I am a digital journalist for New Jersey 101.5FM. I began working with the station in 2007 as a morning news producer (I don't miss the 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. schedule) until my shift into the field. This job is always full of surprises; I never know where the next assignment will take me.
Dino Flammia
Opioid abuse town halls — coming to a Jersey town near you
A heavyweight duo is getting back in the ring for another round of "Knock Out Opioid Abuse" town halls across the Garden State.
Tick, Lyme problem worsening in New Jersey, experts say
But only one county has a surveillance program in place for these disease-carrying pests.
Updated rankings: The healthiest and unhealthiest counties in NJ
From county to county in New Jersey, your shot at a healthy life, and a longer life overall, varies greatly.
Switch schools every two years? Barnegat parents fight district’s plans
"This was just dropped in our laps," said Barnegat mother Tracy Sutton, who started an online petition against the district's restructuring proposal.
Studies, doctors cite more mental health issues among young adults
Is it easier these days for Millennials and younger adults to develop a mental health issue? Or just easier for them to admit they have a problem?
Esports: Can New Jersey be a contender?
State lawmakers don't know much yet about the increasingly popular world of competitive video gaming, a.k.a. esports, but they know New Jersey should be part of the fun.
NJ may require reporting of fireworks-related injuries
"I think it's very important for law enforcement, for parents, for everybody involved to see this information," Assemblyman Ralph Caputo said.
How to recognize, and reverse, an opioid overdose
Through Feb. 25, New Jersey's already seen more than 400 lives lost to drug overdose in 2019, state statistics show.
EPA: Close to 6 million pounds of toxic chemicals released in NJ
Out of 56 states and territories regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New Jersey ranks 12th-worst for toxic releases.
Varying drug prices could be costing you thousands annually in NJ
When purchasing prescription medications, you better shop around.