due to the intensity of the fire, police said. Multiple fire departments assisted in extinguishing the fire, which is under investigation by the Raritan Township Fire Marshall and the Readington Township Police Department Detective Bureau, poli…

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Man Located After Leaving Hospital: Hackettstown Police Man Located After Leaving Hospital: Hackettstown Police
Man Located After Leaving Hospital: Hackettstown Police Hackettstown police announced Tuesday, April 8, a man who had gone missing after leaving Hackettstown Medical Center has been found safe

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$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Freehold $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Freehold
$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Freehold It was a sensational Saturday for a Powerball player in Monmouth County. A ticket sold in Freehold matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, April 5, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Max’s Beer, Wine and Liquors on Park Avenue. The winning numbers were 4, 23, 30, 46, 62 and the red Powerball was 2.

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15-Year-Old Girl Stabbed Teen: Bridgeton PD 15-Year-Old Girl Stabbed Teen: Bridgeton PD
15-Year-Old Girl Stabbed Teen: Bridgeton PD A 15-year-old girl was arrested and charged with stabbing a 16-year-old boy on Sunday, April 6 in Bridgeton, authorities said. Around noon, officers were called to a residence on the 100 block of Church Street and found the boy, a Bridgeton resident, bleeding, Bridgeton police said. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was treated and released, police said. The girl was charged under a juvenile complaint with aggravated assault with a weapon, police said. She was lodged in the Ocean County Detention Center pending a court hearing, police said. The incident remains under inves…

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Toms River Cocaine Dealer Learns Fate: Prosecutor Toms River Cocaine Dealer Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Toms River Cocaine Dealer Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 50-year-old Toms River drug dealer was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Friday, April 4, authorities said. Octavaeous Jenkins had previously pleaded guilty in February to possessing and distributing more than five ounces of cocaine, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Investigators determined Jenkins was using residences in South Toms River and Brick Township to store and distribute cocaine, authorities said. In May 2023, Jenkins was arrested alongside five other people after he was observed meeting with another person to pick up cocaine. A search warrant turned up 1.25 ki…

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Live-In Nanny Shook, Tossed Two Infants: Jackson PD Live-In Nanny Shook, Tossed Two Infants: Jackson PD
Live-In Nanny Shook, Tossed Two Infants: Jackson PD A 58-year-old live-in nanny was arrested and charged last month for abusing two 7-week-old twin infants in Jackson, authorities said. A father reported his wife observed their nanny, who was not identified by police, shaking, tossing and improperly handling their newborn babies, Jackson police said. The babies were taken to a pediatrician for treatment and then moved to a nearby hospital for evaluation, police said. The parents were able to provide video evidence of the nanny’s abuse and she was arrested at the family ‘s residence, police said.

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License Plate Reader Helps Nab Stabbing Suspect In Atlantic City: Police License Plate Reader Helps Nab Stabbing Suspect In Atlantic City: Police
License Plate Reader Helps Nab Stabbing Suspect In Atlantic City: Police A 35-year-old Atlantic City man was arrested and charged with stabbing a man after a fight on Saturday, April 5, authorities said. At 8:48 a.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of Fairmount Avenue and found the stabbing victim, transporting him to a nearby hospital, for non-life-threatening injuries, Atlantic City police said. Officers were able to obtain video of the assault, the suspect, and the vehicle he fled in, police said. Officers used an automated license plate reader system and learned the vehicle had Atlantic City on Route 30, police said. An officer positioned himself on R…

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4 Involved In Shooting Of NJSP Detective At Pittsgrove Mobile Home Park Learn Fate: AG 4 Involved In Shooting Of NJSP Detective At Pittsgrove Mobile Home Park Learn Fate: AG
4 Involved In Shooting Of Njsp Detective At Pittsgrove Mobile Home Park Learn Fate: AG Four people who recently pleaded guilty in the  2020 shooting of a New Jersey State Police detective in Salem County, were sentenced on Tuesday, April 1, with sentences ranging from prison to probation, authorities said. Markese Rogers, a 30-year-old Pittsgrove resident, Ashley Acevedo Diaz, 27, Imari Lazu, 27, and Noel Lazu, 25, pled guilty in February for their involvement in an incident that led to NJSP Detective Richard Hershey being shot at the Harding Woods mobile home park in Pittsgrove, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Rogers was sentenced to five years in pris…

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Pedestrian Hospitalized After Hit, Run Crash In Jersey City: Prosecutor Pedestrian Hospitalized After Hit, Run Crash In Jersey City: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Hit, Run Crash In Jersey City: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Jersey City man is in stable condition after he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on the early morning of Monday, April 7, authorities said. At 1:30 a.m., Jersey City police responded to Bay and Erie streets and found the man with serious injuries, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene, Suarez said. The victim was transported by EMS to a nearby hospital, Suarez said. The crash is being investigated by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit with assistance from the Jersey City Police Department, …

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