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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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No Charges Filed In Fatal South Brunswick Police Shooting Of Bling Bishop Robber: AG No Charges Filed In Fatal South Brunswick Police Shooting Of Bling Bishop Robber: AG
No Charges Filed In Fatal South Brunswick Police Shooting Of Bling Bishop Robber: AG A state grand jury declined to indict the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old Brooklyn man in South Brunswick last January, authorities said. Shamar Leggette was shot by members of the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 at a motel room in South Brunswick. Legette had been wanted for robbing "Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead from Paramus in Bergen County, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Leggette, was also wanted out of Rhode Island for armed robbery, Platkin said. The second suspect, a female,…

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Philly Teacher Who Made Threats To NJ Principal Placed On Leave For 'Erratic Behavior': Report Philly Teacher Who Made Threats To NJ Principal Placed On Leave For 'Erratic Behavior': Report
Philly Teacher Who Made Threats To NJ Principal Placed On Leave For 'Erratic Behavior': Report Amir Doctry, who was arrested Monday, Jan. 13 after making threats that caused the Montclair school district to shut down, had been placed on leave for "erratic behavior," according to a report. The Northeast Elementary School teacher, was arrested at his home in Philadelphia, after posting a bizarre YouTube video in which he claimed he was going to be the next Montclair superintendent. In the video description, he wrote: "Joe must die school shooting Montclair school shooting kills Dr. Joe Racsim Racist Joe is dead. He dies tonight." Montclair Police Lt. Terrence Turner told the New York …

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Two More Plead Guilty For Role In Grisly Toms River Dismemberment: Ocean County Prosecutor Two More Plead Guilty For Role In Grisly Toms River Dismemberment: Ocean County Prosecutor
Two More Plead Guilty For Role In Grisly Toms River Dismemberment: Ocean County Prosecutor A 42-year-old Barnegat woman and a 36-year-old Manchester man are the latest to plead guilty for their part in the killing and dismemberment of 56-year-old Kerry Rollason, a Toms River resident last July, authorities said. Danielle Bolstad pled guilty to desecration of human remains while Jared Palumbo pled guilty to hindering apprehension on Monday, Jan. 13. Both are expected to be sentenced to probation per the terms of a plea agreement, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Investigators said Rollason was killed by 35-year-old Maxwell Johnston of Manchester Township at a h…

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Missing Toms River Man Found Floating In Water At Park: Prosecutor Missing Toms River Man Found Floating In Water At Park: Prosecutor
Missing Toms River Man Found Floating In Water At Park: Prosecutor A 52-year-old Toms River man was found dead at Shelter Cove Park on the afternoon on Sunday, Jan. 12, authorities said. At 3:05 p.m., police responded to Shelter Cove Park on a report of a dead body in the water adjacent to the coastal marsh, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The body of Deane Labranche was found floating in the water, Billhimer said. Labranche was removed from the water and transported to Community Medical Center pending a post-mortem examination, Billhimer said. According to his sister, Brooke Spurlock, Labranche's car was found abandoned at the p…

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NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lincoln Park Powerball Player Hits Jackpot NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lincoln Park Powerball Player Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Lincoln Park Powerball Player Hits Jackpot It was a sensational Saturday for a Powerball player in Morris County. A Powerball ticket sold in Lincoln Park matched five white balls in the drawing held on Saturday, Jan. 11, winning $1 million. The ticket was sold at ShopRite on Beaverbrook Road. The winning numbers were 03, 06, 32, 37, 65. The Powerball was 04 and the Power Play was 3X. 

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Driver Airlifted After Vehicle Mangled In Car Crash: Sparta FD Driver Airlifted After Vehicle Mangled In Car Crash: Sparta FD
Driver Airlifted After Vehicle Mangled In Car Crash: Sparta FD A driver was airlifted to a hospital after a car crash in Sparta on Sunday, Jan. 12, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a single car crash on Main Street near West Mountain Road, the Sparta Fire Department said.  The driver was extricated from the vehicle and airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he is in serious, but stable condition, firefighters said.

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Philadelphia Man Made Threats Against Co-Worker At NJ School: Police Philadelphia Man Made Threats Against Co-Worker At NJ School: Police
Philadelphia Man Made Threats Against Co-Worker At NJ School: Police A 45-year-old staff member at the Montclair School District was arrested and charged Monday, Jan. 13 with threatening a co-worker, causing all schools to be closed, police said. UPDATE: Bizzare YouTube Video Shows Threat Made By Montclair Teacher Placed On Leave: Report Officers began investigating after a threat was made via social media toward a specific staff member at Northeast Elementary School, Montclair police said. In collaboration with law enforcement, the Montclair School District closed as a precautionary measure, police said. Amir Doctry, a staff member currently on admini…

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14-Year-Old Girl Missing From Deptford: Police 14-Year-Old Girl Missing From Deptford: Police
14-Year-Old Girl Missing From Deptford: Police A 14-year-old girl has been missing from Deptford since the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 10, authorities said. Amiya Albert was last seen 5 p.m. entering a vehicle, Depford Township police said. She lives in the Jericho/Hammond Heights section of the township, police said. She may be headed to Camden City, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call 856-845-2220 or e-mail mtirado@deptford-nj.org.

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Dog Rescued After Falling In Heating Vent In Green Township: NJSP Dog Rescued After Falling In Heating Vent In Green Township: NJSP
Dog Rescued After Falling In Heating Vent In Green Township: Njsp A dog is safe after they fell into a heating vent in Sussex County on the evening of Friday, Jan. 10, authorities said. At 7:24 p.m.,  officers responded to Hedden Road in Green Township on a report of a dog trapped in ductwork, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Upon arrival, police discovered the small dog had fallen into a heating vent, Lebron said. The dog was safely removed from the vent, and no injuries were reported, Lebron said.

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Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle: Elizabeth PD Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle: Elizabeth PD
Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle: Elizabeth PD A 79-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Elizabeth on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 9, authorities said. At 10:46 p.m., the man, who has not been identified, was crossing the street at Morris Avenue and Parker Road when he was struck by a white sedan traveling west on Morris Avenue, a spokeswoman for the city said. The man was rushed to Trinitas Hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. The driver of the sedan remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators and no charges have been filed, authorities said.

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