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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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Gloucester City Man Who Sexually Assaulted Minors Learns Fate: Prosecutor Gloucester City Man Who Sexually Assaulted Minors Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Gloucester City Man Who Sexually Assaulted Minors Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 58-year-old Gloucester City man was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Monday, April 7, for sexually assaulting two minors five years ago, authorities said. Henry Papaleo previously pleaded guilty in November to two counts of sexual assault of a child, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. Authorities began investigating Papaleo after the victims informed their parents of the assaults, Bradshaw said. Papaleo will be placed on the New Jersey sex offender registry, Bradshaw said.

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Ex-NJ State Worker, East Orange Woman Among 10 Accused Of COVID Relief Theft: AG Ex-NJ State Worker, East Orange Woman Among 10 Accused Of COVID Relief Theft: AG
Ex-NJ State Worker, East Orange Woman Among 10 Accused Of COVID Relief Theft: AG Ten people, including a former state employee, were indicted last month for illegally collecting unemployment benefits and other crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities said. Vanessa Allen, an East Orange resident, Jeffson Cues, a Newark resident, Nerlande Etienne, an Irvington resident and Rose Allen, an East Orange resident, collected unemployment benefits to which they were not entitled, Platkin said.  Allen was hired to work as a clerk for the Department of Labor during the pandemic, at the same time she was collecting unemployment benefits, Platkin said. She is charg…

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Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother-in-Law Die In South Jersey Crash Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother-in-Law Die In South Jersey Crash
Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother-in-Law Die In South Jersey Crash The widow of NHL All-Star Johnny Gaudreau gave birth to the couple's third child months after he and his brother were killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding their bikes in Salem County. Meredith Gaudreau announced on Instagram the birth of Carter Michael Gaudreau on Tuesday, April 1. Carter's middle name is the same as Johnny's, who starred on the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets. The Gaudreau's have two other children. "He looks exactly like his daddy too," Meredith wrote on Instagram. "I love you so much my baby! We are going to have so much fun. I can’t wait to give you …

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Man Stabbed During Fight With Teenagers: Millville PD Man Stabbed During Fight With Teenagers: Millville PD
Man Stabbed During Fight With Teenagers: Millville PD A 24-year-old man is in stable condition after he was stabbed by teenagers during a fight on the evening of Monday, April 7, authorities said. At 7:20 p.m., officers saw several people fighting in the 400 block of North 4th Street, Millville police said. Officers found a 24-year-old man who had a stab wound to his right bicep, police said. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. Two 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old, all Millville residents, were charged with disorderly conduct for their actions while officers attempted to control the scene, police said. The accus…

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17-Year-Old Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of New Brunswick Teen: Prosecutor 17-Year-Old Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of New Brunswick Teen: Prosecutor
17-Year-Old Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of New Brunswick Teen: Prosecutor A 17-year-old was arrested and charged on Thursday, April 3, for fatally shooting a 16-year-old in New Brunswick last month, authorities said. On Monday March 31, at 6:34 p.m., officers responded to Lee Avenue and Rutgers Street and found a 16-year-old, later identified as Brandon Romero, with gunshot wounds, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Vincent Sabo of the New Brunswick Police Department said. Romero was transported to Robert Wood Hospital where he died from his injuries, authorities said. The 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were charged with juvenile deli…

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Woodbridge Teen Nabbed After Fleeing From Cops Following Shooting: Linden PD Woodbridge Teen Nabbed After Fleeing From Cops Following Shooting: Linden PD
Woodbridge Teen Nabbed After Fleeing From Cops Following Shooting: Linden PD An 18-year-old Iselin man was arrested on Monday, April 7 for his role in a shooting in Linden last month, authorities said. On Sunday, March 23, just after midnight, officers responded to Aviation Plaza after shots were fired from inside a local restaurant, Linden police said. Multiple suspects fled the scene, police said. Two men were located near West 15th Street and South Stiles Street and fled from officers, police said. A 17-year-old Newark resident was arrested and two handguns were recovered, police said. Dwayne Exilus, the other suspect, ran from the scene and avoided apprehension…

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Business
Shop Rite Opening 51,000 Square Foot Store In Watchung Shop Rite Opening 51,000 Square Foot Store In Watchung
Shop Rite Opening 51,000 Square Foot Store In Watchung Food shoppers in Somerset County will have a new place to call home. ShopRite is opening a new location in Watchung at the Blue Star Shopping Center at 1701 Route 22. The store will open its doors on Wednesday, April 9 with a grand opening celebration on Sunday, April 13.  The first 250 people in line for the grand opening at 6 a.m. Sunday will receive special swag bags and a free carton of eggs. Free coffee and pastries will also be served. Following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m., there will be food tastings, food trucks, giveaways, a caricature artist, face painting and a DJ. …

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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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