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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Fun in the sun: NJ summer tourist season is doing great
Visitors from around New Jersey and across the region are heading down the Shore in droves, but discretionary spending is down a bit in some areas
Will the proposed NJ wind farm hurt Long Beach Island?
There is growing concern after it is learned the New Jersey wind farm plan calls for more than 350 giant turbines to be built only 9 miles from the LBI shoreline
Stop wasting water on your lawn! NJ asks residents to conserve during dry conditions
The 100-degree heat wave has subsided in NJ but the lack of rain is causing growing concern.
The microchip shortage continues: U.S. Senator from NJ wants to end it
NJ U.S. Senator Bob Menendez says a proposed measure would boost domestic production of microchips and semiconducors
NJ lawmaker says we must address a worsening child mental health crisis
She’s pushing a plan to help attract and keep more mental health professionals for children in New Jersey
An extreme plan to stop fentanyl overdose deaths in NJ
A measure is proposed by a New Jersey lawmaker to make it a first degree crime to sell or possess any drug laced with fentanyl
The NJ wind port plan moves ahead: How soon does it start?
Plans to build a giant wind port manufacturing plant in South Jersey get approved
NJ residents waiting in unemployment limbo can now get an appointment
The NJ Labor Department has launched a new system that lets UI claimants make an appointment for in-person, face-to-face assistance
NJ farmers markets are filled with food, fun and community spirit
Farmers markets are also helping to support New Jersey farmers who are struggling mightily with inflation and supply chain issues
Is the economic outlook for New Jersey as bad as we think?
NJ experts say the picture is muddled and unclear because of a lot of conflicting data