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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A plan to stop gang attacks in NJ
A New Jersey lawmaker is looking to toughen penalties significantly if two or more people attack a lone individual.
NJ continues a work from home program for state employees
The COVID threat has abated but the Model Telework Pilot Program, which began during the pandemic, has been extended for at least a year.
Where’s my check? Thousands of NJ residents waiting for ANCHOR money
New Jersey Treasury Department workers continue to sift through ANCHOR applications that contain incomplete or erroneous information.
Is the cigarette tax in New Jersey too low? What smokers are paying
Cigarettes are cheaper in NJ than some neighboring states but the American Cancer Society is pushing to change that
What happens if China starts buying up NJ farmland? A plan to stop them
As relations with China cool he says we need to protect our food supply from hostile foreign control
Russian cyber-kingpin attacks NJ: $10M reward for his capture
The U.S. Attorney for NJ says Mikhail Matveev launched thousands of ransomware attacks against targets in the Garden State and around the world
Heading down the Shore? Get NJ ocean water quality info first
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Coastal Monitoring Program is ready for the summer season
Teens looking for jobs in NJ: There’s a new working papers system
Teens, their parents and employers will soon use a system that’s supposed to be quicker and easier for everyone
A new law could stop NJ thieves from targeting your vehicle
A measure is signed by the governor that limits how catalytic converters can be sold to scrap yards in New Jersey
Could new mandatory vaccine rules for kids be coming in NJ?
Some NJ lawmakers are voicing concerns about an upcoming change in Health Department rules that could take place without any input from parents