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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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Lifestyle
Work With Robert DeNiro: Netflix Movie Filming In NJ Casting For Young Girl Work With Robert DeNiro: Netflix Movie Filming In NJ Casting For Young Girl
Work With Robert DeNiro: Netflix Movie Filming In NJ Casting For Young Girl Now is your chance to tell your classmates you worked with Robert DeNiro. "The Whisper Man," a Netflix movie filming in New Jersey starring DeNiro, is seeking a 4'5-4'8" white brunette girl for a part in the film. The actress must be willing to receive a chin length/bob haircut, according to the casting notice. The movie will be filming in New Jersey, though the casting notice did not say where in the Garden State. The role pays $253 for 8 hours of work. Anyone interested should email whisper@gwcnyc.com with subject line: IG KID PHOTO DOUBLE and the following information:  Child…

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Police & Fire
9-Year-Old Hospitalized After School Buses Collide: Franklin Twp PD 9-Year-Old Hospitalized After School Buses Collide: Franklin Twp PD
9-Year-Old Hospitalized After School Buses Collide: Franklin Twp PD A 9-year-old was hospitalized atter two Township of Franklin School District buses collided on the morning of Thursday, March 27, authorities said. The crash occurred at Taylor Road and Reed Avenue, Franklin Township police said.  The 9-year-old was taken to the hospital for evaluation, Brian Betze, interim superintendent at Township of Franklin School District said. The student's parents are with him at the hospital, police said. No other students were injured, police said. "The safety of our students is our top priority. We are taking all necessary steps to ensure that our transport…

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News
Vineland Woman Left Scene After Fatally Striking Pedestrian: Police Vineland Woman Left Scene After Fatally Striking Pedestrian: Police
Vineland Woman Left Scene After Fatally Striking Pedestrian: Police A 30-year-old Vineland woman was arrested and charged on Thursday, March 27, with leaving the scene of a fatal crash that occurred last June, authorities said. On Friday, June 14, at 12:29 a.m.,, officers responded to North Delsea Drive near West Wheat Road after a pedestrian, 60-year-old Vineland resident Bruce Byron was struck while pushing a shopping cart on North Delsea Drive, Vineland police said. Brittany Riddle, who was driving a gray Nissan Altima, was identified as the suspect and charged with  knowingly leaving the scene of an accident, police said. She was released on a summ…

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Business
24-Hour West Orange Diner 'Americana' Closes 24-Hour West Orange Diner 'Americana' Closes
24-Hour West Orange Diner 'Americana' Closes A diner in West Orange that served food at all hours has shut its doors. The Americana Diner announced its closure earlier this month after 12 years in business. The diner was open 24-7, 363 days a year, only closed on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. The diner did not give a reason for its closure. Patrons expressed sadness at the shuttering of their beloved greasy spoon. "My favorite place. I'll miss you guys," one customer wrote. "Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this," another customer said.

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Police & Fire
Mount Ephraim Man Had Child Porn On Google Account: Prosecutor Mount Ephraim Man Had Child Porn On Google Account: Prosecutor
Mount Ephraim Man Had Child Porn On Google Account: Prosecutor A 44-year-old Mount Ephraim man was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography on Tuesday, March 25, authorities said. A tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children led law enforcement to a Google account operated by Charles Campbell IV that had child sexual abuse material, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Mount Ephraim Police Chief Brian Conte said. Campbell was  charged with possessing child sexual abuse material and remanded to Camden County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing, authorities said.

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Police & Fire
Five Injured, School Bus Overturns On Route 195: NJSP (UPDATED) Five Injured, School Bus Overturns On Route 195: NJSP (UPDATED)
Five Injured, School Bus Overturns On Route 195: Njsp (Updated) Five people were injured, including one seriously, after a school bus overturned while on Route 195 in Wall Township on the morning of Thursday, March 27, authorities said. The bus was traveling eastbound on Route 195 and overturned after colliding with a GMC van at 7:24 a.m., Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. One juvenile passenger sustained serious injuries while the driver and three other juvenile passengers sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The driver and four passengers have been transferred to an area hospital, Lebron said. All eastbound lanes on Rout…

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Police & Fire
Drug Trafficker Nabbed By ICE In Long Branch Drug Trafficker Nabbed By ICE In Long Branch
Drug Trafficker Nabbed By ICE In Long Branch A 35-year-old man wanted in Brazil was nabbed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Long Branch on Friday, March 21, authorities said. Dirlei Da luz Da Silva was wanted by Brazilian authorities for failing to appear to serve his 12 year, 10-month sentence for drug trafficking, ICE said.  Da Silva was originally arrested last year by U.S. Border Patrol near El Paso, ICE said. Da Silva was served with a notice to appear and was released on his own recognizance, ICE said. Brazilian authorities issued a warrant for Da Silva's arrest in January, ICE said. Da Silva remains in ICE c…

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News
Newly Minted Millionaire! Atlantic City Lotto Player Wins $1.5 Million Newly Minted Millionaire! Atlantic City Lotto Player Wins $1.5 Million
Newly Minted Millionaire! Atlantic City Lotto Player Wins $1.5 Million It was a terrific Tuesday for a lottery player in Atlantic City. Their ticket matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Tuesday, March 25, winning $1.5 million.  The ticket was sold at La Bodega on Atlantic Avenue.  The winning numbers were 01, 04, 30, 39 and 41. The Xtra was 02 and the Bullseye was 30. 

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Police & Fire
Loaded AK-47 Recovered After Piscataway Man Arrested: South Plainfield PD Loaded AK-47 Recovered After Piscataway Man Arrested: South Plainfield PD
Loaded AK-47 Recovered After Piscataway Man Arrested: South Plainfield PD A loaded AK-47 was seized after a 23-year-old Piscataway man was arrested on Monday, March 24, for numerous traffic violations in South Plainfield, authorities said. On Friday, March 21, Kairi Watford fled from law enforcement after he was observed driving 65 miles per hour in a 25 miles per hour zone, disregarding officer signals, crossing a double yellow line and illegally passing two vehicles, including a school bus, South Plainfield police said. On Monday, his vehicle was spotted on New Durham Avenue but he fled from officers again, police said. Officers tracked the vehicle to a residen…

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Police & Fire
Man Stole $6K In Equipment From Montclair Film Festival: Police Man Stole $6K In Equipment From Montclair Film Festival: Police
Man Stole $6K In Equipment From Montclair Film Festival: Police A 34-year-old Montclair man was arrested and charged on Tuesday, March 25, with stealing $6,000 in electronic equipment from the headquarters of the Montclair Film Festival the day before authorities said. At 11:02 a.m., officers responded to the headquarters of the Montclair Film Festival at 505 Bloomfield Ave. after an employee discovered $6,000 in electronic equipment had been stolen from the basement podcast studio, police said. Surveillance footage showed a man, later identified as Max Collazo, breaking into the basement at 1:40 a.m., retrieving a messenger bag and filling it with equi…

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