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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NJ trooper shoots dog after rescue called off: Advocates seek cruelty charges
A state trooper and an animal control officer are under fire after a day-long rescue attempt ended in the shooting of a dog.
Dozens of LBI lifeguards get coronavirus after attending party
Two dozen lifeguards in neighboring Long Beach Island communities are out of commission after contracting the coronavirus.
Health officials on LBI believe the lifeguards got infected after attending after-hours social gatherings on July 12 and 14, WHYY reported...
NJ’s timeline for the return of high school sports this fall
High school sports are returning this fall, although a little later than usual.
Salons, barbers shouldn’t deny service to hospital workers, NJ says
An Ocean County woman says she was turned away from a hair appointment just because she was a nurse at a hospital that treats COVID-19 patients.
MVC delays reopening again, will be closed every Monday
Road tests and inspections are resuming Monday, June 29 but Motor Vehicle Commission offices have delayed their planned reopening to July 7.
Amusement parks, playgrounds can open July 2 in New Jersey
More activities and facilities are resuming this summer.
‘LET’S START A RIOT’ — Feds Charge Atlantic City Man in Outlet Mall Mayhem
A 30-year-old city resident's angry Facebook posts led to federal riot charges after being arrested during mayhem that erupted after a day of peaceful protests
NJ governor says Memorial Day cookouts with family, neighbors is allowed
Memorial Day weekend this year won't be a total washout.
Murphy Says All Jersey Shore Beaches Will Open by Memorial Day
Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday announced that all Jersey Shore and lakeside beaches would be open in time for Memorial Day weekend.
NJ allowing drive-thru events, curbside retail pickup starting May 18
Murphy said further loosening of restrictions would be "incremental."
‘There are many concerns’ — NJ schools have no idea what they’re doing next year
While districts are scrambling to figure out what to do about graduation ceremonies, schools are already wondering about what will happen in the fall.
Did you survive COVID-19? NJ needs your blood donation now
New Jersey is expanding use of two COVID-19 therapies as the number of hospitalizations continue to decline.