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.
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NJ Landlords Fight Back: Lawsuit Challenges Murphy Executive Order
According to Jared McClain, a lawyer with the New Civil Liberties Alliance, the executive order exceeds the emergency powers granted to the governor under the New Jersey Civilian Defense and Disaster Control Acts.
If You’re Fully Vaccinated, Why Do You Still Have to Be So Careful?
Some New Jerseyans are wondering why it’s necessary for the fully vaccinated to continue to wear masks, social distance, and frequently wash their hands if the vaccines are so effective.
Millions of Honey Bees are Heading to New Jersey
Thousands of colonies will soon arrive from other states to help farmers pollinate Garden State crops, including our delicious blueberries, cranberries and corn
Driver’s Licenses for Unauthorized Immigrants Starting May 1 in NJ
The program, which was supposed to start January 1 but was delayed because of the pandemic, will allow those without legal status to get a legal document to be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Democrats and Republicans in NJ Sharply Divided Over President Biden
The poll, conducted by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University, finds 91% of Democrats approve of the job the president is doing while only 12% of Republicans think he’s doing a good job.
More Young and Middle-age NJ Residents are Getting Hospitalized With COVID
Contagious variants coupled with less cautious behaviors are believed to be driving the trend.
Murphy Spells Out Best and Worst-case Scenarios for This Summer
Gov. Murphy says new cases and hospitalizations should keep rising, but he predicts we’re in store for “ a great summer.”
Murphy Wants to Get All Children Covered Under Health Insurance
Murphy, who has included $20 million in his proposed state budget for the program, said “no child in New Jersey should be left without the support and security of health care coverage.”
COVID Pandemic is Causing More NJ Kids to Have Higher Blood Lead Levels
Preliminary 2020 data indicates 144,000 children were tested in New Jersey, and of that group 3,348 or 2.8% had elevated blood lead levels, an increase of 29% from the previous year.
Go Online! MVC Chief Tells NJ Residents to Stop Wasting Their Time
Chief Administrator Sue Fulton says too many people are making appointments to get their driver’s licenses renewed when they can do it online