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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Having a baby? The top ranked NJ maternity hospitals
Newsweek is out with its annual list of the very best maternity hospitals in the nation and seven of them are in New Jersey
More reports of anti-Muslim incidents in NJ
A new report finds one Muslim worker was verbally abused and insulted because he did not join others for happy hour drinks, another was physically assaulted
NJ Megan’s Law offender busted again on child porn charges
The Lakewood, New Jersey man is facing a possible 8 years behind bars when he’s sentenced
Teens looking for jobs in NJ: There’s a new working papers system
Teens, their parents and employers will soon use a system that’s supposed to be quicker and easier for everyone
Most NJ residents think all politicians are corrupt
A new poll finds New Jerseyans are so used to corruption in government they now assume even the people they vote into office will be at least somewhat dishonest
Not just murder and mayhem – NJ gangs are branching out
The FBI says gang members are also becoming involved in financial crimes.
NJ businesses could soon be forced to keep unwanted workers
Pending legislation would require many employees to be retained for at least three months, even when a business changes ownership or service contracts.
Your money gone — NJ paycheck direct deposit scam warning
To stop electronic rip-offs New Jersey workers are being advised to confirm a plan with their HR and payroll departments before any direct deposit changes are made
Good employment news released for New Jersey
The New Jersey Department of Labor says the labor market adds jobs and remains robust
Another sign the Murphy administration has accepted COVID is over in NJ
The NJ Health Department says the companies supporting the operation of the COVID warning app are no longer providing the technology to keep it running