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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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Schools
Woodbridge Student Diagnosed With Tuberculosis: Principal Woodbridge Student Diagnosed With Tuberculosis: Principal
Woodbridge Student Diagnosed With Tuberculosis: Principal A student at Colonia High School in Woodbridge Township has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, principal Christopher Chiera announced in a letter to parents on Friday, March 14.  School officials are working with the Middlesex County Office of Health Services to identify students and staff who may have been potentially exposed to the individual., Chiera wrote.  Those individuals identified as a close contact will be screened as a precautionary measure, Chiera said. School officials will contact parents/guardians of students identified by the Middlesex County Off…

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Police & Fire
8-Year-Old Girl Foils Abduction By Stabbing Suspect With Pencil: Prosecutor 8-Year-Old Girl Foils Abduction By Stabbing Suspect With Pencil: Prosecutor
8-Year-Old Girl Foils Abduction By Stabbing Suspect With Pencil: Prosecutor A man attempted to abduct an 8-year-old girl while she was walking to school in Berlin Township on the morning of Wednesday, March 19, authorities said. At 8:45 a.m.. the girl said an unknown man approached her from behind while she was walking to John F. Kennedy Elementary School at 228 Mt. Vernon Ave., Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Berlin Township Police Chief Louis Bordi said. The girl was able to fight off the suspect by stabbing him with a pencil before running to school, authorities said. The suspect is described as a Black man with dark skin and a dark bear…

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Lifestyle
Oscar Winner Mikey Madison, Jack Black, Jon Hamm Tapped As 'SNL' Hosts Oscar Winner Mikey Madison, Jack Black, Jon Hamm Tapped As 'SNL' Hosts
Oscar Winner Mikey Madison, Jack Black, Jon Hamm Tapped As 'SNL' Hosts Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm have been announced as the next three hosts of "Saturday Night Live." Coming up next! Posted by Saturday Night Live on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Madison, who recently won Best Actress at the Academy Awards for her role as a stripper in "Anora", will be hosting for the first time on Saturday, March 29. While this is her first time on "SNL", Heidi Gardner impersonated her Anora character in a skit last year. Madison will be joined by Morgan Wallen as the musical guest. Black will be hosting for the fourth time on Saturday, April 5, but the …

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Police & Fire
HEROES! Secaucus Police Help Resuscitate Man HEROES! Secaucus Police Help Resuscitate Man
Heroes! Secaucus Police Help Resuscitate Man Four Secaucus police officers helped resuscitate an unresponsive man on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 18, authorities said. Officers responded to the 200 block of Julianne Terrace and discovered the man was not breathing, Secaucus police said. Sergeant Nicholas Spangenberg and officer Thomas Schaffer began performing CPR,  police said. While CPR was being performed, officers Matthew Cutola and Thomas Spuler readied a defibrillator and assisted with the CPR until EMTs arrived and continued CPR, police said. A pulse was found shortly thereafter and the victim ultimately regained consc…

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Police & Fire
Orange Man Learns Fate For Fatal Shooting At Supermarket: Prosecutor Orange Man Learns Fate For Fatal Shooting At Supermarket: Prosecutor
Orange Man Learns Fate For Fatal Shooting At Supermarket: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Orange man convicted for fatally shooting a person outside a ShopRite was sentenced to 65 years in prison on Wednesday, March 19, authorities said. Darienne Murray was previously convicted of first degree murder for fatally shooting Melja Oliver, a 37-year-old East Orange resident, outside the supermarket at 533 Martin Luther King Blvd, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens said. Police found Oliver's body lying on the side of the supermarket after being shot in the head, Stephens said. Under New Jersey law, Murray is required to serve 56 years and two months before …

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Police & Fire
Serial Hackensack Burglar Busted For 3rd Time In Sussex County: Police Serial Hackensack Burglar Busted For 3rd Time In Sussex County: Police
Serial Hackensack Burglar Busted For 3rd Time In Sussex County: Police The third time was certainly not the charm for a 44-year-old Hackensack burglar in Sussex County on Tuesday, March 18. Jerry Montgomery, Jr was arrested for the third time for burglary in Sparta after he and Zachary Anderson, a 33-year-old Englewood resident, forcibly entered homes on Morgan Drive and Skyview Drive by breaking through the front door, Sparta police said. Once inside, they stole safes containing valuable items and personal documents, along with high-end jewelry and other luxury goods, police said. The burglaries were executed swiftly, with the suspects spending only minutes i…

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Police & Fire
Infant Found In Lakewood Minivan Dies: Prosecutor Infant Found In Lakewood Minivan Dies: Prosecutor
Infant Found In Lakewood Minivan Dies: Prosecutor A 4-month old infant died after he was found in a vehicle on Tuesday, March 18, authorities said. At 1:45 p.m., police responded to 5th Street and found paramedics rendering lifesaving aid to the baby, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The baby was transported to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, where he was pronounced dead, Billhimer said. The incident remains under investigation, Billhimer said.

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Lifestyle
Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter Headlining Lollapalooza Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter Headlining Lollapalooza
Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter Headlining Lollapalooza This year's Lollapalooza comes with a shot of "Espresso." As long as you have your "Drivers License." Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter are among the headliners for the 2025 Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago, running from Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 3. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivia Rodrigo (@oliviarodrigo) Other headliners include Tyler the Creator, Gracie Abrams, Luke Combs and Korn. This is Rodrigo's first time playing the venerable music festival. The "Get Him Back" singer has been on her acclaim…

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Police & Fire
Man Brought Hunting Bow, Knife To Middle School: Middlesex PD Man Brought Hunting Bow, Knife To Middle School: Middlesex PD
Man Brought Hunting Bow, Knife To Middle School: Middlesex PD A 30-year-old Warren man was arrested and charged on Tuesday, March 18, after he was found to be in possession of a hunting bow and a knife near a middle school in Middlesex, authorities said. At 11:31 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man, later identified as Robert Villa, with a camouflaged bag used for transporting weapons, trespassing at Von E. Mauger Middle School, Middlesex police said. The middle school along with Woodland Intermediate School and Watchung Elementary School went into a shelter in place, police said. Villa fled the scene before police arrived, but he was later …

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Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Crashed Into Police Car: Denville PD Drunk Driver Crashed Into Police Car: Denville PD
Drunk Driver Crashed Into Police Car: Denville PD A 48-year-old Denville man is facing numerous charges after he drove drunk and crashed into a police car on Wednesday, March 12, authorities said. At 3:30 p.m., officers responded to Cooper Road for a report of a two-car crash involving a law enforcement vehicle, Denville police said. Steven Vasquez, the other driver, was determined to be intoxicated and he was arrested, police said. Vasquez was charged with assault by auto, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and other traffic offenses, police said. 

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