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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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Popular Mount Holly Restaurant Shutting Doors After 11 Years Popular Mount Holly Restaurant Shutting Doors After 11 Years
Popular Mount Holly Restaurant Shutting Doors After 11 Years Kitchen 87 in Mount Holly will soon be serving its last plate of chicken and waffles. The restaurant, which has been serving up breakfast and lunch since 2014 at 87 Washington St., announced on Facebook it is closing, serving its last meal on Thursday, Aug. 21. "The decision was not made lightly, and we have had countless sleepless nights coming to this conclusion," owners Michael and Melo Smith said. "The challenges faced on a daily basis are many, and we feel like we have been forced to make this decision." The Smith's thanked their loyal customers for their unwavering support, generosit…

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Obituaries
Tuckerton Electrician Killed In Parkway Crash After Striking Tree: NJSP Tuckerton Electrician Killed In Parkway Crash After Striking Tree: NJSP
Tuckerton Electrician Killed In Parkway Crash After Striking Tree: Njsp A 48-year-old Tuckerton man was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in Galloway, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 1. On Friday, July 25 at 12:12 a.m., a Toyota passenger vehicle operated by Frank Ippolito was traveling south on the Garden State Parkway when it lost directional control, exited the roadway and crashed into a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. Ippolito was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. A Stafford native, Ippolito graduated from Southern Regional High School in 1995 and worked as an electrician, according to his obituar…

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Police & Fire
Off-Duty Cop Helps Nab Lululemon Thieves In Summit: Police Off-Duty Cop Helps Nab Lululemon Thieves In Summit: Police
Off-Duty Cop Helps Nab Lululemon Thieves In Summit: Police Two people were arrested and charged after a quick thinking officer, who was off-duty, spotted them stealing from Lululemon in Summit, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 1 On Wednesday, July 30 at 3 p.m., an off-duty officer observed a white Mercedes Benz idling on Maple Street, matching the description of a vehicle involved in a theft from Lululemon on Sunday, July 27, Summit police said. The off-duty officer observed a person exiting the store carrying a Steve Madden shopping bag full of merchandise, police said. Lululemon confirmed to the officer a shoplifting had just occurred while the…

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Police & Fire
Toms River Man Had Child Porn On USB Drive: Prosecutor Toms River Man Had Child Porn On USB Drive: Prosecutor
Toms River Man Had Child Porn On USB Drive: Prosecutor A 39-year-old Toms River man was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography on Thursday, July 31, authorities said. An investigation into Justin Thomas began following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that he was uploading images of child sexual abuse material to the internet, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Squad identified an IP address associated with a Toms River  residence as the location from which Thomas was uploading child pornography to the internet, Billhimer said…

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Police & Fire
DWI Driver Crashed Into NJ Transit Bus, Two Injured: Verona Police (VIDEO) DWI Driver Crashed Into NJ Transit Bus, Two Injured: Verona Police (VIDEO)
DWI Driver Crashed Into NJ Transit Bus, Two Injured: Verona Police (Video) A 36-year-old woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after colliding with an NJ Transit bus in Verona, officers announced Wednesday, July 30. On Friday, July 25 at 1 p.m., officers responded to a multi-car crash at 880 Bloomfield Ave. after a gray Madza sedan crashed into an NJ Transit Bus while it was stopped at a traffic light , causing another car, a blue Acura MDX to be involved in the collision, Verona police said. 🚨 DAYTIME DUIs ON THE RISE IN VERONA 🚨 📍 Public Safety Alert Earlier this week, Verona Police responded to a serious... Posted by Verona Police D…

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$322K! Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold At Matawan Gas Station $322K! Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold At Matawan Gas Station
$322K! Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold At Matawan Gas Station It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Monmouth County. A ticket sold in Matawan matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Thursday, July 31, winning $322,396.  The ticket was sold at a BP gas station on 1103 Route 34 in Matawan. The winning numbers were 02, 03, 33, 36 and 37.

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Lifestyle
Montclair Bar Hosting Adam Sandler Lookalike Contest Montclair Bar Hosting Adam Sandler Lookalike Contest
Montclair Bar Hosting Adam Sandler Lookalike Contest Do people call you Happy Gilmore on the golf course? Do you wear your bangs like "Little Nicky"? This event in Montclair might be what you're looking for. Porta Montclair, at 499 Bloomfield Ave., is hosting “Night of 1000 Adam Sandlers” on Friday, Aug. 1 from 8 p.m. to midnight in honor of “Happy Gilmore 2” which was filmed all over New Jersey and released on Netflix last week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porta Montclair (@portamontclair) The event features a dance party and a lookalike contest, so throw on your favorite pull…

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Politics
FDU Poll: NJ Pans Trump Presidency FDU Poll: NJ Pans Trump Presidency
FDU Poll: NJ Pans Trump Presidency President Donald Trump has a low approval rating in the Garden State, according to a new poll from the Fairleigh Dickinson University released Thursday, July 31. The president’s approval rating stands at 37% as voters have turned on Trump over his immigration policies. The poll found 28% of voters and 50% of Hispanic/Latino voters say they are worried about deportations hitting themselves or their family. Trump’s approval rating was divided among partisan lines with 92% of Democrats disapproving of the job he’s doing and 88% of Republicans approving of his performance. But Trump lag…

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Police & Fire
Windows Broken At Historic Wall Twp Property: Police Windows Broken At Historic Wall Twp Property: Police
Windows Broken At Historic Wall Twp Property: Police Numerous windows were recently broken at Camp Evans Officer Quarters in Wall Township, authorities announced Wednesday, July 30. Unknown individuals trespassed onto the property on the 2200 block of Marconi Road and broke 17 windows, also causing damage to a detached garage, Wall Township police said. The cost of the damage is estimated at $8,500. “The historic officer quarters and surrounding buildings at Camp Evans are irreplaceable assets to the community,” police said. “Their unique construction and historical significance make repairs difficult and costly when they are damaged.” Camp…

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Police & Fire
Construction Worker Killed By Drunk Driver In Toms River: Prosecutor Construction Worker Killed By Drunk Driver In Toms River: Prosecutor
Construction Worker Killed By Drunk Driver In Toms River: Prosecutor A 50-year-old construction worker was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver in Toms River on Thursday, July 31, authorities said. At 1 a.m., Toms River police responded to Lakewood Road and Raymond Avenue and found the man, who was working for a roadway construction company, with serious injuries in the roadway, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said. He was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. He has not been publicly identified.  Douglas Smith, a 51-year-old Toms River resident and the driver of the vehicle, sh…

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