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 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, and Christie, 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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As NJ moves ahead on reopening, Gov. Murphy has one big fear
He admits he’s worried sick about people getting sloppy and letting down their guard as they venture out into stores, restaurants and salons
NJ police reforms move ahead following George Floyd protests
State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says a sweeping set of reforms launched months ago will strengthen bonds of trust between communities and their police departments.
COVID-19 keeps fading in NJ, but could it come roaring back?
As the State prepares to enter Stage Two of the reopening, health officials continue to ramp up testing, contract tracing and isolation plans to stop a COVID spike from spreading like wildfire.
Murphy tells NJ: Make sure you wear a mask correctly
The governor is calling on all Garden State residents to correctly wear a mask.
Child porn activity surges in New Jersey during the pandemic
State law enforcement officials say in-person meet-ups are down but predators are pushing harder for nude pictures, videos and other explicit abuse material
NJ schools still confused about how to plan in-person graduation ceremonies
Gov. Murphy says the time is not right to set a capacity limitation for outside graduations but schools will get more guidance in a reasonable amount of time.
Murphy wants you to get a COVID-19 test
As the reopening of the Garden State moves forward, Gov. Phil Murphy is encouraging all Garden State residents to get tested for COVID-19.
NJ white supremacist threat level raised from moderate to high
NJ Homeland Security officials say these groups are blaming Jews and Asians for the COVID-19 pandemic and urging followers to launch attacks.
NJ takes advantage of less traffic to finish Jersey Shore road work
Even though there are fewer cars on the road because of the COVID-19 crisis, the Jersey DOT says you might get stuck in a traffic jam heading to the beach for a weekend getaway, so budget extra time
Schools next year: Virtual instruction here to stay in NJ
A new report examines multiple concerns and questions about keeping kids, teachers and support staff safe if schools reopen in the fall
A masked future without handshakes or crowds at stadiums?
Governor Murphy says COVID-19 has changed everything and no one is sure what the new normal will really look like, even if a coronavirus vaccine is created
Murphy says there is hope for in-person graduations this spring
He asks the families of graduating seniors to "bear with us" as the idea of allowing some kind of outdoor ceremony is being "war-gamed".