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 COVID-19 pandemic, 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, Christie and Phil Murphy, 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 residents speak out on teaching sex education in school
A new poll finds most New Jersey residents support sex ed for older students, but there’s a split when it comes to younger kids
Where are electric-vehicle charging stations needed in New Jersey?
With a surge of electric vehicle sales projected, one NJ county is asking for help in siting new EV charging stations
Is the gas price drop coming to an end in New Jersey?
A new prediction is made on where gas prices are heading in NJ during the fall
Houses of worship in NJ are ramping up security
NJ security officials are meeting with religious leaders across the Garden State encouraging them to do a preparedness check
NJ starting $20M program to help micro businesses
Companies with 10 or fewer employees in New Jersey can soon apply for loans up to $50,000, and half of the loan could be forgiven
The grass is greener but the NJ drought watch continues
Soaking rains have helped but new data shows much of New Jersey remains hydrologically challenged
Fact check: When will NJ ban the sale of gas-powered cars?
If NJ follows the lead of California and stops selling gas cars in 2035 we could face multiple issues, according to the state’s top business group
Uber pays huge $100 million settlement to New Jersey
A series of audits determine Uber improperly classified hundreds of thousands of drivers in NJ as independent contractors
Will NJ workers be ordered back to the office this fall?
Some New Jersey employees may not have a choice, while others will be able to call their own shots, according to work experts
Why is Gov. Murphy still blocking NJ charter schools?
They outperform traditional public schools but for unexplained reasons the NJ Department of Education won’t approve plans for more charter schools.