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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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Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Route 46 In Mount Olive, Prosecutor Says (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Route 46 In Mount Olive, Prosecutor Says (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Route 46 In Mount Olive, Prosecutor Says (Update) A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a vehicle in Route 46 in Morris County on the afternoon of Monday, June 24, authorities said. The crash occurred between a motorcycle and a 2022 Honda on Route 46 East in Mount Olive, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said.  The motorcyclist, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The driver of the 2022 Honda remained on scene, authorities said.  The incident remains under investigation, authorities said.

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Two Struck By Hit, Run Driver: Newark PD Two Struck By Hit, Run Driver: Newark PD
Two Struck By Hit, Run Driver: Newark PD Two people were struck by a driver who fled the scene in Newark on the early morning of Monday, June 24, authorities said. At 1:34 a.m., police responded to South Munn Avenue near Plymouth Street after an e-bike driver and his passenger were struck by a vehicle, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. After being hit, the e-bike driver struck a parked car in the area, Fragé said. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition,  Fragé said. The driver fled the scene, Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation, Fragé said.

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Three Firefighters Injured, 50 Displaced In Passaic Blaze, Authorities Say Three Firefighters Injured, 50 Displaced In Passaic Blaze, Authorities Say
Three Firefighters Injured, 50 Displaced In Passaic Blaze, Authorities Say A fire in Passaic on Sunday, June 23 injured three fighters and initially displaced more than 50 people, authorities said. At 9 p.m. firefighters responded to a home on High Street, according to a release from the City of Passaic. The fire quickly spread to four homes, forcing firefighters to rescue four people who were stranded on the roofs of two different properties, authorities said. No residents were injured, though a dog died from smoke inhalation, authorities said. Three firefighters were hospitalized, two from heat exhaustion and one with a shoulder injury, authorities said. Three …

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WINNER! Scratch Off Ticket Sold In Morris County Nets Big Bucks WINNER! Scratch Off Ticket Sold In Morris County Nets Big Bucks
Winner! Scratch Off Ticket Sold In Morris County Nets Big Bucks It was a superb Sunday for a lottery player in Morris County. A Crossword scratch off ticket won $250,000 on Sunday, June 23.  The ticket was sold at QuickChek in Pompton Plains on Jackson Avenue.

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Manville Man Who Sexually Assaulted 8-Year-Old Gets 4 Years In Prison, Prosecutor Says Manville Man Who Sexually Assaulted 8-Year-Old Gets 4 Years In Prison, Prosecutor Says
Manville Man Who Sexually Assaulted 8-Year-Old Gets 4 Years In Prison, Prosecutor Says A 59-year-old New Jersey resident was sentenced to four years in state prison on Friday, June 14 for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old in 2022, authorities said. In March 2022, police began investigating after an 8-year-old said Raul Elias of Manville sexually assaulted her, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office said.  Elias was subsequently convicted of endangering the welfare of a child in March 2024 after a three-day trial, authorities said. As part of his sentence, Elias must register as a sex offender and be on parole supervision for the rest of his life.  When sentencing…

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Crash Closes Route 46 In Mount Olive, DOT Says Crash Closes Route 46 In Mount Olive, DOT Says
Crash Closes Route 46 In Mount Olive, DOT Says A crash on Route 46 in Morris County on Monday, June 24 has caused all lanes to be closed, the state Department of Transportation said. The crash investigation was ongoing on Route 46 in both directions west of Naughright Road in Mount Olive Township.  UPDATE: Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Route 46, Prosecutor Says  Daily Voice has reached out to officials for more information.

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Dispute At Home In Sparta Leads To Knife Brandished, Two Arrested: Police Dispute At Home In Sparta Leads To Knife Brandished, Two Arrested: Police
Dispute At Home In Sparta Leads To Knife Brandished, Two Arrested: Police Two people were arrested at a home in Sparta following a dispute where a knife was brandished on Saturday, June 15, police said. At 2:41 p.m., officers responded to a dispute on Sagamore Trail between Alex Fudali, a 25-year-old who lived at the home, and Devon Webb, a 24-year-old Kenilworth resident, who was an "unwanted guest," Sparta police said in a release. Webb was there to confront Fudali's friend about texting Webb's sister, police said. During the confrontation, Webb brandished a knife and made a threat, police said. While leaving the property, Webb attempted to slash Fudali's tire…

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Search Under Way For Suspect Who Robbed 2 Women At Gunpoint In Newark: Cops Search Under Way For Suspect Who Robbed 2 Women At Gunpoint In Newark: Cops
Search Under Way For Suspect Who Robbed 2 Women At Gunpoint In Newark: Cops A man robbed two women at gunpoint last week in Newark, authorities said. On Wednesday, June 19 at 3:23 p.m., police responded to the 500 block of Orange Street after a person attempted to snatch a woman's purse, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said.  When the woman resisted, the suspect brandished a firearm and she surrendered her purse, Fragé said. The suspect then fled westbound on Orange Street toward East Orange. On Thursday, June 20, at 12:15 a.m., the suspect committed another armed robbery on Roseville Avenue and Orange Street, Fragé said. The suspect wa…

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20-Year-Old Killed In Irvington Shooting: Authorities (UPDATED) 20-Year-Old Killed In Irvington Shooting: Authorities (UPDATED)
20-Year-Old Killed In Irvington Shooting: Authorities (Updated) A 20-year-old East Orange man was fatally shot in Irvington on early Monday morning, June 24, authorities said. At 1:22 a.m., Irvington police responded to the 300 block of 21st Street and found Quashawn Moses suffering from gunshot wounds, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Irvington Public Safety Director Tracy Bowers said. He was pronounced dead at 2:59 a.m., authorities said.  The Prossecutor's Homicide Task Force and Irvington Police Department are investigating, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prosecutor’s Tips line …

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Man Drove With Fake License Plate: Long Hill Township PD Man Drove With Fake License Plate: Long Hill Township PD
Man Drove With Fake License Plate: Long Hill Township PD A 53-year-old Landing man was arrested after he provided fake documents to police in Gillette on Tuesday, June 11, authorities said. At 8:44 p.m., police observed and stopped a motorist on Morristown Road for driving with a fictitious license plate, Long Hill Township police said. The driver, Jose Ramirez, was subsequently arrested, police said. Ramirez was charged with using fraudulent government documents, possession of fake government documents, hindering prosecution, driving with fictitious license plates, being an unlicensed driver, driving an  unregistered vehicle, and havin…

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