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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NJ doing better than Murphy’s best-case scenario for summer
Coronavirus metrics are better than the “best case scenario” model predicted but the governor won’t expand capacity limits or offer any graduation guidance yet.
Murphy not sure when he’ll give up his emergency powers
Gov. Murphy says it’s needed for many things including the vaccination rollout. A growing number of lawmakers don't see it that way.
Big savings for students: NJ colleges now offering free courses
Some high school and college students and adults looking to earn a degree will be able to take online courses for free through a unique partnership
Millions of honey bees are heading to New Jersey
Thousands of colonies will soon arrive from other states to help farmers pollinate Garden State crops, including our delicious blueberries, cranberries and corn
More young and middle-age NJ residents are getting hospitalized with COVID
Contagious variants coupled with less cautious behaviors are believed to be driving the trend.
What it means if you don’t have side effects from the COVID vaccine
Experts say there’s no way to predict who will have side effects and who won’t.
COVID-19 has changed the way we work — but how permanently?
Jersey business experts believe many companies will continue to encourage work from home for many employees even after the pandemic is over
Would NJ ever require a ‘vaccine passport’ for concerts, events, restaurants?
Debate over some kind of COVID vaccine passport requirement for shows and concerts is heating up
If there’s lead in your drinking water, you may not know about it
A new law could soon be adopted in New Jersey to force landlords to tell tenants about the problem.
Murphy loosening NJ restrictions despite worries of mutant strains
Over the past several days Jersey is seeing more coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and a higher rate of transmission as more variants are identified around the state
NJ likely to loosen more restrictions before spring, Murphy suggests
Governor Phil Murphy says there is still concern about the COVID variants but “it feels like the ground is beginning to shift” and more restrictions could soon be lifted
Standardized tests next September, or skip them altogether?
A guidance letter from the U.S. Department of Education raises questions, and some think the standardized test requirement could ultimately get shelved again