I'm the Digital News Reporter for NJ101.5.com covering news from all over the great Garden State. With the exception of a year in Hartford, and six months in Amish Country, I've spent my whole life in New Jersey, and wouldn't have it any other way. I've covered everywhere from Somerset County to the Jersey Shore, and am now looking forward to looking at the whole state. I'm a proud father, a lifelong Mets fan, and longtime lover of college and New Jersey high school wrestling.
Adam Hochron
NJ school fires special ed teacher over N-word rant about rap lyrics
Vincent Serpico said he was unhappy about being a special education teacher at Piscataway High School for several years after first teaching at the middle school and wanted a transfer back.
Lakewood couple pleads not guilty to stealing $185k in benefits
Chaim and Liatt Ehrman were the first couple indicted after 26 people were arrested and charged with taking more than $2 million in benefits they were not entitled to.
They got him! This man shot Monmouth teen in the back, cops say
Marc Zayas is charged with attempted murder.
Police investigating string of car break-ins in East Brunswick
Several cars were broken into early Saturday morning in East Brunswick with various items taken, according to police.
NJ students denied access to White House without ID, report says
Three students who were not born in the United States were denied access because they did not have proper identification.
Local Eagle Scout’s ‘Free Little Pantry’ helps people in need
A local Eagle Scout and some helpers have put up several boxes around Stafford Township for people who need food or other personal items, or want to donate to help others.
Motorcyclist died in crash after fleeing traffic stop, police say
Police reported seeing 20-year-old Joshua Montan driving his motorcycle erratically before he crashed head on into an oncoming car.
New phone scam warns Social Security benefits at risk
Claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, callers are told that their benefits have been "jeopardized and/or suspended."
NJ town suggests state playing politics over embattled animal shelter
A state investigation determined the Hamilton animal shelter was improperly euthanizing animals and also had other health violations.
Man walks into NJ school, goes into restrooms — prompts more security
Police say 20-year-old Ogdensburg resident Alex Thebold walked through the Franklin elementary School on Monday, including going into the bathrooms before leaving.