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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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Montague Township Drug Dealer Sentenced For Weapon Possession: Prosecutor Montague Township Drug Dealer Sentenced For Weapon Possession: Prosecutor
Montague Township Drug Dealer Sentenced For Weapon Possession: Prosecutor A 29-year-old Montague Township man was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday, Jan. 31 after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm with intent to use it, authorities said. Authorities were originally investigating Keanu Alicea last year for running a drug distribution ring in Orange County, New York, Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Sahil K. Kabse said. When police searched Alicea’s residence they found a handgun along with controlled dangerous substances, Kabse said. Alicea also pled guilty to illegal drug distribution in New York, Kabse said.

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Man Faces Five Years In Prison For Shooting Victim In Face In Jackson Township: Prosecutor Man Faces Five Years In Prison For Shooting Victim In Face In Jackson Township: Prosecutor
Man Faces Five Years In Prison For Shooting Victim In Face In Jackson Township: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Freehold Borough man pleaded guilty on Monday, Feb. 3 to shooting a man in the face last year in Jackson Township, authorities said. Michael Vulpis faces five years in prison for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, per the terms of his plea agreement, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.  On Thursday, June 27 at 12:20 a.m., officers in Jackson Township responded to Larsen Road and found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the face, Billhimer said. He was transported transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune where he was tr…

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Millstone Mom, Son Inventors Get Perfect Deal On 'Shark Tank' Millstone Mom, Son Inventors Get Perfect Deal On 'Shark Tank'
Millstone Mom, Son Inventors Get Perfect Deal On 'Shark Tank' A Jersey Shore mother and son duo had an appearance on "Shark Tank" that entrepreneurs dream about.  Lisa Lane and her son, Jake, the inventors of the Rinseroo and Millstone Township residents, were the recipients of Lori Grenier's "golden ticket", which means she gave them exactly what they were asking for: a $343,000 investment for 5% equity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RINSEROO™ (@officialrinseroo) Lisa and Jake Lane Disney/Christopher Willard A Rinseroo is a slip-on hose attachment designed to make cleaning t…

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Cops ID Vineland Man Who Died Days After Being Struck By Vehicle Cops ID Vineland Man Who Died Days After Being Struck By Vehicle
Cops ID Vineland Man Who Died Days After Being Struck By Vehicle A 35-year-old Vineland resident died on Monday, Feb. 3, days after he was struck by a vehicle, authorities said. On Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7:24 p.m., officers responded to South Brewster Road at School Lane and found Alexander Coraci struck by a black 2013 Ford pickup truck driven by  a 59-year-old Williamstown man, Vineland police said. Coraci was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden for his life threatening injuries, where he later died, police said.  The Vineland Police Department's Traffic Unit is investigating the crash and no charges have been filed, authorities…

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Mega Millions Tickets Totaling $30k Sold In Belleville Mega Millions Tickets Totaling $30k Sold In Belleville
Mega Millions Tickets Totaling $30k Sold In Belleville It was a great day to be a Mega Millions player in Belleville last week. Two Mega Millions sold in Belleville matched four numbers and the gold Megaball in the drawing held on Friday, Jan. 31, winning $10,000. One of the tickets was bought with a multiplier, and won $20,000. The tickets were sold at Kelly Liquor's and Krauszer's Food Store. The winning numbers were 9, 28, 48, 56, 63 and the gold Megaball was 2.

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Cops ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Ewing Cops ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Ewing
Cops ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Ewing A 64-year-old Ewing woman was fatally struck by a vehicle on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 1, authorities said. At 8:53 p.m., officers responded to 725 Parkway Ave. and found a pedestrian, later identified as Tina Mann, not breathing after being hit by a car, Ewing police said.  Officers administered CPR to Mann and she was transported to Capital Health Regional Medica Center, where she was soon pronounced dead, police said. The crash remains under investigation by the Ewing Police Department and Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office and no charges have been filed, police said.

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Escaped Sex Offender Apprehended After Days On The Run: NJSP Escaped Sex Offender Apprehended After Days On The Run: NJSP
Escaped Sex Offender Apprehended After Days On The Run: Njsp A registered sex offender who escaped from custody while being transported in Newark last week has been apprehended, authorities said. Nicholas Voutsas, 25, had escaped from a New Jersey Department of Health medical transport van while en route to a hospital, New Jersey State Police said.  Police approached Voutsas at a homeless shelter for men in Brooklyn and he immediately tried to flee, NBC New York reported. Four officers were injured while subduing and handcuffing him, NBC New York said. The New Jersey Human Services Police Department has charged him with escape, police said. Vo…

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Jersey City Doctor Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Has License Revoked Jersey City Doctor Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Has License Revoked
Jersey City Doctor Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Has License Revoked Two North Jersey doctors recently had their licenses revoked over allegations of sexual misconduct, authorities said. Humberto Perez, who practiced family medicine in Jersey City, and Ahmad “Nazir” Kahf, a cardiologist who practiced in Haledon, agreed to the permanent revocation of their medical licenses in order to resolve administrative allegations of sexual and professional misconduct tied to the charges against them, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. In November 2024, Perez was charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of  criminal sexual contact for …

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Powerball Ticket Sold At Point Pleasant Liquor Store Wins $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Point Pleasant Liquor Store Wins $50K
Powerball Ticket Sold At Point Pleasant Liquor Store Wins $50K Two Powerball players in South Jersey found the perfect way to kick off February. The tickets, sold in Ocean County and Salem County, matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, Feb. 1, winning $50,000.  The tickets were sold at Wine Outlet in Point Pleasant Beach and Wawa in Pilesgrove. The winning numbers were 23, 29, 32, 49, 61 and the red Powerball was 8.

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Police ID Woman Killed In Tractor Trailer Crash In Franklin Township Police ID Woman Killed In Tractor Trailer Crash In Franklin Township
Police ID Woman Killed In Tractor Trailer Crash In Franklin Township A 28-year-old North Plainfield woman was identified as the person killed in a crash with a tractor trailer on the early morning of Saturday, Feb. 1, authorities said. Kelly Haymond was driving a 2020 orange Dodge Charger when it collided with a 2009 black Volvo tractor trailer at South Middlebush Road and Jacques Lane,  Prosecutor John McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Frank Roman, and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather said. Haymond was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the Volvo was not injured, police said. The crash remains un…

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