Before becoming a digital reporter and fill-in news anchor for New Jersey 101.5, my NJ journalism roots began as faux interviews on a Fisher Price tape recorder. Relatives might say my "gift of gab" grew from there. As a wife and momma of two kiddos, I firmly believe that life’s too short to drink bad coffee. I'm also a fan of the beach, Dave Grohl and karma.
Erin Vogt
BBC Apologizes After Fake Sen. Booker ‘Deliberate Hoax’ Interview
A person claiming to be one of NJ's U.S. Senators talked for several minutes to the iconic British media outlet on Friday — but it wasn't really him.
NJ Prison Video Reportedly Shows Officers Beating Women for No Reason
A fourth correctional police officer has been charged in a “brutal attack” on inmates at the state’s women’s prison after prosecutors say he lied and tried to cover up the attack, which was caught on surveillance camera.
These NJ policy holders are getting health insurance rebates
Horizon BCBS is paying out $48.2 million in rebates on individual health plans for 2019, and another rebate could be on the way for 2020 — but 2021 rates are already higher.
NJ Man Prison-bound for Repeated Sexual Assaults of Young Girls
The Monmouth County resident underwent a heart transplant in between years of assaults on young victims, a judge noted, saying he never should have received it.
More COVID Vaccine Slots Canceled in NJ Due to Shipment Delays
Monmouth and Essex Counties were forced to cancel Monday appointments as federal vaccine shipments still had not arrived, days late, officials said.
Trooper Accused of DWI and Hitting Hoboken Cop Car, Reports Say
A 28-year-old State trooper was charged with DWI after a messy traffic stop in Hoboken early Saturday, police said.
Taxpaying Unauthorized Immigrants Need COVID Aid, NJ Advocates Say
Thousands of New Jersey workers and their children have been shut out of any pandemic relief since spring because they are in this country illegally, according to advocacy groups.
Murphy Now Wears Two Masks: CDC Advises Quality Over Quantity
Gov. Phil Murphy says he's "graduated" to double masks. A state health advisor explains the new CDC guidance on pandemic mask wearing.
U-turn on Lanes of Parkway: 911 Calls Before Fatal Head-on Crash
State Police received several 911 calls in the moments before a head-on, wrong-way crash on the Parkway killed two female drivers on New Year's Day in Barnegat.
NJ elementary school teacher accused of raping 10-year-old girl
The 53-year-old man was a teacher in Long Branch at the time of the repeated assaults, according to Monmouth County authorities.