Sergio Bichao has served as managing editor of New Jersey 101.5's digital presence since 2021 and has been with the state's most-listened-to radio station since 2016, when he joined one of the most respected online news teams in the state where he was born and raised. Over the years, the Society of Professional Journalists and the N.J. Press Association have recognized his investigating reporting on the shortcomings in the regulation of licensed professionals as well as in transparency in law enforcement. He was the editor on a series of articles that brought juvenile court cases to the public’s attention, ultimately resulting in the state Supreme Court mandating sensitivity training for all judges. His career has spanned writing obits to editing front pages, always guided by a commitment to justice and a love for everything New Jersey.
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Chaos in Long Branch, NJ: Curfew enacted after rowdy crowd takes over
A rowdy pop-up party overwhelmed Long Branch, NJ on Saturday, resulting in a massive police presence and an emergency curfew.
Shooting prompts lockdown at American Dream mall in East Rutherford, NJ
The American Dream mega-mall was under police lockdown after a report of a shooting Thursday evening.
How much snow fell in NJ? Totals so far as snow mucks up highways
New Jersey woke up Saturday morning to double-digit snowfall along the coast.
Chemical plant fire in Passaic, NJ: Residents urged to keep windows closed
A massive fire at a chemical plant in the city's downtown shut Route 21 in both directions on Friday night.
First NJ city implements vaccine passport for restaurants, theaters
The state's largest city isn't waiting for Gov. Phil Murphy to bring back restrictions.
Suspect is killed after shooting cop in Long Branch, NJ homicide probe
The gunman in Long Branch was eventually killed by police after an hours-long standoff.
Murphy declares victory before final count: ‘The future looks like NJ’
Hours after The Associated Press projected Murphy had won re-election, the Democrat once again took to the stage in Asbury Park, this time more with more confidence.
Morning after NJ election, Murphy advances past Jack Ciattarelli’s early lead
They didn't see this coming.
2021 NJ gubernatorial election results: We count all the votes
New Jersey election results by county for the 2021 governor's race.
Inmate escapes from NJ’s scandal-filled women’s prison
Police on Sunday were searching for an inmate who had escaped from the state's only women's prison.
Look inside the luxury wing of NJ mega mall American Dream
Attention all you window shoppers: This one's for you.
NJ art teacher did drugs and had sex with student, cops say
Instead of leading by example, authorities say this art teacher was debauching the morals of a student.