I am a digital journalist for New Jersey 101.5FM. I began working with the station in 2007 as a morning news producer (I don't miss the 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. schedule) until my shift into the field. This job is always full of surprises; I never know where the next assignment will take me.
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NJ Towns Can Charge You a Fee for Credit/Debit Card Payments Under Proposed Law
Sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, D-Union, the measure would authorize local governments to impose convenience fees for accepting electronic payments in person or online.
Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Smoking Ban at NJ Casinos
In the survey of 813 registered New Jersey voters, conducted in October 2021, 44% of respondents said they're strongly in favor of a permanent prohibition on smoking indoors in New Jersey casinos.
Is Instagram Breaking the Law? NJ Leading Investigation into Platform’s Impact on Kids
The investigation will center on techniques used by Instagram's parent company Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly known as Facebook) to increase the frequency and duration of engagement by young users.
COVID Put Big Dent in NJ Tourism — Proposed Law Aims to Help Industry Bounce Back
Visitation in 2020 fell to levels last seen in 2012, said Hilary Chebra, manager of government affairs for Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey.
NJ May Require 50 Hours of Supervised Driving for Permit Holders
Road safety advocates are voicing their support for a proposed New Jersey law that would significantly change the process for young drivers attempting to obtain a license.
Hundreds of NJ Banks Have Closed Their Doors Since 2016
Banks say the main reasons are customer-driven, but advocates for consumers say there are plenty of New Jersey residents, young and old, who are being wildly inconvenienced by the trend.
Why Do NJ Gas Prices Vary So Much from Station to Station?
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is around $3.44 in New Jersey right now, according to GasBuddy.
NJ Voters Reject Expanding College Sports Betting
One asked whether New Jerseyans should be able to bet on sporting events involving New Jersey college teams and any college sporting events occurring in the state.
$1 Billion in Sports Bets in One Month — How Did NJ Become the First?
"I think a billion dollars is going to be the floor, at least until the Super Bowl," said Roger Gros, publisher of Global Gaming Business magazine.
6 Months Away — What You Need to Know About NJ’s Plastic Bag Ban
Do you rely solely on plastic bags when you checkout at the supermarket or convenience store?