Louis C. Hochman

I'm the digital managing editor of NJ1015.com, helping bring everything you love about New Jersey 101.5 online. A Jersey boy for the last 30-plus years, I've been part of newsrooms throughout New Jersey and Rhode Island. I believe Central Jersey is a thing, I don't care if you call it pork roll or Taylor ham, and while Springsteen's just fine, I'd rather be go to Asbury Park to meet some local band none of us have ever heard of. I like good hikes and great beer, and have an unhealthy addiction to expensive photography equipment. Seriously, someone stop me.

If this NJ cop pulled you over on Christmas, you got a Wawa gift card

Some people thought they were being punked. Some started crying.

Humpback whale found on LBI Christmas day — cause of death not yet known

People who came across the scene described it as surreal and sad — but beautiful.

No, Murphy says, you can’t ring in New Year inside NJ restaurants

New Jersey restricts indoor dining to a 10 p.m. curfew under Gov. Phil Murphy's coronavirus executive orders.

ShopRite giving hazard pay to employees who worked through shutdowns

According to the union, there have been at least 109 grocery worker deaths since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic earlier this year.

NJ investigating if ‘reckless’ Trump fundraiser broke COVID rules, Murphy says

The fundraiser may have violated prohibitions on large indoor events and food service, the governor said.

Officer dies hours after jumping into river to save accused burglar, police say

Both he and the woman were treated at a nearby hospital, but he died at home hours later.

Isaias traffic, power, closings: Emergency info in this intense storm

The storm could create multiple feet of rain, intense flooding and dangerous winds.

NJ indoor gatherings now capped at 25 people, ‘period’

The tighter restriction won't apply to weddings, funerals, memorial services, religious or political activities.

Almost all students will have to wear masks in school — now mandatory

The state had already recommended face coverings at all times in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

NJ’s list grows: Visitors from 22 states now have to quarantine for 14 days

Delaware has been taken off the list.

Murphy: Outdoor dining, indoor retail and salons all coming this month

No word yet on when gyms will reopen, but Murphy says they're coming.

Murphy Mulls Reopening as NJ Hospitalizations Go Down for Days

For several days, New Jersey has admitted fewer patients than it has discharged.