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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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Police & Fire
5 Townhouses Damaged In 3-Alarm Wharton Borough Fire: Authorities 5 Townhouses Damaged In 3-Alarm Wharton Borough Fire: Authorities
5 Townhouses Damaged In 3-Alarm Wharton Borough Fire: Authorities Five townhouses sustained severe damage in a fire in Wharton on Saturday, July 26, authorities said. The three-alarm structure fire in Overlook Village caused the residences to be displaced, many of whom lost all their belongings, Wharton Borough police said. Firefighters arrived on scene at 2 a.m. and the scene was cleared at 5 a.m., the Jefferson Township Fire Company said. Wharton Borough Hall is collecting donations to assist families in need. Items needed included: Women's size 5 / medium clothing Women's small shirts and size 26-28 pants Women's size 10 clothing Women's size 8.5 s…

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Police & Fire
2-Year-Old, 5-Year-Old Left Alone At Park: Denville PD 2-Year-Old, 5-Year-Old Left Alone At Park: Denville PD
2-Year-Old, 5-Year-Old Left Alone At Park: Denville PD A 40-year-old Jefferson resident was arrested and charged after she left two children in her care alone at a Denville park, authorities announced Friday, July 25. On Sunday, July 20 at 6 p.m., officers responded to the Gardner Field playground after receiving a report of two children, ages two and five, alone and crying in the corner of the playground, Denville police said. An investigation revealed the children’s caretaker, Anna Masuk, accidentally left them unattended at the playground for an extended period of time, police said. When Masuk returned to the scene, officers observed she wa…

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Woman Sexually Assaulted In Jersey City: Prosecutor Woman Sexually Assaulted In Jersey City: Prosecutor
Woman Sexually Assaulted In Jersey City: Prosecutor A woman was sexually assaulted as she entered a residence in Jersey City Saturday evening, July 26, authorities said. At 11:30 p.m., Jersey City police responded to Sussex Street after a woman reported she was physically and sexually assaulted by an unknown man as she entered the home, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital where she was treated for her injuries, Suarez said. No arrests have been made and the incident remains under investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit and Jersey City Police, Suarez…

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Police & Fire
Assault At Egg Harbor Nature Reserve Under Investigation, Cops Say Assault At Egg Harbor Nature Reserve Under Investigation, Cops Say
Assault At Egg Harbor Nature Reserve Under Investigation, Cops Say A person was assaulted at the Nature Reserve in Egg Harbor Township on Wednesday, July 23, authorities said. Officers responded to the park, at 318 Zion Rd., and found an assault victim, Egg Harbor Township police said. The person was treated by first responders and transported to a local hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The assault is under investigation, but there is no active or ongoing threat to the public, police said, calling it "an isolated incident." 

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Police & Fire
Union Beach Man Stole $141K Worth Of Cell Phones: Monmouth County Prosecutor Union Beach Man Stole $141K Worth Of Cell Phones: Monmouth County Prosecutor
Union Beach Man Stole $141K Worth Of Cell Phones: Monmouth County Prosecutor A 35-year-old Union Beach man was arrested and charged with stealing more than 100 cell phones, totaling more than $141,000, authorities announced Friday, July 25. Norberto Mattias worked as a business sales account manager for a telecommunications company and had been fraudulently ordering iPhone 15s under multiple companies’ accounts, but having them shipped directly to his home, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Mattias was charged with theft by unlawful taking following an examination of business and shipping records, along with interviews of five of Matia…

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SWAT Raid Seizes Machine Gun, Assault Weapons In Plainfield: Prosecutor SWAT Raid Seizes Machine Gun, Assault Weapons In Plainfield: Prosecutor
SWAT Raid Seizes Machine Gun, Assault Weapons In Plainfield: Prosecutor A 29-year-old Willingboro man was arrested and charged after illegal firearms, including a machine gun, were seized from a residence in Plainfield, authorities announced Friday, July 25. A six-month investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies revealed Anthony Rogers sold nearly two dozen illegal firearms, including three assault weapons and one machine gun, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James T. Abney said. Rogers was arrested Tuesday, July 22, during a traffic stop. His passenger, Quaran Hannibal Edwards, a 34-year-old Plainfield resid…

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Wrong Way DUI Paterson Driver Had Kids In Car: Police Wrong Way DUI Paterson Driver Had Kids In Car: Police
Wrong Way DUI Paterson Driver Had Kids In Car: Police A 36-year-old Paterson resident was arrested and charged after she was driving the wrong way with children in the car in Denville, authorities announced Friday, July 25. On Monday, July 20, at 1:36 a.m., officers responded to a report of a wrong-way driver on Route 46, Denville police said. The vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes and was pulled over, police said. The driver, Vicraida Ortega, was operating the vehicle while intoxicated and had two juveniles in the vehicle at the time, police said.  Ortega is charged with cruelty neglect of children, driving while und…

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Lifestyle
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say The movie people have been waiting for for 29 years has been released. And critics say it's just...okay? "Happy Gilmore 2" the sequel to the beloved 90s comedy, premiered on Netflix on Friday, July 25. And while fans are excited to see Adam Sandler dominate the golf course again, critics are saying it might not have been worth the wait. The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelce and professional wrestlers Becky Lyn…

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Politics
Sherill Taps NJ University President, New Brunswick Resident As Running Mate Sherill Taps NJ University President, New Brunswick Resident As Running Mate
Sherill Taps NJ University President, New Brunswick Resident As Running Mate Mikie Sherill, the Democrat nominee for governor, announced Dr. Dale Caldwell as her pick for lieutenant governor on Friday, July 25. Sherill, who currently serves in Congress, said her and Caldwell, a New Brunswick resident are committed to making New Jersey more affordable while protecting New Jerseyians from President Donald Trump's attacks. On Wednesday, July 23, Republican nominee Jack Ciatarelli selected Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon as his running mate. Caldwell is the president of Centenary University, a pastor in the United Methodist Church, and a former deputy commiss…

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News
$422K! Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Union Twp Deli $422K! Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Union Twp Deli
$422K! Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Union Twp Deli It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Union County. A ticket sold at a Union Township deli matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Thursday, July 24, winning $422,167.  The ticket was sold at Quick Stop Deli and Grill. The winning numbers were 01, 04, 05, 23 and 31. The XTRA was 03 and Bullseye was 23.

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