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 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, and Christie, 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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Plea for help: Disabled NJ adults still not allowed to return to classrooms
As schools return to in-person instruction, programs for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities must stay virtual, causing major problems.
Homeland Security Identifies Top Domestic Threats To NJ
A new report warns anti-government anarchists and white supremacists could launch attacks in NJ in the coming weeks and months.
More young and middle-age NJ residents are getting hospitalized with COVID
Contagious variants coupled with less cautious behaviors are believed to be driving the trend.
Murphy spells out best and worst-case scenarios for this summer
Gov. Murphy says new cases and hospitalizations should keep rising, but he predicts we’re in store for “ a great summer.”
Would NJ ever require a ‘vaccine passport’ for concerts, events, restaurants?
Debate over some kind of COVID vaccine passport requirement for shows and concerts is heating up
Pandemic has forced Jersey women out of the labor market
A business expert says it’s hurting companies but there’s a way to remedy the situation.
NJ likely to loosen more restrictions before spring, Murphy suggests
Governor Phil Murphy says there is still concern about the COVID variants but “it feels like the ground is beginning to shift” and more restrictions could soon be lifted
NJ colleges and universities getting access to new federal grant money
$29.5 million will help schools help their students, and address campus food insecurity issues
Standardized tests next September, or skip them altogether?
A guidance letter from the U.S. Department of Education raises questions, and some think the standardized test requirement could ultimately get shelved again
Stimulus package means more money for you as well as NJ
Congress could approve the American Rescue Plan by Friday or Saturday to combat the COVID Pandemic
Will NJ reach its goal of vaccinating 70% of the state by June?
Gov. Murphy says there are several challenges including less-than-anticipated vaccination supplies, bad weather and the COVID variables “wild card."
NJ counties now giving priority for vaccines to their own residents
A severe shortage of vaccine doses is forcing this policy, according to the NJ Association of Counties boss