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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How NJ, ‘one of the safest states,’ is preparing for COVID’s 2nd wave
To be ready for a possible COVID spike the state is building a massive PPE stockpile, putting billions aside in the budget and officials will launch a new coronavirus school surveillance system next week as some kids head back to class.
Would smart meters mean restoring power to NJ faster? Maybe
Following a destructive tropical storm earlier this month that left more than a million New Jerseyans in the dark, the state BPU will study the issue and hold hearings before making any decisions.
Murphy on indoor dining: ‘I’m not going to marry myself to a date’
Gov. Murphy won't spell out exactly what benchmarks he's looking for.
Don’t be fooled by phony social media warning about an NJ ticket blitz
NJ law enforcement officials say it’s bogus, posted by ‘bad actors’ trying to cause confusion and trouble.
Could NJ be hit with a ‘Twindemic’ later this fall?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, flu season is right around the corner, so health officials are urging all Garden State residents to get an influenza vaccine
Indoor dining? Murphy still hasn’t met with restaurant owners
Murphy claims the NJ Restaurant Association has never requested a meeting with him, but the head of the Restaurant Association says she’s been trying for months.
Group warns: NJ could run low on COVID-19 drug remdesivir
New Jersey hospitals aren’t using a lot of the drug remdesivir right now, but if there’s a spike in COVID-19 activity there could be shortages.
High school sports in NJ could get the green light in days
Gov. Murphy strongly endorses allowing high school sports that are played outside.
When Murphy cites ‘spot positivity rate,’ what does he mean?
It turns out spot positivity has a multi-day lag and the number may not be as precise as you might think.
As schools get set to reopen, NJ launches color-coded tracking system
The regionalized system will be color-coded to help parents, students and school officials monitor the spread of the disease in their local communities
Another back-to-school snag: NJ has bus driver shortage
As districts prepare to partially reopen next month, there is growing concern that the pandemic could make it even harder for bus companies to get the drivers they need.
Leaders from nearly every industry say it’s time for NJ to reopen
With all the key COVID-19 metrics showing the virus is under control, a business aoalition is urging Gov. Murphy to end the “pause mode” in the Garden State.