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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NJ is spending millions to expand pre-K: Is your county included?
Gov. Phil Murphy says it’s part of a plan to eventually provide universal pre-K to all Garden State families
Who’ll be cleared to get booster shot when it’s available in NJ?
New Jersey is standing by as health experts and scientific advisors review the data and decide if any group should be cleared to get a COVID booster shot- perhaps as early as Monday
NJ officials tout monoclonal antibody therapy for people with COVID
With thousands of New Jersey residents testing positive every day, the State Health Commissioner is urging you to consider monoclonal antibody treatment, under certain conditions
What NJ’s governor does to stay positive — and how you can get help
With many New Jersey residents stressed and depressed about COVID, Gov. Phil Murphy says free, confidential mental help counseling is available
When will COVID become a seasonable, manageable disease in NJ?
The New Jersey Health Department’s top doctor suggests it’s a complicated question, but lowering COVID and influenza deaths is achievable
NJ businesses not thrilled with the president’s vaccine mandate
The head of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association says some companies will need help with testing costs, and may struggle if workers decide to quit and go elsewhere
Will New Jersey be ready to start giving COVID booster shots?
As the feds continue to discuss when the booster shot program will begin, state health officials are making plans to re-open mega-sites and other facilities to handle what is expected to be strong demand
All recent COVID deaths in NJ and most hospitalizations are unvaccinated people
While breakthrough cases rise in NJ, the latest data shows less than 4% of those hospitalized during the last week in August were fully vaccinated.
Is it safe to get a COVID vaccine and a flu shot at the same time?
Experts say it’s perfectly fine to get vaccinated for the flu and COVID at the same time.
Some COVID metrics are good in NJ, others not so much
State health officials see positive signs, even though hospitalizations keep creeping higher