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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Underage drinking in NJ is a big problem – could this stop it?
A New Jersey lawmaker is sponsoring a bill to give police officers the right to once again stop minors from drinking beer and booze in public.
NJ officials issue wildfire alert
The Garden State has entered peak wildfire season and the Forest Fire Service has already responded to 315 wildfires.
Is New Jersey the new Tornado Alley of the Northeast?
After multiple twisters slammed New Jersey Saturday, Garden State residents might be wondering if this is the new norm.
Got the right stuff? NJ State Police recruitment effort begins
The New Jersey State Police kicks off a new campaign to recruit new troopers, and diversity is a key focus.
Infant surrenders shoot higher in New Jersey
In the first three months of this year, four New Jersey newborns have been surrendered.
Days after the Nashville shooting, some NJ kids still struggling
Experts say kids are resilient, but they may need help in coping with so many school shootings
Murphy told: It’s been 3 years, end the COVID emergency now
The general state of emergency in New Jersey, which was declared when the pandemic began more than 3 years ago remains in effect
New report: NJ keeps spending millions on these terrible nursing homes
Recommendations from the NJ Office of the State Comptroller have been ignored
Wind energy protesters rally at the NJ Statehouse
They present Gov. Phil Murphy with a petition signed by almost half a million people to stop the development of offshore wind
NJ restaurants unhappy about proposed plastic utensil ban
Jersey Restaurants could be fined thousands of dollars for giving customers a plastic fork or container of ketchup if it wasn’t specifically requested