Sergio Bichao has served as managing editor of New Jersey 101.5's digital presence since 2021 and has been with the state's most-listened-to radio station since 2016, when he joined one of the most respected online news teams in the state where he was born and raised. Over the years, the Society of Professional Journalists and the N.J. Press Association have recognized his investigating reporting on the shortcomings in the regulation of licensed professionals as well as in transparency in law enforcement. He was the editor on a series of articles that brought juvenile court cases to the public’s attention, ultimately resulting in the state Supreme Court mandating sensitivity training for all judges. His career has spanned writing obits to editing front pages, always guided by a commitment to justice and a love for everything New Jersey.
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In one week, NJ gets 380 reports of workplace COVID-19 violations
A week after the state Labor Department started taking complaints, officials have received nearly 380 reports of workplace violations of the governor's executive order.
Stop worrying: Your ballot was probably counted despite what NJ website says
New Jersey's mail-in ballot tracking website is leaving some voters confused and worried whether their ballot has been counted.
NJ attorney general to quarantine after exposure to COVID-19
The state attorney general will be working from home after getting conflicting coronavirus test results.
Fireworks, honking, cheering: NJ reacts to historic Biden/Harris win
People in New Jersey, Philadelphia and across the nation took to the streets on Saturday to celebrate former Vice President Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump
NJ releases prisoners early, ICE takes them back into custody
The report of the ICE arrests was blasted by the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, which has been advocating for the early release.
Not so fast! NJ voters have spoken but marijuana is still illegal
Be careful about lighting up just yet.
Toms River residents charged with scamming elderly out of $1.5M
Three people have been charged with a scam that ripped off $1.5 million from a pair of elderly siblings living in Ocean County.
Murphy extends pandemic emergency into 9th month as nation worsens
Gov. Phil Murphy on Saturday extended the public health emergency as COVID-19 cases continued to rise.
Murphy leaves event after learning of possible COVID-19 exposure
Gov. Phil Murphy said he was getting a coronavirus test for the second time this week.
Got plans for Thanksgiving? Don’t go overboard, officials urge
The dining room table might be a dangerous place this year.