I have been covering New Jersey news for more than 25 years, and have served as New Jersey 101.5’s lead investigative reporter since 2000. I've reported on a number of breaking news stories, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the 9/11 Terror Attacks, the Jersey based Anthrax Attack Investigation, the resignation of Governor Jim Mcgreevey, Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy as well as the terror bomb attack down the shore. I have covered the campaigns of Governors McGreevey Corzine, Christie and Phil Murphy, as well as U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg Bob Menendez and Cory Booker. Additionally, I broke the story – in a series of reports – on New Jersey’s crumbling, dangerous bridges. I am proud to have received numerous awards for coverage of New Jersey stories, and been featured as an expert reporter on CNN’s Nancy Grace show, covering various topics including the Prom Mom Baby dumped in Trash segment.
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Underage drinking in NJ is a big problem – could this stop it?
A New Jersey lawmaker is sponsoring a bill to give police officers the right to once again stop minors from drinking beer and booze in public.
NJ Businesses Could Soon Be Forced to Keep Unwanted Workers For Months
Pending legislation would require many employees to be retained for at least three months, even when a business changes ownership or service contracts.
NJ Officials Issue Wildfire Alert
As temperatures start climbing, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued a statewide warning about wildfires.
Newborn Surrenders Under NJ’s Safe Haven Law Climb
Since the start of the year, four newborn babies have been surrendered at Safe Haven sites in NJ. That’s equal to the total number of newborns surrendered in 2022.
Is NJ the New Tornado Alley of the Northeast?
After multiple tornadoes tore through parts of New Jersey on Saturday, many Garden State residents are wondering if we will see a repeat scenario in the coming weeks.
Got the Right Stuff? NJ State Police Recruitment Effort Begins
According to NJSP Superintendent Col. Pat Callahan, the goal of the campaign is to get the most qualified and diverse candidates to start the process to become a New Jersey state trooper.
NJ Restaurants Unhappy About Proposed Plastic Utensil Ban
Under a proposed bill, New Jersey restaurants could be fined thousands of dollars for giving customers a plastic fork or container of ketchup if it wasn’t specifically requested.
Murphy Told: It’s Been 3 Years, End the COVID Emergency Now
Now that final congressional approval has been given to end the national COVID emergency, state Sen. Michael Testa, R-Cumberland, is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to do the same thing.
New Report: NJ Keeps Spending Millions on These Terrible Nursing Homes
Recommendations from the NJ Office of the State Comptroller have been ignored
Wind Energy Protesters Rally at NJ Statehouse
About 150 people showed up at the Statehouse on Thursday morning to present Gov. Phil Murphy with a petition to stop offshore wind development along the New Jersey coastline.