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 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, and Christie, 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.
David Matthau
NJ Giving Away More Free Naloxone, Now at Homeless Shelters
Three dozen homeless shelters will share 1,200 doses of the opioid overdose antidote drug.
NJ’s Senior U.S. Senator Calls for a Temporary Vaping Ban
Sen. Bob Menendez says a freeze is needed until experts figure out why vaping is causing a surge in sickness and death.
NJ School Buses Could Soon Have Cameras to Help Ticket Cars
A new effort is moving forward to pass legislation that would allow video cameras to be mounted on the sides of school buses.
Gov. Murphy is Heading to India to Promote the Garden State
Gov. Murphy said the main focus of the mission is to strengthen economic ties with one of New Jersey's largest trade and investment partners.
NJ Could Toughen its Anti-bullying Laws for Schools
Now that New Jersey schools are back in session, there’s a renewed push to expand the state’s anti-bullying statute.
NJ Police Strategies for Keeping Us Safe Nearly Two Decades After 9/11
As the nation marks the 18th anniversary of that horrible attack in which 750 people from New Jersey perished, law enforcement officials are on alert.
Murphy Executive Order Cracks Down on Gun Companies, Sellers
Gov. Murphy has opened-up a new gun safety frontier. He's telling all gun companies, retailers, and banks doing business with the state to promote responsible gun safety practices or risk losing state contracts.
NJ Increases Welfare Payments Again — ‘Pathway to Self-sufficiency’
The state is boosting welfare payments for the second time in as many years with the Murphy administration saying it will help make a "fairer New Jersey."
Supermarkets Hard to Come By in Parts of NJ — Could This Plan Help?
A plan is moving forward to eliminate food deserts in the Garden State. Tax credits would be offered to companies that build new supermarkets in high demand areas.
NJ Creates a Bill of Rights for Deaf, Hearing-impaired Students
If your son or daughter is deaf or has some degree of hearing loss, you should know New Jersey has just established a Deaf Student’s Bill of Rights.