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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FBI warns NJ resident: Beware of the tech support scam
Bad actors impersonating technicians from well-known computer support companies are ripping off unsuspecting New Jerseyans
NJ school bus ‘manager from hell’ hired criminals and sex offender
School bus drivers he oversaw had criminal records, used drugs, didn’t have drivers licenses and one was a Megan’s Law Sex Offender
The annual NJ pothole repair campaign kicks off
The DOT wants New Jersey residents to call the pothole hotline
NJ congressman says president should have power to ban TikTok
Legislation being crafted by NJ Congressman Josh Gottheimer and others could spell the end of TikTok in the U.S.
NJ water alert: What’s wrong with your water pressure and color?
New Jersey’s biggest water utility is about to begin its annual flushing program-what to do if your water changes color
The DEA in NJ warns about a ‘zombie’ drug that can kill in minutes
An animal tranquilizer that is being added to different opioids doesn’t respond to naloxone and can kill you in minutes
Honestly, how would you rate the quality of life in New Jersey?
The findings of a new Quality of Life Index in NJ might surprise or even shock you
More younger NJ residents are developing heart problems
New Jersey Cardiologists are seeing more patients in the 25 to 40 year old age range with heart palpitations, hypertension and high cholesterol, and one Doctor thinks he knows why
Where’s my money? When to expect NJ ANCHOR tax rebate payments
The NJ Treasury Department is scrambling to begin making direct deposits and mailing checks soon
NJ charter school founder charged with shocking contract rigging scheme
The school founder and the school business administrator face multiple charges for allegedly steering a contract to build an outdoor learning center to the founder’s furniture company, then never even completed the work