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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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$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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Police & Fire
Two Lanes Closed On Route 80 After Crash: NJDOT Two Lanes Closed On Route 80 After Crash: NJDOT
Two Lanes Closed On Route 80 After Crash: Njdot A crash on Route 80 has caused the closure of two lanes on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 11, authorities said. The collision occurred on Route 80 westbound near Exit 47A at Route 280 in Parsippany, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Two right lanes are closed, the NJDOT said. 

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Police & Fire
NJ Burglars Armed With High Capacity Magazine Ram Cop Car In Speeding BMW: North Caldwell PD NJ Burglars Armed With High Capacity Magazine Ram Cop Car In Speeding BMW: North Caldwell PD
NJ Burglars Armed With High Capacity Magazine Ram Cop Car In Speeding BMW: North Caldwell PD Four armed burglars were arrested on Monday, Feb. 10, after a break-in led to a pursuit in North Caldwell, authorities said. At 3:39 a.m., while responding to a home on Robin Hill Road for a break-in, officers saw a white BMW X3 speeding down the street, North Caldwell police said.  The vehicle crossed a lawn and sideswiped a North Caldwell Police patrol vehicle before continuing on and crashing into a residence on Park Avenue, police said.  Four suspects—two adults, Samir Y. Jordan, 20 and Quamine Y. McDonald, 18, both from Newark, along with two juveniles—fled the scene on …

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Police & Fire
Brothel Operator Forced Women Into Sex Acts In Bridgeton, Prosecutor Brothel Operator Forced Women Into Sex Acts In Bridgeton, Prosecutor
Brothel Operator Forced Women Into Sex Acts In Bridgeton, Prosecutor A 37-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged on Saturday, Feb. 8 with human trafficking after running a brothel out of his home, authorities said. Moises Rodriguez-Martinez had been under investigation for a month after he kept inside an East Avenue residence for the purpose of performing paid sexual acts, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The women were trafficked from Queens, Webb-McRae said. Rodriguez-Martinez was charged with human trafficking, promoting organized street crime and promoting prostitution, Webb-McRae said.

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