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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Mandatory Vaccines On the Way for More NJ State Workers?
As the Delta variant surges Gov. Phil Murphy says positive “interactions” are taking place with state worker unions about requiring vaccinations or opt-out testing.
Scammers Target NJ Parents Collecting Expanded Child Tax Credit Money
The latest ‘scam du jour’ involves families being told to provide their personal information on phony-baloney websites to be eligible for the program.
NJ Health Department to Parents: Get Kids COVID-vaccinated Before School
NJ Health experts stress there are multiple reasons to get New Jersey children vaccinated before school begins in September
If the Pandemic Gets Worse, Could it Derail Phil Murphy’s Reelection?
If masking mandates return for school kids it could become a front-burner issue, but political experts say many worried state residents would support it.
Gov. Phil Murphy is Begging NJ Residents to Get Vaccinated
As the Delta variant keeps spreading and COVID infection rates keep climbing in New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy continues to beat the vaccination drum loud and clear.
You Don’t Feel Sick, You’re Vaccinated, But Should You Get Tested for COVID?
State Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said if you and your kids have been away on vacation and been around a group of people you don’t know, “get yourself tested, and I really recommend everybody get tested before they go back to school.”
What are the Real Odds of Getting COVID if You’re Vaccinated?
A statistical analysis done by the New Jersey Health Department cannot be 100% accurate because not every vaccinated resident has been tested for the virus.
NJ Farmers Could Soon Be Running Their Own Microbreweries
Asm. Eric Houghtaling is crafting legislation to allow farms to brew beer on their land, as long as all of the ingredients are grown on the farm or close by.
Many New Jersey Hotels Desperately Need Financial Help
While leisure travel is starting to return most hotels across the Garden State are still struggling mightily.
Should NJ Open-container Laws Be Expanded in Your Town?
Lawmakers will soon consider a measure to give municipalities the power to allow public consumption of alcohol in certain designated areas.